Name: Luke VanHandel
School: Appleton North
Year in School: Senior
Sports: Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Other school clubs/activities: Link Crew and Stand Up
Parents’ names: Ross and Sheila
Siblings’ names: Lilli, Frank, and Claire
Favorite aspect of your school: The family atmosphere
If you have been involved in community service projects, which has been most rewarding and why? Every year for track, we host a Special Olympic meet. It always brings a smile to my face to see kids get the chance to compete and have fun in a way they normally don't.
What is your favorite class? AP Stats
Who is your favorite teacher? Mr. Ramponi
What is the best advice one of your coaches has given you? Play every game like it's your last
Favorite youth coach: Ross VanHandel
Favorite place to play on the road in the FVA? Kimberly
Favorite athlete to compete against in the FVA: Braeden Thies, Kimberly
Favorite memory from being involved in co-curricular activities is…: Changing the way Appleton North basketball is viewed in the conference
Favorite professional team: Milwaukee Bucks
Favorite professional athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo
College or post-high school plans: I plan to play volleyball at Maryville University in St. Louis
What is your desired major/career field? Athletic Training
Something people would be surprised to know about me is…: I hate running
What is at the top of your “bucket list?” Go to my first NBA game
What is your dream job? Athletic Trainer for UCLA Men's Volleyball Team
Favorite person to follow on Social Media: Jordan Karam
When I have a weekend off of sports, you can usually find me... Playing with my dogs and cats
A non-athletic talent I have is…: Sudoku