1. What has being a Cougar athlete meant to you? 
2. Who is someone you would like to thank for inspiring you or helping you on your athletic journey? Why do they stand out? 
3. Describe a personal achievement in your fall sport that you remember with pride. 
4. What is a favorite memory from your fall sport that you will treasure? 

Emma Clark (Volleyball)

1. It has really shown me that teammate support is very important in and off of the games. I’ve improved as a person by being on a team and as an athlete. I’m really glad I had the opportunity.
2. I’d have to say my parents really. They are the reason I became an athlete. If they didn’t put all their effort into making an athlete, I wouldn’t be doing this interview.
3. I hit my PR with assists and aces, which really made me feel better about my overall performance that season.
4. Being able to play with my team for the last time is something I will treasure to the end.

Gracy Kemp (Volleyball)

1. Ever since I became an athlete for the school, it changed how I think about myself and what it means for everyone around me to be successful.
2. Coach Barnes has supported me all throughout my career, and she is the best coach to have for motivation.
3. The game against Louisburg went very smoothly for us, and especially me. I had a moment in the game where I was so focused that I wasn’t even thinking about anything, just playing, and it was something I hadn’t felt in any game. It really helped me play my best for every other game.
4. All the different emotional rides I had with my team will always be with me.

Madi Bowden (Golf)

1. It means a lot because I made a lot of friends through my sport.
2. Ms. Niemeier because she is the golf coach, and she was just really good to us throughout the season.
3. Being co-captain of the golf team.
4. Senior night.

Skyler Kipp (Golf)

1. Being a team, like working together and encouraging each other.
2. I think Rachel. She is a determined person and she’s good at Golf.
3. Sophomore year I made state championships and didn’t think I’d make regionals.
4. It was just like being with the girls. We would go out to eat, and we bonded and made a friendship outside of the sport.

Alex Vasquez (Golf)

1. I feel more connected to the spirit of the school.
2. My dad and coach Niemeier. They really pushed me to do my best.
3. Making it to states was a big one. A proud moment of mine was shooting a 82 at regionals.
4. The fall sports banquet was a nice send off. Also senior night was very memorable.

Parker Jarrell (Tennis)

1. I enjoyed everyone coming together. It means family to me.
2. Coach Lesh had been with me all four years of high school, and had given me good advice throughout those years.
3. Beating Wakefield for the first time senior year.
4. Bus rides with the team.

Kristen Spellman (Tennis)

1. Being a Cougar athlete is really fun, and you know, just playing for a school that strives to be their best.
2. My coach is a really big help. He’s always very supportive, and he doesn’t let loss get in the way of everything else.
3. Senior night. We beat them, and I beat Rolesville too.
4. Rides with my team were really fun. Going to matches and stuff.

Ruth Warren, 12 (Tennis)

1. It means working outside the classroom and inside.
2. My coaches and family have done everything for me and helped me in many ways.
3. Me beating Heritage.
4. Beating Heritage and making the team.