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STACEY HENSLEY
Team: West Canada Valley Indians
Sport: Cross Country, Track and Field
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Track and Field
Sport to watch: Baseball
Team: New York Yankees
Athlete: Shaquille O'Neal
Class in school: English I
Movie: Billy Madison
TV show: Two and a Half Men
Actor: Adam Sandler
Actress: Jennifer Aniston
Musician: Usher
Song: "Countdown" by Beyonce
Food: Macaroni and Cheese
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
I enjoy the closeness and unity of the team. Also, the competition that it brings and the multiple different events that you can compete in.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
My most memorable athletic moment was league in 2010, running the 3000m race.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
My family and coaches because they push me to work my hardest and support me.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
My greatest challenge with balancing academics and sports is time management.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
I am going to get my bachelor's degree in criminal justice, go into the academy, and become a state trooper.
appeared in June 23, 2012 print edition of The Times
STACEY HENSLEY
Team: West Canada Valley Indians
Sport: Cross Country, Track and Field
Age: 17
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Track and Field
Sport to watch: Baseball
Team: New York Yankees
Athlete: Shaquille O'Neal
Class in school: English I
Movie: Billy Madison
TV show: Two and a Half Men
Actor: Adam Sandler
Actress: Jennifer Aniston
Musician: Usher
Song: "Countdown" by Beyonce
Food: Macaroni and Cheese
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
I enjoy the closeness and unity of the team. Also, the competition that it brings and the multiple different events that you can compete in.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
My most memorable athletic moment was league in 2010, running the 3000m race.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
My family and coaches because they push me to work my hardest and support me.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
My greatest challenge with balancing academics and sports is time management.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
I am going to get my bachelor's degree in criminal justice, go into the academy, and become a state trooper.
appeared in June 23, 2012 print edition of The Times