Sports
Senior Spotlight: Ellen Stowe of Wayzata
Senior Ellen Stowe is on the Wayzata swimming and diving team.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
NAME: Ellen Stowe
SCHOOL: Wayzata High School
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What sports do you play during the year?
Just swimming, that's it.
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Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?
I always looked up to Natalie Coughlin, because she was a backstroker just like me. She was so fast and won a lot of medals at the Olympics. I remember watching her on TV and thinking that I wanted to be just like her when I got older.
How would you describe yourself in three words or less?
Responsible, enthusiastic, and resolute.
What is your favorite movie?
27 Dresses
Do you have a favorite sports memory that sticks out to you?
I have two:
1. When I was ten years old, I broke the YMCA state record in the 50-yard butterfly with a time of 31.68.
2. When Wayzata won True Team State last year!
What’s an item you’d like to check off your bucket list in the next year?
To participate in a triathalon.
If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go and why?
Tahiti, because I loved my vacation to Hawaii and I imagine Tahiti to be even better!
What are your plans next year (going to college? majoring in? playing sports?)
I plan on attending the University of Minnesota, participating in club swim, and am currently undecided in my major.