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Senior Spotlight Elizabeth Orwig

Princeton High School

Date/place of birth: July 28, 2002 at Illinois Valley Community Hospital.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Parents, J.D. and Shelley; brothers, Reid and Jack.

Sports: Cross country, track, poms.

Favorite sport and why: Track, because it’s very goal-oriented and by focusing on splits, there’s always an opportunity to achieve faster times.

Favorite food and where to get it: Donuts from Sullivan’s.

Likes: Shoes, dancing, summer.

Dislikes: Spiders, clowns, vegetables.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: Coach (Pat) Hodge, because of his overall kind personality, and the knowledge/experience regarding running that he shares.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My parents, because they have taught me my core values, which aid in handling certain situations and knowing how to present myself.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Niall Horan.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet and why: Alexander Hamilton, because he stood up for what he believed in, which shaped our government today; Abraham Lincoln, because I think he was one of the greatest presidents in history; and Amelia Earhart, because she has such an interesting story to tell.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Cat, Bindi.

The last song I listened to: “The Man,” Taylor Swift.

People would be surprised to know: I can play the piano.

I stay home to watch: “Parks and Recreation.”

When I need luck for a big game, I: Watch “McFarland, USA.”

The funniest person I’ve ever met: My friend Keeley, because we can never stop laughing together.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: About time.

Most embarrassing moment: Dropping something very important during my economics test.

Most unforgettable moment: Qualifying for cross country sectionals all four years and getting to run three of them with my best friend and teammate, Lauren.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Beating my dad in a marathon.

What I would like to do in life: I would like to become a special education teacher and eventually a principal.

Three words that best describe myself: Ambitious, energetic, friendly.