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Senior Spotlight>Kamryn Kolb (Bureau Valley)

Name: Kamryn Kolb.

School: Bureau Valley High School.

Date/Place of Birth: Jan. 28, 2003/Sterling.

Hometown: Wyanet.

Family: Dan Kolb (father), Joy Kolb (mother), Sidney Kolb and Ali Fairbanks (sisters), Korbyn Kolb (brother).

Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, and Track & Field.

Nicknames: Kam.

Favorite Sport: Track and Field is my favorite sport, because it’s where I can compete for myself and a team.

Favorite food & where to get it: Buffalo wings in Red-lodge Montana.

Likes: Exploring and adventuring.

Dislikes: Staying in one place for too long.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career: My dad has always been there for every single game, event, and meet. He’s always been my biggest supporter through it all and has always believed that I can do whatever I set my mind too.

Person with the greatest influence on my life: This can’t be one person because my entire family has been there for me through it all. Every person in my family has supported me when it comes to working out, doing art, playing sports, and so much more. They all have an important impact on my life.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Johnny Depp.

Name three historical figures you would like to meet and why? 1. Jackie Joyner-Kersee, because she has been an amazing influence for me to watch long jump and run. 2. Allyson Felix, because she is terrific when it comes to sprints and an inspiration to watch during the Olympics. 3. Whitney Huston, because she has the most beautiful voice and I want to hear her sing in person.

If stranded on a dessert I would have my: Boat.

The last song I listened to: “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

People would be surprised to know: I don’t know where I can going to college yet.

I stay home to watch: All the Fast and Furious Movies.

When I need luck before a big game I: Need The energy from my team.

The funniest person I’ve ever met: My grandma, she always reminds me to have fun when doing something.

What they’ll say about me after I graduate: “Wow, we are never going to break her school record” 

Most unforgettable moment: Playing varsity as a freshman, it’s something that really motivated me that I can do it, that I am good enough to compete with there girls.

What I would like to do in life: I want to continue to compete in sports and never stop breaking records.

Three words to best describe myself: Competitive, Tall, Outgoing.

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin Hieronymus

Kevin has been sports editor of the BCR since 1986, covering Bureau County and IL Valley Sports. Was previously sports editor of the St. Louis Daily News and a regular contributor for the St. Louis Cardinals Magazine. He is a member of the IBCA and Illinois Valley Hall of Fames. He is one of 4 sportswriters from his tiny hometown Atlanta, IL