Senior Spotlight: Maiken Hillestead

Name: Maiken Hillestead.

School: Hall High School

Hometown: Spring Valley (I’m from Norway).

Date/place of birth: China, June 5, 2004

Family: Trond Hillestad (dad), Kirsten Tveit (stepmom); host family, Brian and Nicolette Duffield.

Sports/activities: Volleyball.

Nickname: Maiki.

Favorite sport: Volleyball, soccer.

Favorite food: Sushi, soup.

Likes: Christmas and love baking.

Dislikes: Spiders and dishonest people.

Person with the greatest influence on my life and why: My dad and stepmom, because they’re always there for me to encourage me and to be all that I can be

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My physical education teacher in Norway.

My dream celebrity prom date: Cole Sprouse.

Three historic figures I´d to meet and why: Roald Amundsen (Norwegian explorer) - used to hear a lot about him in grade school and we also have a TV show in Norway to remind us about his journey. Morten Harket (musician), because I grew up hearing many of his songs; Princess Diana, because she was loved by the people and seemed like a really good person.

If I were stranded on a desert island I would take with me: My friends, Cecilie and Emma, because they are the best friends I could ask for.

The last song I listened to: “Bare så du vett det” (Norwegian song)

People would be surprised to know: That I can play the guitar and sing

I stay home to watch: “Lucifer” or “Friends.

When I need luck in a big game I: Listen to music.

The funniest person Ive ever met and why: My cousin, Morgan, because we also laugh together when we talk and he always have something funny to say.

What they´ll say about me at school when I graduate: What adventure is she on next?

Most embarrassing moment: I was security at a concert and I ended up stopping the band from entering (without knowing they were the band playing).

Most unforgettable moment: When I arrived to AMERICA.

Ultimate sports fantasy: To be really good in volleyball.

What I would like to do in life: I want to pursue my dream career in law.

Three words that best describes myself: Positive, enthusiastic, adventurous.