Senior Spotlight>Allison Larkin (Bureau Valley High School)

Name: Allison Larkin.

School: Bureau Valley High School.

Date/place of birth: July 11, 2004. I was born in Yangchun, China.

Hometown: Walnut.

Family: My father is David Larkin. My mother is Carol Larkin. I have one brother named Owen Larkin. Lastly, I have a dog named Molly.

Sports/activities: Cross country and track and field.

Nickname(s): Larkin, Be-Bop, Allie.

Favorite sport and why: Track and field, because the sport constantly pushes me to better myself. Also the coaches, friends, and memories you have or gain is an extremely rewarding experience.

Favorite food and where to get it: Glazed Donut at Hurts Donuts or homemade mashed potatoes.

Likes: Sports, music, animals, and eating food.

Dislikes: Pickles, people who yield when they are not supposed to when driving.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: This is super hard, but there are two people who stand out to me. Coach Ken Wilcoxen, because he always believed in me when people doubted me. He probably was why I started to love track. Coach Benck, because he truly cared about my health and made the effort to know me personally. He always pushes me and the team to always do better and is super proud of us when we succeed. I would do anything for both of them.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My father, because he has taught me so many life lessons and morals. He is always supportive of me, extremely understanding, and so talented. His passion and hard work for his teaching is amazing and inspiring. All his success he has is because of his dedication and effort. Lastly, his mind is so creative, something I wished I had.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Chris Evans.

Name three historical figures you’d like to meet and why: William Shakespeare, because I would like to know the true meaning of all of his stories, sonnets, and plays instead of interpreting them. It would also be cool to see his reaction to the different ways we interpreted all his plays and sonnets. Also, William Shakespeare’s birthday is estimated, so I would like to know when it really is. Martin Luther King Jr. on his thoughts of the change of American equality today. Ludwig Beethoven to see his thoughts on all different genres of modern day music.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Phone and water bottle. I would really only use it for music and pictures. I really just drink out of a water bottle constantly.

The last song I listened to: “What A Wonderful World” by Sam Cooke

People would be surprised to know: I play five instruments.

I stay home to watch: Marvel movies or cooking shows with my family.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Pray that I try my best.

The funniest person I’ve ever met (why?): My father, because of the adventurous stories he had in his life. The majority of them are from his teaching experiences.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: I hope they will say that I am a kind and content person. I really try to strive for that for myself. So if people say that about me, it shows me that I am making a difference.

Most unforgettable moment: The time in junior high when we placed third in state. I know it was a young age, but I think it gave me the passion for the sport. It showed me if I work hard, you can get rewarding results.

Ultimate sports fantasy: It would be either making it to state in track and field or playing field hockey at the University of Iowa.

What I would like to do in life: I either want to be a zoo veterinarian or DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Three words that best describe myself: Determined, friendly, grateful.