Marshfield Senior Student-Athlete Abby Pietsch is a standout for the Tigers’ Gymnastics Team, and we asked Pietsch to complete our world-famous interview, ‘Pancakes or Waffles?’ to get a better idea of what makes her ‘tick.’
OnFocus: What are your favorite subjects/classes and why?
Pietsch: English because I love reading different books and writing my thoughts
OnFocus: What are your hobbies?
Pietsch: Reading, hanging out with friends, traveling and taking care of animals
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete at Marshfield?
Pietsch: Getting to represent my school and show how strong we are as a team
OnFocus: Who is/was your first favorite teacher and why?
Pietsch: Mr.K because he made me feel really welcome when I first moved here in 3rd grade
OnFocus: What is the most unusual food you have eaten?
Pietsch: Carrots and mustard together
OnFocus: What is your favorite music to listen to?
Pietsch: Pop and country
OnFocus: What are your plans after high school?
Pietsch: Go to a 4 year university and get a degree in criminology
OnFocus: If they made a movie about you, and your life, what would it be called?
Pietsch: “Always on the Move Abby”
OnFocus: What sports do you play?
Pietsch: Gymnastics but I also did soccer for a few years
OnFocus: Which teammate would you not want to be stranded with on a deserted island?
Pietsch: Kiki
OnFocus: What are some memorable moments you have had as an athlete?
Pietsch: Making a full routine and hearing all my friends, family and teammates cheer for me
OnFocus: Who are your favorite athletes and/or teams?
Pietsch: Any college gymnastics team and Simone Biles
OnFocus: What do you enjoy most about competing in front of family, friends and fans?
Pietsch: Getting to show them my skills that I’ve worked hard for and having them be proud of me
OnFocus: Do you have a funny or unusual moment(s) you have experienced in sports?
Pietsch: Getting concussions from stupid things like standing up and hitting a bar or walking on my hands then tripping myself and falling on my head. Not my finest moment
OnFocus: What’s the best thing about being a student-athlete at Marshfield?
Pietsch: Getting to represent my school and show how strong we are as a team
OnFocus: What words of wisdom can you give to other student-athletes?Pietsch: Just keep swimming just keep swimming. It will all be okay in the end
OnFocus: Lastly, pancakes or waffles?
Pietsch: Waffles 100%
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
