PANTHER PROFILE
Name: Natalie Newhard.
Age: 17.
Parents: Carrie and Rusty Newhard.
Sport in which you participate this season: Cross country.
Awards received: State participant my sophomore year.
Season goals: Stay healthy.
I like this sport because: I love this sport because I feel an extreme sense of pride after I finish each race.
What is something the average person doesn’t know about your sport? It’s all in your head.
Biggest sports thrill as a participant: Crossing the finish line knowing you did your absolute best.
Pre-match rituals and/or superstitions: Always shake your legs out.
Biggest academic accomplishment: High Honors every year.
Biggest influence: My brother, Mason, because of how successful and determined he is.
Favorite male athlete: Too many to choose.
Favorite female athlete: Too many to choose.
Favorite pro team: Cubs.
Favorite college team: Hawkeyes.
Favorite subject in school: Math and history.
Favorite teacher: Mr. Szurkowski.
Favorite TV show: “The Big Bang Theory.”
Favorite movie: “Southpaw.”
Favorite social media app: Instagram.
Favorite musicians: AC/DC, Thomas Rhett.
Favorite food: Rocky road ice cream.
Nickname: “Gnat” or “Dad.”
Most famous person I’ve met: Paige Holub.
Jobs/other activities: I work at Monticello Canoe Rental and Happy Joe’s.
College and future plans: I want to be an elementary school teacher.