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Whitney Burgardt

  • Award
    Central Close-Up
  • Week Of
    1/25/2018
  • Sport
    Women's Track and Field
  • Bio
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Junior
Britt, Iowa


Why did you chose Central?

When going on college visits, I was looking for the place that not only felt comfortable, but a place that felt like potential. Central gave me both from the first impression. After multiple visits to different colleges, Central stood out to me for there outreach admissions program and for the attraction of their athletic complex. I was particularly drawn in by their Athletic Training program at the time, along with the weights program. I chose Central because this was the place I knew I would receive academic attention, and athletic empowerment from coaches.

Favorite professor and why?
          
Because I have switched my major around, I have had the opportunity to work with many professors. Thus being said, I do not believe I have a favorite professor because they are all unique and helpful in their own ways.

Who are your go-to musical artists ?
             
Dan and Shay are by-far a favorite of mine!

You’re majoring in exercise science because? 
             
I chose exercise Science with an emphasis in Optometry because I find the eye to be one of the most appealing parts of the body, along with complexity. I also believe the eye is the first thing people notice when interacting with one another, plus glasses are super cool!

Where is the most relaxing place you’ve ever been?
             
I would have to say my bed after two-a-day practices.

Favorite movie?
            
During Christmas time it’s The Grinch, but otherwise I would have to go old school and say Wild Hogs.

Any favorite karaoke songs?
            
Genie in a bottle… lol

Favorite season?
          
Summer

If you could choose one hobby that may seem out of reach right now, what hobby would you take up and why?
          
I would go back to doing power tumbling. I always had a dream of training for the Olympics.

Choose your age forever, what age would you choose and why?
           
I have no idea, each age has its ups and downs. Being a kid is so much fun, but growing up and looking forward to life is also exciting. Looks like I want to be all the ages, except old, wrinkles are not my thing.

Favorite TV Show
             
NCIS

What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central track and field?
         
There are so many favorites about being on this team, but the most important one to me is that we act like siblings. Where we tare on each other, yet we push one another to be better than we were the day before. It makes each day interesting and fun!

“Ten years from now I’ll...”
             
Hopefully be working in an eye clinic, creating glasses and examine the eye. Completing CrossFit competitions, and spending time with a beautiful family.

Favorite food from Central Market
           
Mozzarella sticks ??

Bucket list
       
Go to a drive in movie
own a lake house
travel
design and decorate my house

 
 


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
12/19/2019 Caden Mauck Men's Basketball
12/12/2019 Tori VanVelzen Women's Track and Field
12/5/2019 Tanner Zimmerman Men's Wrestling
11/14/2019 Gabi Toulon Women's Soccer
11/7/2019 T.J. Snyder Football
10/31/2019 Michael Anderson Men's Soccer
10/24/2019 Erin Manion Women's Soccer
10/17/2019 Dillon Peters Men's Golf
10/10/2019 Courtney Comstock Volleyball
10/3/2019 Karleigh Schilling Women's Tennis
9/26/2019 Ed Henning Football
9/19/2019 Andrew Mathys Men's Soccer
9/12/2019 Emily Opsal Women's Golf
9/5/2019 Sarah Salas Women's Cross Country
8/29/2019 Baylee Kivett Women's Soccer
8/22/2019 Brad DiLeo Men's Tennis
8/15/2019 Hana Edgerton Volleyball
8/8/2019 Jordy Borman Football
8/1/2019 Elise Askelsen Women's Soccer
7/25/2019 Katie Larson Women's Tennis
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