Name: Ashley Schenck

Class: Senior

Sport: Varsity swim and dive

How long have you been swimming?

“I have been swimming for thirteen years.”

What other sports do you play at FHC?

 “In addition to swimming, I wrestle and play water polo.”

What is your best memory from your time swimming?

“I have two favorite memories of swimming. One was when I was swimming for the Rays a couple of years ago and a tornado occurred. We were mid-swim when the power went out and everything was pitch-black. It was a lot of fun to suddenly be swimming in the dark. My other favorite memory is tubing at cottage weekend with the team. Before the season starts, the whole team goes up north to spend a weekend at the beach to bond by playing games and having fun. One of the things we do is tubing which is always a lot of fun.”

What are the team’s biggest strengths this season?

“This year our biggest strength is in backstroke. We have several fast backstrokers on the team.”

What music do you usually listen to before meets?

“I mostly listen to country music, so before meets I will listen to a very upbeat country song.”

Who is your favorite professional athlete?

“My favorite professional athlete is Katie Ledecky. She is an Olympic swimmer.”

What is your favorite class this year and why?

“My favorite classes are Human Anatomy and Physiology, and AP Biology because I am learning interesting things about the body and how organisms function.”

Who was your favorite teacher in elementary school?

“Mrs. Bennett was my favorite elementary teacher. She taught fourth grade, and I had her for math. I remember her giving me fun workbook problems in her free time.”