Featured Athlete of the Week: Trevor Troyer, Swimming, North Putnam High School

Friday, February 14, 2014
Trevor Troyer

Trevor Troyer, 18, is a student athlete at North Putnam High School. He was born on Sept. 11, 1995 to Kathy Troyer. He is an only child. In school, Troyer's favorite subject is biology and his favorite teacher is Eric VanHaaften.

His favorite food is steak. Her favorite type of music is alternative rock. He is involved in Chess Club.

Troyer is a part of the teams that hold the 200 medley relay and 400 freestyle relay records at North Putnam. He has been All-WCC twice. Troyer has participated in soccer and swimming and hopes to make this his fourth year as a letterman in swimming while earning a varsity letter three times in soccer.

Banner Graphic: What were your team and individual goals for swimming this year?
Trevor Troyer: To get as many people in to finals at sectionals as possible, also to win county and conference.

BG: Which of the sports you participate in your favorite? Why?
TT: It depends on the season that I am in. Right now at the end of swim season I despise it with a passion because I cannot do something for too long because it gets boring for me. So, right now I would have to say soccer until I get to soccer season because then I will hate it also.

BG: Who has had the biggest influence on you in life?
TT: Probably my mom. She is always pushing me to do my best and always gets mad at me when I do not go to practice because I try to sleep in or study.

BG: What lessons have you learned from sports?
TT: Sportsmanship and that I am a very lazy person and I need to try harder.

BG: What will you miss most about high school sports?
TT: Friends. Like having something to do, it keeps me busy, life is boring without something to do. I like spending time with my teammates and friends.

BG: What has been your favorite memory of high school?
TT: Getting an honors diploma.

BG: What are your plans after high school?
TT: I plan to go into premed at Indiana University.

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