Green Bay Southwest senior Grant Skenandore is a member of the football and basketball teams. Submitted PhotoBy Murray Gleffe
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Name: Grant Skenandore
Nickname: Skinny
School: Green Bay Southwest
Parents: Lisa Bigfire and Shane Skenandore
Activities: Basketball, football
Grant Skenandore is a senior at Green Bay Southwest High School who played basketball and football.
Most recently, Skenandore took to the gridiron, where Southwest defeated Appleton West (17-6) to end the alternate fall season conducted this spring.
Talk about being a multiple-sport athlete.
“It allows me to stay busy and meet new people with similar interests. I enjoy being a part of school activities because it expresses my strong, competitive nature, which I’ve had since I was six years old.”
What are your thoughts on the Packers winning a Super Bowl in the next few years?
“The Packers have a great chance to get another ring. They need a few more good signings, and they’ll have a good chance this year.”
What teammate would you like to be with on a mountain top with no help in sight?
“Owen Stieber. He has great ideas to get out of situations.”
Talk about your family and what they’ve meant to your success.
“My family has always believed in me and cheered me on in anything I do in life. I wouldn't be where I am now without them.”
What’s the hardest test you’ve ever taken?
“The ACT (American College Test) because the timed sections threw me off.”
Which do you feel is easier – climbing a hill or running five miles?
“Running five miles because I’m scared of heights.”
Internet Explorer or Chrome?
“Chrome.”
What's the greatest compliment somebody has given you?
“After the basketball season ended, Coach John Polkowski encouraged the team for the following season with an encouraging comment about nobody caring or wanting it more than me. It will always stick in my head.”
What’s your favorite phone app?
“Snapchat. It’s the easiest way to communicate with friends and family.”
What’s your favorite temperature in the summer?
“Upper 70s, with partly cloudy skies and brisk winds.”
Favorite basketball game ever watched?
“Wisconsin versus Kentucky during the 2015 NCAA March Madness tournament. Kentucky was undefeated. Wisconsin was a huge underdog, so it felt good to watch the Badgers win.”
What’s something about you most people don’t know?
“I have to take a shower before I leave the house.”
Lambeau Field or Camp Randall?
“Camp Randall is more majestic and is an exciting environment to surround yourself in.”
What are your college aspirations?
“To receive a bachelor's degree in finance and play football at St. Norbert College.”
Favorite thing about Southwest?
“The teachers and the coaches. They’re nice and supportive with their students and players.”
What two words describe you?
“Enthusiastic, genuine.”
What were two cool things you did in the summer of 2020?
“I went tubing and camping with a bunch of my friends for a week.”
What’s your favorite music genre?
“Country. I never liked the music growing up, but I started enjoying it my junior year.
Carrots or celery?
“I find carrots tastier than celery with ranch dressing coated on.”
Talk about a volunteer moment that made you smile.
“I saved a woman's life at Kroll's West. I saw her choking, and I immediately went to help. I had training and performed the Heimlich maneuver.”
Tic Tac’s or gum?
“Gum. It tastes better.”
Who’s your favorite football player?
“JJ Watt. I look up to him as one of the greatest. I admire how many plays he makes on defense and respects the game.”
Favorites
Meal: Spaghetti
Subject: Math
Book: “The Maze Runner”
Editor's note: To read last week's Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight on Ashwaubenon's Luke Schroeder, CLICK HERE.
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