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This week's profiles are Waukesha West Seniors, Setter Danny Jonas and Libero Dan Simon.  Next week for boy's we will feature Fort Atkinson Seniors Andrew Reineck and Anthony Galston.

 

 

Name: Danny Jonas

School: Waukesha West

Year: Senior

GPA: 4.21

Favorite subject: Math

Position: Setter

Other sports: Tennis

I got my start in Volleyball: "When watching my older brother play volleyball when he was first starting to play in 5^th and 6^th grade. Going to his practices really allowed me to gain interest in the sport."

I wish I could play: Basketball

Volleyball highlights: I am a three year varsity player with two years of being named captain. Second team Classic 8 all conference setter the previous volleyball season.

2009 team stats: We beat Madison East in our regional final, and then lost to Kettle Moraine in the sectional semi-final. We are returning 6 out of 7 starters, as well as four all conference members.

Other sports highlights: For tennis I am the number three varsity singles player and gained a 3^rd place finish in the Classic 8 conference.

This and that: Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, STAND, Coloring Book Club

I like playing Volleyball because: "It gives me an opportunity to participate in a sport that not only garnishes great players but also the team atmosphere that goes along with that."

Team bonding moments: "Going to Culvers after every match and team dinners."

Volleyball superstitions: "I must wear white mid socks and I have to have an energy drink before every match."

Favorite Athlete:  Lebron James

Favorite Movie: Hangover

Favorite Sports movie: Space Jam

Favorite TV show: 24

Favorite Food: Watermelon

Favorite Opponent: Catholic Memorial

Favorite Place To Play (Other than West): Catholic Memorial

Favorite Web Sites: Facebook, ESPN, Volleyballmag.com

Favorite place to visit: Anywhere other than Atlanta

I want to visit: Vatican City

One word to describe me: Mellow

I want to meet: Lebron James

Dream date: Megan Fox

Role models: My Older Brother- Joey

My family includes: Nancy (mom), Jeff (dad), Joey (brother-19), Tommy (brother-15)

Nicknames: Jonasty, Jobro

I can t live without: Sportscenter

I drive: 1996 Chrysler LX

Dream car: Mercedes Maybach

Dream purchase: Sports Franchise

Like to read: Sports Illustrated, The Freeman Sports page, and anything else about sports (most specifically about Lebron James)

I like Waukesha West High School because: "The atmosphere of the students and the camaraderie with your friends."

On my IPod: My Time - Fabulous

Fantasy: In the Front Office of some major sports franchise.

Talent I wish I had: Hit 10ft Line.

Hobbies: Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Call of Duty 5, Basketball, Ping Pong

Post-high school plans: Attend UW-Madison, but I am unsure what my major is going to be at the moment.

Career goal: Hold a successful job while having a loving family.

Outlook on life: "Life is hard, but it s harder if your stupid"

 

Did you know?  Dan Simon and I are one of the best pepperers in the state.

 

 

Name: Dan Simon

School: Waukesha West

Year: Senior

GPA: 3.9

Favorite subject: Physics

Position: Libero

Other sports: Basketball as a freshman and Tennis as a Junior

I got my start in Volleyball: When I was 11 playing for North Shore 13s

I wish I could play: Front row

Volleyball highlights: Play club for North Shore Milwaukee. Varsity starter since freshman year. Team defensive player of the year freshman year. Sectional runner up as a sophomore. Team captain junior and senior seasons. Honorable Mention All State, All Area, and First Team All Conference as a junior.

2009 team stats: 5-2 in Conference. 2^nd place at the conference tournament. Lost to Kettle Moraine in the Sectional Semis.

Other sports highlights: Winning the WIBL three point shootout in fifth grade.

This and that: Student Council 3 years. DECA four years. Newspaper. STAND president.

I like playing Volleyball because: You meet a lot of women.

Team bonding moments: team breakfasts before tournaments and culvers after every match. Superfanning girls games. Team dinners night before matches.

Volleyball superstitions: Same pair of high socks for matches.

Favorite Athlete:  Ray Allen

Favorite Movie: The Hangover

Favorite Sports movie: Remember The Titans

Favorite TV show: Seinfeld

Favorite Food: Ministroni

Favorite Opponent: Wauwatosa East because I enjoy playing my dad s team.

Favorite Place To Play (Other than West): Any place we walk away with a win.

Favorite Web Sites: Facebook, Middlehitter.com, Cheese and Volleyball, volleyballmag.com forum

Favorite place to visit: Fort Walton Beach, FL

I want to visit: Anywhere I haven t been before.

One word to describe me: Unique

I want to meet: I would ve loved to meet Martin Luther King Jr.

Dream date: Emma Watson – (Hermione Granger in Harry Potter movies)

Role models: My Grandpa, my parents, my uncle Bob, and Ron Burgundy

My family includes: My mother Jan, my father John, my sister Lizzie, my brother Nate, and my dog Matsi.

Nicknames: Simon

I can t live without: my cellphone.

I drive: A 2007 Toyota Corolla. However I drove a 1992 Honda Accord until a couple weeks ago and that was my baby. I was sad to say goodbye to old faithful.

Dream car: BMW

Dream purchase: Lake House

Like to read: Harry Potter

I like Waukesha West High School because: of the friends I ve made and the great times I ve had with volleyball

On my IPod: Right now I m jamming to Kings of Leon, Rage Against the Machine, Dave Matthews Band, and The Script.

Fantasy: Being tall.

Talent I wish I had: Unwrapping starburst wrappers in my mouth

Hobbies: Ping Pong, beach volleyball, traveling, reading, snuggies!

Post-high school plans: Play Volleyball at either Lindenwood or Clarke. Study Pre-Med or Physical Therapy

Career goal: Enjoy my job and be good at it.

Outlook on life: Live it up

Did you know? "I enjoy cutting the rug with friends at dance parties."

 

 

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