Senior Spotlight>Kody Mongan (Princeton High School)

Name: Kody Mongan.

School: Princeton High School.

Date/place of birth: Feb. 19 2003, Spring Valley.

Hometown: Princeton.

Family: Marc (dad), Michele (mom), Kelsea (sister).

Sports/activities: Football, Wrestling, Concert Choir, Star Spangled Singers, Year One, and National Honor Society.

Nickname(s): Mongo.

Favorite sport and why: Football. The bonds that can be built with your teammates in football is unlike any other sport.

Favorite food and where to get it: Fried chicken forms Rip’s in Ladd.

Likes: Watching football, hanging out with friends, demolition derbies, and UFC.

Dislikes: Drama, snakes, broccoli.

People with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My fellow senior teammates, whenever you think you are running out of juice, any of them can pull a little more out of you.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: My dad, he has made it so I can focus on what I enjoy without really having to worry about anything else, and he is always there to help and motivate me no matter what I am doing.

Who’s your dream celebrity prom date: Madelyn Cline.

Name three historic figures you’d like to meet: Adam Sandler, Philip Rivers, and Donald Cerrone, because I feel like they would all have great advice about being successful/doing what they love, while being themselves and not caring what other people think.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: Phone.

The last song I listened to: “What You See is What You Get” by Luke Combs.

People would be surprised to know: That I am a pretty good welder and can do it with both hands.

I stay home to watch: Football or demolition derbies.

When I need luck for a big game, I: Wear my game-day underwear and listen to “Nothing Else Matters” on the way to the school.

The funniest person I’ve ever met: I have to agree with Tyler Gibson that Christian Smith is the funniest person I’ve ever met, because once he gets going there isn’t a thing that comes out of his mouth that doesn’t make me laugh.

What they’ll say about me at school after I graduate: That I was a fun guy that was pretty easy to get along with.

Most embarrassing moment: It should be wearing a dress/Daisy Dukes to school during Homecoming week last year, but as I’ve made pretty obvious I don’t get embarrassed by much.

Most unforgettable moment: Making it to the football semifinals last season.

Ultimate sports fantasy: Finally getting to play this year with my guys and winning a state championship.

What I would like to do in life: I am planning on going to trade school, staying close to home, and being able to enjoy life.

Three words that best describe myself: Smart, hard-working, selfless.