Senior Spotlight: Maggie McGonigle

Editor’s note: This is another installment in a series Minnetonka Patch has put together to highlight some of ’s most outstanding Seniors. Between now and graduation, Patch will be featuring some of these great kids. And we hope the community will take pride in some of the young adults who will represent Minnetonka in the years to come.

Student: Margaret (Maggie) McGonigle

College Attending: University of Notre Dame

What activities were you involved in while at ?

At MHS I participate in National Honor Society, Tonka Leadership Challenge, It's Your Choice (a program that encourages youth to choose to be chemical free).

What activities do you do outside of school? 

Outside of school I spend a lot of time . This year I skated for Team USA and had the opportunity to compete internationally and my team won the Bronze Medal at Worlds in Neuchatel, Switzerland. I also work at the After-School program. At the YMCA I have had the opportunity to get to know amazing people and learned a lot about myself and others.

What are your future plans?

Right now I plan to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Ultimately my dream job would be to design roller coasters for Disney.

What has been your best experience growing up in Minnetonka?

The best experience I've had growing up in Minnetonka is abundance of opportunities available to me, especially at the high school. Everyone in the community really wants to help students to succeed and reach their full potential.

What are you most proud of in your life?

I am most proud of my accomplishments in the sport of figure skating. I have been skating for ten years and have succeeded in reaching every goal I set for myself including earning a United States Figure Skating Gold Medal and competing internationally representing Team USA.

What’s your….

• Favorite music? Country, especially Sugarland, Zac Brown Band, and Jason Aldean
• Favorite book? The Giver by Lois Lowry
• Favorite television show? “Make it or Break it”
• Favorite food? Apples

Can you name your favorite teacher(s)?

Mr. Pears, Mrs. Saunders, And Mrs. Hersman.

What is a fun fact that someone might not know about you?

I'm the oldest of four kids. I have 3 younger brothers and my youngest brother is ten years younger than me.

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