Athlete Spotlight: Joelle Ataessien
December 2, 2015
Q: How did you start running track?
A: I always wanted to run track in high school because I was bad at basketball.
Q: How do you balance your time between school work and track?
A: Through the Grace of God.
Q: Do you have any pre-race rituals?
A: I eat a bowl of oatmeal.
Q: What is the most exciting part of running track?
A: Competing in city, state, and the meets outside of Illinois.
Q: Do you intend to run track in college? If so, do you know where?
A: I’m still thinking about it. I’ve had a good time running in high school, so hopefully I can be successful in college.
Q: What is your favorite memory from being on the track team?
A: I put a bonnet on Coach Caldow’s head. It was funny because mostly African American females wear them, and I gave it to an elderly white man.