Kent Reporter Male Athlete of the Week: Theo Carter

Carter has a top five time in the 400 and 800 in league.

Courtesy Photo.

Courtesy Photo.

The Kent Reporter’s male athlete of the week for the week of April 12 is Kent-Meridian High School senior Theo Carter, track and field.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

1B Calculus because my favorite teacher is Mr. Cuengras

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) favorite movies:

Pursuit of Happiness, The Sandlot, The Incredibles, Superbad

Who is the person in your life that has helped you succeed the most?

Chris Carter (My Dad)

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Tim’s jalapeno chips and Black Cherry Fresca Soda

Describe your pre-game ritual:

Ham and cheese sandwich, good poop without phone, then nice stretch/warmup then the Lightning McQueen ‘I am speed’ phrase…. then pray!

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

Wanna Quite All the Time- Faye Webster or Wanders of the Mind – The Internet

From the sidelines: Theo has been a great leader for the track team. He is a hard worker and a great student and a kind human. It has been awesome to have him out for track. Theo currently has a top 3 league time for the 400 and 800 meter races.


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