Women's Indoor Track and Field

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Leah Surprenant, UW-La Crosse

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Leah Surprenant
Institution:  UW-La Crosse
Hometown (High School):  La Crosse, Wis. (La Crosse Logan High School)
Year in School:  Senior
Sports:  Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field
Major:  Biology; Biomedical Sciences Concentration
Minor:  Chemistry


Why did you choose UW-La Crosse?
I chose La Crosse because of its well-established science program, and its proximity to my family.   
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Pre-dentistry club member.
 
What causes do you care about?
Preventative health care.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I enjoy the high-level of competition and comradery present in the WIAC. I also like the balance between school, sport and life that is present at the Division III level.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Bacon Cheeseburger
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Dark Chocolate Decadence
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Prairie Springs Anatomy Lab
Movie?  Guardians of the Galaxy  
Holiday?  Christmas  
Food?  Sushi
Musical Group/Artist?  Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Milwaukee Bucks
Vacation Spot?  Anywhere warm
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Whenever I get to compete with my team.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Team dinners.
 
One word that describes your team?
Family.
 
One word that describes you?
Empathetic.
 
What is your dream job? 
To be a mom and a dentist.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Run a marathon.
---Own a home.
---Learn to ski.   
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Fishing.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Dance party with my roommate Liz.
 
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