Michelle Spicer, WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight
Each week during the 2021-22 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference 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, presented by Culver's, will be also posted every Thursday on the WIAC website.
Name: Michelle Spicer
Institution: UW-Oshkosh
Hometown and High School: Milwaukee, Wis. (Milwaukee Lutheran High School)
Year in school: Senior
Sport(s): Women's Tennis
Major(s): Kinesiology – Rehab Science
Minor(s): n/a
Why did you choose to attend UW-Oshkosh?
I chose UW-Oshkosh because I was not ready to move out of Wisconsin, but I wanted to move away from home. Also, my mom graduated from UW-Oshkosh.
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
None.
What causes do you care about?
One of the causes that I care about is Breast Cancer Awareness. My aunt is a survivor of cancer, and we like to participate in things like walks and fundraisers to help raise awareness.
What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I just like being able to compete at a higher level and being able to gain experience from competing in a collegiate sport.
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver's? Culver's Butter Burger with cheese
Flavor of the Day from Culver's? Carmel Fudge Cookie Dough
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus? Polk Library
Movie? Poetic Justice
TV Show? Vampire Diaries
Food? Alfredo
Musical Group/Artist? Polo G
Professional Sports Athlete? Serena Williams
Hobby? Listening to music
Quote/motto? "You may not end up where you thought you were going, but you will always end up where you are meant to be."
What is your greatest sports moment?
I played a three-hour, three-set match in high school and was able to take away a big win.
What is the best thing that you bring to the team?
I have played tennis for a long time, so I think I have a lot of knowledge and experience that I can bring to my team. I eventually want to become a tennis coach.
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Don't give up. School and sports can get challenging, but push through it! Make sure you are enjoying it though, whether it's your field of study or the sport you are playing.
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
The thing that I have enjoyed the most with my teammates is being able to travel with them and go out to eat with them. It gives us all a chance to know each other and become better teammates.
If you could trade places for a day with a person, who would it be and why?
Keke Palmer, an American actress, singer and television personality. She lives her best life and is so positive about everything she does. I love her personality and she is so talented.
What is your dream job?
To work in athletic training, but my dream job has always been to be an orthodontist.
Three things on your "bucket list"?
1. Travel to Paris
2. Attend a Wild n' Out show
3. Visit Times Square on New Year's Eve
Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I usually listen to music.
What is your biggest "pet-peeve"?
Someone texting me "Michelle" and taking forever to respond back.
2021-22 UW-Oshkosh WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights