From the Sidelines: Mineola’s Tristan Kirk

Published 10:30 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2020

With spring sports being canceled, the Tyler Morning Telegraph wants to profile East Texas seniors in those sports in a feature called “From the Sidelines”. If you’re an East Texas senior who competes in a spring sport and would like to be featured, fill out the following questionnaire and send it to sports@tylerpaper.com, along with a photo. Today’s featured female athlete is Mineola’s Tristan Kirk.

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Name: Tristan Kirk

School: Mineola High School

Parents names: Jimmy and Lenice Kirk

Brothers/sisters: Brothers: Trent and Shane Kirk, Sister: Shenice Lacy

Sports you play: Track and cheerleading

Favorite high school sports memory: Cheering at state football championship

Plans after high school: Become an elementary school teacher

If college, what schools are you considering, and what do you plan to major in? The University of Texas at Tyler, Interdisciplinary Studies-Education

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy and The Office

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach Self. He taught me that there are always two things you can control; attitude and effort.

Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. Jenny Sauer

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself teaching a kindergarten class somewhere close to Mineola. I see myself married with at least one child.

What will you miss most about high school sports? I will miss the family atmosphere of high school sports.