PREPS OF THE WEEK, June 15; Alex Straus, Kentlake

Published 10:59 am Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Editor’s note: This is the Kent Reporter’s final edition of the school year that will include Preps of the Week. We will pick up with Preps of the Week in the fall.

ALEX STRAUS, Kentlake

Grade: Junior.

Sport: Track.

Accomplishment: Straus was the lone Kentlake boy to bring home a medal from the state meet as he took eighth in the high jump with a mark of 6-4. Favorite class: ASL.

If you could invite anyone in the world to dinner, whom would you invite, and what would you serve: Cuban hurdler Dayron Robles. I would serve McDonald’s because I can’t cook.

Favorite Movie: Ice Age.

What’s on your iPod?: Tech N9ne.

Also noted: Straus holds the high jump record at both Cedar Heights Middle School and at Kentlake.