Fine Arts Student of the Week: Mike Wadsten
Year: Senior.
Age: 17.
Art focus: Knowledge Bowl.
Adviser nomination: "Mike has become a seasoned veteran of the Knowledge Bowl circuit. We've come to rely on his background in math and science to bring the Brainerd Knowledge Bowl teams to victory."
Brainerd High School senior Mike Wadsten was named this week's Fine Arts Student of the Week for his work in Knowledge Bowl. Brainerd Dispatch/ Jennifer Stockinger
When did you join Knowledge Bowl: "This is my second year. My brother was in it and he told me to join because I was smart."
Interest in math and science: "They're not very hard for me. I like math and science. I'm in all the advanced classes."
Plans after high school: "To attend the University of Minnesota to study computer engineering. I'd like to have a job in computer programming."
You help build robots: "I've been on the robotics team at the high school for three years. I enjoy getting the skills with the hardware we have to design and build. We have a giant manual of rules we have to follow, but otherwise it's free game."
Memorable fine arts achievement: Going to the regional competition in Knowledge Bowl last year.
Worst subject: Advanced Placement literature.
Funniest movie of all time: "The Hangover."
Favorite TV series: "The Big Bang Theory."
Favorite song: "Code Monkey" by Jonathan Coulton.
How do you relax: "I don't. I don't have time to relax."
Favorite restaurant: Applebee's.
Hobbies: "I do web designs. I've done some for fun and some for others. I'm doing one for the robotics team and doing a Web site for the chemistry teachers here."
Parents: Nancy and Brad Wadsten of Brainerd.
Honorable mention: Amu Wu, junior, mock trial: Wu's mock trial adviser said, "Amy plays a witness on the mock trial team. Her portrayal of an expert was extremely realistic. It is a difficult fact-filled part and Amy handles it with finesse."