Thomas Jefferson High School’s Aaron Nguyen, boys swimming, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for March 9.

Q: What is your favorite subject/class in school?

A: Orchestra

Q: What other activities/hobbies do you participate in?

A: I play the violin and piano

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents and coaches

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: If I am nervous for my races, I zone out and take deep breaths and also visualize my race.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Pray for Me,” by The Weeknd

From the Sideline

“After winning the 100-yard butterfly at the West Central District meet, Aaron broke his own school record in the 100 butterfly at the state meet with a time of 52.70 seconds and then helped lead his 200 medley relay team to a new school record of 1:40.26,” Thomas Jefferson coach Wendy Neely said.

The Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Federal Way Public Schools, Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse and Sylvan Learning.