Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for May 12: Sun Hong

Published 7:40 am Friday, May 12, 2023

Decatur High School senior Sun Hong, tennis, is the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for May 12.

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

A: Environmental Science.

Q: What hobbies do you enjoy outside of your sport?

A: Bowling, baking and violin.

Q: Who is the person in your life that has helped you succeed the most?

A: My mom, dad and coach.

Q: If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be? Why?

A: Both of my grandfathers because I never got to meet them.

Q: Describe your pre-game ritual.

A: Listening to music while stretching and doing the “Gators on the War Path” chant.

Q: Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

A: “OMG” by NewJeans.

From the sidelines: DHS senior Sun Hong is a member of the Gators’ No. 1 doubles team, earning her second varsity letter award. She and her partner are prepared to move on to the NPSL post-season tournament. Sun has also been a four-year participant in girls swimming. Sun has been a leader in the classroom earning a 3.829 cumulative grade point average. In the last two academic years, she has challenged herself by taking courses through Running Start.