Todd Beamer High School junior Candace Nhye, track and field, was selected as the Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week for April 1.

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

A: Orchestra or English Language Arts.

Q: What additional activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

A: I like to paint, run, eat, and hang out with my best friends.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My dad, mom, grandma, and all my coaches from sixth grade to now.

Q: What is the best advice you’ve been given when it comes to your sport?

A: “Everything you do now compounds over time.”

Q: Describe your pre-meet ritual:

A: On the way to a meet, I listen to Gospel music. On the starting line, I pray to God for strength.

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

A: “Isaiah Song” and “Wait On You” by Maverick City Music.

From the sidelines: TBHS junior Candace Nhye competes always, against her competitor and against herself. She is a leader in the hallways, in academics and on the track. She is ranked No. 1 in the league and No. 3 in the state in the 300M hurdles.