Federal Way Mirror Female Athlete of the Week: Jennifer Duran-Pena

Duran-Pena helped the girls team qualify for West Central Districts by placing fifth overall

The Mirror’s female athlete of the week for Nov. 24 is senior Jennifer Duran-Pena of Thomas Jefferson High School, cross-country.

What is your favorite subject/class in school?

ELA and Math

What additional activities/hobbies do you enjoy?

Wrestling, weight lifting and being vice president on the Thomas Jefferson Latino Club

Name your Mount Rushmore (Top 4) of Movies?

Vampire Diaries

You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?

Drink- caramel coffee Snack- glazed doughnut

Describe your pre-game ritual and your favorite post-game meal.

pre- pray and get locked in by saying “who really cares”. Post- McDonalds

Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

Role Model- Brent Faiyaz

From the Sideline: Jennifer had an amazing Cross Country season this year! She was a Team Captain this year and helped the girls team move on to West Central Districts by placing 5th overall at NPSL. At Districts she ran a PR of 20:21 which qualified her to run in the state meet at Pasco. Jennifer is a 4 year letter winner in Cross Country and has shown great work ethic and a positive attitude.