Full Name: Daniel Clifford Kinsella III
Nickname: Danny
Parent: Dan & Kari
Siblings: Grace (22), Rachel (20), Ellie (16)
Parent/Sibling Trait that you Admire: I admire my parents work ethic. I do not know anyone else who works harder than my parents. I also admire the love and support that all of my family members give to each other.
When I was young, I envisioned myself to be: When I was young, I always envisioned myself becoming a professional sports player.
Future Plans: I plan on attending Boston College next fall to pursue my academic and athletic goals. I plan on majoring in economics. After earning a bachelor's degree, I plan on attending law school and eventually moving back to the Omaha area.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years: In ten years, I plan on being a practicing attorney in the Omaha area. I hope to gain experience that I can use to eventually create my own law firm. This law firm would specialize in family law.
What is your most memorable moment from school years at Treynor: There have been many memorable moments throughout my years at Treynor, and it's hard to narrow it down to one thing. One experience that I will never forget is the State Wrestling Tournament. I had a lot of fun while achieving success at the same time.
What extra-curricular activities were you involved in at Treynor? In my fours years in high school, I was involved in soccer, football, wrestling, club soccer, JOI Club, band, jazz band, Large-Group Speech, National Honor Society, Class President, Student Body President, the musical, the play, Quiz Bowl, Western Iowa Conference Student Advisory Committee, and I achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
If you have a day without commitments, what would you most likely be doing? If I have a day without commitments, you will find me spending time with my friends and family. I enjoy boating and spending time at the lake in the summer, and playing sports outdoors year round.
What are some of your favorites (e.g. food, movies, books)? My favorite foods are tacos and chocolate malts. My favorite movies are most likely The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. I enjoy many different book series, but my all-time favorites are probably Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.
What will you miss the most about THS? More than anything, I will miss the people. I enjoy spending my time every day with my peers, teachers, and coaches. Treynor is a community filled with great people who support each other.
What advice would you give underclassmen? Every day counts! Do not wait to make change in your life. If you have a goal you want to achieve, or something you want to do, do it. In the words of Rocky Balboa, "There is no tomorrow!"