Selected Student Profile: Girls’ Pushup Contest Winner Bianca Voltmer

by ANDREA LI

Q: What were you thinking about during the pushup contest on your path to victory?

I wanted to do my best and hopefully win. I had a small feeling that I would be able to compete against all the other contestants, and I wanted to do my best and show the school that girls can do pushups too.

Q: Did you expect to win?

Not completely. I knew that there were other strong girls at the school, but I knew that if I tried my best, I would have a chance to win.

Q: What sports do you play?

I am planning to do multiple sports this year. I [played] water polo [in the fall], and I’m going to do basketball in the winter and then I’m probably going to swim in the spring.

Q: If you could meet with anyone in the world – dead or alive – who would it be?

A few years ago, when I was playing more soccer, one of my biggest inspirations was Megan Rapinoe. She was [a] strong empowerment for women, and she was so good at soccer. Another one is Kobe Bryant, just because of his mentality when it came to sports, dedication and always being the best version of yourself.

Q: If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Teleporting or super strength.

Q: What would you fix if you were the head of Menlo?

I feel like the trash problem on the quad could be improved.

Q: Name something underrated.

Probably leg workouts. I know a lot of people don’t like leg day, but it’s really fun. Especially after when you feel like you can’t feel your legs; it’s a cool feeling.

Q: Do you have any interesting hobbies?

One of my favorite hobbies is baking. It actually came from a school project last year, and I’ve just continued to do it throughout the past year.

Q: What are some things that you’ve baked?

I’ve made plenty of things, my favorite ones being my chocolate croissants; they were really hard. They took two days because you have to roll out the dough and then incorporate butter by rolling in a slab of butter. It was worth it in the end.

Q: What is your favorite part about playing sports at Menlo?

Probably the community, making friends and connecting with people. They’re all super supportive, nice and fun to be around.