Your Name
Elijah Vento
What High School do you attend?
Mukwonago High School
Please highlight your accomplishments while in High School.
Freshman year of high school I made varsity for the boys tennis team, I played 2 singles. That year I took 4th in conference and made it to the sectional finals. That year was the first time Mukwonago won sectionals to advance to team state. Fast-forward to Junior year, I advanced to one singles and went undefeated in conference, earning me conference player of the year, winning The Classic 8 Conference first time in Mukwonago Tennis history. From there I went and qualified for state taking fourth at sectionals. Which leads me to today, with boys season around the corner and my last year in high school I look to hold my title in Conference and make it further into individual state.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My house hold consists of my parents Ryan and Maria, my two brothers Ethan and Miguel, and our adorable little dog Riley. My mother came from Mexico and the age of 10 with her family. Today my mother works for a non-profit called Bader Philanthropies. My father was born and raised in Wisconsin. My brother Miguel was my mom’s first son living locally in New Berlin. My brother Ethan is in the middle, I have always lived with Ethan from day one, we have done everything together from we were kids to today and I know he will always have my back. Finally there is our dog Riley. Riley is a Shih Tzu that we adopted from a family friend 9 years ago and has been my best friend since.
What are your plans after graduation?
After I graduate this year, I will continue my education at Johnson University in Knoxville, Tennessee were I will study Business Management for the next 5 years to earn my masters. Meanwhile continuing to play the sport that I love, Tennis.
What are two of your favorite restaurants in our community?
The two best places in our community: Badger Burger and Sol de Mexico.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
For the longest time I have always wanted to visit New York City. New York has always been a city that is full of life, hence the name the city that never sleeps. From the hustle and bustle on the streets, to the breath taking view of the night city skyline, New York City has always caught my attention.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
My favorite movie from when I was a kid and even to this very day: Ratatouille. As for my favorite show, can never go wrong with The Office.
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
One of the most important ways of growing/improving in anything is failure. The greatest skill a person can learn is the ability to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. You learn the most when put into uncomfortable situations and if you really think about that’s what life is learning from uncomfortable situations.
If you were able to be cast as yourself into a television show or series, what show would you want to be in?
If I was able to cast myself into any television show hands down That 70’s Show.
If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
Without doubt I would choose to have lunch with my grandfather one last time. Sadly he past away few years back so if given the opportunity to have lunch with him again would be an amazing feeling. I would love to hear all of the stories that were left untold, receive wisdom from his experiences and to learn from them. In all honesty though to see him one more time. Choosing a restaurant would be very easy, my grandpa was a big fan of Fork in the Road so being there with him would mean the world to me.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
I have lived in multiple areas in the Southeast part of Wisconsin and without a doubt Mukwonago is a place where I felt home. The people here are always kind and willing to lend a helping hand, so moving here 3 years ago felt right in a sense.
What have you done to make Mukwonago a better place?
By winning The Classic 8 Conference the Mukwonago team and I turned the heads of many on our program and community, stated by the Waukesha Freemen.
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
As a senior in high school the pathway of my life is something I am always questioning. I am excited to continue my education at Johnson University studying for my Master’s degree in Business management.
What is something on your bucket list?
Skydiving
What is your go to band / singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
The go to artist for me is Calvin Harris.
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Favorite month- July
Favorite Holiday- July 4th
Best single day out of the year- Dec. 25th
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Driving on the open road, there is no feeling better than the wind hitting your face listening to your favorite songs.
Who inspires you to be better?
My brother Ethan. All my life I have looked up to my older brother, always aspiring to be like him. His drive and passion that he puts into anything he does has always inspired me to go the extra mile in all aspects of my life.
Who would you like to give a Shout Out to that contributed to your success?
I know that I would not be the person I am today without the guidance and influence of my father. My father has always pushed me to be the best version of myself that I can be throughout all aspects of my life; to give 110% in everything I do. Instilling a good work ethic, and dedication into me and my brothers. I don’t know how I could ever repay my father for the life lessons I have learned through him, he deserves more than just this shout out. Thank you Dad.
