Your Name
Makena Kimminau
What High School do you attend?
Mukwonago High School
Please highlight your accomplishments while in High School.
Basketball – MVP Award Sophomore Year, Basketball Leadership Board Junior Year, Basketball – Freshman – Junior, Girls Golf – Freshman-Senior Year, Track – Sophomore Year Only, Student Government – Treasurer Senior Year, Student Government member all fours years of high school, Class Officer – Junior Year, SAVE- Vice President – Junior and Senior Year, Attended the SAVE Summit in South Carolina, DECA Member Sophomore-Senior Year, Spanish Club – Freshman and Sophomore Year, 2 Years Advanced in Math, Youth Apprenticeship Senior Year, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Member Junior-Senior Year, Kiwanis Student of the Month for Mukwonago High School
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I live with my mom, Jennifer Kimminau, dad, Brad Kimminau, and brother, Eddie Kimminau. We are all very close and enjoy watching movies together. My brother has Morquio, a rare genetic disorder. We have lived in Big Bend for the past 13 years and my mom works at Park View Middle School, and my dad does heating and air conditioning for the district as well.
What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to attend University of Wisconsin La Crosse to study Business Management or Finance, I am not really sure yet which one.
What is your favorite meal?
The Crabby Wasabi sushi roll with Cream Cheese Wontons from Tanpopo.
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would go to Makena Beach in Hawaii, my parents got married on that beach, and named me after it, and I have always wanted to go there.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie – Top Gun TV Show – Can’t pick just one, New Girl, Seinfeld, Gilmore Girls, The Office
Who was/is your favorite teacher/coach from any grade? Why?
My favorite teacher was Mrs. Kalashian, my 6th grade teacher. I still talk to her today!
What is your favorite thing to do in Mukwonago?
I enjoy watching my friend’s sports games and going to Qdoba and Culver’s with friends.
If you were asked to give advice to your senior class and the younger students at your school, what would you say?
I would simply tell them to not put too much pressure on themselves to figure out who they are or what they want to do. I would say that high school is a time to try new things and figure out what you like and don’t like. I feel that there is a lot of pressure to know what you want to do so students refrain from trying activities or classes outside of their comfort zone.
If you could choose anyone to have lunch with, who would you choose? Why? And where, locally, would you meet for this lunch?
I would have lunch with my grandma who passed away recently. I wish I had the opportunity to talk to her one last time and ask her some questions I never got to ask her. I would have this lunch at David Alan Alans because I feel like she would like their food the most.
What is your favorite thing about our community?
I really admire how local business are always willing to support the high school in sports, theater, and other activities.
What have you done to make Mukwonago a better place?
I have been in Student Government since I was in Elementary School. Through this I have been able to put on fundraisers and plan activities for the community. For example, Color Run, Blood Drive, Homecoming, and many more.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I hope that when I am 28, I have my own house and a job where I am happy. I would like to have a garden and a nice backyard along with a lot of plants inside of my house.
Have you ever had a nickname? What is it and why were you given it?
Many of my friends and family call me Mak simply because it is a shorter version of my name.
What are you passionate about?
I am very driven to be successful later in life, I want to be able to provide for my future children and current family the best I can.
What is something on your bucket list?
I would like to do a Polar Plunge with a bunch of friends.
What is your go to band / singer when you can’t decide what to listen to?
George Strait, I really like old country music and he has so many great songs. My favorite is “Check Yes or No”
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month – October, I love fall weather and my mom and I both have a birthday that month
Holiday – Christmas – I love the music and getting together with my family. There is always good food and I like seeing everyone’s faces when they open presents.
Single Day – Last day of school, I don’t mind going to school, but the school is filled with so much energy on the last day of school. It is nice to see everyone so happy and talk to everyone about their summer plans.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Crab Rangoon.
Who inspires you to be better?
My parents, they are always there for me with good advice. They are also always pushing me to be the best I can be.
Who would you like to give a Shout Out to that contributed to your success?
My parents obviously. But besides them both my Aunt Kristen and Aunt Kim inspire me and well. They are both very tough, hard working, and successful and I look up to them.
