Spencer Ellena
Wales, WI

Parents: Susan Birdsall, Mark Ellena
School: Kettle Moraine High School

Throughout Spencer’s life, hockey has played an important part. Five kids and his dad play hockey. Spencer states, “Hockey isn’t just a sport that I play to keep active, but a way of life that was adopted and taken in by everyone in my family.”

Spencer played in the Wisconsin Elite League this past summer. He led his high school team to Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, and another trip to state.

Spencer volunteers at the local elementary school helping a 4th grade teacher, two hours a day. Spencer also helps feed the homeless with his church once a month in Milwaukee.

Boy Scouts is also in Spencer’s life for nine years. He achieved his Star Scout Level and was Troop Guide and Leader for four years.

In school, Spencer received the Dick Ohm Merit Award for three years running. He plans on finishing his 4th year as a senior with the award. This award focuses on teamwork, school pride, and volunteer work (in and outside of school).

Attending: St Norbert University, majoring in Bio-Medical Science. Then to Marquette for dental school.

Quote (from Tanya Kotlowski, Kettle Moraine High School): At some point in my life that I may decide to have children of my own, I would be proud to have a son like Spencer.