Wisconsin Player with Heart: Ava Wagner

Ava Wagner was chosen as a Beck's Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. In school, Ava participates in the National Honor Society, FFA, Key Club, and student council, and plays volleyball, basketball, and softball. She is also involved in Educators Rising, Sources of Strength, and is a class officer. Through these activities, Ava has learned the importance of dedication, hard work, discipline, teamwork, empathy, and good sportsmanship that she will carry throughout her life. She enjoys all the lessons she has learned and the bonds she's created, connecting on a personal level with peers to help with whatever they may need. In her community, Ava is active in her church, where she is a member of St. Ann's Catholic Women's group, the Marquette County Teen Court, and the Pardeeville Girls Club, where she helps lead volleyball and basketball camps and referees. She is also helping the Pardeeville Library with their garden and is participating in her school's community service cord, where participants complete 50 hours of service every year and 200 hours total. To Ava, agriculture means hard work, dedication, leadership, inclusiveness, and pride. In her FFA chapter, she has shown steers and chicken at the fair and participated in PLETS (Plant Pets). AG Safety Day, and Elementary Ag Day. Through these and carious other activities, Ava has gained leadership qualities and takes pride in what she does. She says it's important to include as many people as possible in everything they do so they can learn more about agriculture, as it is the backbone of America. Ava plans to attend college and participate in D-3 level basketball. She wants to study physical education and promote healthy lifestyles, support children, and make a positive impact on children's lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.