Student–Athlete Spotlight: Allison Seitz
Writer / Matt Keating
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Allison Seitz, a senior at Lawrence Central High School, says she is thrilled the school’s golf team had a great season, and that she won a medal for her efforts on the team. 
“The Lawrence Central High School girls golf team won the 2023 Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference championship recently,” Allison says. “I was excited since the team came in second by one stroke in the 2022 tournament. Many of my teammates had one of their best rounds of the season, and coming up short was disappointing. I am proud to now have been a part of the first team in the school’s history to win this tournament.”
Allison was the top medalist of the tournament.
“I shot a 77 at Coffin Golf Course,” she says. “While it wasn’t my best outing of the season, I was happy that I was able to secure the medalist title for the second year in a row.”
Allison says golf is a sport she is devoted to. “For me, golf is full time,” she says. “Between practice and workouts, I don’t have the time to commit to another team.”
When Allison isn’t playing golf, she’s busy at school. “I am working towards my AP capstone diploma at Lawrence Central,” she says. “I’ve enjoyed many of the classes I’ve taken, including AP psychology taught by Nick Derado, the head golf coach. I also enjoy science. I plan to study kinesiology in college to become a golf professional.”
Allison is also busy with other school activities. “I am a member of the National Technical Honor Society,” she says. “We volunteer at various events and activities throughout the community. I also run lights for the Lawrence Central show choirs.”
Allison also helps other golfers improve their game. “I assist with the junior golf camps at the Bridgewater Club and help run summer tournaments with the Mizuno Junior Golf Tour,” she says.
Allison’s father, David, says he admires everything Allison has accomplished.
“I am proud of her success on the golf course,” David says. “However, I am most proud of how hard she works and the way she respects the game of golf.”
Allison’s mother, Jessica, is also very proud of Allison for working hard to accomplish her goals. 
“Seeing your child find their passion is a joy for a parent,” she says. “To have her find mentors that support her is a privilege. I am so thankful for everyone who has helped her succeed. This includes her golf coaches, Sean Bolduc, Mike Abbott, Nick Derado and Andy Renie. It also includes the staff at the Fitness Garage and the Bridgewater Club,and the administration of Lawrence Central High School.”
