Renton High School’s Ariana King, girls bowling, was selected as the Renton Reporter’s Female Athlete of the Week for Nov. 30.

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Language Arts

Q: What other activities do you participate in?

A: Swimming, playing music and writing poetry.

Q: Person who has helped you succeed the most?

A: My parents and mentors.

Q: Do you have a pre- or post-game tradition? What is it?

A: Hyping up my teammates and stocking up on snacks.

Q: Song you currently can’t get enough of?

A: “Doo-Wop (That Thing)” — Lauryn Hill

From the Sideline

“Ariana King was chosen as Athlete of the Week for her dedication not only to her bowling team but also to her academics, school and community! Ariana holds a cumulative 3.9 GPA, is a full IB Diploma student, is the vice president of her school’s Green Team club and volunteers at Seattle’s Kubota Garden. Ariana recently got offered a full-ride scholarship at the Black College Expo held at Renton High School. This will be Ariana’s second year as team captain for bowling!”