February 07, 2025
Bureau County Sports


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Senior Spotlight> Regan Cook (Bureau Valley High School)

Name: Regan Cook.

School: Bureau Valley High School.

Date/place of birth: 11-16-02 Nov. 16, 2002/Quincy.

Hometown: Walnut.

Family: Eldon, Kathey, Carina, Gabe, and Titus.

Sports: Golf.

Nickname(s): Ray, Raisin, Reggie.

Favorite sport and why: Golf. It's given me life-long friends.

Favorite food and where to get it: Cheese Quesadillas (homemade is best)

Likes: Movie nights, long drives, loud music, lightning bugs.

Dislikes: Lemonade, sleeping in the car, crickets, when the Oreo falls to the bottom of the cup.

Person with the greatest influence on my athletic career and why: My dad. He is always encouraging me to set new goals in golf and helps me work to achieve them.

Person with the greatest influence in my life and why: Adeline Higdon. She has never failed to put a smile on my face when I needed it most. Adeline has taught me more than she will ever know and for that I am grateful.

Who's your dream celebrity prom date: Lin-Manuel Miranada.

Name three historical figures you'd like to meet and why: Shakespeare, because he was what started my interest in theater; Walt Disney for obvious reasons; and Barbara Mikulski to thank her for making it okay for girls to wear pants.

If stranded on a deserted island, I would have my: My golf clubs, so I can finally get out of the sand.

The last song I listened to: "Dig a Little Deeper."

People would be surprised to know: I can sing Wannabe by Spice Girls word for word thanks to my sister.

I stay home to watch: "Gilmore Girls."

When I need luck for a big game, I: pray with my teammates.

The funniest person I've ever met (Why?): Amelia Lind or Paige Twidell, they told me to put this when I asked them for help.

What they'll say about me at school after I graduate: ¨she doesn't even go here anymore¬®

Most embarrassing moment: Calling the fairway the freeway all freshman year.

Most unforgettable moment: When we played a song from Mr. Lind's time period and he knew every word.

Ultimate sports fantasy: That more than three girls go out for the golf team next year.

What I would like to do in life: Study and pursue the field of public speaking.

Three words that best describe myself: Passionate, goofy, Christian.