By: Libby Sanchez 

For this month’s student spotlight, the Quill staff wanted to bring recognition to one of Pleasanton High School’s most outstanding freshman, Finley Hilburn. Finley is the oldest out of four siblings and does her best to be a great role model to them. As a freshman, Finley wanted to try all her options and took on many sports including basketball, softball, and cross country. Her skill and ability to see the court led her to being the only freshman to make the Varsity basketball team. Upperclassmen quickly took her in on the team, going as far as giving her the nickname “Fin Fin.” This year, the girls’ basketball team made it into the playoffs, and Finley was honored to be a part of something so important. “Making it to playoffs was really special because as a freshman I didn’t think I’d experience that so soon, but it was great to show what we worked hard for and I loved playing with those girls,” stated Hilburn. 

Outside of school, Finley loves helping her dad coach little league teams and helping younger generations improve on their sport. In the future, Finley wants to coach basketball and she loves that she can practice her coaching skills now. “My favorite subject right now is world history, I could see myself either teaching that or science in my future too,” says Hilburn. Pleasanton High School is happy to have such a dedicated student to set an example for future classes. Keep up the great work Finley!