By Dani Ricker Posted February 18, 2015
You may have seen Meg Montero walking around the halls decked out in numerous shades of purple, or maybe in her Lowry gear. She is known as one of the most spirited seniors, easily recognizable by her loud, contagious laugh.
Montero is a three-sport athlete who participates in volleyball, basketball, and track.
She has played all three sports since seventh grade.
“I moved to Winnemucca in seventh grade and my dad suggested I try out for the basketball team. That’s when it all started,” said Montero.
Throughout her athletic career, Montero has been on varsity basketball for three years, varsity track all four years, and varsity volleyball for two years.
She has one basketball state championship under her belt and has competed in track state twice.
“Basketball is my favorite, just because of all the people I get to play with and the awesome coaching staff that I get to learn from. It’s just a fun atmosphere to be in,” said Montero.
Along with being a three-sport athlete, Montero also participates in Lowry leadership, the National Honor Society, the Letterman’s Club, and the student body office.
Montero was the president of her freshman class, but later moved up to become President of the Student Body. She is also the secretary of Lowry’s chapter of The National Honor Society.
“School consumes my life,” commented Montero. “I don’t really have time for a whole lot of outside activities that aren’t part of school.”
When she was younger Montero participated in junior rodeo.
“I started riding when I was three, then joined junior rodeo. I don’t have enough time to participate now, but if I could I would love to be part of rodeo again,” said Montero.
When not in school, Montero hangs out at her family’s ranch.
“When I was little I didn’t expect to be this involved in sports, I thought I would just keep up with rodeo and go on to be a rancher.”
After high school, Montero plans on attending either University of Nevada, Reno, or Boise State.
“I think I’m going to get a degree in education. I’m not one hundred percent positive yet, but that’s what I’ve been telling people,” said Montero.
Montero is a 4.0 student who has taken her fair share of AP and honors classes.
As Montero’s final season of high school basketball is coming to an end the team has an undefeated league record of 16-0.