Central's Hirsch Recognized as a Scholar Athlete During His Last Year

Carl Hirsch, a senior at Brookfield Central, was selected as a 2013 Scholar Athlete by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. 

Thirty-two scholar athlete finalists, both boys and girls, were chosen from among 750 seniors nominated by more than 375 high schools in the state. 

Hirsch, along with the other finalists, will be recognized at an awards ceremony Sunday, May 5 at the Jefferson Street Inn in Wausau. Former Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer Bill Ferrario will speak at the ceremony. 

Hirsch, a 4.0 GPA student, has excelled in a number of cross country and track & field events during his four years at Brookfield Central.  Hirsch was a two-time all-state selection in cross country and in track won state championships in the 3,200 relay and the 1,600 relay. He has been named MVP in both varsity sports twice. He holds two school records, was the Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year in Wisconsin, State Athlete of the Year and Greater Metro Conference Athlete of the Year.

The accomplished athlete made his official college commitment to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for their cross country and track & field team in February during National Signing Day. 

"Since the beginning of time, man has participated in athletics for the sheer joy of pushing his limits," wrote Hirsch in his essay to the WIAA. "However, it has taught me the value of a strong work ethic and it will continue to impact me as I take on the greatest responsibility of a student athlete; learning the discipline to balance Division 1 College Athletics with college studies."

Each 2013 WIAA Scholar Athlete Finalist will receive a medallion and certificate, and will take with them a special plaque for display in their school’s trophy case.

A Webcast of the awards ceremony will be available at www.wiaawi.org beginning at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 5.