SEATTLE – Throughout the summer, the Seattle Pacific sports information team will pose a series of questions to various Falcon athletes. We will feature one athlete each week. This week, it's pole vaulter Mason Hrcek.
 

What was the most memorable part of this past season for you? 
 "The most memorable part of my season was setting the new indoor school pole vault record (15 feet, 5 3/4 inche)."
 

Looking ahead to next season, what are you most excited about? 
"I'm most excited about getting to compete with friends and teammates again next year. along with training to become better and stronger than I was this year."
 
What are you planning to do this summer – Work? Vacation? Hang out with family? All of the above?  
"I plan on spending time with family and friends while also continuing to get stronger and healthier."
 
What is your favorite summertime way to stay in shape and prepare for next season? 
"I like to work out and continue vaulting over the summer to get more technical and stronger. I enjoy swimming for when I'm supposed to take an easy day off, and I also just enjoy it as a pastime activity."
 
Growing up, what was your favorite thing to do or what was your favorite place to go during the summer – and why was that your favorite?
"My favorite place to go to over the summer is Fort Bragg in California or Pacific City Beach in Oregon. I like going there to spend time with family and enjoy the beaches and sunny weather."
 
Someday – maybe sooner, maybe later – what is one place you'd really like to visit, and why that particular place?  
"I would like to visit Italy because I would like to see the scenery and try the different foods there."