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Sun Prairie East · Class of 2027 · Wisconsin

Jurgen
Aguilera

State champion. 3.9 unweighted GPA. First in my family headed to college, aiming for biochemistry and medicine.

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28′ 8.5″Wisconsin all-time state record — Wheelchair shot put
A shot put flying in an arc and landing at a personal best distance PR: 28 ft 8.5 in circle
Wisconsin state champion & all-time state record holder
3.9Unweighted GPA
4Sports
8AP courses
1State champion

About

About me

First-generation college student

I’m Jurgen, a motivated senior at Sun Prairie East who is passionate about science, athletics, and helping people. As a first-generation college student, I’ve learned to navigate the college and career process largely by figuring things out as I go, which has made me independent, determined, and willing to work hard for my goals.

I’m especially interested in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and medicine, and I’m currently interested in pursuing a career in orthopedic surgery. My own experiences with sports and orthopedic injuries have given me a strong interest in how the human body works and how medicine can help people recover and return to the things they love.

School
Sun Prairie East High School · Class of 2027
Academics
3.9 unweighted GPA · 8 AP courses
Heading toward
Biochemistry, then medicine, with an interest in orthopedic surgery
Music
Violin · 6 years of orchestra
Involved in
National Honor Society · Cardinal Connectors · HOPE program

Athletics

Wisconsin state champion, wheelchair shot put

In my first season of wheelchair shot put, I went from under 23 feet to a state title at 28 feet 8.5 inches. Shot put is one explosive second built on thousands of boring repetitions, and that's the part I like best.

My state-record throw, 28′ 8.5″

One season of progress

Wheelchair shot put, junior year

+5′ 8.5″in one season, from before my first meet to state

  1. Before first meet23′
  2. First meet25′ 6.5″
  3. Mid-season25′ 11″
  4. Sectionals28′ 4″
  5. State28′ 8.5″
2224262830 ft 23′28′ 8.5″ Before firstmeetFirst meetMid-seasonSectionalsState

Four years. A lot changed.

  • Track & field (pole vault, throws)
  • Varsity swimming
  • Wheelchair track & field
  • Wheelchair basketball

  1. Found my first competitive sport

    Joined my high school track & field team, beginning my high school athletic journey and discovering how much I enjoyed competing and improving.

  2. Earned a varsity spot in pole vault

    I moved into varsity competition in pole vault while continuing to compete in the throwing events.

  3. Added varsity swimming

    I joined the swim team for the first time and earned a varsity spot, taking on a completely different kind of competition from track.

  4. An unexpected change

    After two previous femur fractures, I fractured my femur again in 2025 just before track season.

  5. Finding a new way to compete

    The turning point

    After my injury, I thought I might not be able to compete again. A former wheelchair track & field teammate introduced me to adaptive sports, opening a completely new path back into competition.

  6. Starting wheelchair shot put

    Starting from under 23 feet

    My first wheelchair shot put throws were under 23 feet. I focused on improving my technique, building strength, and learning from every throw, paying attention to small changes in my release, positioning, and timing rather than simply trying to throw harder.

  7. State champion, state record 🏆

    State Championship

    28′ 8.5″

    Won the Wisconsin state title and set the all-time Wisconsin state record in wheelchair shot put. From under 23 feet to 28′ 8.5″ — more than 5½ feet of improvement in one season.

  8. A new season, a new challenge

    I’m returning for another season of wheelchair track & field, competing in wheelchair basketball, and returning to varsity swimming for my senior year. I’m continuing to challenge myself in different ways while staying involved in the sports I love.

What I learned from competing

Technique

Small changes in angle, timing, and positioning can make a huge difference.

Strength

Getting stronger gave me more potential, but strength only mattered when I could apply it effectively.

Consistency

The biggest improvements came from consistently showing up, practicing, and learning from each throw.

Academics

3.9 unweighted GPA, with a strong focus on science and math

I’ve taken eight AP courses, with a strong focus on science and math. I’m most at home where biology, chemistry and calculus meet, which is why I took AP Chemistry, AP Biology and both AP Calculus AB and BC.

  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Psychology
  • AP English Language
  • AP Spanish
  • AP Seminar

Science & medicine

Where the curiosity goes

I’m especially interested in biology, chemistry, anatomy, and the connection between science and medicine. My experiences with orthopedic injuries have made me particularly interested in how the body heals, how injuries affect movement, and how medicine helps people return to the things they love.

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Medicine
  • Orthopedic surgery

Community & activities

Beyond the classroom and the field

HOPE program

Participant

Cardinal Connectors

Member

National Honor Society

Member

Orchestra

Violin · 6 years

What's next

Next up: biochemistry and medicine.

I’m looking forward to studying biochemistry, continuing to explore medicine, and hoping to pursue a career in orthopedic surgery.

jurgen.aguilera08@gmail.com