In the spotlight: Jon Mowl

From: Indianapolis Star, IN - Jan 14, 2004

Jon Mowl

Sport: Indiana School for the Deaf basketball

Class: Junior

Accomplishments: The 5-10 point guard averages 16.1 points and 4.8 assists for the Deaf Hoosiers. Earned all-tournament honors at Clerc Classic and Central States Schools for Deaf tournaments.

Favorite superhero: Spiderman

Favorite cereal: Lucky Charms

At school: Carries 3.96 grade-point average. On Student Council, is class vice president. Competes in football, track.

Five quick questions

Someday, I'd like to: Race with Jeff Gordon and go base jumping (aerial stunts).

What is your dream car and what do you actually drive? Ferrari Enzo; Toyota Camry.

What is the most interesting place you have visited? Las Vegas. It has excitement 24 hours a day.

If you were a cartoon character, which one would you be? Calvin from "Calvin and Hobbes" because he is a troublemaker and has a creative imagination.

What do you like most about basketball? The competition, and the silence of the opponents' fans.

-- Pat McKee

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