Senior Salute - Willie Julkes

The Cobber "Senior Salute" series is a way to honor all the Concordia spring sports athletes who had their senior season come to an abrupt halt. We want to highlight one senior each day to thank them for all their hard work, dedication and Cobber spirit they have show over their careers in maroon and gold. 

Cobber Senior Salute - Willie Julkes - Track and Field

What is one of the things you were looking forward to most for this year’s season?
One of the things I was looking forward to this season was breaking the men's 110m hurdle record.

What is one of the top things you will miss about being a Cobber athlete?
One of the top things I will miss about being a Cobber athlete is the atmosphere it gave you to connect with others and make new friends.

What is something you are going to miss about Concordia College – away from athletics?
Apart from athletics, I'm going to miss all my friends being in a 5-minute radius.

What is one of your favorite highlights/memories from your time playing athletics/being with your team?
My favorite memory in college athletics would have to be winning the 60m hurdles at conference and breaking the school record my freshman year

What is one of your favorite memories from Concordia away from athletics?
One of my favorite memories from Concordia aside from athletics is spending hours on end in the dining services hanging out and talking with friends.

What are your post-graduation plans?
My post-graduation plans are to get a job in engineering and possibly go on to more schooling and finish my last season of track & field.