By: Tristen Dorhout
The crowd cheers as the tackle is made for a loss of yards, and a figure celebrating in the backfield. Upon a closer look, there's a good chance it’s Cole Michael Klingbile. Cole, his favorite sister Mara, older brother Blaine, and his mom Chris have lived in the Madison area his whole life. Cole does not read or watch movies much but enjoys watching his favorite show, Family Guy, playing video games, sports, and lifting weights. Cole works at Pizza Ranch, where he has done everything from washing the dishes to making the pizza. Cole often says that the most rewarding part about this job is the ability to talk to people.
Although Cole works at Pizza Ranch, his favorite restaurant is Dairy Queen and his favorite food is macaroni and cheese. Cole drives a silver 2012 Chevy Silverado, but Cole dreams about his dream car, a 1970 Dodge Charger, which would be red because it's his favorite color. Cole loves to wear his sunglasses; he claims “I like to look pretty”. Cole often says that if he was an animal he would be a bear that lives in South Dakota where it’s hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
Cole recommends that underclassmen not be afraid and to try something new. He specifically encourages them to go out for wrestling, because “It helps you lose weight”. Cole's favorite memory from high school was gambling at prom. Next year Cole plans on attending SouthEast Technical College. He plans on getting a degree as an electrician, and in ten years sees himself living in a house with possibly a girl. Cole lives by his favorite quote “Keep going, when the going gets tough keep on pushing”.