Decatur High School senior Alex J. Kim, swim, is the Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Jan. 20.

Q: What is your favorite subject/class in school?

A: Currently student store.

Q: What hobbies do you enjoy outside of your sport?

A: Video games, talking with friends and working at my job.

Q: Who is the person in your life that has helped you succeed the most?

A: My mom because without her, I wouldn’t be able to do much.

Q: If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be?

A: My grandma because her food is good.

Q: Describe your pre-game ritual:

A: Hydrate, stretch and talk to my teammates.

Q: Song you currently can’t stop listening to?

A: “After Hours” by The Weeknd.

From the sidelines: DHS senior Alex J. Kim has continued to drop time in his four events on the Decatur boys swim team. Currently a member of the 200 Medley and 400 Free Relay teams and also 100 Free and 100 Breaststroke. Alex is a captain of our team and on track to earn his third varsity letter award. Alex has also excelled in the classroom earning a 3.840 cumulative grade point average challenging himself with seven Advanced Placement courses. He has served our community as a member of the Decatur High School National Honor Society.