- 2015 Highlights
Personal Statement
My name is KaNahRahTens Cierra Oakes and I am a Junior at Lafayette High School in Lafayette, New York. We live a few miles outside of Syracuse, New York. At a young age my parents encouraged me to get involved in sports and I played softball, basketball and soccer.
I’ve played basketball since the seventh grade and started two years on the Junior Varsity team for the Lancers. This year I was privileged to be chosen as a starter for the Varsity basketball team at the center position. Currently I am ranked 10th in rebounds in Section III girls’ basketball. I was recently named 2nd team all league for basketball. I have also started three years for the Varsity soccer team and the last two years I have been awarded All League Honorable Mention. As a student/athlete now and at the next level I will always give 100% to my abilities. I will listen to my teachers, coaches and teammates and learn how to be a better student and athlete.
As a student at Lafayette High School I’ve worked hard to get good grades and with the help and support of my family and teachers I am currently on the Honor Roll. My hope is to be the first in my family to go college. It would be a dream of mine to get an athletic scholarship.
As an athlete I know losses and wins. Our Lancers soccer team had a three year streak without winning a match, and this year we finally won two games. That feeling was amazing. But the best part of soccer this year wasn’t just those wins; it was having my sister as a teammate for the first time.
When I graduate high school and go on to college I will work hard as a student and athlete. I will face any challenges head-on and be thankful for all that I receive and achieve in life. And I will always remember family members, friends, teachers, coaches and everyone who helped me along the way.
KaNahRahTens Cierra Oakes
(KaNahRahTens in Native American language means: Leaves Are Falling.)
