- 2016 Highlights
Personal Statement
As one of the most influential women, Malala Yousafzai, said "When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." This is my life quote. The one voice I have is when the puck drops and the buzzer sounds. When I skate I feel like I have a purpose in this life. Every day I wake up and think about what I need to work on in order to improve my hockey skills. My motivation to improve myself and my hockey game comes from within. I am a AAA player and have practiced long hours on and off the ice to improve. Whenever I hear of open ice time I am at the rink practicing my shooting, skating and I even create drills for myself.
Hockey is a gateway to many cultural enlightenments. Engaging in hockey has allowed me to meet many different people from different cultures. I have friends from all over the world. Meeting different people from around the world has helped me to understanding different cultures and how to work better as a team. As a women that is playing a masculine sport I have learned how to adapt to different situations, micro aggression, and strategize different plays in order to win in the fast paced game of hockey. My ability to lead on the ice has also given me the skills to lead off the ice. I have been playing violin since I have been three years old. I have used this talent to perform for Veterans, people in homeless shelters, elderly in nursing homes and the Brookfield Zoo over the last twelve years. I have been volunteering on a regular basis at the Hines Veterans hospital. I come from a family of veterans and feel strongly about helping the Veteran community. Playing Hockey has helped me to be a leader under stressful situations. I will be going with my Church this summer on a mission trip to teach and assist the less fortunate. The gift of hockey has allowed me to collaborate, mentor and improve others. I mentor U12 girls and have developed a relationship with them. I give life advice as well as hockey advice. The leadership skills that were created by hockey are also being improved by being a mentor. For the last four years I have been a counselor at my school, Lake Forest Academy, where I have taught boys and girls hockey skills as well as inspired them to be the very best they can be on and off the ice. I hope to pursue a career in international law and Lake Forest Academy’s rigorous academic curriculum is preparing me for the challenges and expectations of succeeding academically for future University studies. I am an active member of the Global Youth Leadership International Forum which participates in activities and seminars which foster Youth Leadership.
