Taja Lawrence '18 Recruiting Profile

Looking forward to college, I can't wait to start my studies towards a degree to become a pediatric neonatologist.  Health care is one of the most important things on earth, and I feel health care at the beginning of life is right up there in importance. 

As I grow in my tennis career at the high school level I realize more and more the importance of commitment, hard work, and focus.  Bringing someone like me to your family/team would only strengthen your program, and provide you with a passionate, supportive, and awesome teammate. 

Through my journey in athletics I have participated in track, basketball, volleyball, and bowling, and one thing has held true through them all.  Winning is a wonderful thing, and at times it can feel like everything and the only thing, but at the end of the day you have to be able to hold your head high, and feel good about yourself.  nothing is worth losing yourself that way.   

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to participate in such great sports programs throughout my years, and being a student athlete I have already learned the importance of staying focused in the classroom as well as on the court.  As my parents say, “It all stops without taking care of business in the classroom”.  I believe as a student on any team or program I will not only raise the level of play, but the GPA level as well. 

As I continue to grow in my career, and get to meet coaches and players across the country, I hope that they see in me THE FIGHT THAT I HAVE, THE COMMITMEMT TO MY EDUCATION, AND MOSTLY GOD'S LOVE IN ME!