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It was love at first sight when I first attended an open house for field hockey during the summer before 8th grade. This passion became my anchor when I moved to St. Louis from Seattle that same summer. Field hockey was the constant in a sea of change, and I pursued it with unwavering dedication, joining Gateway Field Hockey and participating in as many tournaments as possible.
My passion for field hockey is matched only by my dedication to academic excellence. I take my studies seriously and strive for the highest grades. My academic record speaks for itself, with a consistent string of straight-A's and a commitment to challenging myself with honors and AP classes.
Life is about balance, and I strive to maintain that balance. When field hockey season allows, I indulge in my other passions like running and ultimate frisbee, ensuring I stay fit and healthy. Even when I'm not on the field, I stay connected to field hockey by volunteering on Sundays to coach elementary kids through my club.
My goal is to continue my passion for this sport through college. I want to play at the highest level possible while I study for my dream job as a Primary care sports medicine physician. I want to be able to help others with the same dedication and fascination I have with field hockey with my patients’ choices of sports, and I think being able to take field hockey with me for as long as possible will help me achieve my dream.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 1 year
- Varsity Starter
- 1 year
- 2024 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #30
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
- 2023 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #30
Individual Awards
- MVP of the season
- 2022 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #30
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2024 Gateway Field Hockey (U19 Red Elite )
- 2023 Gateway Field Hockey (Elite )
- 2023 USA Field Hockey Nexus Athlete Directory (Nexus Athlete Directory)
Coach References
- High School Assistant Coach
- Christina Gambaro
- High School Head Coach
- Dana Oppermann
- Club Coach
- Vivi Keefer
Events
- Camp/Event
- USAFH National Hockey Festival '24
- 11/29/24 to 12/01/24
- Team Gateway U19 Red
- Camp/Event
- Indiana DI Showcase
- 6/15/24 to 6/16/24
- On Gateway White
- Camp/Event
- 2024 Regional Club Cup
- 5/11/24 to 5/12/24
- U19 Gateway White (Main team) -- 1st in Pool, U16 Gateway Yellow -- 3rd in Pool
- Camp/Event
- 2024 Aim Arch City Challenge
- 4/20/24 to 4/20/24
- U19 Gateway Spark -- 3rd in Pool, U19 Gateway States -- 3rd in Pool, U16 Gateway White Stars -- 2nd in Pool, U16 Gateway Yellow Stripes -- 2nd in Pool
- Camp/Event
- February ID Clinic
- 2/04/24 to 2/04/24
- Camp/Event
- Winter Escape Showcase 2024
- 1/12/24 to 1/14/24
- Camp/Event
- 2023 National Hockey Festiva
- 11/24/23 to 11/26/23
- Pool D - U16 Gateway Blue - Save %: 0.7031 - Total Saves: 128
- Camp/Event
- Gateway Classic
- 9/01/23 to 9/02/23
- Won 1st place in pool
- Camp/Event
- Johns Hopkins University Overnight Camp
- 7/07/23 to 7/09/23
- Won 1st place in camp scrimmage tournament
- Camp/Event
- Derby City - Memorial Day Classsic
- 5/27/23 to 5/28/23
- GK for: U16 Gateway Spark (1st in pool)
- Camp/Event
- Regional Club Championships: Region 10
- 5/13/23 to 5/14/23
- GK for: U16 Gateway White (3rd in pool), U16 Gateway Blue (3rd in pool), U16 Gateway Green (3rd in pool).
- Camp/Event
- Aim 7v7
- 4/22/23 to 4/22/23
- GK for: U16 Gateway Blue Stars (2nd in pool), U16 Gateway Green Stripes (1st in pool), U14 Gateway Blue Stars (2nd in pool)
- Camp/Event
- NEXUS 2023 Regional Selection Camp: Region 10
- 3/04/23 to 4/30/23
- Dates: March 4/5, April 1/2, and April 29/30 (Participated in U16&U18 division)
Additional Sports
- Other
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- Ultimate Frisbee- I am now Captain of my school's Girls team as of 2024. I have been playing since 6th; I joined the school team when I moved to St. Louis in 8th grade and got into St. Louis's U20 Mixed Youth Club Championship team for a USA Ultimate tour
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High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Freshman year: Honors Geometry- A Freshman Lit Comp H- A Sophomore year: Honors Algebra II- A Sophomore Lit Comp H- A Honors Chemistry- A Spanish III H- A Junior year: Honors Precalculus: A- Honors Journalism: AAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Sophomore year: AP US History: A- (4 on AP exam) Junior year: AP Chemistry: A (4 on AP exam) AP US Government & Politics: A (5 on AP exam) AP Biology: A (4 on AP exam) AP Language & Composition: A (5 on AP exam)Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsGold N award during 8th grade College-level orthopedic class completed (Completion grade style) National Honors Society NFHCA National Academic Squad-- Scholars of Distinction Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award from UoRoch
- ActivitiesMed-Vet club @ KHS Senior Art Editor on Kirkwood Call @ KHS National Art Honors Society @ KHS Environmental Awareness Club @ KHS Mental Health Awareness Club @ KHS