Henry Abrams '19 Recruiting Profile

During the summer of 2017, I was accepted to Brandeis University's Youth Leadership Conference on Israel. It was a week long program where I had the chance to live on campus with three roommates and attend interactive lectures taught by some of the nation's leading professors. While there, I realized the importance of my cultural identity as a young Jewish athlete and scholar. The professors really pushed me to think about peace and war in the Middle East from a different perspective, and to appreciate the impact of history on political decisions that are being made today.  I aspire to study history and judaic studies in college with the goal of possibly attending law school in the future. 

I thrive in a smaller academic setting which is why I transferred to Tanque Verde High School after my freshman year. I have excelled academically since making this move. 

I believe that I am different than other recruits because I am an exceptionally hard worker. I accept direction and am willing to constantly work at my game. I never approach a workout with a bad attitude. I have a great sense of humor and am willing to laugh at myself. I study tape. I have never been interested in risking my future athletic and academic future by going to parties or experimenting with drugs or alcohol. I am loyal; when I played in the Maccabi Games in Birmingham, Alabama this summer, my best friend who is from Haiti was targeted with racial slurs. I stood by his side at all times. My best friends come from diverse ethic backgrounds and have been my friends since kindergarten. 

I have experienced adversity. I did not make the freshman team, and the next day, I was ridiculed by classmates. That afternoon, I spent hours in the gym working on my game, and figuring out how to move forward. I believe that how I recovered from that challenge reflects my character. I will not give up. I have a huge heart. I am empathetic, dedicated, committed, and strong.