I started swimming when I was 7 years old and my passion for swimming has only grown since then. Because I am part of a military family, I have moved to many places and have therefore learned to be flexible with my surroundings and experienced different ways of swimming through different coaches. Some of my major achievements are competing at Western and Central Zones Championships where I placed second and fourth, Deutsche Jahrgangsmeisterschaften (German Junior Nationals) where I placed fourth, and Deutsche Meisterschaften (German Open Nationals) where I placed third with my relay.
Because of my avid swim schedule, I had to learn how to succeed in swimming and make time for school at the same time. I am a very hard-working student athlete and I know how to create a balance between a busy school schedule with many AP classes and leadership positions in clubs, with an equally busy swim schedule, all while being able to flourish in both. I believe that this skill allows me to prosper not only in school and swim, but also in life in general. I hope to continue to improve myself by working not only athletically, but also academically.