Yasmine Topacio '18 Recruiting Profile

As a junior in high school and planning my near future, I aspire to become a Pediatrician when I am older. My goal is to major in Biology and eventually attend med school. For as long as I could remember, I have always enjoyed working with – and helping – kids, so I feel that being a Pediatrician would be a good fit for me. 

In both academics and athletics I push myself to become the best I can be. I do not quit, but instead, I strive to exceed my goals and enhance my capabilities. I use my mistakes and failures to help me grow both on and off the court. I study hard to earn a good grade on a test, the same way I work out, train, and practice, to be able to execute in my games.

Not only do I push myself to be a better person, both on and off the court, I also encourage those around me as well. Being Team Captain this past season, and playing as a point gaurd for the majority of my basketball career, I have learned to be a leader. I lead by example, and I push/challenge my teammates to get themeselves better. Off the court, I am known for cheering others up, and being the friend to lean on; I am accountable.