Daphne Hobbs '18 Recruiting Profile

As a Captain of my soccer team, I bring a positive attitude onto the field everyday. I like to lead by example and I always put my team member’s needs above my own.  Soccer has taught me to overcome obstacles, stay positive and not give up when things get tough.  I have learned that hard work and dedication towards soccer has improved my skills, and that it is a great way to overcome stereotypes about girls. For example, as an exchange student in Brazil, I noticed that only the boys at my school played soccer.  After a short time of being the only girl to play with the boys, I was able to encourage some of the other girls to join me.  By the time I left, there were several girls that played with us everyday.

At school I always give my studies 100% and have a great GPA with a heavy academic schedule. I am also the president of my local 4-H chapter and help my community out any way I can.

I want to go to college to boost my intelligence and help me further my life in the career field of Ag-Business, or Environmental Science. I want to finish my last years of school playing the sport I love. With college, I am open to more experiences and trying new things I haven’t had the opportunity to try, especially with living in a rural area.