I have been swimming since the age of 6. I grew to love the sport more than anything else. It has taught me discipline, strength, perseverance, and who I am as a person. All of these skills I have been able to apply to my life outside of the pool as well. I am in all honors classes, and I have been in accelerated programs since the third grade. I am a consistent straight-A student, and on high honor roll since middle school. I am the oldest of four children, teaching me leadership. This I apply to the pool as well. I am the captain of my varsity swim team, a high role for leadership. I work hard in and out of the pool, and I try to be the best role model I can for everyone around me. Swimming has made me who I am, and I try everyday to work harder at being better at everything I do.