I, Claire Smiley, have swum since I was four. I have competed through club and varsity briefly. Sadly I moved to a private school that didn't have a swim team. I began training on my own in the hopes of returning to the sport. I am an advocate for athletes' mental health and team relationships. Having a strong team can not only help the team's morale but also improve the individual swimmer themselves. As I teammate I raise my team by encouraging confidence and joy. As my last name requires. Thank you for your time. CS