Samantha Arellano '18 Recruiting Profile

From the time I've enrolled into preschool, my parents have drilled to my head that in order to be successful I need to set goals and try my hardest to achieve them. Around that time is when I personally decided to make my goal to not only do good in school but to challenge myself in order to get a good education. I've always wanted to learn more whether it's a school lesson or a life lesson. Now being half way through high school, I know for a fact that going to and graduating from college is one of the biggest achievements in one's life. In college I'd not only like to get a good education, but to play volleyball. Volleyball isn't just a game. It's an undying passion that I hope exists in my life forever. It speaks to me, taunting me, making me push my body faster and harder than I ever thought possible. Also, being on a college level team I know would be amazing because others will have the same passion as me. I know prior to even being a part of a team, I will give my 100% percent. I give my all with everything I do whether it's in sports or academics. I know optimism is key and on the court all I can do is be my best and bring out the best in other teammates.