Personal Statement
Growing up, I had a lot of structure in my life. This was the result of having a father in the Army. We woke up at the same time every day, followed a strict schedule every morning, and ate meals at the same time every day. This structure provided me with a solid foundation upon which I could build myself. I have that structure to thank for my time management skills and organizational skills.
When I started seventh grade, I began playing football (yes, on the boys team). I played all the way through my freshman year of high school. Then, my mom made me quit because the boys were getting bigger, and she was worried about my safety, being that I’m not quite as big. I knew I wanted to play a sport, so we compromised on me starting wrestling. From that first practice, I knew it was something I would love. It was harder than anything I had ever done before, both physically and mentally. That challenge only made me want to work harder. Wrestling has taught me the definition of perseverance. My sophomore season, I broke my toe and wrist during one of my district matches. I decided to keep wrestling through the pain, though I ultimately lost that match. It was by far the hardest thing I had ever done, and it crushed me to lose. After obsessing about it for days afterwards, I decided I was better for it. I learned how to keep wrestling, no matter how much pain I was in. I also learned that my body is capable of much more than I originally thought. As someone who never gives up, I know I have what it takes to be a part of your team!”
