Personal Statement
I am a Native American from the Navajo reservation. My sophomore year I had a heartbreaking lost in the state semifinal match. My Junior year I made the state finals. It was a hard fought match, down 2-1 heading into the third round. I listened to my heart, it drove me to come back and win that match 4-3. All the hard work I have put in to get where I was, was worth it. That's when I realized that in order to succeed, you must fail first. I am a hard working student athlete who understands that education comes first and that sports(wrestling) is a privilege. I have the mindset, motivation and dedication to succeed on the mat and in the classroom. I am always wanting to improve on something.