Who am I?

I am one of the middle children of four children all born a year apart. Kate is a freshman at Pitt, Kevin is a junior and Matt is sophomore, both at Prep. Because we are all so close in age, it seems like we're going through the same things at the same time. Half the time we are even taking the same classes in school. This makes it very hard not to compare myself to my siblings. However, no one pushes me more than my brothers and sister. Because of them, I strive to achieve my best in everything I do. I desperately want to have as much success as my sister did before me and also lead a great example for my brothers after me. I would not be the person I am today if I did not have them as my motivators and my best friends. We may not always get along and have our fair share of disputes, but I would not trade any of them for the world.

Walking into the gym the August before freshmen year was one of the most nerve-racking moments of my life. Volleyball tryouts had begun. As a freshmen, I was terrified of the intimidating upperclassmen and prayed that the ball didn't come to me so that I couldn't mess up. However, as I grew more comfortable with the girls, I slowly came out of my shell and became a member of the team. Through volleyball, I have made some of my best friends and have realized a lot about myself. Rather than just pining for my own time on the court, I've learned to cherish my time on the bench as well, rooting on my fellow Mounties. Volleyball has made a lasting impression on my experience of high school and on my life as well.


I rowed for Mount Crew my freshmen year and never have I disliked a sport more. Not only did we work our bodies until we literally got sick, the coaches also taxed our minds as well. When I thought I had secured my seat in the Freshmen 8, our coach pulled me out right before the first race to see if I could handle the last-minute switch. Crew was all-consuming and was the majority of my life freshmen year, but I do not regret it for one instant. I learned so much about myself and my potential. I learned to push myself harder than I ever dreamt I could. I was a part of something that not everyone could be a part of and met some really fantastic people. I was no longer a weak, insecure freshman just trying to get through high school. I learned to stand up for myself and take whatever anyone threw at me, good or bad. Crew might not be the sport that I was destined to play, but it played a major role in making me who I am today.