
Senior athletes commit to playing their sport at the next level

What made you want to commit to Emory for track and field?
“This fall, I went down and visited and I met the coach and some of the people on the team, they were all really nice and welcoming. So, I really liked the people there and I felt that I connected with them.”
What is your favorite memory running for Haven?
“My favorite memory was freshman year when all of the javelin people made matching tie dye shirts. It was a lot of fun, and we matched with our coach, so it was a good memory for freshman year.”
What are you most looking forward to or nervous about college track and field?
“I’m most looking forward to meeting a lot of new people, and getting to know the freshman and upperclassmen on the team. I’m probably most nervous about how hot it’s going to be in Georgia during the preseason, because I feel like I’m not really used to the humidity and the climate.”
What advice you have for aspiring collegiate athletes?
“One thing I would say is that you never know what will happen, so try and stay positive and just enjoy the sport that you’re doing. Your high school season only lasts so long so be happy with where you are and always be open to anything in the future.”

What made you want to commit to JMU for archery?
“I love the team there. I’ve met the coach a million times, and the team is really tight-knit, and they’re all really kind people. I’m so excited to be on a team with them, and they’ve expressed interest in me going back as well.”
What is your favorite memory of competing during high school?
“Probably going to archery nationals. I got to take pictures there too. Taking pictures at internationals and JMU will be so exciting. This past February, I got to take pictures of the different team members. It was really fun.”
What are you most looking forward to or nervous about competing in college archery?
“I’m nervous about the different expectations and also being mentally away from my coach of 11 years, and being able to talk to her all the time with different issues that come up.”
What advice you have for aspiring collegiate athletes?
“Commit to your sport only as much as you are willing to. Not because your parents or someone else wants you to.”

What made you want to commit to Franklin & Marshall for swimming?
“I was super impressed by the team environment that was there when I went on my visit, and the coach was really nice too. I thought it offered a great balance of academics and athletics, which is super important to me as well.”
What is your favorite memory swimming for Haven?
“My favorite memory swimming for Strath Haven has to be just all of the bus rides that we had to away meets. With all the music playing, it was always just really fun and the team got to connect.”
What are you most looking forward to or nervous about swimming in college?
“I’m nervous because I feel like I don’t totally know what to expect. I’d like to have an idea about what’s going to happen in the future.”
What advice you have for aspiring collegiate athletes?
“I would say just never give up and always remember why you started in the first place.”

What made you want to commit to Ursinus for track and field?
“I met the coach and some of the guys on the team, and it just seemed really nice, kind of like a family. The environment just seemed really awesome.”
What is your favorite memory running for Haven?
“One time, we were on the track doing a warm-up and someone ran into one of the football announcer bleachers, just straight on. It was so funny.”
What are you most looking forward to or nervous about running college track?
“Well, I’m nervous, obviously, because it’s a way bigger league and everyone else is older. You have full-grown men in there, so it’s going to be really weird at first. I’m also just really looking forward to the new experience, I’m just excited for four more years of running.”
What advice you have for aspiring collegiate athletes?
“Just do the little things. I mean, you don’t have to hit a PR [personal record] every single race. Just as long as you’re staying consistent and determined every single time you go out there and run, that’s the best you can do. Just always try your best.”

What made you want to commit to Vermont for ultimate frisbee?
“I love playing my sport and I want to play it at the highest level possible. I found a great community and a few friends on the Vermont team. I’m so excited to keep playing frisbee at a high level with people that I love.”
What is your favorite memory playing ultimate frisbee for Haven?
“Winning states last year and getting the opportunity to play at nationals.”
What are you most looking forward to or nervous about playing in college?
“I’m excited for the level of play that college ultimate is at and how it’s going to affect and help me as a player. I’m ready for the challenge, finding my place on the team, and improving as a player, too.”
What advice you have for aspiring collegiate athletes?
“Find joy in the work that you put in outside of your sport because that makes it more fun in the end.”
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