Honoring high school athletes who inspire greatness on and off the field

My leadership is shown through action. I always show up to practice never miss a day, i never miss a workout if there is an opportunity. I like to help people and always open to helping the younger guys on the team. Try my best to do whats right on the field and set a good and positive example for others. During games sometimes i just remind my teammates to stay calm and controlled even when things go wrong. As a leader you have to gain everyone’s respect in order for them to respect you as a leader so i always approach people with positivity. 

I don’t go out much, but when I try to be positive to anyone I meet in the community. 

As a leader, how you move around during school hours is also important. People are always watching and respect you based on how much you respect yourself. Getting to school on time, getting to classes between periods on time, how you treat your teachers is all apart of leadership off the field. I am always open to helping others if I understand what they don’t. 

3.0 GPA 

2023 JUNIOR SEASON: ALL-CONFERENCE, ALL-LEAGUE

Did not know much about the sport before my freshman year, started playing football freshman year. 

I demonstrate leadership on the field by always encouraging my teammates to do better and give 100 percent. Although I have missed 2 seasons in a row because of injury I have made every practice and my coaches named me a player coach. 

I show leadership in my community by volunteering for car washes, helping at AYF Football camp as well as helping younger kids on and off the field 

I show leadership in the classroom by participating and trying my best no matter what class. I also show respect to all of my peers and teachers. 

Made honor roll 

1st team all division as a sophomore, 4th in district tournament 2 times, SCT sophmore year. 

Been a varsity football player for 4 years, I will be the first member of my family to go to a 4 year school. 

Effective communication, motivating teammates, pep talks, showing positive sportsmanship, and finally, a good listener. 

Building relationships with community partners, providing support and guidance when needed, and volunteering to youth groups. 

Being a productive student, build positive relationships with teachers, take accountability for my actions and decisions, and promoting respect and kindness with students. 

National Honors Society, College in the high school, and Bonnie Scholarship Award from ST. Bonaventure University for high academics and service in my school and community. 

Troy High School Leadership Award 

Homecoming Court, Student Council, Team Caption of Flag Football, and Senior/Junior Board. 

By showing respect to my peers and being a positive leader 

Community service, helping out with school, and community related events.

Holding a high gpa and staying after for help.

4.0 gpa, national honor society 

Captain of the football and baseball team

A lot of community service and dedication to my community 

Quarterback

Being a leader & leading by example

Completing my class assignments & encouraging others to do the same

Great Scholar 3.5 gpa

Quarterback

Great student overall

I feel I demonstrate leadership during football by lifting my teammates attitudes and morales on and off the field. Whether I am playing in the game or on the sidelines observing, the girls on my team can always count on my positive attitude as well as my uplifting words and cheers during the game; no matter what the numbers on the scoreboard may be. I always strive to set an example not only to my teammates but too the younger girls who may be watching off the field. 

Off the field, I am very active in my community and have many examples to show my leadership in my town. In my community I have actively participated in local fundraisers, to raise funds to support local families in need through my church. Additionally, just last year I visited the local elementary school to read to the first graders and discuss the importance of cultural appropriation with my high school multicultural club. These are just two instances I have shown leadership through leading my community. Allowing me to make a positive impact and inspire others in my town to get involved. 

I believe I illustrate leadership in the classroom to my fellow classmates by consistently showcasing a strong work ethic and actively engaging with the material we are learning. This not only influences those around me to participate but also encourages them to complete and excel in the work we are given in class. By setting a positive example, I help create an environment where everyone feels motivated to contribute and succeed. 

I have consistently maintained a weighted GPA of atleast 3.7 for the past 2 years. Additionally I participate in AP classes and have taken many electives and clubs my school has to offer. 

I earned my varsity letter as a freshman by maintaining at least a 90 percent average during the sports season. In addition, i was named freshman captain in 2022-2023, demonstrating leadership and commitment to my team. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to play in a flag football tournament at Cortland University with an amazing team. We showcased our skills and teamwork, advancing to the second round of the playoffs after triumphing over more than 8 teams. 

I am most proud of my ability to balance not only flag football but competitive gymnastics during the school year while also managing my friendships, academics, and family responsibilities. This accomplishment demonstrates my dedication, exceptional time management skills, and capacity to handle multiple responsibilities effectively 

I always make sure that my teammates are doing the right things all the time, making sure my team puts in as much work as we all possibly can each day, and being a leader/role model to my teammates. 

I am always willing to help others in any and every way possible, I will volunteer at places such as Clear Path for Veterans, and just helping others as much as possible. 

I demonstrate leadership in the classroom by helping absolutely anybody I can that needs help in the classroom, always doing anything I can to help people struggling in school, speaking up for others, always being there for everybody. 

Always been a high honor roll student, accepted into National Honor Society, always been a very high quality student. 

I came back from an injury that most people thought would be career ending, always been told I am extremely coachable and an amazing leader, always fought through any injury to play football. 

After my tragic injury I found faith, which I believe is the best accomplishment ever. Coming back from my injury in the first place is also one of my biggest accomplishments, no matter what anybody said I did everything I could to prove them wrong.

In football I demonstrate leadership by always making sure I look at myself for mistake before others. I lead by example and make sure that my teammates can always have a person to rely on. I also make sure that my teammates are all set with things they need to know on the field. Off the field I make sure they know that they can come to me with any personal issues too. 

In the community I realize that many young kids look up to me due to playing football. That isn’t the only way I want them to recognize me though, when I see these kids in the town I make sure that they know I am a good character also hoping they will want to copy that of mine. I make sure that I go see those kids games, encourage them and cheer them on while also getting multiple guys from my team to also come and support. 

In the classroom I make sure that I am always present answering questions when others don’t. I also like to work in groups and hear what others have to say as I feel I work best in group setting as a team. Also when anyone needs help with a question they may not know I am there to help them. 

National Honor Society, High Honor Roll, High Honors Roll at MVCC 

All Mohawk Valley, All CNY, All State NY 

Whitesboro HS Junior Athlete of the Year Award, 2024 Student Achievement Award (Overcoming Adversity), Pop Warner Eastern Region Scholar Athlete 2019 

I demonstrate leadership in football by giving 100% effort in every offseason workout, every rep in the weight room, every conditioning session, and every play in practice and in games. I was proud to receive the Iron Falcon award from my coaches.

I demonstrate leadership in my community by participating in multiple forms of community service. I have packaged food for the hungry and worked at basketball clinics to help younger kids improve their game.

I demonstrate leadership in the classroom by respecting my teachers and making sure I put in enough time for studying and work to receive good results. I also make an effort to help my classmates when they are struggling with certain concepts.

I was the valedictorian in middle school. I received academic scholarship offers from Don Bosco Prep and St. Joseph Regional, but ultimately chose the Veritas Scholarship from Albertus. I made first honors all four quarters of my freshman year.

I won the Iron Falcon Award for my football team and the Rookie of the Year award for my lacrosse team.

After my freshman football season, I was unsure of whether or not I was going to try out for the JV basketball team. I ended up trying out and made the team, but I was told that I probably wasn’t going to play in games, but after the first weeks of playing I was happy with my decision.

By being first throughout drills, also uplifting your teammates

Help your peers and help other leaders when needed

By being on time every day, and staying organized, also paying attention

Pass all classes with great grades

Rush over 2000 yards this year

Be more organized throughout the year

Always opening up different Ideas to the team that make certain drills or daily routines better. Also helping guide players to where they need to be if they are confused about something.

By helping out during community events and working at a local pizza store called Pizza Nova, I was able to build trust with some people in the community. After news articles and Instagram posts were shared about my work there, it seemed to positively

By participating in class when others are hesitant, I ensure that my voice is heard and help keep the class productive. I also choose to take on the role of facilitator for most class discussions, creating an environment where everyone’s voice can be

One academic achievements I am most proud of it pushing myself to start taking AP classes my senior year, For example my junior year I took Economics and I enjoyed it so to challenge myself this year I am taking AP Macro and AP Micro economics.

Playing for NVC a ultimate frisbee team that came 5th in the state last year. Participating in 3 different events in track and field (Sprinting ,Long Jump, Pole vault)

One personal accomplishment that I find really cool is learning Patois, the language and slang spoken by most Guyanese people and others throughout the Caribbean. It sounds like broken English, and after I learned it, I started using it during family

As a sophomore, I was chosen as a captain for my school’s flag-football team. Being a captain during the inaugural season has allowed me to demonstrate leadership in several ways. As one of the few schools locally that does not have a regular football team, we were fundamentally behind. I was able to attend a flag-football training camp before the season started where I learned basic skills from male varsity football players from different schools. As practices began in the regular season, it was noticed that a majority of the team lacked proper technique. Before and after practice I used the skills I had learned at the pre-season camp and shared it with my teammates. In these same times, I would offer words of encouragement and spread positivity as well. I believe spreading positivity through the team was important for us and contributed towards our improvement. With flag-football being a new sport for our school, athletes were given the option to play two varsity sports during the same season. Almost everyone on our team, including myself, was a dual-sport athlete. Often, due to scheduling conflicts, we were forced to have early 7:30 A.M. practices before school started. Early morning practices are a mental struggle for student athletes; these practices have the potential to decrease confidence, athletic performance, and academic performances. Providing the team with extra support and letting them know that I am here for them preserved our team’s motivation. Motivation was not limited to practices. On and off the field during games I would lift my teammates spirits. I would celebrate their achievements and encourage them to move on after making a mistake. I would also answer my teammates’ questions, mostly pertaining to game scenarios. My goal was to ensure that every player left flag-football with a smile on their face and to make them excited to return the next day. 

From a young age I have always had the passion to help others. My passion started when I was in elementary school and volunteered to sell tickets at high-school sporting events to raise money for cancer awareness. From there my love to help others has grown. This past year I decided to take initiative and create a program at our school called “Cougar-Care”. The purpose of Cougar-Care is to aid less fortunate students within my district that cannot afford everyday items. My school is located in a rural area in northern New York with an abundance of economically challenged families. I wanted to do something extra for the families facing financial difficulties, and to reach out to students as support. My first project with Cougar-Care started during this past spring sports season. I created flyers and collected donations asking for basic hygiene products Donations were collected during each of my home games during the spring sports season; this would include all varsity flag-football and softball games. With the donations, I then created care-packages for a list of students that had been deemed in need  by the school. With each package I wrote a handwritten message to the students filled with positivity; the packages were then given out by administration on the last day of school, allowing each student’s identity to be concealed from me. My second project through Cougar-Care was a school supplies drive. I solicited local businesses for monetary donations. With their donations I purchased school supplies to create classroom care-packages. Prior to the first day of school, each teacher received a bundle of school supplies for their students. Although the program is new, I am still looking for more projects to help my school community.  In the upcoming months I plan on having a food drive to create food baskets to give families near the holidays. Other ways I am involved in my community include, refereeing youth sports games, volunteering for the Booster Club, and completing community service projects through National Honors Society. 

In addition to being a four sport student-athlete, being an outstanding student always comes first for me. Currently, I am the valedictorian of my graduating class. My course selection throughout high school has been entirely advanced courses. For most students, they tend to naturally be skilled in areas related to their hobbies and struggle more in school. I, however, am the opposite. I always find myself having to work harder to be an athlete, as opposed to being a top student. This provides me with a special opportunity to help others with schoolwork. Understanding classroom material quickly allows me to teach students in most subjects. A moment that stands out for me occurred last year. I made the decision to be able to take Calculus my Junior year, skipping pre-calc. Taking Calculus a year early is uncommon, therefore I was the only Junior in a Senior class. Similar to years past, I was able to pick-up the course material, although this time with a little more effort than I was used to. Before the year was half over, Seniors trusted to approach me for help. During my few study halls and lunch, I would tutor students in my class. Despite having an understanding of the material, I would also ask questions when I felt some students may be confused, but they were too nervous to ask themselves. I was also given the opportunity to student-teach in our middle-school. During my free periods I would go to the middle school and take a small group of students into an empty classroom. Each day I would teach them the concepts they would have learned in class that day. I also consider myself lucky to have the opportunity to network with middle-schoolers because of some of the other clubs I participate in. After practices or games, I would receive a text from a middle-schooler seeking help with homework. Before I would begin my own homework, I would help the middle school student over a facetime call or text for as long as they needed. 

For my senior year, I was selected to be part of a prestigious engineering program, New Visions Applied Engineering. I am the first female student from Northeastern Clinton Central High School to be a part of the program; I am also one of two girls in the program this year. The coursework includes five college classes with hands-on learning projects. In addition to the classes taken through New Visions, I am also taking two additional college courses at my high school, and Multivariable Calculus completely online through another college. In the years leading up to senior year I have achieved a personal goal of maintaining high-honor roll every quarter for all three years. I have also received an excellence award in Spanish, English, Calculus among others. Committed to my school work, I have also received recognition for perfect attendance. As a junior, I was awarded three scholarships, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Medalist Award, Rochester Institute of Technology’s Women in STEM Scholarship, and the LeMoyne College Heights Award. 

During freshman year I received “most improved player” for soccer and “most valuable player” for softball. Sophomore year I was named captain and awarded the “hardest worker award” for flag football and was an integral part of a sectional champion softball team. Junior year I was a member of a sectional champion ice hockey team, an intrinsic member and captain of our flag-football team (which were sectional champions and first ever regional finalists for our section), was named a team leader for softball, and received honorable mention for our section’s softball All-Star team. 

Of all of the things I have achieved, I am most proud of being valedictorian while playing four varsity sports and participating in more than ten other clubs. One of those varsity sports is varsity ice hockey, which I started playing when I was a Sophomore. Learning how to skate with hockey equipment and learning shooting techniques before the season started was a challenge. It took a lot of extra work on and off the ice. Since my Sophomore year, my playing time has steadily increased from getting a shift per game to playing on regular shifts. Some of the clubs I actively participate in include, National Honors Society, Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN), Cougar Outdoor Leadership Academy, College For Every Student Mentoring, and Student Council. I am most proud of getting accepted into Harvard Model United Nations. In brief, HMUN is a Harvard-run conference for schools globally. Before the conference, students are expected to have researched their assigned country for a specific topic. When the conference begins, delegates (students who represent countries) are guided to conference rooms where debate would occur; these rooms are called committees. Participation in HMUN at my school automatically means being a leader for our school’s conference. At our school conference, I was in charge of running my own committee for the duration of the conference. It took a lot of extra work, but it was a lot of fun! During my Junior year I was recruited for LeMoyne College’s Leadership Academy where participants enhanced their leadership skills. And I’m also very proud of the program I started called “Cougar Care” to aid families in financial struggles. 

By showing a good example of what to do always putting in maximum effort 

Help people that need it 

Getting good grades and listening 

Honor roll a couple years 

Scholar athlete, captain 

Getting better at welding 

I show up every day ready to work and get better as a player and a man. And I make sure all my teammates are in high spirits and are ready to go every practice to make sure they are in the best position to be the best player and person they can be. 

Since a kid my parents took me to church, so I’ve always been around high-spirited people so being around that environment always kept me in high spirits. So, I started getting involved with things around the church like being in choir and since I’ve been at the church for so long helping out with food drives programs and Sunday school, I was presented with a great opportunity of being the youth Sunday school president. 

I demonstrate leadership in the classroom by showing up to class prepared ready to get my work done and help my fellow classmates that need help if they ever need help. 

My school’s trendsetters’ program were we go around the different school builds reading and helping the younger kids telling them how high school is. 

In football I made First team all-league and First team All-County all in my first year of playing last years. 

Helping my church in food drives, program and etc.;. 

I am an outstanding leader on the field. I am looked up to by my peers as someone they can rely on during games. I am an outstanding student with a gpa over 3.5. I am also very active in the school community. I am a member of many extra curricular activities and is active in the community. I am also a star player on the Bronxville soccer team. 

As captain and quarterback, I am in charge of leading our team, a role I take to heart.  Firstly, I wouldn’t be a part of this amazing team if it wasn’t for fracturing my spine during a softball game my freshman year of high school.  This injury ended my career in softball but led me to flag football.  After extensive physical therapy, I was cleared to play again, and I turned my attention to starting our high school’s first ever Girls Flag Football team.  Coming from a small school, taking this leap wasn’t without a bit of controversy and concern that Flag Football might pull interested players from our other high school teams.  Originally rejected by school administration, with the support of my fellow interested students, I was able to persuade school administration that Flag Football was a sport worthy of approval.  Ultimately, after a year and a half of persistence, I was able to lead our team onto the field for the first game of our inaugural season.  But, as captain of this new team, I learned that it isn’t just about leading a team.  It’s also about teaching and assisting my coaches and teammates in any way possible, especially because this is a new sport for everyone.  On the field, not only do I call the plays, but I make sure everyone is in their correct positions, knows the plays, and understands the rules of the game.  Now, while this can sometimes be hectic, I enjoy it and, as a leader, it is my job to stay calm and guide my teammates. 

I have been fortunate to serve as a frequent volunteer for my high school’s Special Education programs.  As a mentor, I participate in unified sports (sports specifically tailored to special education students) and even developed the Inaugural Adaptive Tennis Clinic (tennis for those with special needs).  I enjoy mentoring Special Education students, engaging in conversation, participating in activities, and going on field trips to local venues with them.  Often, I mentor students of my school as well as other schools on how to be a leader to our fellow special needs students.  Additionally, I participate in a high school program called Peer Leadership.  In this program, we act as peer leaders to underclassmen, conduct food and toy drives, visit elementary schools, and volunteer as needed in support of the program.  Furthermore, when needed, I participate in volunteering for the Special Olympics (an organization for children and adults with special needs). 

In school, I am a part of the NY Math Honor Society, the National Honor Society, and the 15 For Life Club (Mental Health Awareness Club for Athletes).  As a Math Honor Society student, and someone who enjoys math in general, I tutor my fellow students in any way I can whether it is during or after school.  I try to lead by example for my peers and help out others that may need a slight push.  I also help lead a club in raising mental health awareness specifically for athletes, something quite often overlooked.  Additionally, I try to advocate for change in my school when possible, such as the need for campus modifications. 

Excellence in Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences Award: Hunman Body Systems – 10th grade Excellence in Project Lead The Way Biomedical Sciences Award: Medical Interventions – 11th grade George Eastman Young Leaders Award (University of Rochester) – 11th grade High Honor Roll – 9th, 10th, 11th grade (every quarter) NY Math Honor Society – 11th/12th grade National Honor Society – 11th/12th grade HOSA – Future Health Professionals – 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade Sailors Supporting Sailors (15 for Life) – Mental Health Awareness Club – 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade 

Varsity Tennis – 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade, All-League x2 Varsity Bowling – 9th, 12th grade (Team won Section C championship)  Varsity Softball – 8th, 9th grade,  All-League Varsity Flag Football – 11th, 12th grade, All-League (Inaugural season) Flag Football MVP Award – 11th grade Varsity Flag Football Captain – 11th, 12th grade Varsity Tennis Captain – 12th grade Unified Spring Basketball – 10th, 11th, 12th grade Scholar-Athlete Award x4 

Rescuing and adopting four dogs, supporting and fundraising local animal shelters, learning how to play the trombone, being a sister who forged my path different from my older sisters, accomplishing my dream to play football 

I lead by example, make sure everyone is on the same page and always giving 101% effort soon as they get in between those lines. 

I treat everyone with respect. I am someone everyone knows and loves since I am always doing the positive things. 

I always try to help out others when needed. 

Had honor roll and high honor roll a couple times. 

I am a section 9 class AA section champion. 

I once came 2nd in a math competition out of all the 4th and 5th graders when I was in 4th grade. 

I demonstrate leadership in football by leading by example. I always hustle around the field. I treat practice seriously and understand that it is in practice in which games are won. If I am hustling and giving my best effort, my teammates around me will do the same. 

I demonstrate leadership in my community by helping out with community service events, specifically with the local library. We do things like package donated goods, beach cleanups, and help out with the younger grade level events. 

I demonstrate leadership in the classroom by respecting my teacher and helping out people who are confused. I always respect my teacher by listening and doing my work. I also help my peers when they need it. If I understand something and someone else does it, I do my best to help them. 

Mathematics Award of Excellence (2021-2024), Physics Award of Excellence (2024), Band Award of Excellence (2023/2024), Physical Education Award of Excellence (2024), Chemistry Award of Excellence (2021), Global History Award of Excellence (2022), Member of the National Honor Society. 

Second Team All League for football (2023), Two Time Long Island Champion (2022/2023). 

Part of the award winning Symphonic Band 

I motivate my team, put maximum afford on every play, and lead as an example of how your mentality should be in the sport.

I help in fundraisers, I also donate to local charities whenever they present themselves.

I sit in the front of the class, always put in my best effort, and lead class discussions.

I have taken advanced classes and done well in them, I have scored high grades on all of my assessments and maintained a high GPA throughout my high school career

Frontier league triple jump champion in track and field, 1st team all league in football

I  am proud of how much progress I have made in football over the past few years. My sophomore year I was splitting reps on jv, going into my 11th grade year I was a starter on both sides of the ball on varsity.

My leadership is well demonstrated amongst the team whether we win or lose. 

I demonstrate leadership well in my community 

I demonstrate well/appropriately in the classroom 

I managed to get high honors throughout all my years in school and also receiving a trophy for my academics. 

I have gotten a plaque for flag football and cheerleading 

I am proud of both athletic and academic achievements. 

As a second year captain, I take great responsibility in ensuring my team operates as a family on and off of the field. I host after practice get togethers at my home to deepen our understanding of one another.

I have been born and raised in the tight knit community of Carlstadt. I take great pride in our community. I am a camp counselor at our elementary school and have formed great relationships with the youth in town.

I take education very seriously. I maintain a solid GPA and receive honor roll quite often. I am never late; I respect my school officials and teachers, and my school community stands behind my efforts.

Honor roll student, 3.8 GPA, peer leader, 4 year Varsity Athlete in football and basketball

4 year Varsity Athlete, 2 years Offensive Athlete of the Year, 2 year Varsity Football Captain, 2 year Basketball Captain, Competed in States for Javelin in Track & Field, multiple coaches awards throughout the years

My family is very important to me. I spend a great deal of time helping and coaching my little brother in many areas. I look up to my older brother and try to emulate his leadership skills. My work ethic each day is something else I am very proud.

I have been a positive role model for the program for the past 4 years. I lead with my performance work ethic as well as being a vocal leader on the practice and game field.  I am in good academic standing with my class. 

Demonstrating leadership is often overlooked and overthought by many athletes who are in the position to do so. Examples of demonstrating leadership can be as simple as picking up a piece of garbage the team left or as valuable as condoling a teammate.

Similar to on the playing field, being a leader within one’s community is vitally important. Being able to connect back with your community creates the sense that football is more than just a game. 

To be a complete leader, you must be a leader in every aspect of your life. Many student athletes often overlook the importance of keeping up with schoolwork and paying attention in class. 

National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, NYSPHAA  scholar athlete 

Football all division 2023-2024, lacrosse Suffolk county champion 2022, final four finalist 2023-2024 

Overcoming 2 ACL surgeries and still playing sports

I demonstrate leadership in football by giving a daily motivational speech we call the “word of the day” to engage everyone’s focus, energy, and intensity to have a successful day of practice. Along with that, I give a motivational speech every pregame/halftime to get the team fired up. After our pregame practice and before our team dinner, I lead the team in prayer as we pray for an injury free competition and express gratitude to the lord for blessing us with the ability to play the game of football. Leadership means more to me than being a vocal leader so with that being said, I hold myself to very high standards. I go to a small school so even though I’m a Quarterback and call the offense, I’m also the captain of the defense and take pride in making all the calls on both sides of the ball even though it gets difficult at times. I’m constantly watching films in my free time to prepare for the game at the end of the week, not only learning my weekly responsibility but also knowing what all my teammates have to do to come out with a win at the end of the week.

I demonstrate leadership in the community by using my influence as an athlete to help develop the youth Pop Warner football players. Over the years I have volunteered my time, training footwork at the district 3 Regional Training Center and running drills in youth football camps.

I demonstrate leadership in the classroom by using my social skills to create a healthy learning environment for everyone with lots of engagement. For example, I actively participate in class discussions by asking questions and sharing my thoughts, which helps to stimulate conversation and encourages others to engage themselves. Playing the game of football which is “the ultimate team game” where everyone on the team has a unique important role I see a classroom in the same way. With that being said, I believe in the power of teamwork, and I strive to create an inclusive environment by ensuring everyone’s ideas and voices are recognized because everyone’s voice matters. I strongly believe If everyone is engaging themselves in the material it is much easier to retain the information at hand and it takes a team of students working together to make learning a lot less stressful.

High Honors 2023-2024 Scholar Athlete 2023-2024

2023 All-CNY Player of the Year, 2x All – State first team, 2x All – Mohawk Valley Player of the Year, 2x All CNY 1st team, 2023 Section III Champion, 2023 NY State Final 4, 2x Tackle Leader, 2022 Scoring Leader, 2x JMA Wireless Dome MVP

Floyd Little Game Changer Award (Using Influence as an athlete to spread the message from “A Call to Men” by spreading healthy masculinity and speaking up against domestic violence.) 2023 SEC III leadership conference, Selected into the Student Athlete Advisory Committee 2024

As leader my football team I always emphasis being the bigger man on the football field and off the football field when we’re playing a game and the other team is using foul words such as curse words I always emphasize let them be that we’re going to be better. With that I always try to check in on my teammates in and off the field to make sure they’re okay and ready to play that they’re healthy. 

As a member of a community I do I try to do my part every year to make my community healthy and clean I always participate in some kind of trash clean up. With that I also like to participate at town events at this house such as the Jordan Fall fest where I always help with the cleanup sometimes through the football program and sometimes just on my own time out of my enjoyment of that fair. 

Even though I play football I always try to keep my grades up in the classroom and I always do my best to ask every question I can and if somebody else in the class needs help after class with something I can help put them on the right track. Connecting back to the football team I do also try to make sure my teammates get their homework in on time because you can’t play if you’re failing a class. 

At this moment I am top 10 in my class and always take much time and keeping my grades up. With that I have never failed a class and have an extremely low absence rate, with that I have never received an average grade for a marking period under 93. 

I’ve been a captain on the football team for 2 years a captain on the indoor and outdoor track teams for 3 years and have good marks in the weight room. One of the main marks I take pride in is as a freshman I was already able to deadlift 605 lb. Going into my senior year I have almost every single weight record in our weight room at our school. 

The main accomplishment that I am most proud of and I’m still in progress of is my weight loss journey going to my sophomore year of high school I weighed over 430 lb now entering my senior year I weigh 355 lb with this change of weight I have not lost any of my muscle this is in large part due to the help of a nutritionist that I go to with that I have only become more fast athletic explosive and strong. Secondly I think a lot of pride in my well-balanced lifestyle even while playing three sports a year I also take time to participate in other school activities and out of school activities these include the concert band The jazz band doing marching band for 3 years, 4-H where I show cows at county and State Fair, and for a while I did boy scouts with that. With all that I am still able to keep my grades very high and be able to play the sports I love such as football. 

I try to lead my team whenever I can, if its stretches or drills, or even plays. I also try to be understanding with my team, knowing mistakes will happen and help them through it. I also don’t separate myself from my team, but show more connection to my team.

I volunteer at clinics to help teach kids to play basketball and football, I love teaching them how to be a quarterback and helping them learn to love it like I do.

I try my best to participate in classroom activities, and know when to let other students answer as well. I respect my teachers as well as the staff, and bond with my classmates.

Never failed a class

Ranked in the top ten with my team at “We run the world” tournament, Placed second in diamond division, competed in many tournaments with my team.

Succeeding at quarterback this year, after playing receiver before.

By doing things right being at every practice on time 

By always doing the right things on and of the field 

By paying attention doing my work on time 

High honors have a 3.370 gpa 

Starting right tackle and won young man of the year award 

Being able to play football after head surgery back surgery and stomach surgery and chest surgery and still being able to play and start in my position 

I am captain of one of the first ever flag football teams at my school.  Being given this responsibility has meant that I pay close attention to my teammates: their attitudes, confidence levels, and work ethic matters to me.  Flag football is very new in my hometown, and not widely supported by my community.  At practice, when we are running through drills or practicing our plays, I do my best to constantly remind my teammates of the significance of what we are doing.  Starting a new sport is fairly difficult and proves to have quite a few obstacles, but I remind everyone on my team to look past these challenges and have fun with this new, uncharted territory.  Whenever we enter a practice or game, I remind my teammates that hard work is a must – we have something to prove. 

I am one of the first members of a very impactful program at our school: the BRAVE program.  A program designed to aid students and faculty who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and ideations, people of all ages in our school building have benefitted from the hope spread by this program.  My sophomore year, I became involved with the program and helped to keep it running at our school.  Just this past week, I gave a speech in front of our school faculty: providing them with an example of why this program is so beneficial to students like myself, and persuading them to support the philosophies behind the program.  In the BRAVE program, I travel to our elementary school and mentor younger students, helping them navigate through their lives and instilling in them behaviors that will help them as they grow as people. 

Throughout high school, I have given every effort to challenge myself in the classroom as much as possible.  I’ve learned that hard work and dedication is the most important part of being a student athlete.  My success in the classroom comes from the high standards I hold myself to, whether it be a small homework assignment or a test worth fifty percent of my grade.  I am meticulous in my academic approach in an effort to avoid any errors or careless mistakes, and I do everything I can to help those around me.  I have been a math tutor for classes ranging from 8th grade algebra to precalculus since I was a freshman.  In class, I prefer to work in groups, as I enjoy listening to the perspectives of those around me and guiding people through the challenges and benefits of collaboration. 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute award winner (Rensselaer Medalist), Elmira College Key Award, (local) Academic Excellence in: Geometry, AP US History, Pre-calculus, Physics, Global 10, and Spanish 3. 

Cross Country Girls state qualifier, Ray Holmes Sportsmanship Award (team / soccer), Flag Football Section VII Division 2 1st Team, Varsity Girls XC State Qualifier 

I have helped to grow multiple programs in our school to help those with physical and intellectual disabilities.  I play unified basketball, which is a Varsity basketball team composed of students with disabilities and students without.  As a united team, we played in front of our entire school during an assembly game, and made several headlines for Section VII athletics.  I have also helped to grow a unified PE class during our school day.  My flag football coach came up with the idea, and I have done everything I can to make the class a fun and interactive place for students with and without disabilities. 

Being a leader in the game of football or Flag Football is more than a popularity contest. It’s about respect, hard work and being a role model that not many can handle. It’s about responsibility on and off the field. I demonstrate this quality by never allowing my teammate nor myself to settle for anything less than the best. Through hard work on the field in practice and games, I aim to demonstrate 100% effort in everything we do.  In addition to this, I make it a point to encourage my teammates to work harder in order to better themselves and achieve more everyday. As a result of this leadership, I have recently been named the captain of our Varsity flag football team as well as the Varsity Soccer team here at Minisink Valley. 

Throughout my life, I have always dedicated myself to helping others. Through volunteer work in and around my community I am able to connect with the people around me, especially the youth.  Once I turned 14 (a few years ago), I decided to coach, referee and mentor children in our local flag football league Old Skewl Sports. Using my leadership skills and working with the youth in our community has enabled me to connect with my communities and families through sports. In addition to this, I was selected by my school district to participate in the Junior leadership Orange program. 

In addition to tutoring my fellow peers, academically, I consider myself a leader and a good student. I excel in both Honors, Regents and college classes but I am most proud of my decision to become a part of the Principal of Health program. After spending several months recuperating from my illness (ITP), I decided that I wanted to devote my life to helping people who have no control over their health issues.  By joining this half day program and the EMS program, I will be working in nursing homes and or clinics to gain practical experience as well as taking courses in the nursing sciences.  At the end of this two year curriculum, I will gain my medical assistant and EMS certification. I will then continue with my goal in college by earning a Doctorate degree. 

National Honor society, 4.0 GPA, National technical honor society, High honor roll (every quarter), completed 26 college credits as a high school student, Sojourner truth award 2020 recipient, a member of the junior leadership committee of Orange County, 

Varsity Flag football captain, Varsity Soccer captain, Recipient of the United States Marine corps distinguished athlete award (June 2024), Offensive player of the year (flag football), Coaches Award in soccer, 3rd place section finisher in Women’s varsity wrestling, Most improved player (girls soccer), Second place sectional finisher in Soccer, Second place Sectional finisher in Flag football 

I’m most proud of my ability to be an all around renaissance woman. I’m proud of my ability to balance my social life and family life while maintaining excellent grades and being able to participate Sports and other extracurricular activities such as school clubs and dance recitals I perform in. I’m also proud of my community involvement that I am able to engage in each week. 

Listening and applying what I learned to the best of my ability. Supporting my teammates and coaches. extra training off the field.

Building trust and relationships inspiring action and engagement with the community. Currently in my spare time I volunteer with a local youth football league to teach young kids the game of flag football.

Embodying strong leadership in classroom. Doing what is right at all times supporting my fellow students and teachers.

Moving on to my 10th grade. Recent recognition Academic Achievement award and why not me award which is award to student who are kind towards others and help build them up.

Being able to play the sport o flag football. Playing for NWC high school girls flag football team. Playing a new position as a QB for a req league and winning the chip with my fellow teammates. Playing for a travel league.

Overcoming a personal injury in short time to be able to play basketball and flag football. Having the coverage to try out for USA flag football team despite me feeling I wasn’t ready.