I am an elite-level multi-sport who is always willing to work hard and do everything I can to achieve my goals. Athletics have always been a huge part of my life and I've participated in pretty much any sport that was available to me. Up until this year I was an elite-level, year-round competitive swimmer (Central Jersey Aquatic Club) for 10 years. However, I have an undying love for the game of lacrosse and really want to bring that love, hard work and dedication to a college team. I am a 4-year merit award recipient at my high school which has an all-honors curriculum. My PSAT scores are top 1% in nation, I have a 4.7 GPA (weighted), and I have taken a of total 4 AP courses to date (World History - sophomore year; Calculus AB, Chemistry and English Language - junior year) and always put school first and I'm eager to challenge myself in and out of the classroom. I was also recently selected to be a Chemistry peer tutor for my high school. I am very outgoing, charismatic and a friendly teammate who looks to bring out the best in everyone and believe it is very important to focus on the team not just the individual. Not only am I invested in my athletic career, but also in my academic career. I've always managed to juggle multiple year-round elite-level club/school athletics with very challenging course loads on very little downtime. In addition to participating in several other athletic pastimes, school clubs and activities, I also enjoy volunteering my time and engaging with the local community. For several years I have volunteered for the Red Bank, NJ CROP Walk where I've collected food and money for hunger relief charities. I also tutor a 6th grade student 3 days/week as well as at a local primary school. Over the past 2 summers I have worked as a full-time open water rescue lifeguard at one of the largest beaches in New Jersey. Here, I have made several life-saving rescues and have always been willing to pick up extra shifts and eager to participate in official USLA lifeguard competitions. With this position I hold certifications in both open water and emergency rescue.