I strive to continuously hold myself to high standards and demand the best of myself and others. This is the greatest and most necessary quality of a leader. However, this trait is most effective only when supplemented by others. As a three-sport varsity athlete, I know that the success of a team is determined by the desire of each individual to sacrifice for others and tenaciously pursue greatness. Therefore, by attending the Naval Academy, I will be able to once again surround myself with others of the same mindset, vision and drive to improve and achieve leadership roles. The Naval Academies' exceptional and influential STEM programs formed an integral component of my initial interest. Academically, I have taken the most rigorous class
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They fuel my ambition to succeed and strive to be greater. During freshman year of high school, my family experienced the very harsh divorce of my parents. The emotions and confusion I felt at that time were overwhelming. Yet, rather than succumb to the disarray of my situation, I poured myself into my studies and sports. Confronted with such a life-altering event, I bore its weight and pressed on. I finished the year with a excellent academic statement, setting the tone for my strong high-school career. My efforts also rendered significant fruits outside the classroom; I trained my way from a non-athletic freshman to a starting varsity player on three teams. Wrestling proved to be most important as it functioned as a healthy outlet to stress and frustration and fully redefined my work ethic. Rather than turn to drugs and alcohol, I pursued an outlet that strengthened me physically and mentally. Constant effort has served as the solution to any obstacle I have faced. I realized this most distinctly through attending J Robinson's Intensive Wrestling Camp. The camp's purpose was to redefine each camper's sense of hard work and demolish any self imposed limits. This camp stands as the single most difficult experience I have endured. However, the mental strength and work ethic that I received from it have carried me farther than any other
They fuel my ambition to succeed and strive to be greater. During freshman year of high school, my family experienced the very harsh divorce of my parents. The emotions and confusion I felt at that time were overwhelming. Yet, rather than succumb to the disarray of my situation, I poured myself into my studies and sports. Confronted with such a life-altering event, I bore its weight and pressed on. I finished the year with a excellent academic statement, setting the tone for my strong high-school career. My efforts also rendered significant fruits outside the classroom; I trained my way from a non-athletic freshman to a starting varsity player on three teams. Wrestling proved to be most important as it functioned as a healthy outlet to stress and frustration and fully redefined my work ethic. Rather than turn to drugs and alcohol, I pursued an outlet that strengthened me physically and mentally. Constant effort has served as the solution to any obstacle I have faced. I realized this most distinctly through attending J Robinson's Intensive Wrestling Camp. The camp's purpose was to redefine each camper's sense of hard work and demolish any self imposed limits. This camp stands as the single most difficult experience I have endured. However, the mental strength and work ethic that I received from it have carried me farther than any other