The end of the first trimester marked the end of the first sports season as well. Unfortunately, that means there is no more volleyball. I have been playing volleyball since my best friend, Veronica Crisafulli, taught me in 7th grade. Through the last four years Ms. Haldeman has shared her passion and love for the sport with me.

More than a sport, volleyball has become a way of life to me. When I am feeling down, I go to the court and hit a few balls. It is so sad that I will no longer have that option here. But all good things must end at some point right? And I plan to continue on with volleyball through college. I hope to play at college level if I make the cut. Volleyball has taught me much more than just what my athletic abilities are.

Volleyball has taught me how to push myself, how to express myself, and most of all it has taught me the value of relationships. I just want to thank the people in my life who support me and have pushed me to do my best, because I realize now the value of those lessons.

To Haldey, thank you so much for teaching me all that I know about volleyball , and furthermore , sharing your passion and love for the sport with me, I love you. You have taught me so much and I will always be thankful for that. To all the girls on my team, I truly love you all. Thank you for always being dependable and having the positive attitudes to push on and keep smiling even when we should have won. My senior year has started off very strongly, and I will certainly hold this memory as one of my fondest at my home away from home, OVS.