“Fencing shows us that the strongest is not always the one who wins. The winner is the one who can adapt, strategize, and persist.”
I think it is important to give back to the communities in which I participate and which give so much to me. Fencing has been an essential part of my life since I was seven. Along the way, fencing has given me friendships and many life lessons. I have learned how to come back from failure and how to win and model good sportsmanship. I have learned to work with others in team fencing, and how to mentally prepare for individual events. I am excited to help others learn about this wonderful sport.
To promote a supportive environment in school, I serve on the UHigh Student Council as a Cultural Union Representative and Peer Leader. I also co-founded the Kids Allergy Network, a group for kids with food allergies where kids share their stories through blogs and podcasts and engage in events and advocacy to make allergy-free foods and treatments more accessible.