Photos by Andy

Keira Alllabaugh.

What sports do you play?

I play soccer in the fall, swim in the winter, and track in the spring.

At what age did you start playing sports?

I started playing soccer when I was 6, swimming I started last year, and this is my first year doing track.

What is your favorite part of playing sports at GNA?

The team bonding and getting to go to other schools to play or swim against them.

 Why do you think athletics is an important part of high school?

I find them important because it helps keep you busy, and it teaches you teamwork and leadership and how to be a team player.

 Who has been the most influential to your success and why?

My mom and my cousin, my mom played softball, field hockey, and soccer when she was in school and is very competitive. My cousin plays soccer and is on many travel teams so I look up to him because of that even though I’m the oldest.

Out of all the sports you play, which is your favorite?

My favorite sport is swim because there isn’t a whole lot of pressure because you are racing to beat your time and to have fun while doing it. In swim your main enemy is yourself.

Do you plan on playing sports in college?

No, I am going to focus on pursuing my career of becoming an RN and I don’t see myself having time for sports.

What do you see yourself doing in the next 5 years?

In college for Nursing, living in my own apartment, living life to the fullest. Just because I’m playing sports now doesn’t change my future goals or hobbies just makes me want to chase them even more.