Every month throughout the calendar year, Chowan Athletics will be highlighting student-athletes in the new series FEATURED HAWKS to help student-athletes tell their story.

WORDS TO LIVE BY:

"If it was easy, everyone would do it" My goal is to be a professional soccer player and to reach that goal is obviously very difficult but this quote reminds me to not stop trying when times get tough.

WHAT COURSE HAVE YOU TAKEN AT CHOWAN THAT HAS INSPIRED YOU?

I do not have a specific course that has inspired me more than others but all my courses have inspired me to continue to pursue my business career and be the most successful I can be.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING OUTSIDE OF PLAYING SOCCER?

I honestly just like to chill out with the boys and have a laugh. In addition to that, a lot of shopping, especially shoes.

HOW HAVE YOU MADE THE CU COMMUNITY YOURS?

As a team we organize coaching camps that allow local people to come and play soccer and interact with the soccer players which has an impact on their lives.

HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF FIVE YEARS AFTER GRADUATION?

My main focus is continuing my soccer career and getting to the highest level I can but I aspire to start my own business and my business degree should give me the tools to get that up and successful.

DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

Table tennis is a hidden talent of mine. I managed to reach the nationals 2 years in a row in high school.

WHAT IS A SUCCESS STORY YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED AT CHOWAN?

I set the school record for the most assists in one season with 11 and received third team all-conference.

WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE CHOWAN?

The opportunity to travel and visit a new country that I'd never visited, Experience new culture and meet new people.