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A Step Above: Jenna Swaffer
Green Valley High School
Class of 2013
Work first, play later makes Green Valley High School junior Jenna Swaffer a bright and accomplished young lady. A four-year varsity volleyball champ and a dedicated team player, discipline, reliability and leadership are among her many amazing personal qualities. Yet, utilizing these strengths to train for and claim the big win is only part of her agenda. The remainder is about being a person of substance and compassion; someone that is willing to help others achieve their potential and treat all people with dignity and respect. Grateful for the opportunities she’s been blessed with, she’s gearing up to capitalize on each and every one of them, which elevates Jenna Swaffer to – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 3.8
Sports/Awards/Community Service:
- Varsity Volleyball, 2009-Present
- Nevada Juniors Volleyball Club, 2007-10
- Complete Student Athlete Volleyball Club, 2011
- Sunrise Region Southeast Conference Second Team
- Southeast Sunrise Region Champions, 2009/10
- Las Vegas Invitational Tournament–3rd Place Finish, 2010/11
- Division 4A State Championship Runner-Up, 2010
- GVHS Varsity Outstanding Offensive Player, 2010
- Nevada Preps Player to Watch, 2011
- Scholar Athlete, 2009/10
- Honor Roll, 2009-Present
- Varsity Letter, 2009-11
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Participant and Volunteer, 2010/11
- Habitat for Humanity, 2011
Goals & Aspirations: “My present goal is to help lead the Women’s Varsity Gator Volleyball Team to win a state championship, then graduate with an advanced honors diploma and hopefully get recruited to play volleyball in college. Eventually, I would like to study kinesiology in hopes of becoming a physical therapist.”
Jenna is Successful Because: “I think some of the best qualities I have are being trustworthy and dedicated. That is what makes me successful. Parents, teachers, friends and teammates can count on me to do what I need to do in order to get the job done. I believe work comes before play, and that’s how I stay on top.”
Jenna Looks Up To: “My mom continues to inspire me day after day. She is one of the strongest women I know; truly a brave person and a fighter. She has been fighting breast cancer since November of 2009, but giving up has never been an option for her. I hope I can grow up one day to be just half the woman she is. Love you mom!”
Cause for Concern: “If I could be the president of any nonprofit organization, it would be the cancer research institute, because there are so many people who suffer from cancer and are in need of help. It would also benefit me because I would be learning about how to help people who are fighting this disease, and how to prevent it as well.”
