Hobbies and interests
Softball
Wrestling
Reading
Adult Fiction
I read books daily
Maddie Stultz
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Teaching is in my blood. My mom is a reading specialist for nearly 30 years and I have always known that I would one day be a teacher as well. I have spent all four years of HS as a student mentor and have part-time coached, as well. I know it sounds cliche, but there is something so wonderful about sharing knowledge with someone and watching it spark improvement. I am a triple sport athlete and am looking forward to the days I can coach my own team. I aspire to lead a life of value and integrity. Simply, I want to help make my community a better place.
Education
Pocono Mountain West High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Majors of interest:
- Education, General
Career
Dream career field:
Education
Dream career goals:
Sports
Field Hockey
Varsity2021 – Present3 years
Awards
- Rookie of the Year
Wrestling
Varsity2021 – Present3 years
Awards
- Workhorse Award, Captain
Softball
Varsity2019 – Present5 years
Awards
- Most Stolen Bases, Captain, Varsity letterman 4 years
Softball
Club2017 – Present7 years
Awards
- Most Stolen Bases, MVP,
- BA .440
Arts
Pocono Mountain West HS
Drama2019 – Present
Public services
Public Service (Politics)
Student Government — Class Representative2022 – PresentVolunteering
Lehigh Valley Hospital/Mountains of Hope — Prize organizer2021 – PresentVolunteering
Chris Hernandez Memorial Tournament — scorekeeper2021 – PresentVolunteering
Big Panther/Little Panther mentoring — mentor2019 – Present
Future Interests
Volunteering
Lifelong Learning Scholarship
Education is the key to success. My parents are firm believers of this mantra, and now, as I begin my journey as a soon-to-be adult, I have adopted it as my own mantra. I love learning and filling my mind with new information. I enjoy listening to others speak on topics which inspire me to delve deeper. It was just the other day when I was speaking with a professor, from the college I plan to attend. We discussed dystopian literature, Shakespeare, and Old English and it was fascinating. I saw a glimpse of my future self, soaking in all of the inspiring and enlightening topics that will be offered.
I know college will be a place of growth and challenge and I intend to thrive in that environment. I am not the smartest or the wittiest person in a room, but I am a hard worker. My grandfather told me that college should not be about making money at the end; rather, it should be about acquiring knowledge so that I can have an intelligent and informed discussion with people of all races, cultures, and stations. As an aspiring educator, I believe I will never stop learning. I will be required to take additional classes, but I intend to do so without requirement. The world is ever-evolving and I hope to evolve with it. Thank you for considering me for this scholarship as I embark on my college journey.
David G. Sutton Memorial Scholarship
Sports are my life-blood; they make me feel healthy, confident, and humble. There's nothing quite like working towards a goal and not only reaching it, but smashing it! I am a three-sport Varsity athlete (softball, field hockey, wrestling), but my true love is softball. Over the years I have been blessed to have some good coaches and cursed with some truly awful coaches. Through maturity, I have learned that the "awful" ones weren't all that awful; they were simply out of their depth. As time went on, I had to make some hard decisions about teams which led me to my current team, Pocono Pride Red.
In reading about Coach Sutton, he sounds a lot like my coach, Bob Triano. He is a big, blustery fellow, but a big teddy bear underneath it all. Coach Triano has taught me trust both on and off the field. He has allowed each of us to fail in order for is to grow. Knowledge is one thing, technique is another thing, but perseverence and love of the game and the team is a completely different thing. Knowledge and technique are nothing without love of the game. Walking away from a practice or game knowing that I will still be appreciated and loved even if I am not at my best, makes me want to do my best. That doesn't happen by acciden; that is team culture, and team culture starts at the top.
Just recently I was in a major batting slump. Coach Triano never said a word. He continued to work with me without stirring up my lack of confidence. He treated me the same way he treated the non-slumping girls. While at a high-stakes tournament, I was up to the plate with two on base and two outs. Coach called time and grabbed the mask of my helmet and said, "I need a hit. NOW!" and as I started to turn away, he grabbed my mask again and said, "but I'm going to love you no matter what". The next thing I know, I hit a double, scoring two runs. I was back. I am now batting .403!
Coach Triano allowed me to fail so I could grow. That is what great coaches do...they inspire! Coaches Sutton and Triano are rare and inspiring and irreplaceable in the development of players and people. Thank you for considering me for this scholarship so I may continue my love of sports as I begin college.