Hobbies and interests
Soccer
Exercise And Fitness
Spending Time With Friends and Family
Reading
Swimming
Beach
Community Service And Volunteering
Reading
Health
Business
I read books multiple times per month
Makayla Agosto
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FinalistBio
Being a hard-working student-athlete, I constantly strive to be the best version of myself possible. I am an honor roll student who participates in multiple extracurricular activities. This includes clubs such as Kids for Wish, Yellow Ribbon and National Honor Society. As well as being a 3-year Varsity Soccer athlete and Senior captain. Throughout my life, I have come across many bumps in the road, but it was those bumps that shaped me into who I am today. I am determined and highly motivated to thrive on the field, in the classroom and in everyday life. I know the next chapter of my life will not be easy, but I am always up for a challenge. Not only do I work to better myself, I work for the benefit of others. I plan to go forward with this trait through my career of Physical Therapy. Having gone through many injuries myself, I want to help show others that when it feels like you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up.
Education
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Minors:
- Psychology, Other
Shawnee High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Test scores:
1110
SAT
Career
Dream career field:
Health, Wellness, and Fitness
Dream career goals:
Physical Therapist
Hostess
PJ Whelihan's2022 – Present2 yearsHost/Food Runner
Bistro Di Marino2021 – Present3 years
Sports
Soccer
Varsity2019 – Present5 years
Awards
- Senior Captain
Public services
Volunteering
Blue Crew — Student Ambassador2020 – PresentVolunteering
Yellow Ribbon Club — Student Ambassador2018 – PresentVolunteering
Medford Lakes Colony Club — Group Leader2018 – 2019Volunteering
Make a Wish Foundation — Student Ambassador2018 – Present
Future Interests
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Ron Johnston Student Athlete Scholarship
7 minutes, who knew how stressful a simple 7 minutes could be. 7 years, that’s plenty of time. Let’s start with 7 minutes. Running a timed mile felt terrifying and utterly impossible, considering that getting cut from my high school soccer team was at stake. I had waited my whole life to play soccer in high school, but realizing how competitive it was, made me question it all. 7 minutes, four 200-meter laps, 1 minute and 45 seconds for each one. Simple. But the urge to give up slowly started seeping in and my love for the game was the only thing getting me through, or so I thought.
“3...2...1… GO”.
I never had much confidence in myself as a soccer player. I had played on a local travel team from the age of 7 with the same teammates. They were not only my team, but they were also my family and before I knew it, that was all taken away. I was in sixth grade when I was cut from the team, it was a day that changed my life forever. Here begin the 7 years of my life I will never forget.
“Second lap, 1 minute and 40 seconds you’ve got this.”
After dealing with getting cut from my team, I decided to join a local club team. It was the start of my freshman year and it wasn’t long before I got dragged down by my new coach for simple mistakes before I knew it, I was watching the game from the bench. This continued through the next year, and my self-esteem had completely withered away. I let my coach convince me that I wasn’t good enough and never would be.
“3 minutes and 30 seconds start to pick up the pace!”
At this point, I knew I had to do something to improve. I couldn’t let other people determine if I am a good player or not, that’s on me. My grandfather has been one of my biggest supporters from day one, but he watched my ups and downs and would just say “keep your head up and play with your heart”. It wasn’t until the start of my spring season with my club team that I truly understood what he was trying to say to me. He wanted me to play the game I loved. I was too worried about what the coach was going to say and wasn’t playing my game.
“1 MINUTE AND 30 SECONDS LEFT, LETS GO!” exclaimed my coach. I was already way behind everyone else. As I came up to the last turn, I heard someone yell “25 seconds”. I found myself running faster like I hadn’t already been sprinting. I looked over to see my cousin, varsity captain, running alongside me yelling, pushing me through the last seconds. I took my final steps over the finish line to hear the time “6:55!”.
My soccer career has been a rollercoaster ride, but if it taught me anything, it's that even when you think you hit rock bottom, the only way to go is up. It is now 7 years since I was cut from that team. I am a three-year varsity level athlete, Senior captain, one of the top players on my current club team and now going forward with my dream to play in college. Everyone has room for improvement and sometimes family motivation is just enough to get you there. My grandfather's words and my cousin's motivation truly helped me get to where I am today.
Pettable Pet Lovers Scholarship
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