Class 1A Feature Athlete (Oct. 28)
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Name: Gillian Golupski High School: Bishop Canevin Grade: 12 Position: Outside Hitter Background Info: Golupski is a two-year starter and captain at Bishop Canevin. In her volleyball career, she has received three gold WPIAL medals and is one of four seniors who, this year, were the first in school history to go undefeated in section all four of her years with the team. This past week, she set and then tied her career high in kills with 17 against both Eden Christian and Mt Lebanon. She has a 4.64 QPA and has received awards from the religion, world language, and business departments. She also has a passion for basketball and is the team manager for the Canevin boys’ team. She played basketball her freshman and sophomore years at Canevin and played AAU basketball and club volleyball with P3R the last three years. She is a member of National Honor Society, a student ambassador, a member of junior achievement, and a St. Ignatius scholar. She also had perfect attendance last school year. Gillian has served the Medallion Ball for St. Lucy’s Auxiliary for the Blind and is a member of Future Business Leaders of America. Quotes from Bishop Canevin assistant coach Danelle Wagner: "Gillian brings a ton of competitive emotion to the court. She cares deeply about her teammates and their success. Gillian is the player on the court who immediately picks up a teammate after a mistake and makes sure they’re focused on the next play. She has formed a special bond with other teammates who need that positive motivation. No matter the mistakes or errors, Gillian never lets down. She is fearless in that way. She is a compassionate, strong, and caring young woman who has been a blessing to coach. If you get a chance to watch her play, pay attention to the intense celebration and love for the game she exudes with every ace, kill, or block. It’s contagious and the type of fire a true competitor is born with." |