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Name: Sophia Alvarez High School: Norwin Grade: 12 Position: Setter Background Info: Alvarez has been playing volleyball for 8 years, beginning in 5th grade at Queen of Angels. She has played club both at Allegheny Volleyball Club and Westmoreland Elite. She has been a two-year starter for Norwin and is one of the team's captains. She also plays lacrosse, loves to snowboard, and enjoys working out at the gym on a regular basis. She is also a high achiever academically and has been spent the past two summers working in internships through both UPMC's Magee Womens Research Institute and the University of Pittsburgh's Biotechnology and Bioengineering Lab, researching ways to slow down Ovarian Cancer and it's metastasis. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, a global scholar, and is in HOSA (Health Occupational Students of America), Spanish Club, Peer Mentor Buddies, Ski Club, and was the secretary of FBLA. She has a 4.0 GPA. She has lettered all 4 years in lacrosse. Quotes from Norwin coach Mary Ellen Ferragonio: "Sophia's work ethic and enthusiasm make her a leader both on and off the court. She is driven to do her best and encourage the players around her to do the same. Sophia has worked hard to be an effective six-rotation player and continues to improve every day. Sophia is not willing to settle for "mediocre" in anything she does. Sophia's insight, thoughtfulness, and her motivation to succeed have earned her the respect of both her teammates and her coaches. She is a great role model and teammate for the amazing group of girls on the team." |