Abigail Hawkes '16 Recruiting Profile

My main goal as a collegiate swimmer is to take swimming as far as I possibly can.  I want to be able to push my body and mind to limits I never thought were achievable.  Throughout my college swimming program I want to be able to set very high goals for myself, but also keep them realistic.  I consider myself to be a positive, hardworking, and motivated athlete, which is why I think I would be a good asset for a college swim team.  I perceive myself to be a well-rounded and strong swimmer, and I also have many interests outside of the pool.  Academics are just as important to me as athletics; therefore, I have taught myself to work hard in and out of the pool.  I have learned throughout the years that every day is a new opportunity to make myself better.  I am committed to my goals in both swimming and academics.  I am genuine and honest with both myself and my work ethic.  I try to never cheat myself out of how hard I should be working.  Because of this it has taught me that hard work never fails.