Discus Award Winner
Sydney Richards
12th Grade, UT
ATTRIBUTES
Academics
Academically I have maintained great grades my whole life. In high school I make sure to always push myself to work hard and always take on challenges like AP and honors courses. I have also maintained a great GPA all four years during high school.
I have also been on the High Honor Roll all four years of high school.
Community Service
Community service has always been a big part of my life. I have been an altar server at my church since I was nine years old, which I think shows a lot of dedication since I have continued to help for so many years.
At my high school we must complete a certain number of hours each year in order to graduate and each year I have gone above and beyond. In fact, I have won the Presidential Service Award my junior and senior years.
I have helped with many organizations including the Utah AIDS Foundation and the Cancer Wellness House also.
I am coaching an 8th grade girls PARA team as part of my service this year also.
Athletics
During my high school career I have participated in a total of three sports. I have played basketball all four years and I played soccer and golf both my freshmen and sophomore years.
I have earned a total of six varsity letters and have been captain two years for basketball. This year, my senior year, I was selected by my teammates.
My high school coach also nominated me for the McDonald's All American.
In addition, the past four years I have played on an AAU team called Salt Lake Metro.





