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2017 Athletic Scholarship Award Recipient……….

The recipient of the Reconstructing Youth Foundations (RYF) 2017 Athletic Scholarship Award (ASA) goes to Makaila Haislip. Makaila Haislip is a thirteen-year-old eighth grader that currently attends Elkins Pointe Middle School and obtains a 4.0 grade point average. She is an honor roll student, participates in the Duke TIP Program, is a Junior Beta Member, and is a member of Elkins Pointe Middle School band. Makaila continues to support her surrounding community by conducting the Clothing Drive with the North Fulton County Charity. Makaila one day hopes to attend Stanford University or the University of Southern California.

Makaila currently plays Volleyball for A5 Mizuno as an outside hitter. When asked about volleyball Makaila replied, “volleyball has not only made me a better athlete but has also made me a better person. The valuable skills I learn on the court, I translate into how I am in my everyday life. The mindset I have acquired from my many years of volleyball has made it possible for me to work my hardest and always strive to do my very best in any situation I am in. The skills I have cultivated from volleyball have made me into a person that always holds myself accountable, pushes myself to try my best no matter how big or small the situation is, and to cherish every opportunity I get.”

Congratulations to you, Makaila Haislip!