Natalie Pierce: Talawanda HS (Oxford, Ohio) (2008)
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College Plans
Plan to attend a 4-year college where I can combine challenging academics with a competitive volleyball program while pursuing my degree.
Volleyball
Attending a smaller high school, I had the opportunity to play Middle my junior and senior years which gave me more experience as an all around player in the game of volleyball and increased my versatility as a player.
High School
2007: Senior, Varsity, Middle/All-Around, FAVC Co-Champions
- Most Valuable Player Award, voted Player of the Year FAVC - Scarlet, voted First Team All Conference FAVC - Scarlet, First Team District 15 - Southwest Ohio, Senior All-Star Team District 15 - Southwest Ohio, All Area Player District 15 & District 9 - Southwest Ohio, Division II Honorable Mention All State recognition, Varsity pin
2006: Junior, Varsity, Middle/All-Around, FAVC Champions
- Voted to First Team All Conference FAVC - Scarlet, Honorable Mention District 15 - Southwest Ohio, Invited to attend All Ohio Camp at Northwestern University, Varsity pin
2005: Sophomore, Varsity, DS/OH, MML South Champions
- Varsity team set school records for most consecutive wins and most matches, and most wins in a regular season; made it to the semi-finals of the regionals during tournament play: Varsity Letter
2004: Freshman; Junior Varsity
- Libero in the beginning of the season, all around remainder of season - coached by Buck McCourt; Scholar Athlete Award
Camps Attended
2007: University of Tennessee Libero Camp
2006 & 2007: Assisted with middle school camps
2005: Miami University Elite Camp
2002-2005: Talawanda Volleyball Camp - also assisted with middle school camps in '04 & '05
Club Experience
Tenth year with Kaepa Borderline Volleyball Club
Selected for the open team for my age level since 2003
2006 - 16 Hawks team placed 27th in the American Division at Nationals in Atlanta, GA
2005 - 15 Hawks team placed 30th in the American Division at Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah
2003 - 2008 Attended Kaepa Borderline Individual Skill Clinics coached by Greg Uhland - back row attack, passing, jump serving, serve & serve receive, defense and defensive systems
Academic
College Prep Courses
Honor Roll
Math Award: Algebra - Freshman Year
Clubs & Organizations
Member of Student Council - 9 years
2006-2007 & 2007-2008: Member of Yearbook, Senior Year - Editor
Member of Y.I.T. (Youth Initiative Team) - 3 years
Member of Key Club - 1 year
Member of French Club - 1 year
Student Office Worker in the Athletic Office - 2006 - 2008
Student Office Worker in the Guidance Office - 2006
Leadership Activities
Voted Class President - Senior Year
Voted Class President - Junior Year
2007 - Senior Year - Chosen to attend the Ohio Butler County Family Commissioners Forum
2006 - Junior Year - Attended Harry T. Wilkes Teamwork Ropes Course; Invited to attend Leadership Conference at Miami University sponsored by the Wilkes Leadership Institute
2005-2006 - Sophomore Year - Attended Leadership Conference at Miami University sponsored by the Wilkes Leadership Institute; Attended Coaches, Kids & Chemicals Workshop at the Great American Ball Park sponsored by Coalition for a Healthy Community
2004 - Freshman year - attended "Teens Leading Teens" youth leadership training at Camp Campbell Gard
Community Service
Volunteered at the Bengals Corporate Partnership Event - 9/07, 10/07, 11/07
Volunteer at the Oxford Family Resource Center
2006 - Registration and assistance with participants for High School Blood Drive sponsored by Y.I.T.
2004 - Volunteered at the State-to-State Marathon - Oxford, OH
Member of Key Club - Toys for Tots, Food Drive, Clerical Activities, etc.
Other Sports
2007 - 2008 - Varsity Softball, starter at third base, Varsity Pin
2006 - 2007 - Varsity Softball, starter at third base, Varsity Pin
2005 - 2006 - Varsity Softball, starter at third base, Varsity Letter, Scholar Athlete Award
2004 - 2005 - JV Softball, starter at third base, tied for most stolen bases