Emily Ritchie '21 Recruiting Profile

I would like to continue my athletic and academic career in college. I’m the youngest of four children and look up to my siblings, specially my brother who was his class valedictorian. I aspire to be like him and work very hard to achieve good grades. Before diving, I was a gymnast for 11 years at WOGA, this taught me excellent work ethic. I had to stop after learning that I had a back injury. This was very difficult for me because I didn’t know what would be next. My best friend encouraged me to try diving, and when my doctor cleared me I did. Once I tried it there was a new part of me I never knew existed. Diving has shown me that things happen for a reason and that no matter what to never give up. I always like to help others whether it’s one of my teammates at the pool, a classmate in school, or someone I don’t even know. Knowing I made someone’s day a little better brings me so joy!