Ayva Fetterolf '24 Recruiting Profile

My name is Ayva Fetterolf and I am entering my senior year (Class of 2024) at Penns Valley High School in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania.  I joined the cross country team my sophomore year after participating in gymnastics since the age of  four.  I spent my last 3 years of gymnastics as a competitive gymnast.  Gymnastics taught me about the hardwork, discipline,  and determination that I would need to achieve my goals.  
    After achieving all my goals as a gymnast, I decided to participate in my school’s cross country team.  I really loved the supportive environment that came with the team.  Also,  I enjoyed the feeling of improving my  times and being able to contribute to my team goals.  I ended my sophomore year on a rough note due to developing anemia from running and my lack of knowledge.  This made me more determined to improve my times and learn to manage my anemia and nutrition.  I ran many miles over the winter and managed my diet.  I participated in track in the spring of my sophomore year and made it to districts while continuing to improve my times.
     Over the summer,  I continued to run and put in the miles.  As a result, I was able to drop my times significantly over my junior year And made it to the State meet.  I have developed a love for running and competing over these past two years, thus I want to continue to compete in college for both the community and the competition.
     Academically,  I have enjoyed my drafting and biology classes in high school.  Although I am undecided at this time, I hope to pursue a career in one of these areas.