Thomas Stigliano '20 Recruiting Profile

Some of the things I feel set me apart from other students are my abilities to think for myself and stand up for what I believe.  I believe that I am my own person, as a wrestler I have only myself to rely on on the mat.  This has taught me so much about who I am off the mat.  I have learned that I can not depend on others.  I do not rely on others or the social pressures of my friends.  I stand up for the values I believe in.  I feel like one big thing that sets me apart from others is my ability to go out of my way in helping others or simply being compassionate for others.  I once received an award for wrestling a kid with autism and doing the right thing and making him feel good about himself.  It wasn't about a win that match, it was about making someone feel good about themselves.  I always will stand on my ground when I believe my values are at stake.  I will always intervene when I feel someone is being rude or disrespectful to others who are different.  I will always be my own person, make my own decisions and lead by example.