Personal Statement

I am currently a junior at Aurora Central Catholic High School in Aurora, IL.  I have gone to a Catholic school since preschool and I thank my parents for allowing me to do so.  It has taught me to have respect for others and be a kind helping person who strives to get better. 

I have played sports from around 5 years old.  I started with T-ball, youth basketball, and flag football through a local club and i have never stopped playing.  Although I have played three sports for many years, my favorite is football.  I started playing tackle football at age 8 through a travel football team called the Fox Valley Gators.  We played against other travel football teams in the Chicago area. 

In fifth grade I was able to start playing football for my school.  In grade school I played inside and outside linebacker and half back.  In 8th grade, I won the Talkington award.  This award is for someone who shows good leadership and heart on the field, but also in the classroom. 

I went on and played high school football.  I played outside linebacker freshman year and sophmore year.  This year i have played middle linebacker and guard with a little defensive end. 

I love football because it brings out the best in people and shows who is there for you and won't give up.  I grew up with football and i loved it ever since.  I like the teamwork, big hits, and big plays that involve every one on the team.  I am the youngest of three boys.  My mom is a nurse and my dad is a owner of a local business.  Football runs in my family.  My grandpa, uncles, and older brothers all played football. 

In my free time i like to fish and spend time with friends and family. I volunteer at my school and help an organization called Cosmopolitan which helps raise money for diabetes education and camp for children.  In school math is my strong point, but I am very interested in history.  I would like to go to college for a degree in business. 

Thank you for viewing my profile. I hope to hear from you soon.  - Drew Babler