Vanguard University

The athlete: Grace joins the Vanguard water polo program for her first season in 2012?two-sport athlete at VU who was on the Vanguard volleyball this fall?transferred from the Unites States Air Force Academy?prepped at Woodbridge High School in Irvine, California?played for coach Donnie Rafter and was first team all-conference in volleyball?also played water polo in high school?played five seasons of club volleyball for Cal Jr.'s and Saddleback?played six seasons of club volleyball?important addition to the 2012 VU water polo program

The person: Grace was born to parents Jeff and Kalaine on February 20?born in Irvine, California?has two brothers?pursuing a degree in Psychology?likes to eat at "Ra"?watches "The Office" on TV?roots for the Lakers but her favorite athlete is Michael Jordan?enjoys wakeboarding and playing beach volleyball?thinks trust is important?has learned that sports aren't everything?most respects her brother Kurtis, for never giving up?wants to find an occupation she enjoys.

Her thoughts: I chose Vanguard because of the location and the great people!