College is an exciting and new time for many students.
It’s a time for growth, exploration, and trying new things. For many, that means discovering new passions or reigniting and continuing old ones. For some, it means leaving part of their life behind—for many gymnasts, this is their sport.
The thrill of being on a team ranked in the top 10 of the country is something that can go to your head, but for Grace Swanson it was just motivation.
Her freshman year of high school started out fast, she played on the Varsity Soccer team for Seattle Prep High School. Seattle Prep High School had a competitive nature in general but when it came to athletics it was cut throat. The school’s parents discussed how the athletic environment pressured students