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A Step Above: Anna Boyle
Class of 2011
From the pool to the pavement, Bishop Gorman High School graduate Anna Boyle is sending out positive waves. They’re rolling out far and wide, breaking at islands of opportunity and sending adversity out to sea. Reaching out to peers, family members and neighbors, she prides herself on delivering inspirational messages to others while maintaining a steady flow of achievement through no shortage of hard work and determination. Perhaps most admirable of all, she’s proving to those around her that focus, perseverance and a positive attitude really do make all the difference, and for that, Anna Boyle is – A Step Above.
G.P.A.: 3.97
Sports/Clubs:
- Synchronized Swimming, 2002-Present
- Varsity Swimming, 2008-10
- Academic Society, 2007-09
- National Honor Society, 2009-Present
- Science Club, 2009-Present
- Spanish Honor Society, 2009-Present
- Mu Alpha Theta, 2010-Present
- Chess Club, 2010-Present
Awards/Community Service:
- AP Scholar, 2008-Present
- National Merit Commended Student, 2009-11
- National Merit Quarterfinalist, 2009-11
- Scholar Athlete Award, 2008-10
- Outstanding Achievement Award–AP World History, Spanish, Cultural Geography Honors, 2009
- Synchronized Swimming National Team Member, 2008
- Pan-American Championships–Silver Medalist, 2008
- Synchronized Swimming Junior Nationals Finalist, 2008-Present
- Synchronized Swimming Senior Nationals Finalist, 2009-Present
- Synchronized Swimming US Open Finalist, 2010-Present
- National Honor Society Tutor, 2009-Present
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Youth Group Volunteer, 2007-10
Goals & Aspirations: “My lifelong goal is to always live life to the fullest. Life is too short to not take full advantage of the situations offered to you!”
Accomplishments Most Proud Of: “I am most proud of being accepted to Stanford University. I’ve wanted to attend Stanford since I was a little girl, and throughout high school I worked very hard, taking challenging classes, maintaining good grades and excelling in synchronized swimming, in order to get there.”
Anna is Stronger and Wiser Because: “An obstacle that has made me a stronger person is that I have scoliosis. I had to wear a back brace 20 hours a day, seven days a week for almost two years. It was very uncomfortable and embarrassing. Having scoliosis has helped me appreciate and care for all people with disabilities and diseases.”
Part of the Solution: “I believe a key issue facing young adults is being ignorant of the issues facing the world today. It is very easy to become wrapped in one’s own problems and forget about everyone else’s suffering. I can be a part of the solution by always offering help wherever it is needed.”
