VYPE: What grade are you in, and what sports do you play?
Haley: I am a senior at Enid High School, and I am on the tennis team.
VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you?
Haley: Alexa Garcia has left the biggest impression on me. She is two years older than me and someone I always aspired to be like. She is a fierce competitor, but also always kind and respectful. She and I were very competitive and constantly pushed each other to be better.
VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person?
Haley: Tennis has taught me to be more independent and to speak up for myself.
VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your high school as an athlete?
Haley: Since tennis is usually an Individual sport, I love having a team by my side. They are some of my best friends, and we always cheer for each other.
VYPE: Which professional athlete do you look up to?
Haley: I look up to Aryna Sabalenka. She is a professional tennis player from Belarus. I look up to her because her style of play is very similar to the way that I try to play, and she is an incredible athlete.
VYPE: Who inspires you?
Haley: Vladi Babic inspires me the most. She is my Coach who played tennis at OSU. She was an All-American and is a great tennis player. She pushes me to be my best and is someone I look up to.
VYPE: Are you involved in any other activities?
Haley: Yes, I am involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, and Platinum E.
VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.
Haley: I would like to thank my parents for dedicating so much of their time and resources to let me play the sport I love.
VYPE: What is your all-time favorite meal?
Haley: My all-time favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs.
