Athlete of the Week: Graham High School

Name: Carly Carafa

School: Graham High School

Grade: 12

Age: 17

Sports: Volleyball and Track

Claim to fame/honors: State Record for career kills, CBC Player of the Year, District 9 Player of the Year, 1st Team All District & CBC

Words you live by: “Be a voice not an echo”

Toughest opponent: Myself

Biggest influence: My mom

Game-day rituals: Wear a white hair tie and dance with teammates to “Sand Storm”

What’s on your bedroom walls: Artwork, awards and tapestries

When I’m bored I like to … Play with my dog, lift and hang with friends

Favorite movie: “The Breakfast Club”

Person who would play you in a movie: Amy Poehler

Favorite TV show: “The Office”

Favorite musical artist: The Neighborhood

Favorite book: “The Book Thief”

Favorite home-cooked meal: Chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes

Favorite restaurant: Mayflower’s

Whose mind would you like to read: My mom’s or my college coach’s

Place where you’d love to travel: Italy

Talent you’d like to have: Singing

Favorite school subject: Chemistry

Favorite athlete: Molly Haggerty

Favorite team: Wittenberg Tigers

Something in the world I’d like to change: More peace and kindness

Favorite sports moment: Setting a state record on the last point of the last match

Favorite junk food: Salted caramel ice cream

Best thing about your favorite sport: The rewards after the hard work

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