Athlete Spotlight

Courtney Ward

School: Clayton Valley Charter

Grade: Senior

Sport: Swimming

Senior swimmer Ward’s love of the sport is reflected in her hard work, commitment and dedication. She has been a member of the CVCHS varsity swim team since her freshman year, specializing in breaststroke and individual medley. She’s also been on the Ygnacio Wood Seahorses each summer since she was eight-years-old. On her summer rec team Ward was overall Most Improved Swimmer three years in a row in addition to earning many team sportsmanship awards over the years. She notes that her favorite parts about being an athlete include experiencing a team’s community, meeting new people through sports and staying active.

While she’s not in the pool, Ward maintains a 4.0 GPA and participates as an active member of both yearbook and Senior Women at Clayton Valley Charter. Additionally, she enjoys being involved with her church community and volunteering her time to help at church events. Ward plans to attend Baylor University in Waco, Texas starting this fall to major in business with an emphasis on marketing. She looks forward to continuing her swimming career by join-