Paly athlete's pro sport inspirations

"When I found out that [Kobe Bryant] used to wake up at 3 a.m. every day to start his workouts and even took tap dancing lessons to improve his footwork, I just remember thinking 'I want to be just like him.'"

- Natalie Neumann ('25)

"Not only did [Ray Lewis] come from a rough background but he overcame all obstacles and became one of the best linebackers in history."

- Va'inga Mahe ('23)

"Roger Federer has inspired me to be very positive with great sportsmanship on and off court, even during and after some very intense matches."

- Erin Li ('24)