To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around them for as long as I can remember by playing, watching, and immersing myself in every aspect of the game. But it wasn’t until the world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic that I truly discovered how sports would shape my future and my identity. In March 2020, when all group activities were shut down, I was forced to take an unwanted break from the thing I loved most. For five long months, I was disconnected from my teammates, my community, and the excitement that sports bring into my life. But instead of waiting around for the world to return to normal, I decided to take action. With support from my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League, a safe, outdoor league that brought together over 30 middle and high school students from across my town. I organized balanced teams, created schedules, prepared fields, and ran the league’s social media presence. What started as a way to simply play again quickly became something much more meaningful. The league helped restore a sense of connection during a time of isolation. We weren’t just playing wiffle ball, we were rebuilding friendships, learning teamwork, and rediscovering the joy of community. Running the league’s social media unexpectedly sparked a new passion. I had no experience in graphic design, but I was determined to make the game day posts look professional. YouTube became my classroom. I learned how to use lighting, textures, and layout to bring the energy of the field to life on screen. This skill quickly grew into something bigger. By my junior year in high school, I was creating game day graphics for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. Soon I was designing for multiple sports, and the excitement spread across the school. Students were engaging, teams felt recognized, and the spirit of the game extended far beyond the field. Eventually, I launched my own freelance graphic design business, SCD Visuals, where I create custom graphics for athletes announcing their college commitments. With the increasing popularity of the NCAA transfer portal, I’ve also designed commitment posts for current collegiate baseball players who are transferring to new schools. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help athletes celebrate their next chapter and give them something professional and memorable to mark that milestone. Today, I’m proud to say that I’m a Division I baseball player at Seton Hall University. The journey that began with backyard games and a homemade wiffle ball league has led me to compete at one of the highest collegiate levels. Sports have shaped my work ethic, creativity, and leadership. They’ve taught me resilience and how to adapt when plans change, valuable traits I carry into every part of my life. Looking ahead, I plan to continue combining my love for sports and design. Whether it’s through sports media, brand marketing, or digital storytelling, I want to amplify the voices of athletes and share the energy and emotion of the games we play. My experiences have helped shape not just my future, but who I am at my core.

To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around them for as long as I can remember by playing, watching, and immersing myself in every aspect of the game. But it wasn’t until the world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic that I truly discovered how sports would shape my future and my identity. In March 2020, when all group activities were shut down, I was forced to take an unwanted break from the thing I loved most. For five long months, I was disconnected from my teammates, my community, and the excitement that sports bring into my life. But instead of waiting around for the world to return to normal, I decided to take action. With support from my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League, a safe, outdoor league that brought together over 30 middle and high school students from across my town. I organized balanced teams, created schedules, prepared fields, and ran the league’s social media presence. What started as a way to simply play again quickly became something much more meaningful. The league helped restore a sense of connection during a time of isolation. We weren’t just playing wiffle ball, we were rebuilding friendships, learning teamwork, and rediscovering the joy of community. Running the league’s social media unexpectedly sparked a new passion. I had no experience in graphic design, but I was determined to make the game day posts look professional. YouTube became my classroom. I learned how to use lighting, textures, and layout to bring the energy of the field to life on screen. This skill quickly grew into something bigger. By my junior year in high school, I was creating game day graphics for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. Soon I was designing for multiple sports, and the excitement spread across the school. Students were engaging, teams felt recognized, and the spirit of the game extended far beyond the field. Eventually, I launched my own freelance graphic design business, SCD Visuals, where I create custom graphics for athletes announcing their college commitments. With the increasing popularity of the NCAA transfer portal, I’ve also designed commitment posts for current collegiate baseball players who are transferring to new schools. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help athletes celebrate their next chapter and give them something professional and memorable to mark that milestone. Today, I’m proud to say that I’m a Division I baseball player at Seton Hall University. The journey that began with backyard games and a homemade wiffle ball league has led me to compete at one of the highest collegiate levels. Sports have shaped my work ethic, creativity, and leadership. They’ve taught me resilience and how to adapt when plans change, valuable traits I carry into every part of my life. Looking ahead, I plan to continue combining my love for sports and design. Whether it’s through sports media, brand marketing, or digital storytelling, I want to amplify the voices of athletes and share the energy and emotion of the games we play. My experiences have helped shape not just my future, but who I am at my core.

What motivates me in the world of visual arts and design is the power to tell stories that connect people, especially through sports. As a Division I baseball player at Seton Hall University and the founder of SCD Visuals, I’ve seen firsthand how visual storytelling can build community, celebrate achievement, and bring energy to moments that matter. Whether it’s a game day graphic that fires up a student section or a commitment post that honors an athlete’s next chapter, I’ve learned that good design doesn’t just look cool, it makes people feel something. To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around them for as long as I can remember by playing, watching, and immersing myself in every aspect of the game. But it wasn’t until the world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic that I truly discovered how sports would shape my future and my identity. In March 2020, when all group activities were shut down, I was forced to take an unwanted break from the thing I loved most. For five long months, I was disconnected from my teammates, my community, and the excitement that sports bring into my life. But instead of waiting around for the world to return to normal, I decided to take action. With support from my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League, a safe, outdoor league that brought together over 30 middle and high school students from across my town. I organized balanced teams, created schedules, prepared fields, and ran the league’s social media presence. What started as a way to simply play again quickly became something much more meaningful. The league helped restore a sense of connection during a time of isolation. We weren’t just playing wiffle ball, we were rebuilding friendships, learning teamwork, and rediscovering the joy of community. Running the league’s social media unexpectedly sparked a new passion. I had no experience in graphic design, but I was determined to make the game day posts look professional. YouTube became my classroom. I learned how to use lighting, textures, and layout to bring the energy of the field to life on screen. This skill quickly grew into something bigger. By my junior year in high school, I was creating game day graphics for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. Soon I was designing for multiple sports, and the excitement spread across the school. Students were engaging, teams felt recognized, and the spirit of the game extended far beyond the field. Eventually, I launched my own freelance graphic design business, SCD Visuals, where I create custom graphics for athletes announcing their college commitments. With the increasing popularity of the NCAA transfer portal, I’ve also designed commitment posts for current collegiate baseball players who are transferring to new schools. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help athletes celebrate their next chapter and give them something professional and memorable to mark that milestone. Today, I’m proud to say that I’m a graphic designer and a Division I baseball player at Seton Hall University. The journey that began with backyard games and a homemade wiffle ball league has led me to compete at one of the highest collegiate levels. Sports have shaped my work ethic, creativity, and leadership. They’ve taught me resilience and how to adapt when plans change, valuable traits I carry into every part of my life. Looking ahead, I plan to continue combining my love for sports and graphic design. Whether it’s through sports media, brand marketing, or digital storytelling, I want to amplify the voices of athletes and share the energy and emotion of the games we play. My experiences have helped shape not just my future, but who I am at my core.

To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around them for as long as I can remember by playing, watching, and immersing myself in every aspect of the game. But it wasn’t until the world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic that I truly discovered how sports would shape my future and my identity. In March 2020, when all group activities were shut down, I was forced to take an unwanted break from the thing I loved most. For five long months, I was disconnected from my teammates, my community, and the excitement that sports bring into my life. But instead of waiting around for the world to return to normal, I decided to take action. With support from my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League, a safe, outdoor league that brought together over 30 middle and high school students from across my town. I organized balanced teams, created schedules, prepared fields, and ran the league’s social media presence. What started as a way to simply play again quickly became something much more meaningful. The league helped restore a sense of connection during a time of isolation. We weren’t just playing wiffle ball, we were rebuilding friendships, learning teamwork, and rediscovering the joy of community. Running the league’s social media unexpectedly sparked a new passion. I had no experience in graphic design, but I was determined to make the game day posts look professional. YouTube became my classroom. I learned how to use lighting, textures, and layout to bring the energy of the field to life on screen. This skill quickly grew into something bigger. By my junior year in high school, I was creating game day graphics for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. Soon I was designing for multiple sports, and the excitement spread across the school. Students were engaging, teams felt recognized, and the spirit of the game extended far beyond the field. Eventually, I launched my own freelance graphic design business, SCD Visuals, where I create custom graphics for athletes announcing their college commitments. With the increasing popularity of the NCAA transfer portal, I’ve also designed commitment posts for current collegiate baseball players who are transferring to new schools. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help athletes celebrate their next chapter and give them something professional and memorable to mark that milestone. Today, I’m proud to say that I’m a Division I baseball player at Seton Hall University and majoring in graphic design. The journey that began with backyard games and a homemade wiffle ball league has led me to develop as a graphic designer and compete at one of the highest collegiate levels. Sports have shaped my work ethic, creativity, and leadership. Looking ahead, I plan to continue combining my love for sports and graphic design. Whether it’s through sports media, brand marketing, or digital storytelling, I want to amplify the voices of athletes and share the energy and emotion of the games we play. My experiences have helped shape not just my future, but who I am at my core.

To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around them for as long as I can remember by playing, watching, and immersing myself in every aspect of the game. But it wasn’t until the world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic that I truly discovered how sports would shape my future and my identity. In March 2020, when all group activities were shut down, I was forced to take an unwanted break from the thing I loved most. For five long months, I was disconnected from my teammates, my community, and the excitement that sports bring into my life. But instead of waiting around for the world to return to normal, I decided to take action. With support from my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League, a safe, outdoor league that brought together over 30 middle and high school students from across my town. I organized balanced teams, created schedules, prepared fields, and ran the league’s social media presence. What started as a way to simply play again quickly became something much more meaningful. The league helped restore a sense of connection during a time of isolation. We weren’t just playing wiffle ball, we were rebuilding friendships, learning teamwork, and rediscovering the joy of community. Running the league’s social media unexpectedly sparked a new passion. I had no experience in graphic design, but I was determined to make the game day posts look professional. YouTube became my classroom. I learned how to use lighting, textures, and layout to bring the energy of the field to life on screen. This skill quickly grew into something bigger. By my junior year in high school, I was creating game day graphics for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. Soon I was designing for multiple sports, and the excitement spread across the school. Students were engaging, teams felt recognized, and the spirit of the game extended far beyond the field. Eventually, I launched my own freelance graphic design business, SCD Visuals, where I create custom graphics for athletes announcing their college commitments. With the increasing popularity of the NCAA transfer portal, I’ve also designed commitment posts for current collegiate baseball players who are transferring to new schools. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help athletes celebrate their next chapter and give them something professional and memorable to mark that milestone. Today, I’m proud to say that I’m a Division I baseball player at Seton Hall University. The journey that began with backyard games and a homemade wiffle ball league has led me to compete at one of the highest collegiate levels. Sports have shaped my work ethic, creativity, and leadership. They’ve taught me resilience and how to adapt when plans change, valuable traits I carry into every part of my life. Looking ahead, I plan to continue combining my love for sports and design. Whether it’s through sports media, brand marketing, or digital storytelling, I want to amplify the voices of athletes and share the energy and emotion of the games we play. My experiences have helped shape not just my future, but who I am at my core.

To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around them for as long as I can remember by playing, watching, and immersing myself in every aspect of the game. But it wasn’t until the world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic that I truly discovered how sports would shape my future and my identity. In March 2020, when all group activities were shut down, I was forced to take an unwanted break from the thing I loved most. For five long months, I was disconnected from my teammates, my community, and the excitement that sports bring into my life. But instead of waiting around for the world to return to normal, I decided to take action. With support from my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League, a safe, outdoor league that brought together over 30 middle and high school students from across my town. I organized balanced teams, created schedules, prepared fields, and ran the league’s social media presence. What started as a way to simply play again quickly became something much more meaningful. The league helped restore a sense of connection during a time of isolation. We weren’t just playing wiffle ball, we were rebuilding friendships, learning teamwork, and rediscovering the joy of community. Running the league’s social media unexpectedly sparked a new passion. I had no experience in graphic design, but I was determined to make the game day posts look professional. YouTube became my classroom. I learned how to use lighting, textures, and layout to bring the energy of the field to life on screen. This skill quickly grew into something bigger. By my junior year in high school, I was creating game day graphics for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. Soon I was designing for multiple sports, and the excitement spread across the school. Students were engaging, teams felt recognized, and the spirit of the game extended far beyond the field. Eventually, I launched my own freelance graphic design business, SCD Visuals, where I create custom graphics for athletes announcing their college commitments. With the increasing popularity of the NCAA transfer portal, I’ve also designed commitment posts for current collegiate baseball players who are transferring to new schools. It’s been incredibly rewarding to help athletes celebrate their next chapter and give them something professional and memorable to mark that milestone. Today, I’m proud to say that I’m a Division I baseball player at Seton Hall University. The journey that began with backyard games and a homemade wiffle ball league has led me to compete at one of the highest collegiate levels. Sports have shaped my work ethic, creativity, and leadership. They’ve taught me resilience and how to adapt when plans change, valuable traits I carry into every part of my life. Looking ahead, I plan to continue combining my love for sports and design. Whether it’s through sports media, brand marketing, or digital storytelling, I want to amplify the voices of athletes and share the energy and emotion of the games we play. My experiences have helped shape not just my future, but who I am at my core.

“Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” Jay Shetty Unlike other artists, I am a Division 1 baseball player and an artist. Both art and athletics have shaped me into who I am today. I have used my love of graphic design and athletics to impact others in a positive way. My love of graphic design began while in high school. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love, baseball. Five months without group gatherings or sports was extremely difficult for a social and active kid like myself. By August, Covid restrictions were somewhat changing. Gatherings were permitted in an outside setting. I was itching to return to playing sports and baseball, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League. The league united middle school and high school students from multiple neighborhoods in my town. I created an Instagram account to promote the league and highlight great moments from games. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I created game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations sparked a buzz throughout the school building and got the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they competed. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. My work with SCD Visuals is posted on Instagram (scd.visuals) I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I am currently a freshman at Seton Hall University majoring in graphic design. I was named to the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester for the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. I continue to create college commitment graphics for student athletes while playing Division 1 baseball. I hope to continue to learn and develop my skills as a graphic designer at Seton Hall. I am confident that I can find a way to use my passion for graphic design to serve others in a positive way. Work samples are included in the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qou-0IaG0XKvIcvYsIJ81c_JM2G38mqCukT_vjifmak/edit?usp=sharing

“Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” Jay Shetty Unlike other artists, I am a Division 1 baseball player and an artist. Both art and athletics have shaped me into who I am today. I have used my love of graphic design and athletics to impact others in a positive way. My love of graphic design began while in high school. I created an Instagram account to promote a wiffleball league I founded. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I created game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations sparked a buzz throughout the school building and got the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they competed. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. My work with SCD Visuals is posted on Instagram (scd.visuals) I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I am currently a freshman at Seton Hall University majoring in graphic design. I was named to the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester for the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. I continue to create college commitment graphics for student athletes while playing Division 1 baseball. I hope to continue to learn and develop my skills as a graphic designer at Seton Hall. I am confident that I can find a way to use my passion for graphic design to serve others in a positive way.

“Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” Jay Shetty Unlike other artists, I am a Division 1 baseball player and an artist. Both art and athletics have shaped me into who I am today. I have used my love of graphic design and athletics to impact others in a positive way. My love of graphic design began while in high school. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love, baseball. Five months without group gatherings or sports was extremely difficult for a social and active kid like myself. By August, Covid restrictions were somewhat changing. Gatherings were permitted in an outside setting. I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League. The league united middle school and high school students from multiple neighborhoods in my town. I created an Instagram account to promote the league and highlight great moments from games. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I created game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations sparked a buzz throughout the school building and got the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they competed. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. My work with SCD Visuals is posted on Instagram (scd.visuals I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I am currently a freshman at Seton Hall University majoring in graphic design. I was named to the dean's list for the fall 2024 semester for the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. I continue to create college commitment graphics for student athletes while playing Division 1 baseball. I hope to continue to learn and develop my skills as a graphic designer at Seton Hall. I am confident that I can find a way to use my passion for graphic design to serve others in a positive way.

Jay Shetty said it best, “Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” I found a way to combine my passions, sports and graphic design, to serve others while attending Linganore High School in Frederick, Maryland. I discovered that I had a love for graphic design while running the social media account for a wiffle ball league I founded in 2020. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for Linganore’s sports teams. My graphics were creating a buzz and got the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I will be studying graphic design and playing division 1 baseball at Seton Hall. I am proud that I am able to balance being a graphic designer and playing baseball at the highest level. Both are my passion and drive me to serve others in the future.

To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around sports since I was a young child. There is a magic around sports. Sports ignite pride and togetherness. Sports teach you to be determined, set goals, and chase your dreams. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love. During the summer of 2020 I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League to unite middle school and high school students in my community. I organized teams, game schedules, prepped the field for play, supplied wiffleball bats and balls, and ran the social media account for the league. Playing wiffle ball in that moment in time became life for myself and many teens in my neighborhood. The wiffle ball league brought normalcy back into our lives after months of isolation. Not only did the league help rebuild neighborhood friendships, it taught the importance of being part of a team and working together. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I currently create game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations have been sparking a buzz throughout the school building and get the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I will be studying graphic design and playing division 1 baseball at Seton Hall. I am proud that I am able to balance being a graphic designer and playing baseball at the highest level. Both are my passion and drive me to find success and serve others in the future.

Selflessness means using your passion to serve others. Jay Shetty said it best, “Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around sports since I was a young child. There is a magic around sports. Sports ignite pride and togetherness. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love. During the summer of 2020 I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League to unite middle school and high school students in my community. I organized teams, game schedules, prepped the field for play, supplied wiffleball bats and balls, and ran the social media account for the league. Playing wiffle ball in that moment in time became life for myself and many teens in my neighborhood. The wiffle ball league brought normalcy back into our lives after months of isolation. Not only did the league help rebuild neighborhood friendships, it taught the importance of being part of a team and working together. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I currently create game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations have been sparking a buzz throughout the school building and get the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I will be studying graphic design and playing division 1 baseball at Seton Hall. I am proud that I am able to balance being a graphic designer and playing baseball at the highest level. Both are my passion and drive me to serve others in the future.

Being a leader means using your passion to serve others. Jay Shetty said it best, “Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around sports since I was a young child. There is a magic around sports. Sports ignite pride and togetherness. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love. During the summer of 2020 I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League to unite middle school and high school students in my community. I organized teams, game schedules, prepped the field for play, supplied wiffleball bats and balls, and ran the social media account for the league. Playing wiffle ball in that moment in time became life for myself and many teens in my neighborhood. The wiffle ball league brought normalcy back into our lives after months of isolation. Not only did the league help rebuild neighborhood friendships, it taught the importance of being part of a team and working together. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I currently create game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations have been sparking a buzz throughout the school building and get the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I will be studying graphic design and playing division 1 baseball at Seton Hall. I am proud that I am able to balance being a graphic designer and playing baseball at the highest level. Both are my passion and drive me to serve others in the future.

Jay Shetty said it best, “Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around sports since I was a young child. There is a magic around sports. Sports ignite pride and togetherness. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love. During the summer of 2020 I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League to unite middle school and high school students in my community. I organized teams, game schedules, prepped the field for play, supplied wiffleball bats and balls, and ran the social media account for the league. Playing wiffle ball in that moment in time became life for myself and many teens in my neighborhood. The wiffle ball league brought normalcy back into our lives after months of isolation. Not only did the league help rebuild neighborhood friendships, it taught the importance of being part of a team and working together. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I currently create game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball,volleyball, and football. My graphic creations have been sparking a buzz throughout the school building and get the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I will be studying graphic design and playing division 1 baseball at Seton Hall. I am proud that I am able to balance being a graphic designer and playing baseball at the highest level. Both are my passion and drive me to find success in the future. Seton Hall is nationally ranked for providing internships. My goal is to earn an internship and grow as a graphic designer.

Success is finding your passion and using it to serve others. Jay Shetty said it best, “Your passion becomes your purpose when you use it to serve others.” To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around sports since I was a young child. If I'm not playing sports, I am watching sports on television or attending a live sporting event. There is a magic around sports. Sports ignite pride and togetherness. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love. Five months without group gatherings or sports was extremely difficult for a social and active kid like myself. By August, Covid restrictions were somewhat changing. Gatherings were permitted in an outside setting. I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League. The league united middle school and high school students from multiple neighborhoods in my town. I organized approximately 30-35 kids into teams so the skill level was evenly distributed. I also organized game schedules, prepped the field for play, supplied wiffleball bats and balls, and ran the social media account for the league. Playing wiffle ball in that moment in time became life for myself and many teens in my neighborhood. The wiffle ball league brought normalcy back into our lives after months of isolation. Not only did the league help rebuild neighborhood friendships, it taught the importance of being part of a team and working together. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. I currently create game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations have been sparking a buzz throughout the school building and get the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I will be studying graphic design and playing division 1 baseball at Seton Hall. I am proud that I am able to balance being a graphic designer and playing baseball at the highest level. Both are my passion and drive me to find success in the future. Seton Hall is nationally ranked for providing internships. My goal is to earn an internship and grow as a graphic designer.

To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around sports since I was a young child. If I'm not playing sports, I am watching sports on television or attending a live sporting event. I played high school baseball all four years and graduated with the highest academic honors. I will be studying graphic design and playing baseball at Seton Hall University in the fall. Playing baseball pushed me to be my best self, not just as a baseball player, but as a student and artist. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from playing baseball. During the summer of 2020, I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League. The league united middle school and high school students from multiple neighborhoods in my town. The wiffle ball league brought normalcy back into our lives after months of isolation. In addition to being the league founder, I also ran the social media account. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community and be the best version of myself. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. By my senior year, I was creating game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and football. My graphic creations sparked a buzz throughout the school building and got the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. I learned to balance being a graphic designer and playing baseball at the highest level. I train year round and play in games all along the east coast. Playing baseball taught me to be determined and to go after your dreams. Nothing is impossible. I will continue to learn and develop my skills as a graphic designer at Seton Hall. Seton Hall is nationally ranked for providing internships and has close proximity to New York City. My goal is to earn an internship so I can grow as a graphic designer.

To say I love sports is an understatement. My life has revolved around sports since I was a young child. If I'm not playing sports, I am watching sports on television or attending a live sporting event. There is a magic around sports. Sports ignite pride and togetherness. When Covid hit in March 2020, I had to take an unwanted break from doing that very thing I love. During the summer of 2020, I was itching to return to playing sports, so I found a way to bring sports back into my life. With the support of my family and friends, I founded the Maryland Wiffle Ball League. The league united middle school and high school students from multiple neighborhoods in my town. The wiffle ball league brought normalcy back into our lives after months of isolation. While running the social media account for the wiffle ball league, I discovered that I really enjoyed creating the game day posts. I wanted the posts to look professional, but I had no experience with graphic design. I was determined to learn. YouTube became my classroom. I researched how to create graphics with complex details. I learned how to add textures to pictures, to adjust lighting and shadows, and to create focal points. During my junior year of high school, I combined my passion for sports and graphic design. I found my purpose, a way to serve my high school community. I began creating game day graphics for posts on Instagram for my high school’s girls lacrosse team. The posts were creating excitement for lacrosse and increasing school spirit. Other teams began inquiring about having posts created as well. By my senior year, I was creating game day graphics for lacrosse, field hockey, soccer, basketball,volleyball, and football. My graphic creations sparked a buzz throughout the school building and got the student body excited about supporting student athletes as they compete. In addition to creating posts for my school community, I also started my own freelance graphic design business called SCD Visuals. I create college commitment graphics for student athletes to celebrate their decision to play sports at the next level. In the fall, I will continue to learn and develop my skills as a graphic designer at Seton Hall. I will be majoring in Graphic Design and Advertising. Seton Hall is nationally ranked for providing internships and has close proximity to New York City. My goal is to earn an internship so I can grow as a graphic designer.