Ava Galgano ’20: Student-Athlete of the Week, April 1, 2020
Ava Galgano ’20, was named the Burger King Student-Athlete of the Week on WHSV – TV 3 on April 1, 2020. The EMS community misses seeing Ava on the soccer field this spring, but is inspired by her attitude in this interview. #GlFlames #FlamesStrong
Since 8th grade, Ava Galgano has starred for the Eastern Mennonite School girls varsity soccer team.
“We kind of think about her as the glue for our team,” EMS athletic director and girls varsity soccer head coach Andrew Gascho said. “She is always in the right spot at the right time and knows where to put the ball.”
Galgano’s hard work and success extends beyond the soccer pitch, she has a strong interest in chemistry.
“She’s really interested in physical science in general,” EMS science teacher Kevin Carini said. “She has a really strong work ethic that carries over into her academics and carries over into her athletics.”
Galgano plans to pursue a career in chemistry, for college, she has narrowed her options down to: James Madison, Virginia, Davidson and Dickinson.
Check out some more photos from this story
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Ava Galgano '20, planea realizar estudios de química a más largo plazo. En 2018-19, ella y otros aspirantes a científicos aprendieron a suturar un plátano durante el club biológico a la hora del almuerzo con el Dr. Brad Moyer, médico de la sala de emergencias de Sentara RMH y padre de EMS. -
Ava Galgano '20 and Samantha Forbes '20 on the 2019 cross-country EMHS Discovery learning trip. Read more at easternmennonite.org/discovery
Eastern Mennonite School es una escuela cristiana privada de K-12 en Harrisonburg, VA, que ha estado sirviendo a estudiantes de diversas creencias desde 1917. EMS aspira a encarnar el amor de Jesús como una comunidad de aprendizaje donde cada estudiante pertenece, prospera y se une a la obra de Dios en el mundo. Descubra el futuro de la educación: ¡regístrese hoy para visitar nuestra comunidad K-12! Haga clic para explorar nuestra página de admisiones o conectarse con un consejero de admisiones Para recibir orientación personalizada. ¡Comienza tu viaje hoy mismo!
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