Sarah Shashura Named Tribune-Review Female Athlete of the Week

Female athlete of the week: Sarah Shashura
By The Tribune-Review Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Sarah Shashura

School: California

Sport: Tennis

Class: Freshman

California tennis player Sarah Shashura won WPIAL Class AA tennis title.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career? It would have to be winning the WPIALs. I went as an independent because we don't have a girls team. Most of the girls were older than me and I was almost an unknown.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I'd definitely like to have a career in tennis, but not as a professional. I'd like to either teach tennis or work at a club where I could play and teach.

People may be surprised to know ... I have no trouble playing in front of crowds when I am playing tennis, but when it comes to talking in front of crowds, I get really nervous and have trouble calming my nerves.

What are your post-high school plans? I plan on going to college. I want to continue playing well and get a tennis scholarship.

Name a role model in your life (other than your parents): My older sister, Apryle. She's always been there for me. She did great in school, a lot of (academic) accomplishments and I just want to be like her. I want to be recognized academically like she was.

-- By Mike Dudurich