Paloma M. Arrigo

Thank you for taking an interest in me and reviewing my profile. I desire to attend a top academic university with a strong water polo program. 

I am currently a rising junior in high school and working with my club and high school team, CDM Polo, to develop my performance as a water polo athlete.

I am interested in a business degree as well as entrepreneurship. Throughout my junior year, I will be challenging myself academically with 3 AP classes and 2 honors-enhanced classes.

I am a tri-sport athlete, competing in high school water polo, high school swim team, and internationally competing club sailing. I work hard to ensure I am valuable to any team I play on. In my past seasons I have helped lead plays and direct movement in the pool. I tend to open up many opportunities for teammates to have a shot at the cage through my long-court passing and communication. I have been working on initiating movement from the wings through driving/ releasing movement.

I listen well and I am very coachable.  I can be described as a communicative teammate. I am always working to create opportunities for myself and my teammates. I have been told I am a solid all-around player, have a high polo IQ, exceptional defense, (steals and field blocks), and that I have a strong shot. My goal is to be an exceptional player who initiates plays/movement from the wings.

Outside of water polo and my academics, I have been elected four years in a row to be a part of my sailing club's Youth Board of Directors program, in which I develop my leadership and communication skills. I am a devout catholic and at my local church in the past I have volunteered as an Altar server.  I am also passionate about entrepreneurship, and I am working towards starting my own business in high school. I am passionate about the ocean, and in my free time, I love to surf, dive, and bodysurf at the beach with friends.

Thank you for considering me for your program!