Torch - Fall 2012

HAVERGAL PROFILE

Grace Woroch School Captain 2012-2013

By Susan Pink

W hen not in class, School Captain Grace Woroch trades in her knee socks, kilt and blazer for her cleats, shin guards and jersey. A soccer player since the age of five, Grace likes being a part of a team. “Playing soccer gives me a nice break from academics and helps me to focus on my studies,” she says of her passion for the sport. For Grace, playing soccer has been a constant in her life. By the age of 11, she had lived in three different countries. Born in Seattle, her family moved to Singapore when she was five and then to Toronto when she was 11. In each place, she found comfort and familiarity on the soccer field. A player on Havergal’s soccer teams from Grades 7 to 11, Grace is taking a break from Havergal athletics this year to play centre mid-field on the Ajax Football Club, which is a part of the competitive Ontario Youth Soccer League. Her goal after graduation is to play collegiate soccer in the United States, where she plans on studying math and science. “Sport is a big part of my life,” Grace says. “One of the reasons I chose to come to Havergal College was because of its athletic programs and beautiful playing fields.” A favourite place on campus for Grace is the Labatt North Quad, in the heart of the Upper School. “In the spring, we have Footloose Fridays at lunch. We sing, perform and hang out in the Quad. It gives us a chance to enjoy our friends and it reminds us that summer is coming.” This year, Grace and the Prefects want to help students to learn how to slow down and enjoy life. The motto for the year is “One-Two, One-Three, Dare to Be!” and it challenges students to live in the moment. “Everyone tells us to think about how our decisions will impact us down the road, but we want to remind students to put on the brakes and enjoy each day—here and now,” Grace says. As a testament to the school’s motto, Grace is going to spend her year as School Captain enjoying quality time with her friends, playing soccer, participating in co-curricular opportunities and singing with the Chamber and Senior Choirs. Each year, she looks forward to Carol Service, her favourite event at the school. “The idea of representing Havergal as School Captain is an honour,” Grace says. “I hope the Prefects and I can show the world how great Havergal and its students are.”

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