Name: Valentine Courouble
Sport: Volleyball
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
High School: Washington International School
Activities/Clubs/Committees: Student worker in Athletic Training Room, Member of the Strength and Conditioning Advisory Committee

What is your favorite team experience?
My favorite team experience was receiving the at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. After falling in the conference semifinal, we had all thought our season was over, so when our name was announced during the selection show we were all super excited that the season wasn't over yet. Moreover, getting a first round win, despite all the bumps and bruises our teamed sustained was an even better feeling!

Why did you choose to play a sport in college?
Having played sports all my life, and being a generally competitive person, I knew that I wanted to continue playing a sport in college. It is a great way to make some really close friends and provide an outlet from all the daily stresses of academics, especially at a rigorous school like Haverford.

What does being a student-athlete mean to you?
In my opinion, being a student-athlete is about being able to represent your school both academically and athletically. It allows you to express yourself through your dedication in both your classes and your sports.

What makes Haverford unique?
Haverford is unique for its small student body, but also for the amount of freedom and responsibility given to the students under the Honor Code.

What advice would you give a HS student considering Haverford?
I choose Haverford for the amount of opportunities it could offer me and the balance I could achieve here between all of my interests both academic and athletic. Thus, if I were to give advice to a student considering Haverford, I would tell them to see if Haverford offered them something for all their various and potential interests.

What are your thoughts on the Honor Code?
The Honor Code is not only a document but it plays an integral role in giving students freedom and responsibility. It develops a sense of mutual trust and respect between professors and students as well as among students.