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FALL 2012
THE TORCH
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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.”
By Susan Pink
Grace Woroch
School Captain 2012-2013
HAVERGAL PROFILE