Richie Graham '17 Recruiting Profile

My name is Richie Graham. I play defense on both my travel and high school lacrosse teams.  I am currently starting at right guard on my schools football team as well.  

I believe in “212”-THE EXTRA DEGREE”. At 211-degrees water is just hot; it will not boil until it hits 212-degrees. That one EXTRA DEGREE makes all the difference in the world. I have demonstrated this “EXTRA DEGREE” philosophy on a daily basis by:

- Never missing a day of high school.

- Having a 109% participation rate in off-season conditioning.

- Never missing a high school practice.

- Never missing a high school game.

- Never missing early morning open gym.

- Being a 3 year Academic All-American.

- Participating in the A+ program.

- Being on the Honor Roll every semester in high school.

I believe that hard work, dedication and uncompromising integrity is what sets me apart from others.

I believe being named team captain while participating in multiple sports shows that my skills, work ethic and leadership traits are valued assets to my coaches and teammates. These traits will also give me the best opportunity to compete at the collegiate level and be successful.

I believe that my education will be the foundation that gives me the best opportunity to succeed in life beyond college. That is why I am looking for a school that will provide an opportunity to accomplish this through academics as well as athletics.