Sand Springs’ Brooklyn Shope
By Trina Walker
Building trust and functioning in a team setting are skills volleyball taught Brooklyn Shope, a senior at Charles Page High School. Through this sport, she learned how to adapt in difficult situations.
“Volleyball has been an outlet for me for many years,” she says. Her time on the court began in a recreational league when she was 10 years old.
Being on a team creates a community of people who can be trusted and relied upon. The relationships that are built within the team are what Brooklyn values most about her time spent playing volleyball.
A teammate who leaves a lasting impression is Alia DeBerry.
“She shows that volleyball is more than how you play on the court. She shows me that being a great teammate means supporting you through all aspects of life.”
When asked what she enjoys most about representing her school as a high school athlete, Brooklyn says, “showing the younger girls on the team that hard work and consistency pay off.” Through her actions, Brooklyn demonstrates that everyone is capable of doing difficult things.
Brooklyn finds inspiration in those close to her.
“My coach inspires me the most because she has shown our team that everyone has a chance to do great things and she has worked hard with our team to prove that. I would like to say thank you to my parents for supporting me through every game. They played a crucial role in my love for volleyball.”
She will always enjoy looking back at the many adventures she had playing her sport. Some of her best memories were made on the yearly Branson trips. Outside of volleyball, Brooklyn enjoys playing pickleball and traveling.
“The most memorable vacation I’ve taken was a trip to Europe last summer. It showed me sights I never thought I would see,” she said.
Her favorite teacher is Cassidy Kuykendall.
“She shows that teaching goes beyond the subject or the class and that building relationships with students is the most important factor in the classroom,” Brooklyn praised.
After high school, Brooklyn has big plans. Her goal is to attend the University of Oklahoma and become a physician’s assistant.
