CRYSTINA malinis
Name: Crystina Malinis
Age: 15
Sport & Organization: Volleyball - Point Break Volleyball Club
Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Scholarship Date: January 1, 2018
Crystina is carefully building a strong foundation for her future by committing quality time and effort to playing volleyball and studying. Playing a sport has taught her how to work with and communicate successfully with others as a team.
A strong desire to succeed, fueled by her interests and activities keeps Crystina moving toward her goals. The oldest of three siblings, Crystina is a strong role model for her younger brothers, both of whom share her love of sports and academics.
Crystina was nominated by her father, Michael Malinis, who is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on several deployments, including Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Receiving a scholarship from the Randy Jones Foundation means the world to Crystina and her brothers.
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Volleyball has taught me the importance of team work, leadership, and communication. These principles combined with a solid education is the key to success. Desire is the starting point to success. Education and Volleyball gives me that desire. (Crystina Malinis)
Age: 15
Sport & Organization: Volleyball - Point Break Volleyball Club
Scholarship Amount: $5,000
Scholarship Date: January 1, 2018
Crystina is carefully building a strong foundation for her future by committing quality time and effort to playing volleyball and studying. Playing a sport has taught her how to work with and communicate successfully with others as a team.
A strong desire to succeed, fueled by her interests and activities keeps Crystina moving toward her goals. The oldest of three siblings, Crystina is a strong role model for her younger brothers, both of whom share her love of sports and academics.
Crystina was nominated by her father, Michael Malinis, who is a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served on several deployments, including Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Receiving a scholarship from the Randy Jones Foundation means the world to Crystina and her brothers.
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Volleyball has taught me the importance of team work, leadership, and communication. These principles combined with a solid education is the key to success. Desire is the starting point to success. Education and Volleyball gives me that desire. (Crystina Malinis)
