Samantha Sarkis
School: |
U.S. Air Force Academy |
Year: |
graduated |
Home Town: |
Chaska, MN |
Home State: |
N/A |
Home Country: |
United States(USA) |
High School: |
Chaska |
Height: |
5-8 |
Weight: |
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Birth Date: |
Monday, May 29, 1989 |
Dominant Hand: |
Right |
Major: |
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Singles Record: |
22-31 |
Doubles Record: |
17-34 |
2007-08 (Freshman)
Tied for third on the team with 14 singles victories … perfect 2-0 record at No. 3 singles … played majority of the season at Nos. 3 and 4 singles … captured nine doubles victories … advanced to the finals of singles flight 7 at the USAFA Invitational … captured the doubles flight 1 consolation bracket with Erika Shortridge at the USAFA Invitational.
Before Air Force
Four-year letterwinner in tennis … also lettered one year in track … ranked fifth in the Northern Section of the USTA for tennis … two-time all-conference selection in tennis … three-time honorable mention selection … vice president of National Honor Society … high school tennis coach was Pam Schmillen.
Personal
Born May 29, 1989 … parents are Randall and Lan Sarkis ... has one brother, Alex (14) … nickname is Sammy … completed Operation Air Force at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., this past summer … also completed Global Engagement and the jump program … active in her squadron as a safety clerk … would like to work for a Fortune 500 company in the future … also recruited by the University of Chicago … hobbies include running and shopping … favorite food is strawberries … favorite movie is Marvel Comic Movies … favorite book is Harry Potter … favorite TV show is America’s Best Dance Crew … person in history she would most like to meet is John F. Kennedy … greatest moment in sports is anytime she beats a rival player … credits her mother with the biggest influence in her sports career … member of cadet squadron 13.