Scout Mitchell discovered the power of determination .
Laguna Beach High School 2023 graduate Scout Mitchell hails from a family tradition of surfing . “ I ’ ve been a water baby since I was born ,” she says . Scout joined the Thurston surf team as a grom , building a reputation as a powerful surfer and finding success in WSA events . She was the respected captain of the LBHS surf team , a leader both in performance and heart .
“ Surfing is a sport of constant adaptation — definitely a mental battle .”
This spring , SchoolPower funded a grant for the LBHS surf team : a specialized breath training course taught by Deep End Fitness™ . Scout has trained for years in and out of the water , but the opportunity to emphasize breathwork and mental control under duress was something new and empowering . “ Every kid there had to push themselves out of their comfort zone ,” she says . “ Surfing is all confidence – imagine if I had done this as a freshman .”
Next year Scout won ’ t be too far from the waves : she plans to attend Saddleback , with the intent to transfer to UCSD . There she ’ ll pursue her love of the water from an academic angle : marine biology , ecology , and oceanography .
In the 2022-2023 school year , SchoolPower awarded over 70 grants to support Laguna Beach students .
That means kids like Scout can push themselves to better their best and develop skills that extend far beyond the classroom . With your support , SchoolPower can continue to fund grants and help Laguna Beach students find their passion and reach their potential .
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