This senior reflection was supposed to be written a year ago. The 2020 men’s tennis team was good and looking to get better. I was happy with my senior season and grateful to have come out on top in several dramatic matches.

UCLA has been a huge part of my life from a young age. My mom is a proud UCLA alum who bleeds blue and gold. I was fortunate to have John Wooden’s terminology and wisdom enriched within both my school curriculum and water polo foundation.

When I look back at my five years at UCLA, I can’t help but smile and feel flooded with so many positive emotions: happiness, contentment, love, trust, support, fulfillment and an overall feeling of pure gratitude.

While the Bruins faced the prospect of a winless season against the Trojans, Keegan Smith’s situation was much more dire.
The senior faced the prospect of losing his life.

Don’t step out of bounds.
Don’t let go of the bar.
Don’t slip off the beam.
Don’t take extra steps.
For 18 years, Nia Dennis has lived within the boundaries of gymnastics.

In a year full of fifth and sixth-year seniors with extended eligibility, Vivian Wolff only got five months with her teammates.
A native of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the senior spent three years at Georgia playing tennis for the Bulldogs.