Kendall Polan Earns a Place at Yale

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November 11, 2009 • Reina Garcia  
Filed under Sports, Sports Center

While most high school seniors are just getting adjusted to the rhythm of their last year on campus, Kendall Polan has big plans for her future.

Imagine beginning your senior year already being committed for volleyball to the third best college in the nation, Yale University. Most seniors are stressing about college applications, but Polan has already gone through what most seniors are just starting up.

Polan, a 5’10” setter, has been on the varsity team since sophomore year, with two CIF Division I titles and a California state championship under her belt. The volleyball team is currently ranked number one in the United States with expectations to remain at the top. Polan was named Durango Tournament MVP, CIF State Championship Match MVP, in addition to being on the All-Avocado League First team and S.D. Union-Tribune All-San Diego Section first team.

“Playing volleyball has really taught me about communication and how to work as a team because nothing in this sport is individual,” Polan, senior, said.

For most high school seniors, choosing a college is a stressful time, but Polan already underwent the tiresome process months ago. Having finished off her junior year with a 4.5 GPA, Polan seems to be ready for a distinguished school like Yale.

“I chose Yale because I wanted to go somewhere where I would be challenged and I know that it will be a great fit for me. I’m definitely going to miss the beach and of course all my family and friends over here. And I think I’ll be really cold!” Polan said.

Polan’s biggest inspiration is her older brother, Kellen, who got her interested in volleyball. Polan has only been playing for five years but has already been recruited to play on the Israel women’s national team after high school. Polan says she would love to play for Israel, but would like to focus on this year and college before making any big decisions like that.

“I’ve met so many people through volleyball and gained some of my closest friends. It’s made the whole high school experience so much more fun,” Polan said.

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