College-Bound Athlete Spotlight: Eliza Ciarcia

​2021 GHS graduate Eliza Ciarcia will continue her academic and athletic journey at the University of Central Florida.
 
Ciarcia, who excelled as on the GHS Crew Team, will row for the Knights in the Sunshine State as she pursues a degree.
 
“I chose UCF because the coaching staff is so amazing, motivating and extremely helpful, and the campus is extraordinary,” said Ciarcia, who is leaning toward majoring in Criminal Sciences, “I’m so excited to compete at the division 1 level because I really want to push my limits athletically and hopefully win a championship one day.”
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During her four years at GHS, Ciarcia participated in basketball for two years and was also a member of Interact Club. 

“My favorite memories were definitely getting moved up to varsity my freshman year and team bonding yoga,” Ciarcia said of her time rowing at the high school, “What I will most about GHS is being in classes with my childhood friends and the athletic events.”