Character & Leadership Spotlight - Blaine High School

CHARACTER & LEADERSHIP WITHIN SPORTS

The Northwest Conference loves celebrating our student-athletes in and outside of the classroom. Character Development and Leadership are a top priority in the conference, and we want to provide our communities with a simple and efficient way to see character, leadership and sportsmanship of our student-athletes through the traits that make them up.

The Northwest Conference is asking every school to select two of the 32 character traits to show recognition to two student-athletes within their programs for that trait. This will be going on throughout the summer and will include the follow words:

PASSION	APPRECIATION	PREPARATION	SELFLESSNESS	GRIT	ACCOUNTABILITY
SPORTSMANSHIP	HUMILITY	COMPETITIVENESS	HONESTY	CARING	CONFIDENCE
COMPOSURE	TOLERANCE	COURAGE	POSITIVE ATTITUDE	SERVICE	ENTHUSIASM
LEADERSHIP	DETERMINATION	CHARACTER	EFFORT	COMMITMENT	TEAMWORK
DESIRE	WORK ETHIC	COACHABLE	TRUST	FOCUS	GOOD JUDGEMENT
PERSEVERANCE			INTEGRITY

Character and Leadership play an important role in the development and success of our schools, and athletics show them in one of the most polarizing ways possible. Today we are recognizing two stellar student-athletes from Blaine High School!

BLAINE HIGH SCHOOL

Grit

Juliana Zuzarte (Blaine)

Juliana is a standout student-athlete in the Blaine School District, known for her exceptional grit and determination. As captain of the Girls Soccer Program, she leads her team with a fierce competitive spirit, always pushing herself and her teammates to excel. Her leadership on the field is matched by her success in track, where she consistently demonstrates athletic excellence.

Her relentless work ethic, resilience in the face of challenges, and ability to balance academics with athletics make her a role model for her peers. Whether sprinting on the track or guiding her team on the soccer field, Juliana embodies the true spirit of perseverance and dedication.

Accountability

Malaki Murillo (Blaine)

Malaki is a remarkable student-athlete in the Blaine School District, recognized for his unwavering accountability. As a key member of both the Football and Track and Field teams, his commitment to excellence is evident in everything he does. Throughout the calendar year, he never misses a practice or a weight room session, consistently showing up ready to give his best effort.

Whether on the field, the track, or in the weight room, Malaki leads by example, demonstrating the value of hard work, consistency, and dedication. His teammates and coaches know they can always count on him to rise to the occasion and give his all, especially when it’s needed most. His accountability is a true testament to his character and leadership.