DANNIELLE CONWAY

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY

• DANNIELLE CONWAY

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Intro

• I was born at Manly Hospital, in Sydney on
  the 16th of September, 1983. I was the first
  child for my parents, but years later being
  joined by my little sister, Samantha. From when I
  was a little tucker mum and dad knew I had that
  sporting streak in side me, which began to
  blossom over the following years.

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Primary years..

• In 1985 I started at the local primary school
  Balgowlah North Primary. It was the same primary
  school that my mum went to. I loved primary
  school, it was one of the best times of my life
  so far! I got to represent the school in lots of
  different sports, including soccer, softball,
  netball, cross country, athletics, swimming and
  tennis. Year 6 was a memorable year for me
  because I finally won the tennis championship
  that I had been runners up in the previous two
  years, I made the Sydney North Softball team ,
  and I was House Captain.

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And along came High School

• High School was a huge change for me. I came from
  a little primary school of 200 people to a high
  school with about 1200 girls!It didnt take me
  too long to settle in and find some great
  friends. High School for me was a time of
  opportunity. There were a lot of sporting
  opportunities, and just the opportunity of
  growing up. You know how it was when you first go
  to high school, although you are the youngest in
  the school you feel so old at heart because now
  you are a big high school girl!

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High School continued

• I managed to keep my school grades just above
  average, and was always considered a good
  student! I think I did pretty ok in my HSC,
  although I was little disappointed with my mark,
  it did get me into my desired course which is
  what I wanted
• High school was such a social event. All the
  school dances, all our sleepovers when we were
  younger, and all the parties that we had. I had
  lots of fun and have lots of fond memories!

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Sporting moments

• Sport has been a big factor in my life. I am
  constantly involved in sport and find myself a
  little lost with out it! Over my years I have
  played a variety of sports such as nippers,
  dance, tennis, water polo, hockey, volleyball,
  basketball, netball, touch football, softball,
  swimming, cross country, athletics and soccer.

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Favourite Sports

• Hockey and Softball would have to be my favourite
  sports, both of which I have played at
  representative levels. I have been playing
  softball since I was 11 years old, and started
  playing reps when I was 12. Since then I have
  played non stop softball, and have been all over
  NSW playing at state championships and other
  tournaments. I also made the Sydney North teams,
  and played in the CHS State team. Softball has
  become such a part of my life as now my whole
  family is involved heavily. I have played hockey
  for 6 years and played reps for that as well. I
  played every year at school and we have won 3
  grand finals!

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Highlights of my life

• Playing against international softball teams,
  E.g. Canada, Japan, New Zealand
• Going to Bali for a holiday. It was my first time
  overseas. I really enjoyed it!!!
• Completing my HSC and 13 years of school and
  coming out happy, healthy and sane!
• Moving to Bathurst to study for University, A big
  change, but one a good one!

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Lowlights of my life

• Its not that really that bad, but it was
  devastating for me at the timeI had my appendix
  out a couple of days before my hockey grand
  finals, so I couldnt play. I was so
  disappointed. I went to watch and my team won,
  but I still was very upset because I didnt get
  to play the big grand final!

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At the Present time

• I have moved to Bathurst to study Primary
  Teaching. I am really enjoying the course so far.
  As much as I miss home, and all my family and
  friends there, I have now created a new life for
  myself here in Bathurst and I am really loving
  it!
• I still am trying to keep involved with my
  softball, and any other sport that I can
  participate in here on campus.

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Photographs