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Back to School Issue: Q&A with Volleyball Co-Captain Mina Kuklen

Mina Kuklen (’24) answers questions concerning her team this year.
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Photo Courtesy of Isabella Cuevas.
Kuklen serves the ball in the air during the Plant game in the 2022-2023 season.

Q: What are your expectations for the team this year? How far are you hoping to go into the competition in your senior season?

MK: To improve individually and as a team. We have many new people entering the program and it is important to focus on understanding how the program works, how to set an example, how to play volleyball and to have fun. I’m hoping the team makes it as far as we can and is able to compete at a high level of volleyball, but no matter what I’ll always be proud of the team which will make my senior season a blast.

Q: What is an achievement you are most proud of looking back on your time with Robinson volleyball?

MK: An achievement I am most proud of is being able to expand my love for volleyball to younger girls. I love watching girls fall in love with the sport along with creating a new relationship with them. As a senior, I want to make sure I spread the love I have for this sport to the new girls entering the program.

Q:  Who will be your top competition going into this season? Are there any new teams on your schedule?

MK: Our toughest competition will be Plant this year, however, tough games are always a good learning experience. We are excited to play them and are always excited to learn and improve. The newest team on the schedule is Palm Harbor University High School. We are excited to play new teams and to play with different levels of volleyball.

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Ashlyn Miller
Ashlyn Miller, Sports Editor
Ashlyn Miller is a junior at Robinson and the Sports Editor of Knight Writers. This is her second year on staff and first year as an editor. Miller's favorite part of journalism is taking photos of all of the sports at Robinson and improving her photography skills. "We don't exactly have press at Robinson so it's rewarding to me to take photos of people doing what they love," Miller said. Outside of the journalism room, Miller stays involved in school with an array of hobbies. She enjoys staying involved in school by participating in swimming, photography and orchestra. She enjoys playing the violin and loves learning new pieces. "If you're able to make the violin sound good, it's a such rewarding accomplishment for such a difficult instrument," Miller said. Miller also likes spending time with her dog in her past time. Out of cats or dogs, she instantaneously chose dogs. "I prefer dogs. I actually own a German Shepherd named Leia and she's the light of my life, but I have nothing against cats," Miller said. Prepared for the future, she plans to attend journalism school, preferably at Duke University and join their ROTC program.  Miller is passionate about media and sports although how competitive positions are. "I want to specialize in the media realm and possibly be a sports commentator for ESPN," Miller said. "I love watching, covering and even playing sports because of the environment that surrounds them and the gratification that comes with doing well." (Profile by Briana Garcia)
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