For senior Grace Drawdy, not only has swimming impacted her life in numerous ways, but also that of events such as Swim Across America. Before Georgia Southern, Drawdy's life was impacted by various events and her push to swim at a collegiate level was in jeopardy. However, through perseverance and help along the way, she was able to have a swim career at Georgia Southern that she will cherish forever.
Her first two years at South Forsyth High School were more of a learning phase for Drawdy as she was still planning her future.
"Going into my freshman and sophomore years of high school, I really liked to swim but it was never something I though about doing at the collegiate level," Drawdy said.