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Clara Yu

Setter
GEORGETOWN DAY SCHOOL
WASHINGTON , DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

575

Assists

153

Digs

96

Aces

61

Kills
“Not many setters can back-set as well as Clara can, which was the key to the Hoppers’ success. She had full control of the court and she is a very strong server as well.”
Jenna McGinn
Assistant Coach assistant coach at the Flint Hill School
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior setter led the Mighty Hoppers to a 22-5 record and the DCSAA Tournament title this past season. Yu amassed 575 assists, 153 digs, 96 service aces and 61 kills to earn Second Team All-Met honors from the Washington Post. She recorded 25 assists, 14 digs and three aces in Georgetown Day’s 3-0 win over Jackson-Reed High in the DCSAA championship match to earn tournament MVP honors. 

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Academic Achievement

Yu has maintained an A average in the classroom. She has made a verbal commitment to attend Columbia University, where she will play volleyball, beginning this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Yu founded and is the co-leader of a mental health support group at GDS and she served as a student leader at a sexual assault and consent summit through the organization I Have The Right To. She has also volunteered locally as an SAT tutor through Schoolhouse.world in addition to donating her time as a GDS tour guide and youth volleyball coach.