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chambers would like to be successful on two courts...
CLEVELAND, OH (February 24, 2009) - On the tennis court sophomore Cheyenne Chambers slams down her serves at over 90 miles-per-hour, but one day this Case Western Reserve University pre-law student hopes to be in a courtroom slamming down a gavel as a Supreme Court justice.
When Chambers came to Case Western Reserve she made the tough decision not to play tennis her freshman year of college, even though she was a four-year varsity player in high school. It wasn’t that she stopped loving the game, but rather she had a new responsibility to live up to – she was one of only a handful of students each year who are selected to the law school’s Pre Professional Scholars Program (PPSP).
“I heard that the academics were going to be pretty tough here, so I wanted to focus on my grades during freshman year,” said Chambers (pictured on far right). “But then I came and watched a tennis match and I realized I totally missed it. I started going to the courts and hitting balls again and I knew I wanted back.”
Chambers, who majors in political science and history, is now experiencing the best of both worlds. Through PPSP she is guaranteed a spot in Case Western Reserve’s law school once she completes her undergraduate degree and she is back on the tennis court playing the sport she loves.
In high school Chambers was given the nickname “Powerhouse” because of her high powered serves. Now she has brought her exciting skill set to the Spartans’ young lineup.
“One time in high school we had a police officer clock my serve with a speed gun, and he clocked me at 94 miles-per-hour,” recalled Chambers. “I haven’t been clocked since then, but I’m still hitting the ball hard. When I’m on my game it can be hard to beat me because everything comes at you quick and low.”
Chambers has been a welcomed addition to the women’s tennis team, and has already moved up to the number two singles spot behind senior standout Marta Worwag. The two have formed a formidable tandem in doubles competition, and Chambers thinks pairing with Worwag is helping her progression.
“Marta is such a bubbly person, she just has this aura of positive energy,” said Chambers. “On the other hand, I am really loud and really intense. I like to make noise when I play and raise the energy level. I think we make a great team.”
And while playing on the tennis team takes up her nights and weekends, her passion for law consumes her days as a student. Chambers is a member of Phi Alpha Delta which is a pre-law fraternity on campus. She also is a peer tutor for introductory history and political science courses, which according to her are the two most important studies for someone going into law.
It all started during a class in high school when Chambers was involved in a Supreme Court simulation where she was assigned a mock case to research and resolve. She enjoyed the experience so much that she decided to make it her career ambition.
“I’m really into law and my goal is to serve on the Supreme Court someday,” said Chambers. “I have a strong background in American history and I strive to be a critical thinker. I think I am good at determining the rights and wrongs in a situation and finding a middle ground that is fair. Now I just need to wait for the right president to appoint me.”
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