Monica Pastor, a Rancho Santa Fe resident, accomplished tennis athlete, and a senior at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, will attend Williams College in Massachusetts this fall. Starting at the age of six, Monica began playing tennis recreationally. By the time she turned 10, her family moved to Rancho Santa Fe and Monica began to realize her tennis prowess. She played in tournaments around the country, and her ranking quickly grew.
Monica notes that her love for tennis is not about the rankings; rather, it’s about what the sport has taught her both on and off the court. “Tennis has shaped me to adapt easily to different circumstances. I’m able to tune out any distractions, and stay focused and positive. Tennis has made me more confident and independent, as I’m relying on only myself to achieve the desired result.”
She also credits a supportive academic environment for her success thus far. “We have so much talent at this school, from concert pianists to international award winners, and we are such a close community that we all want to see one another succeed.”
Off the court, Monica serves as senior class president and editor of the newspaper at Pacific Ridge School. As part of the school’s global engagement curriculum, Monica will travel to Belize in June, where she will volunteer at the King’s Children’s Home in Belmopan.
Currently ranked 44th in the State of California and 206th throughout the U.S., Monica will continue playing tennis this fall when she attends Williams College in Massachusetts.
