By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Claire Neil talks the talk and walks the walk – “although she doesn’t talk a lot.” That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney head women’s tennis coach Scott Shafer describes the lone senior on this year’s roster. She’s definitely not the most vocal player, but she leads by example. Neil is always on time, never makes excuses and gives nothing less than 100% effort. She’s supportive of her teammates and … [Read more...] about Walking the Walk: Senior tennis player Claire Neil leads by example
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MY LOPER LIFE: Trip to Haiti changes Neil’s outlook, motivates her to help children
“I have completed two mission trips to Haiti in 2012 and 2014. After I returned from my first trip, I was truly heartbroken. I cried myself to sleep in my warm cozy bed with my air conditioning humming above me. I wore a different outfit every day. I went out to eat and spent money on so many items I didn’t need. I struggled with knowing so many people in the world have so little. Most people would see the lack of material goods in Haiti as a challenge, but I don’t believe … [Read more...] about MY LOPER LIFE: Trip to Haiti changes Neil’s outlook, motivates her to help children