Ava Vatani was born on January 18, 2011, the same year Stanford beat Virginia Tech in the 77th Orange Bowl. She has two brothers, a twin brother and an older brother. She likes movies, music, art, and reading. She is a very busy person but will always make time to hang out with her friends. Ava's favorite sports are volleyball and cross country because it keeps her busy and competitive. In the future, Ava wants to attend UCLA and become a family lawyer. She hopes to become very successful and would like to make others' lives better. Ava’s favorite quote is “Everything you've ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear.” — George Addair. This quote gives a glimpse of why you shouldn’t fear anything so you can achieve your dreams. Her other favorite quote is “ it always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela. This quote describes how you should never think anything is impossible because you can do anything you set your mind to.