Stewart Johnson
Natalie Glenn, a Lady Dragon volleyball alumni who currently plays at Long Beach State, won the February CalHOPE Courage Award -- an award honoring student-athletes at California colleges and universities who have overcome trauma associated with personal hardships.
Glenn's father, former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terry Glenn, was killed in a car accident in 2017 during Natalie's sophomore year. The loss of her father led Glenn into a depression that she combatted with therapy and a focus on volleyball.
A donation will be made on behalf of all past honorees to support on-campus mental health services, per a press release from The Big West.
"According to people who know [Glenn], she may not always be the loudest voice in the gym, but her dedication, work ethic and kindness make her a respected leader among her teammates and coaches," the release read.
Glenn was named to the Texas 6A All-State volleyball team as a junior and senior at Carroll and, as a sophomore, helped Carroll to a 38-8 record. She was also a Team Under Armour All-American.