Media Category: Student-Athlete

Madeline Meredith is a junior on the Women's Duke Swim and Dive team from Louisville, KY. Along with 11 other Duke student-athletes, she participated in the summer 2024 ACE program in Cape Town, South Africa. Together, they teamed up with teachers at Early Childhood Development Centers to introduce new methods of teaching English as a second language to children. They also partnered with VUSA to organize sports camps for boys ages 9-11 in a local township. While in South Africa, she immersed herself in the country's rich history and traditions by visiting historical landmarks and museums, all while experiencing Cape Town's vibrant modern culture.

Paige Bitting is a junior on the Field Hockey team and is studying psychology. She participated in ACE in Panama 2024, where she had the opportunity to engage in the community and share her passion for sports by teaching volleyball to elementary-aged kids. Paige is excited to share the impact of her ACE experience with others.