Agnes Scott College

Academic Concentration

» Major: International Relations  
» Anticipated plans after graduation: attend law school and/or have an internship concentrated in International Relations 

HIGH SCHOOL
» Graduated in 2022 from McIntosh High School  
» National English Honors Society (10^th grade)
» National Beta Society (10^th grade)
» Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society (12^th grade)
» NJCL Latin Honor Society (12^th grade) 
» Outstanding Achievement in Individual and the Law Award (12^th grade) 


PERSONAL
» Full name is Marilyn Bates
» Born on August 9, 2004, in Austell, Ga. 
» Parents are Samantha Julie & Paul Bates  
» Has one sibling Nora 
» Favorite athlete in your chosen sport: Kelly O’Hara  
» Favorite athlete not in your chosen sport: Najee Harris  
» Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers 
» Favorite sport other than the sport you participate in: Football  
» Favorite Food: Mac & Cheese 
» Favorite fast food: Chick-fil-A  
» Favorite TV show: The Crown 
» Favorite quote: UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. 
» Hobbies (other than your sport): Hiking, reading, watching movies, listening to music and going out with friends 
» Marilyn chose to attend Agnes Scott College because of all the amazing opportunities the college had to offer both academically and athletically  
» Person you most admire: I most admire my father. He is a great listener and I feel heard when I have difficult conversations with him. I admire the strong support he has shown his family and his lively personality. I have the greatest respect for my father. 
» The most influential person in my life is my mother. She helped shape the person I have become today and supported me through every step of my education. I appreciate everything my mother has done for me.