She was raised in the small community of Wasilla, which is situated approximately 40 miles north of Anchorage.
Palin was a natural-born leader and became a well-known figure in the hallways of Wasilla High School, where she was a basketball sensation.
“I am aware that this may appear corny, but basketball was a transformative experience for me.” She once stated,
“It is all about establishing a goal, about discipline, about teamwork, and then success.” Sarah would also encounter her future spouse,
Todd Palin, at a basketball contest during her high school years. She eloped with her high school lover in August 1988, as they fled to the nearby courthouse.
