Student-Athletes | 6
MEN’S BASKETBALL
WOMEN’S SOCCER
FOOTBALL
WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL
MAJOR: Sociology
MAJOR: Justice Studies
MAJOR: Communication Sciences & Disorders
MAJOR: Media Arts & Design
Why did you choose JMU? It’s a great campus environment, great academics, and a great community to be a part of.
Why did you choose JMU? I chose JMU because of the atmosphere, and it was the perfect distance away from home. The coaching staff and the students made it an easy choice.
Why did you choose JMU? JMU is a beautiful school and is a big difference from the big city. JMU has an amazing academic standing and is ranked as one of the best universities in the country. This is a championship school for all sports, and it was a no brainer to spend my college years here.
Why did you choose JMU? I chose JMU because I feel like it fit me the best out of all the schools I looked at. I thought it was absolutely gorgeous. It sounds cliché, but it took my breath away.
HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio
What’s the best part about being a student-athlete at JMU? The best part is the support of studentathletes, our facilities, and the way the crowd rallies behind you. What is the feeling you get from hearing fans in the crowd and how does that affect your play? That’s the best feeling in the world. Knowing that you have the 6th man in the stands definitely makes you play a lot harder. I am grateful for every single one of them. What would you say to the JMU Duke Club donors knowing they helped get you where you are at JMU? Thank you. We may not show it all the time, but we are very appreciative for the things that they have done for us. Words can’t say enough but once again, thank you.
HOMETOWN: Downingtown, PA
What’s the best part about being a student-athlete at JMU? The best part about being a student athlete is coming in and already having a family, especially freshman year. There is a sense of family with our team and I always have people to go to. What is the feeling you get from hearing fans in the crowd and how does that affect your play? I think it’s awesome to have the support that we have here at JMU. It always pumps us up even more to have fans at games. What would you say to the JMU Duke Club Donors knowing they helped get you where you are at JMU? I would say thank you so much. It’s a dream that I’ve had growing up, all my life, so it is awesome that they helped me to get here.
HOMETOWN: Philadelphia, PA
What is the best part about being a studentathlete at JMU? You want to push yourself to achieve greatness. You are also able to network and meet a lot of people and help others in the community which helps you grow as a person. What is the feeling you get from hearing fans in the crowd and how does that affect your play? The fans roar in celebration and intimidate other teams with their energy; I love it. The JMU fans make me play harder, and without them, playing on Saturdays wouldn’t be so fun. What would you say to the JMU Duke Club Donors knowing they helped get you where you are at JMU? I want to say thank you, and everything that is done for us is greatly appreciated. Being a part of the Student Duke Club is my way of paying back to the school. I love to represent this school, this team, and everyone who BLEEDS PURPLE and supports the JMU NATION.
HOMETOWN: Tampa, FL
What’s the best part about being a studentathlete at JMU? Being able to compete in games and play the sport you love, and attend an amazing school. It’s the best of both worlds. What is the feeling you get from hearing fans in the crowd and how does that affect your play? When I hear the fans it gets my adrenaline pumping, and it’s just so awesome how much the JMU nation supports JMU athletics. What would you say to the JMU Duke Club Donors knowing they helped get you where you are at JMU? I would like to say to the Duke Club donors thank you very much for providing me with this wonderful opportunity to come to an amazing school and allowing me to fulfill my dreams.