I admit that I was hesitant to embark on a sport that would take over my schedule, and I was terrified for that first week of practice. Now I'm a graduating senior and look back on my decision to play basketball as one of the very best parts of my college career.

My freshman season was fantastic. Between my fabulous teammates, sense of pride on campus, and being named Second Team All-SCIAC, I was on cloud nine. Then it all came crashing down early one morning during my sophomore year. I had torn my ACL. I was out for the season and never
even got to play in a game. Devastated by the injury, I realized just how much I loved the sport. It was a tough transition from player to spectator, but in the end the injury became a blessing. I was able to study in Paris that spring, and in doing so, I traveled guilt free knowing that I didn't have to choose between basketball and study abroad.

My final two seasons have been equally rewarding. When that final buzzer rang on my last game, I knew that my life would never be the same. In those first few weeks post season, it was like there was a
void in my life. Unlike being injured where I knew there was still a future, my identity as an Athena basketball player will never be repeated.

I will forever cherish the friendships and the memories. Basketball has been my source of laughter, competition, exercise, pride, and challenge for four years.

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