SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS To recognize senior student-athletes, especially those whose final seasons were cut short due to the pandemic, WLC’s director of athletic communications Adam Heinzen ’06 worked with the athletes to develop “senior spotlights,” which he published online and via social media. We’ve highlighted a few of the students’ responses here; to read all the stories, visit WLCsports.com.
KARAH RITACCO ’20
NOAH COOK ’20
LEVI SCHRIEFER ’20
Chicago, IL Softball Sport and Exercise Science
Marshall, WI Football and Baseball Psychology
San Diego, CA Baseball Elementary Education/Psychology
What did you like most about competing at WLC? “I liked the smallschool environment and how close our team was during my senior year. I enjoyed playing all four years but nothing was like my last season. We had been through a lot together, but it made us all so much closer. Yes the season may have been short, but our little family is something I will cherish forever.”
Which WLC faculty has made the greatest impact on you? “My advisor, Dr. Casey Holtz, has made a great impact on me. Not only has he helped me get to the point of graduation, but he helped me with anything I needed while applying for graduate school. I plan to attend Marquette University this fall, where I will be working toward a master’s degree in school counseling.”
What class would you retake just for fun? “I would take COM 260 Interpersonal Communication for three reasons: one, Dr. Stacy Hoehl ’01 is a tremendous leader; two, the content helped me become a more authentic and empathetic communicator; and three, the people in that class made it feel really tight-knit, at least to me.”
ASHLEY SCHERF ’20
LEAH ROSENOW ’20
KELLY TRAMBURG ’20
Wales, WI Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Mathematics
Temecula, CA Women’s Track & Field Business Administration/Psychology
Fall River, WI Women’s Basketball Biology
Which WLC faculty member has made the greatest impact on you? “Dr. Michael Berg made the greatest impact on me because he pushed me to grow in my faith, and it has been one of the biggest blessings. The lessons I have learned in his classes have pushed me to dive deeper into my faith and grow my connection with God.”
What did you like most about competing at WLC? “WLC made me feel recognized and special as a studentathlete. I was able to complete a double major and take over 150 credits while thriving in my busy schedule and the small classes where my professors knew me as a person. Participating in DIII athletics fueled the competitive side of me, but wasn’t too overwhelming. It was definitely the perfect balance.”
What did you like most about competing at WLC? “The team, coaches, and fans! Competing at WLC allowed me to build so many connections on and off the court. Whether it was coming together for a pre-game prayer with teammates, volunteering to mentor young players, or running to WALI after practice, I know that WLC made these opportunities possible for me. The WLC community gives endless love and support!”
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