Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC my top choice because while other colleges might have worked, there was always something that wasn't quite right.  Everything about VWC was right: the program, the location, the extracurriculars,and the price."."
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over the University of Delaware, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Loyola University, and the Catholic University of America

Season Highlights

2013

• TBA

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Batten Scholarship recipient

Prep Accolades

• Competed in lacrosse and field hockey
• Four year letterwinner in lacrosse, one year in field hockey
• Two-time All-Cedar Run District honorable mention honoree
• Coaches Award recipient 2012
• Osbourn Top 10 Scholar Athlete as a senior
• Graduated with a 4.38 grade point average and ranked 12th in a class of 440
• Most Outstanding Humanities Student 2012
• Most Outstanding French Student 2012
• Most Outstanding Psychology Student 2011
• Most Outstanding Physics Student 2011
• Recipient of the Superintendents Award, recognition for honorable mention in the International Science and Technology Fair in 2011
• Stole reicipent, International Thespian Society 2012
• Techie of the Year, International Thespian Society 2012
• Most Outstanding Sophomore, Symphonic Band, 2010, Most Improved Freshman 209
• National Honors Society, Science National Honors Society, Math National Honors Society, International Thespian Society, French Club Vice President 2011, President 2012

Personal

• Daughter of Donna and Michael Birmingham; dad is a graduate of Hood College, mom is a graduate of Salisbury University
• Born in Neundettlesau, Gemany
• Has three sisters: Madeline, a student and field hockey player at Hood University, Caroline, and Eleanor
• Favorites include the book "Guns, with Occasional Music," the movie "Finding Nemo," and the TV series "Law and Order SVU" and "The Big Bang Theory"
• A fan of actress Julia Roberts, pro football's Baltimore Ravens and their player Haloti Ngata
• Enjoys the music of Pink Floyd and spending vacation time in Herrington Manor State Park in Maryland
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "playful and silly with a nerdy academic side"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "enjoying the camaraderie of the team and being able to work together to achieve a common goal."
• The part of my game I've improved the most: "is game strategy and anticipation."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to work on my individual technique, learn how the game should be played at the highest level, and be a good teammate."
• If I could spend a day with one famous person from any time period it would be: "Teddy Roosevelt because he lead an amazing, adventure filled life, and is arguably one of the greatest presidents in U.S. history. I just want to know what made him tick."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "Silent Library on MTV because you just have to do ridiculous stuff and stay quiet, and then get giant amounts of cash.  The best reality show ever!"
• It's the year 2025 and: "I am researching deep sea trenches in the Pacific Ocean and the organisms that live there.  I'm possibly married, but definitely working in community theatre as a stage manager."
• If I could possess one superpower it would be: "flying, because it would make traveling so much easier and cheaper. I could see more of the world without the hassle of the TSA and the cost of tickets."
• People might be surprised to know: "I have virtually all of "Finding Nemo" memorized."
• The most important advice I've received is: "it's your life.  You are in control.  Make it what you want and do what you love." -- Lanny Warkentien