Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC my top choice because of the people. Everyone was so friendly and made me feel like I was in my home town, even though I was half way across the country."
• Selected VWC over Northern Iowa University and the University of Missouri

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Wesleyan Scholar
• Two-time Dean's List honoree
• Honors and Scholars student
• Member of Marlin Buddies
• Owns a current 3.55 grade point accume

Prep Accolades

• Scored 71 career goals and 45 assists in her varsity career at Lebanon High School where she was the team's leading scorer for three years
• Nominated to compete in the Missouri All-Star Game as a senior
• Two-time team captain
• Four-time first team All-Ozark Conference honoree
• Four-time first team All-District II honoree
• Two-time first team All-Southwest Missouri Region honoree
• Four-time All-Academic team honoree
• Ranked No. 14 in a class of 385
• Summa Cum Laude gradaute
• Recipient of the Teachers Academic Letter of Excellence
• Participated in the Model United Nations
• Student Council Executive Vice President

Personal

• Daughter of Althea and Duane Winkel
• Born in Springfield, Missouri
• Has two brothers, Mike and Duane Jr., and a sister, Tara 
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "Athletic, friendly, outgoing, intelligent"
• Enjoys listening to any type of music and spending vacation time in Florida
• A fan of soccer star David Beckham
• Favorites include the book "The BFG," the movie "The Little Mermaid," and the TV series "House"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "Being able to eat whatever I want and not gain weight."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "Foot skills."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "To make an impact for the team on and off the field."
• People might be surprised to know: "I am a great aunt."
• The most important advice I've received is: "Wherever you go, go with all your heart" --Kim McKinney