Amherst College Athletics

• "I selected Virginia Wesleyan because I absolutely loved the campus and its surroundings.  I liked how much one-on-one attention you get with the teachers, and the volleyball team and coaches made me feel so comfortable."
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Shenandoah University, Coastal Carolina University and Radford University

Career Statistics

Season Highlights

2011

• Recorded double digit digs in six different matches
• Recorded 20 kills in a 3-2 decision over Guilford College

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Academic Dean's Scholarship recipient

Prep Accolades

• Washington Post All-Met team member as a junior and senior
• All-Cedar Run District second team honoree as a senior, honorable mention as a junior
• Ranked No. 13 nationally and No. 1 in Virginia with 508 digs
• Recorded 31 kills, 31 aces and 389 digs as a senior
• 44 digs in a 2007 match rank No. 2 in Virginia high school history; 466 digs in 2008 season rank No. 3 in Virginia high school history
• Recorded 1,204 digs in her career, the third highest total in Virginia high school history
• Selected as the American Volleyball Coaches Association's national Player of the Week

Personal

• Daughter of Paula and Daniel Whitaker; dad attended the University of Rhode Island
• Born in Akron, Ohio
• Has one brother, Thomas 
• Enjoys all types of music and vacation time in Italy
• Favorites include the book "The Complete Diary of a Part-Time Indian," the movie "The Hangover," and the TV series "Jersey Shore"
• A fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, football player Troy Polamalu, and the Kardashian sisters
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "competitive, friendly, trustworthy, determined, life of the party"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "knowing that I am utilizing my ability to its fullest potential."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "my attitude towards becoming a better player."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to be a varsity contributor to a winning team."
• If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Michael Jackson, because I would love to revisit his journey through life."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "The Real World, because I love being put into situations where I am forced to get to know people."
• If I could possess one superpower it would be: "turning back time. I could relive my greatest experiences."
• People might be surprised to know: "I sang at St. Patrick's Cathedral with my chorus on St. Patrick's Day in Ireland."
• It's the year 2025 and: "I own a very successful health and fitness business on the east coast."
• The most important advice I've received is: "always be the best I can be and never give up" --Dad