"I made VWC my top choice because after I came to the campus it quickly because my number one choice. Everyone was so happy, friendly, and energetic. I loved it."
Selected VWC over George Mason University, the University of Mary Washington, Hollins University, and American University
Season Highlights
2011
Collegiate Accomplishments
Prep Accolades
- Competed in cross country, indoor and outdoor track & field, and softball
- All-District for the 4x800
Personal
- Daughter of Judy and Robert Bertram; parents attended Southeast Technical Institute
- Born in Sioux Falls, SD
- Has four sisters, Amber, Kim, Sam, and Jessica. Amber attends J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- A fan of the Minnesota Twins baseball team, ice skater Sasha Cohen, and musical artist Jack Johnson
- Enjoys music by Jack Johnson, Regina Spektor and Noah & the Whale and vacations to Duluth, MN
- Favorites include the book "Mountain Beyond Mountains," the movie "500 Days of Summer," and the TV show "Jeopardy"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "Unique, bubbly, friendly, creative, outgoing, and a comic genius"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "Working together on a team and meeting people that you can push yourself with.
- If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Mohandas Gandhi. I would want to spend a day with Gandhi because he is one of my heroes and if I could ask him questions all day and get advice on how to handle some of the conflicts that plague the world today it would be a dream come true."
- It's the year 2025 and: "I am in a small village in India, empowering women and girls with knowledge and affordable health care."
- If I could possess one superpower it would be: "The ability to instantly make Chipotle burritos. I would be able to create a burrito anywhere at any time."
- People might be surprised to know: "I love ice skating. I will skate for hours and never want to stop. I also love to watch ice skating during the Olympics."
- The most important advice I've received is: "Life is bigger." --Sandra Menendez, best friend
