Amherst College Athletics

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Presidential Scholarship recipient
• Two-time Dean's List honoree
• Ranked No. 8 nationally in defensive saves (11) in 2009

Prep Accolades

• Selected as Salem's Co-Most Valuable Player in field hockey as a senior
• 2007 All-Beach District second team honoree as a senior

Personal

• Daughter of Louise Nowlan and Guy Nowlan; mom attended Montreal College and dad attended the University of Montreal
• Has two siblings, Jean-Guy, a graduate of the University of Southern New Hampshire College, and Sandra, a graduate of Old Dominion University
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "Shy, with a good sense of humor, dedicated, motivated"
• Enjoys the music of the 80's and spending vacation time in Canada
• Favorites include the book "The Lovely Bones," the movie "Baby Mamma," and the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" and "Modern Family"
• A fan of cycling great Lance Armstrong and actress Sandra Bullock
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "Contributing to a team that is built with different players who are dedicated to the sport."
• The part of my game I've improved the most is: "One-on-ones on defense and attack."
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "To achieve my preseason and spring fitness test goals."
• If I could participate in a reality show it would be: "The Real World Road Rules Challenges, because I've always wanted to win the missions and the prizes. It seems like an awesome show to participate in."
• People might be surprised to know: "I used to want to own a farm with horses, chickens and dogs running around."
• The most important advice I've received is: "Do what you love and love what you do." --Mom