By: Frank Maira, Assistant Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director

MONT ALTO, Pa. - Freshman Spotlight: This Q&A will serve as a get to know you series for our Penn State Mont Alto spring freshman student-athletes.

1. Why did you choose to attend Mont Alto?

• It's close to home, offered the major I was looking for and offered me the opportunity to continue playing softball.

2. If you could change one thing from your first year, what would it be and why?

• I would want to play our softball season in it's entirety. The season was just getting started when the COVID-19 pandemic began.

3. What is your major and why?

• I chose Nursing because I want to be light in someone's darkest moments.

4. What has been your favorite course at Mont Alto and why?

• Anatomy and physiology has been my favorite because it is challenging and interactive.

5. What is your favorite inspirational quote and who said it?

• "I can do all things through Christ for strengths me." -Philippians 4:13

6. What is the hardest part of your sport?

• The hardest part of my sport is picking myself up when I fail.

7. Name one obstacle or form of adversity you have had to overcome.

• I had to overcome the limitations I set for myself.

8. What advice do you have for a prospective Mont Alto student-athlete?

• Don't underestimate yourself.  It's challenging to work, play a sport, and go to college, but it is not impossible. You'll be glad you gave it a try.

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