Catching up with Mount Women’s
Basketball : Summer 2012
Now that Summer 2012 is coming to an end we wanted to catch
up with our student-athletes and see how their summer has been.
Every one of our student-athletes
attended Mount Summer
either during Session I, Session II or both!! The girls were able to get ahead in the
classroom as well as work their game. The girls dedicated many hours in the
gym, on the track and their favorite—the hills! Here are the questions we asked them:
1. What
has been your favorite memory from summer 2012?
2. What
are you most looking forward to when you return to The Mount?
3. How did
you use the summer to get ready for the season?
4. What
will be the one thing you make sure you do before returning to campus August
21st?
Rachel Mathews,
Junior, F
1.
My favorite memory was experiencing cracker
barrel for the first time with Jackie & Mariah
2.
I can’t wait to return to the Mount to see all
my friends
3.
To get ready for the season I got surgery,
changed my eating habits and worked out
4.
Before I return to campus I will make sure that I
go to mine and whit’s favorite Mexican restaurant, Casa Grande, one last time.
Rachel & her friend Cat in Myrtle Beach
Ashley Christie,
Junior, G
1.
My favorite memory was playing pick-up in memorial
and the lights going out in the middle of a game
2.
I can’t wait to see and hang out with all my
teammates and friends
3.
To get ready for the season I worked out with
TJ, played pick-up, got shots up and did individual basketball workouts
4.
Before I return to campus, I will give my mom
and dad a hug.
Jessie Kaufman, Courtney Christie, Nicole Christie, & Ashley Christie
Lindsay Williams,
Sophomore, F
1.
My favorite memory would have to be going to the
USA vs. Brazil exhibition game in Washington, DC
2.
I am looking forward to reaching my goals I set
for myself, seeing new faces, the new season, getting to know my new teammates
and making new friends.
3.
I do physical therapy, work out, manage my time
better and have a healthier diet.
4. Before returning to campus I will come up with a
game plan for the fall semester.
Selina Mann, Senior,
G
1.
So far my favorite memory from summer 2012 is
attending the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert after my last final. Def was a
memorable way to kick of the summer shenanigans
2.
I’m looking forward to the new semester and
seeing some friendly familiar faces
3.
To get ready for the season I took advantage of
our summer workouts and got in the gym to get shots up. Also played lots of
pick-up with my ballers.
4. One thing I will make sure to do before returning at the end of August is sleep in late.
Selina painting in Founders Plaza
Mariah Powell,
Sophomore, F
1.
My favorite memory from summer 2012 was when all
of the team at summer school hiked to the Indian Look out. It was so much fun
2.
When I return to the Mount I look forward to
meeting new people and making new friends, also reuniting with my teammates.
3.
I used the summer to get ready for the season by
trying to eat the right foods
4.
Before returning to campus, I am going to make
sure that I go on a big shopping trip and get my hair done J
hike with Mount ballers to indian look out
Jessie Kaufman,
Junior, F
1.
My most memorable moment was going to stay with
Ashley in Ohio for a week and a half and going up to the lake house with
friends and family
2.
I’m most looking forward to being reunited with
all my teammates and getting ready for the season to start
3.
Summer is the most important time for athletes
to prepare for the upcoming season. Working
out with my teammates in summer school has definitely helped prepare us
4.
Before heading back to campus, I am going to
hang out with friends and spend some QT with the family.
Jessie horseback riding
Jackie Brewer,
Sophomore, G
1.
My most memorable moment was going to the beach
with my best friend
2.
I am most looking forward to getting ready and
preparing for the season
3.
This summer I have been working out a couple
times everyday
4.
Before I return to campus I am going to go on
vacation with my family and go SHOPPING!
Jackie with her brothers Aaron & Dylan
Melanie Mocniak,
Sophomore, F
1.
My favorite memory by far this summer is
spending time down at my beach house in Ocean City, Md with all of my friends
and family
2.
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone on campus
again and catching up with everyone
3.
Getting ready for the season I attended summer
school where we worked out every day: running, lifting, shooting, and playing
pick up
4.
One thing that I am going to make sure I do
before I return to school is to spend every day at the beach
Jody, Mariah, Mel & Kayla havin fun in Summer School
Sydney Henderson,
Junior, G
1.
My favorite memory was working my Internship and
going to Florida!
2.
I am looking forward to the most when I get back
to school is the wonderful Mount food. Kidding! I am looking forward to
basketball season with a great group of girls
3.
I attended summer school in June and when I was
at home I worked out on my own on a daily basis.
4. I will spend quality time with my family,
especially those that I don’t see as often and my friends that play basketball
too.
Tara Lonergan,
Senior, F
1.
My favorite memory from Summer 2012 at school
was getting to spend time with my teammates who were also returning while
getting in shape and prepared for the upcoming season. It was also my last
summer as an athlete at the Mount & wanted to make the best of it.
2.
I am most looking forward to getting back on
campus to see friends & teammates after the summer.
3.
Personally I used the summer to get healthy and
be as prepared as possible for the long season ahead (going to playoffs &
obviously winning)
4.
I will definitely make sure I have my sneakers
packed before returning to school.
Jessie & Tara
Kayla Grossett, Junior, G
- My favorite moment during the summer was when, myself and the girls were playing pick-up and the power went out on us. We all shared screams, laughs and fears. That night was a lot of fun. We all had to run back to the dorm, in the pouring rain, we snapped a pic to capture the memory and then spent the night together without power.
- I am looking forward to a new fresh start, a year to be successful as the previous year, if not better. I want to win our conferne and have a healthy season for myself.
- This summer I stayed at The Mount all summer to get ahead in classes and be more conditioned, stronger, healthier and prepared for the season.
- I will spend PLENTY of time with my family! (considering I hadn't seen them all summer) Also continue to train and get ready for the mission I have as a Junior.
Kayla & Mariah #picstitch
Jenn Carney,
Sophomore, G
1.
My favorite memory from this summer has been
being able to go to the beach with my friends and family & the lady
Antebellum concert!
2.
When I return to the Mount I am looking forward
to hanging out with my team and preparing for the season
3.
I used the summer to get ready for the season by
going to the gym every day, working on what I needed to work on and going to
summer workouts at school to improve my conditioning
4.
The one thing that I will make sure I do before
going back to campus is spend time with my family before I leave.
Jenn with her friends at Lady Antebellum Concert
Jody Chickey, Freshman , G
1.
My favorite memory of this summer would have to
be spending time with my roommates (Jackie, Mariah and Jayla) we had some good
laughs!
2.
What I am most l am most looking forward to
coming back is getting to know the team better and also starting the season.
3.
I used this summer to prepare for the season by
working on all the little things I need to improve on. I also tried to focus on
conditioning as well as lifting.
4.
One thing that I am sure to do before returning
to The Mount is preparing for the timed mile.
girls after pick up outside of Memorial Gym
Jayla Leftwitch,
Freshman, F
1.
My favorite memory from this summer was starting
college and getting to know all the new people.
2.
I am looking to being with my teammates again,
getting healthy and starting the season
3.
Due to my injury I was unable to work out, but I
have been going to physical therapy so I can get better and work out soon.
4.
One thing I will make sure to do before
returning to campus, is my homework… gotta stay focused J
Mariah, Jody, Jackie & Jayla
