MORE ABOUT ALLISON
What is your major?
Elementary Education with Math Endorsement and Coaching Certificate
What are your career goals?
To become a successful and driven elementary education teacher that will leave a strong and positive impact on children within the classroom.
Who is your athletic role model and why?
Melissa Wasmoen - she set her goals as a young adult and continued working towards them until she achieved all she expected. As a teacher and coach, Melissa has taught me what it takes to be a strong individual, motivated student, and passionate athlete. Last, but not least, she taught me how important a positive attitude is and that simply smiling can go a long way!
Who are three people you would most like to meet?
Ryan Gosling, Chad Michael Murray, and Nicholas Sparks
What is your greatest sports moment?
Pitching a perfect game during my junior year with a great team and coach.
List any high school athletic and/or academic accomplishments.
Volleyball - 4-year varsity setter, 1,000 set assists, 2-year captain
Softball - 4-year varsity starting pitcher, Valley All-Conference honorable mention (sophomore), All-Area Second Team (sophomore), Valley All-Conference (junior/senior), All-Area First Team (junior/senior), All-Area Meet the Athlete (senior), All-Area Co-Player of the Year (senior), MVP (senior), High-Hitters Club (senior), Honor Roll (4 years)
List any high school clubs, organizations, and/or volunteer opportunities you were involved in.
National Honor Society (secretary), Class President, Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Music Council Class Representative, Youth Advisory Committee, Be The Change Committee, Robotics, Science Fair Participant, Theatre Participant, FFA, Leadership Representative, Mentor, Sunday School Teacher, 4-H-officer, Community Pride
Why did you choose to attend Bethany?
I admire the Christian aspect of the college, to pursue a successful elementary education major, to continue my softball career, and to stay relatively close to home.
