At Rensselaer, we are proud to recognize the student-athletes who are members of the Class of 2020. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and tremendous efforts in representing the Institute in a first-class manner academically and athletically. We wish them well as they continue to complete the semester and become Rensselaer alumni / alumnae. 

While at Rensselaer:
Defense ... Played 33 games in career, starting 21 ... Two defensive saves ... All-Liberty League as senior ... Nuclear Engineering major ... Dean's Honor List ... Intern at Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware.

Favorite sports memory during career?
"My favorite memory was having locker room dance parties before a game." - March 2020

What makes Rensselaer so special?
"Rensselaer is so special to me because it is where I had to opportunity to play field hockey with my best friends every day." - March 2020

What are your post-graduation plans?
"After I graduate, I am going to work for Exelon as an equipment operator at Ginna Nuclear Station in Ontario, New York." - March 2020

From the coaching staff:
"Claire showed a deep dedication to Rensselaer Field Hockey through all four years with the team. An extremely hardworking individual, she committed herself to improving her playing abilities through her diligence. She played her best hockey during her senior year. All her teammates, both under and upper classmen, looked up to her for guidance, advice and support. With her strong commitment to the team, she helped create a strong and unified team, one that worked as a single indivisible unit that never gave up in any game." - March 2020

What others say:
"Claire is one of those teammates who makes practice extremely competitive. She shows up everyday willing to push herself and others. She is the type of defender who will quite literally throw herself in the goal if our goalie is down in order to save the team. Claire always puts team first." - April 2020

"Claire is a great teammate and nice to everyone. She was super supportive and always cheered everybody on. She was also a great leader who always worked hard, and was someone I could always count on on defense." - April 2020

"Claire was one of the most caring members of our team. No matter what the issue, she is always there for every single teammate and gave great academic, athletic, and life advice." - April 2020

"Claire Schmittinger is the prime example of a teammate who works hard for her team and the love of the game. She is one of the most determined, yet calm, players on the field. She has the ability to play with grit and composure, which makes her one of the strongest defenders on the field." - April 2020

"Claire was one of the most perseverant and passionate players on the team. She always gave her 100% in games. She's never afraid to be herself and is so fun to be around." - April 2020

"A 'never give up' attitude and one of the funniest people ever." - April 2020

"Claire is such a hard worker and I could always count on her to be there for me on and off the field." - April 2020

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