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:
Outfield ... Played 113 games, 91 as starter ... Had 127 hits in 336 at bats for .378 batting average ... Had 25 doubles, two triples and four home runs ... Scored 103 runs and knocked in 63 ... Stole 57 bases ... All-Liberty League First Team twice ... All-ECAC First Team and NFCA All-Northeast Region First Team once ... Mechanical Engineering major ... Dean's Honor List ... Intern with Trane Systems Sales and KSI Professional Engineers.

Favorite sports memory during career?
"One of my favorite memories was hosting the Liberty League Tournament sophomore year. The turnout we got from the rest of athletics and the community was wonderful. It made us feel so loved and reminded us that we are bigger than softball and athletics." - March 2020

What makes Rensselaer so special?
"The athletic community makes RPI so special. ECAV feels like a second home; I can walk in and see teammates, peers, coaches and staff members and I can feel so welcomed. The atmosphere is unmatched because everyone feels like family." - March 2020

What are your post-graduation plans?
"If I cannot return to RPI for a graduate degree and to regain my final year of eligibility, I will be working for Trane Technologies in New Jersey." - March 2020

From the coaching staff:
"V is the spark every team needs. She certainly provides that spark with her talent on the field. However, it's her fire off the field that truly moves her and her teammates to the next level. She is the engine that makes our team go." - April 2020 

What others say:
"V is one of those base runners that is every opposing team's nightmare. Don't even try to throw her out when she's stealing because of her speed and aggressiveness; she's probably already there. I will always love turning around at first to see her smiling in right field." - March 2020

"Best throwing partner I could have had for four years. Her work ethic is impeccable and is something that should be replicated by others. Her consistent bat, her speed around the bases, and simply her presence were a huge reason why the team was successful under her guide. She may be small, but she played big." - March 2020

"V is one of the most motivated people I've met. Whether it was in the weight room or on the field she was always pushing herself to get better. Her ability to read the field and make plays on both sides of the ball was always incredible to watch. I always appreciated her tips in the field and competitiveness in everything we did." - March 2020

"I've always admired V's confidence when it comes to the game. She is confident in her abilities and skills and it shows in such a positive way when watching her play. She always knew what to say in group huddles between innings to get the energy going and pick people up." - April 2020

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