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TJ Samec
Liz Brady '20

Senior Celebration Series: TJ Samec

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 85 games in career ... Two goals and eight assists for 10 points ... Scored against ECAC Hockey foes Union and St. Lawrence ... Industrial and Management Engineering major ... Dean's Honor List.

Favorite sports memory during career?
"Getting the opportunity to travel to Northern Ireland for the Friendship Four Tournament." - April 2020

What makes Rensselaer so special?
"You are joining a brotherhood/family that you are a part of for the rest of your life. You are welcomed with open arms the first time you step onto campus and are taught the ways to be a better person and athlete." - April 2020

From the coaching staff:
"TJ is one of the best supportive leaders I've ever coached. He looks for ways to help others daily and does so with a positive attitude. He embraces and lives to our four pillars of commitment / discipline / integrity / family." - March 2020 

What others say:
"Very hard working and going to be successful in the future." - April 2020

"Great teammate. Very smart and light hearted guy who I respect a lot. Helped within the community on his free time and pushed me so do the same." - April 2020

All Senior Celebration Series pieces are available by clicking HERE.
 
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