Senior Day!

Ahh, Senior Day!  Well, not quite what we were hoping for, but we were actually able to surprise them a little bit.  The juniors made sure that the gym was decorated as it always is to celebrate Senior Day, which was awesome.  We even managed to have the seniors' parents join the celebration via zoom, which I think they enjoyed.  I'm sure that seeing a webcast of an actual match would have been better, and most would probably have made it here in person, but nonetheless, we tried to recreate as much of our traditions as possible for our seniors!  The following are the posters the team made for each senior along with the write-ups for each.

Another tradition has been for the team to give each senior a pillow of team pictures from their four years, which is such a cute idea!  I think that started a few years ago and has continued and is now a treasured tradition. 

 Shea Golden is the daughter of Dina and Jay Golden, from Chapel Hill, NC.  She’s a Neuroscience major with minors in Global Health and Education Studies.  Shea is a 2020 captain, and currently is in 8^th place for Career Service Aces per set.  Additionally, she will be named to the Academic All-NESCAC Team this Fall!  Shea has lead this team extraordinarily through this difficult season by being the most vocal and enthusiastic player in the gym, no matter what drill we’re doing.  What a great legacy to leave.

Jaime Donnelly is the daughter of Lisa and John Donnelly, from Rye, NY.  She’s a Psychology major with a Spanish Minor.  Jaime has finished her career in a very strong way by becoming a starter last year in her true position at Right Side after fulfilling a needed role playing MH. She’s been a role model and positive influence on the team in every practice with her enthusiasm and team spirit!

Emma Walsh is the daughter of Andree and Joe Walsh from Wichita, KS.  She is a Psychology Major with a minor in Education Studies. Emma is currently 4 assists shy of making the top 10 Career Assists Leaderboard in the Middlebury Record books and would have climbed at least a couple of spots if allowed to compete this year.  Emma has had a wonderful career from being a 5-1 starting setter, to a 6-2 starting setter and leader for four years.  We value her contributions immensely and hope her body recovers from all of the collegiate athletic experiences of competitive Volleyball and Track and Field when this year is finished so that she can pursue “old lady volleyball” wherever she ends up—everyone always loves a good setter, no matter how old we get!

El Tyler is the daughter of Shanna and Chris Tyler, from Stevensville, MI.  El is an Economics Major, and 2020 Team Captain.  El has been on the Academic All-Nescac Team every semester.  Over the last four years, El has demonstrated a new level of dedication to this program by being involved in all aspects of this program except for potentially the most rewarding part…playing!  Thank you most sincerely for raising the bar on this level of dedication to the TEAM and demonstrating the true selfless nature of our motto, “It’s ALL about the TEAM!”

Jack English is the son of Patricia and David English, from Montgomery Village, MD.  He is a Computer Science and Japanese Studies Double Major, and Jack would have qualified for Academic All-Nescac every semester, if allowed (only players are currently eligible).  Jack has been an invaluable asset for the coaching staff and players over his four years with great advice and tips for the players and insights and observations for the coaches.  We will also miss his willingness to jump in and play any position we need him to in practice, as well as be the biggest block we would EVER face!