Linfield University Athletics

ASTORIA HIGH SCHOOL
Lettered six times in cheerleading.
Apart of the inaugural cheerleading team for Astoria High School.
Awarded six COWAPA Scholar Athlete Awards.
Took second in 4A OCCA Championships
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Daughter of Nic White and Erin House.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? My grandpa wanted me to go to the best school I could, and to him that was Linfield. They have some of the best resources for those of us wanting to go into the medical field, and the smaller campus was a huge contributor; I want to be able to know everyone around me and make connections.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student athlete means representing the most commitment a student can offer and showcasing the school. Linfield is very prestigious, and it is my most sincere hope to only ever add to that reputation.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? All sports build comradery, but the trust cheer teams have in each other is unlike any other. Cheerleading has shaped how I lead and assist individuals because my teammates were never afraid to tell me if my actions bothered them. Getting this feedback in a constructive way has undoubtedly improved my leadership and empathy.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I hope to be a practicing hospital PharmD-holding pharmacist, and to begin my goal of serving my communities through philanthropy as a board member and volunteer.
 
WHY DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE TO BE ON THE TEAM? I love this team. I feel that every practice is a good practice with them. Linfield cheer is the smartest, most compassionate , most loving group of women I have had the privilege of meeting and I hope that by being around them I will become more like them.
 
WHAT TYPES OF ACTIONS DO YOU PLAN TO TAKE TO MAKE OUR TEAM BETTER THAN PREVIOUS SEASONS? I want to better myself as much as possible over the summer. I feel more prepared to do so than last summer since I didn’t know what to expect. But by building myself up and being ready for whatever the team could need, I can make sure to pull my weight.