Linfield University Athletics

FRESHMAN
Member of the women’s soccer team.
 
NORTH MARION HIGH SCHOOL
Varsity all four years.
Semifinal appearances in soccer four times.
Player of the Year as a senior for the Oregon West Conference.
First team All-league as a senior Oregon.
Varsity Soccer Captain.
Class President.
Future business leaders of America vice president.
First girls’ soccer state championship team at North Marion High School.
Science Student of Merit.
Biology Student of the Term.
National Honors Society.
Valedictorian.
Honors Diploma.
11x Academic All-state.
 
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Major nursing.
Daughter of Amy and Matt Swanson.
 
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I chose to attend Linfield because it gave me everything I wanted; A strong academic base to pursue nursing and the chance to play the sport I grew up in. The first time I played on the field and with the team it felt right.
 
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being at Student Athlete to me at Linfield means upholding the core values of humility, excellence, and respect, while still being a student first.
 
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? I’ve become a leader and have grown in confidence regarding my ability on the field, in the classroom, and in life.
 
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? I see myself working in the medical field as a pediatric nurse helping everyone in any and every way I can.
 
WHAT’S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN??? Anatomy with Daniel, the best class because its rare to have a professor so passionate about educating his students, and being as equally passionate and excited about the subject.
 
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? My high school track taught me to keep pushing through the bad, while still seeing the good in the world.
 
THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... That life is not a clear path, it is rocky and unstable but getting over the obstacles makes getting to the finish line that much better.
 
AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... Individually, I want to play the sport I love surrounded by good people, and take the memories and lessons onto life, hopefully working in cardiac or pediatric nursing. Collectively, for my team to be uplifting and thankful for every moment we spend kicking a ball together.