Media Guide Profile (1978): “Was a top hitter and middle blocker last year after transferring as a junior from Slippery Rock … described by coach Tom Tait as one of the East’s top players.”

1977 Season (Junior) Highlights and Awards: Letterwinner.

Before Penn State: Played collegiate volleyball at Slippery Rock in 1975 and 1976 before transferring to Penn State in 1977 … her General McLane High School team in Girard, PA was county champion in 1975 … also named to the All-County team that year … lettered in track in high school … member of the 880-relay team athat placed seventh in the state championships.