Russ Rose Then (2006): “Brooke is a utility player in that she can contribute to the team from either the front row or the back row positions  She possesses a great attitude and really cares for the team.”

Russ Rose Now (2025):

Before Penn State:  Three-year volleyball letterwinner and one-year track letterwinner at Warwick Valley High School in Warwick, N.Y.;  team captain for the Wildcats from 2001-2004;  earned Players to Watch distinction in 2002, 2003, and 2004, also picking up all-section honors all three years;  led squad to Division II championship and Section IX Finals from 2002-2004; member of the Downstate Juniors club program in Ossining, New York, where she was named the Most Valuable Player in 2004-2005;  was named a Scholar Athlete from 2001-2004 and was a member of the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll at Warwick Valley.