Russ Rose Then (1987): “Denise is as good a middle back player as I’ve ever coached. I think she’s going to have an exceptional year. She works hard and always comes ready to play.”

1987 Season (Senior) Highlights and Awards: Letterwinner. Named a tri-captain for the 1987 season … a key reserve in the backrow … possesses great quickness.

Season Recap:

Before Penn State: The only defensive specialist selected to the 1985 National Sports Festival East team … named Most Valuable Player on her Baldwin PA High School volleyball team … also competed in track with the mile and two-mile relay teams that finished 7th and 5th, respectively, in state competition … majoring in corporate fitness.