Russ Rose Then (1989): “Julie epitomizes what it means to be a student-athlete at Penn State. She has demonstrated proficiency in academics and athletics throughout her career.”
1989 Season (RS Junior): Highlights and Awards: Atlantic 10 All-Academic.
Season Recap: Played in all 41 matches … totaled 120 digs (8th on the team), 10 service aces, and 1 kill.
Before Penn State: Firth won Most Valuable Player honors in track and volleyball 3 consecutive years at Eisenhower HS … First-Team all-conference selection her junior and senior seasons, she twice was elected volleyball captain … qualified for state competition as a hurdler her senior year … a guard in basketball, she set career records for highest free throw shooting percentage and steals (530) … majoring in exercise science.