Russ Rose Then (1997):
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Kalna was a really well-skilled back row player from the Pittsburgh area, who came from good high school and club programs. She was somebody that I had confidence that if I put her in to serve and pass, that she would be able to execute those things effectively and give somebody a breather and keep the momentum going.”
1997 Season (Sophomore): Academic All-Big Ten … played in 53 of 120 sets and 28 of 36 matches as a defensive specialist … gained a wealth of experience in the Big Ten run and throughout the NCAA Tournament … posted 41 digs … she emerged as Rose’s go-to player in the back row at the end of the season, playing in each of the last 13 matches … notched a career-high six digs in the 1997 National Championship match loss to No. 3 Stanford.
Before Penn State: Miller was a four-year letterwinner and starter for Mt. Lebanon High School; Miller captured first-team all-section honors her sophomore, junior, and senior seasons; she was a two-year team captain for the Blue Devils, and took home honorable mention All-State accolades in 1994 and second-team honors in 1995; voted team “Most Valuable Player” by her teammates following her senior year; led her team to a runner-up finish in the state tournament and a fifth place finish in 1994; a versatile player as a backrow specialist and outside hitter, she was selected to six all-tournament teams during her high school career; also named an all-WPIAL selection her junior and senior seasons; Miller competed for the Pittsburgh Golden Triangles club team for five seasons and led them to a third-place showing at the Junior Nationals in 1995 before joining the Steel City Juniors club team.
“Women’s volleyball seniors reflect on success, memories,” The Daily Collegian, Nov. 30, 1999
“Background check,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 5, 1999
“Miller wins friendly battle,” The Daily Collegian, Sept. 24, 1998