1983 Media Guide: “An outstanding athlete who will be used as an outside hitter … Named a “Freshman to Watch” by Volleyball Monthly.”
Russ Rose Now (2026): “Vida was a Baldwin girl who came in 1983 with Ellen Hensler and Judy McDonough from Norwin. Vida was an exceptional multi-sport athlete who, by her senior year at Penn State, was the best all-around player on the team. Vida loved to compete and had some big matches for us in the Atlantic 10 days. She was named to the 1985 and 1986 Atlantic 10 All-Academic teams. She was very bright and fun to be around.”
1983 Season (Freshman):
Before Penn State Lettered 4 years in basketball and 3 years in volleyball at Baldwin, PA High School. During her freshman and sophomore years, she also ran track. Led her teams to numerous volleyball and basketball titles.
“Kernich glad she picked volleyball,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 2, 1986
“Lady spikers have high expectations,” The Daily Collegian, Aug. 5, 1986