Meet Freshman- Megan

Hi, My name is Megan Flick and I chose Lock Haven for some very great reasons. What I love about LHU is the class size and the individual academic attention you can get from your professors. So far I have had a great experience living on campus. Originally I was planning on staying home and commuting. My advice to anyone on the fence about staying on campus versus living at home, definitely go for the on campus route. I have made so many new friends and the activities on campus are endless. I feel like there is a sport or club that will fit every student.

I am also very enthusiastic about this volleyball season. I feel like Lock Haven volleyball is at a peak, being that the team had done so well last year and only graduated one starter. It is very exciting coming into a program that has such a strong base of returners. I am sure that the rest of our team is just as pumped as I am. It truly is an honor to become part of a team that has a great history and to be selected as a teammate that will help better the team no matter the role I may play.

Another reason I came to Lock Haven University is because it is very close to home. I like the fact that I am very close and can go home if needed. Now being here though, I feel that even if I didn't live close to LHU I would still love the choice because you really get to meet a lot of new people. There is a very homey atmosphere here and I am proud to be a Lock Haven Eagle, and proud to call Lock Haven my home.

-Megan

Meet Freshman Setter/Defensive Specialist- Jess

Hi! My name is Jessica Brown. I am a freshman at LHU. I was born and raised in Baltimore and moved to Fawn Grove when I was 10. Growing up I played volleyball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and softball. Volleyball is the one that stuck though. I've been playing club and school ball since the 7th grade and ever since its been a passion. 

I chose LHU mostly because of volleyball and the program, but also because I want to major in physician assistant, and LHU has a strong PA program. I came from a very small high school, so to many people this may be a small campus, but it's rather large to me. Lock Haven has a very friendly environment and a lot of welcoming people, so I'm not too worried about the transition, but I'm glad I can finally say I'm part of the LHU family! 

-Jess

Meet Sophomore Middle Blocker- Stephanie

Hey! My name is Stephanie Doherty and I am currently a sophmore here at Lock Haven University.  I have been playing volleyball since I was in 6th grade, and have been a middle hitter since 7th grade.  I grew up in Upper Darby township, which is right outside of Philadelphia, but eventually moved to East Earl, Lancaster County, going into 9th grade.  It was a huge change for me, but the volleyball program there was fantastic and that's how my volleyball career really started off.  I chose LHU because of the education program they have here.  I am majoring in Physical Education to become a gym/health teacher, and they provide a wonderful program with a very supportive staff in the PE department.  I love LHU because of how small both the campus and the sizes of the classes are.  If I have trouble with a certain subject, I can approach the teacher to have one on one help and they will know my name as well, which wouldn't occur at a college like Penn State.  It also takes about 5-10 minutes to get to class, so I just wake up 20 minutes before I have to be there because I love to sleep.  If there's one thing you'll learn about me quickly, it's that I sleep way too much, but that's fine with me :).

-Steph

Meet Sophomore Outside Hitter- Lauren

My name is Lauren Dentler. I grew up in Mechanicsburg, PA and went to Cumberland Valley High School. I am a Health and Physical Education major with a minor in aquatics. I was looking for a school that had a great reputation for my major and for volleyball, which is why Lock Haven was such a great pick for me. My main passion is sports, ever since I was little I have always been a tomboy and been involved in many sports. I was definitely not a typically little girl who played with barbies or dolls, every hobby I had involved something athletic. I tried all sorts of sports growing up but my older brother, Andrew, introduced me to volleyball. I used to go to all of his games and be mesmerized by all of the kills he got during his matches. I thought it was the coolest thing ever and I wanted to do exactly what he did. I wanted to experience the feeling of getting a point that I deserved, like he did. My brother's success playing Division I volleyball, has made my drive to improve much greater. Although it is great to get kills, it is amazing being part of such a great team like ours. I love everything about our team, from the hard work on the court to the great friendships we share outside of the gym. 

-Lauren

Meet Sophomore Outside Hitter- Kaleigh

Hello my name is Kaleigh Hudak, I grew up in Bethlehem PA where I lived with my mother, brother, and sister. I went to Freedom High school and I absolutely loved my high school career. I played varsity volleyball and basketball for Freedom, as well as club volleyball for Court Authority.  Ever since I could remember I played some sort of a sport. My father was a great football player and his love for sports rubbed off on me, when I was little and every Friday night we would go to a football game. Then when I started to play volleyball I found a passion that I knew I wanted to keep pursuing after high school. 

The reason I chose Lock Haven was because they had a very competitive volleyball program and the girls made me feel so comfortable. I felt a part of the team before I even chose the school. The second reason I chose Lock Haven was because I wanted to study Secondary Education and the University has a great education program. I also liked the size of the school; at this university the class sizes are smaller so you get to know your professors and the other student in your classes. The last reason I chose the school was because it was a good distance away from home. I am very close with me family so I wanted to make sure I still had the option of going home if I needed to.

The reasons why I love Lock Haven are because most of the people here are extremely nice. My professors are very helpful and my team is like my second family. I also love the fact that it’s so different from home. Bethlehem is a big town compared to Lock Haven so it’s nice to be able to experience something new. I love Lock Haven and I am happy that I get to spend the next few years of my college career at this school.

 

-Kaleigh

 

 

Meet Sophomore Righside/Setter- Kendra

Hey everyone I'm Kendra Fetzer and I am a sophomore here at Lock Haven and I am majoring in psychology.  I lived in Howard, PA my whole life, and went to Bald Eagle Area High School.  I started playing volleyball my freshman year because my best friend wanted me to try it, I had no intentions of actually liking it at first, then once I started playing and realized how fun it was, I stuck with it.  I started club in the spring that year too and did that for the next four years as well.  I chose Lock Haven because I knew a lot of people that loved the school and said it was a very good institute, and I love the area.  When I started looking at the volleyball program I loved the atmosphere that was being created by all the girls.  We are a family and are all working for the same goal and have the same ambitions.  We are very competitive and strive for greatness, which is something I haven't every experienced before I joined this volleyball family.

-Kendra

Meet Sophomore Middle Blocker- Toryn

I chose Lock Haven for a few different reasons. The main deciding factor was because of the girls on the team. When I came for my visit the girls on the team were so welcoming. They talked to me about anything I needed and they were all willing and happy to talk with me. The other schools I went to were not as welcoming. The coaching staff was so helpful also and Coach Justice called once a week just to chat. I also chose Lock Haven because of my major. It is one of the best schools for Athletic Training and the staff is very helpful with being a student athlete and athletic training major. The environment at the school is small and not too overwhelming. That made it more of a homey feeling and it was comfortable to come here even though I was 3 hours away from home. The girls on the team are like my family and we all get along. We are a very close team, and that is another thing I love about it here. Also the coaches are always there even if you need to just talk about something that has nothing to do with volleyball. They are so supportive everyone is and it is a great feeling to have. Some of the players on our team are from far away and can not see their families and I think that our team is like our second family, one away from home. I know that is the case for me.  I wasn't able to play my freshman year because I had back issues, but my team and coaches were there for me and very supportive through the whole process, when I got my procedures done they all contacted me and knowing that my team is there for me made it so much easier, and now I am very excited to get back into the game.

 

-Toryn