By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 10/28/14
Academy of Notre Dame 2016 midfielder Caroline Allen has made a verbal commitment to the admissions process of Cornell University.
Caroline Allen log:
High School: Academy of Notre Dame
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Midfield
College Choice: Cornell University
Club Affiliation: Ultimate Goal Lacrosse
Lacrosse Honors: 2014 First Team All-InterAc, 2014 Second Team All-Main Line, 2014 Honorable Mention All-Delco, 2014 National Tournament Philly Team 4, Phillylacrosse.com 2014 Girls Leading Scorers
What will you major in/study? Undecided
Why did you choose Cornell? “I chose Cornell because it has so much to offer from excellent academics to a great lacrosse program! It is a great fit for me and I felt really comfortable there with Coach (Jenny) Graap and her staff and the other players.”
Outlook for 2015 HS season? “I’m excited for this season because we have a lot of returning players, since we graduated only 4 seniors. I look forward to working with our new coaching staff and expect great things!”
Thank You: “I would like to thank my parents for taking me all over for tournaments and camps, and for giving me their constant support!
“I would also like to thank my club coaches Coach Jen Duckenfield, Michele DeJuliis, and Anne Pillion for everything they’ve done in helping me develop as a lacrosse player and for all of their support in the recruiting process. They are so awesome! Additionally, I would like to thank my high school coach, Erin Cook, and teammates for their support and confidence in me.
“Lastly, I want to thank Coach Graap, Coach Friedrich, and Coach Moore for giving me this great opportunity to be a part of their program! I am so excited, Go Big Red!”
Other schools considered: Lehigh, Bucknell, William & Mary, Delaware, Vermont
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