Summer Spotlight: Morgan Summers, Women's Swimming & Softball
As one of the leading swimmers on the Lady Bears swim team, Morgan Summers picked up two gold medals (200 yard IM, 100 yard Backstroke) at this year's HVIAC Championships and led the Lady Bears to a runner up finish. Summers, who will be a junior in the fall, already holds four SJC records and is a two-time All-Hudson Valley Conference honoree. On the diamond, the Bellerose, N.Y. native was an AD3I All-Independent Second Team selection in 2013 and made 22 starts this season at first base, batting .250 with 13 runs and seven RBI.
About you
I came to St. Joseph's because…
I came to St. Joseph's because I really loved everything the child study program had to offer.
Your major…
I am a Child Study Major with a concentration in Human Relations.
Career goals after graduation…
To get a job and go to grad school for a masters degree in special education.
My dream job is…
My dream job is to be a Special Ed kindergarten teacher.
Summer plans…
My Summer plans are to work a lot! I'm a lifeguard so I get paid to sit on my butt all summer. I also volunteer at a camp for people with special needs. It's the most rewarding thing I've ever done in my life.
A unique/interesting talent of mine…
I can do a bunch of yo-yo tricks.
On being a Lady Bear…
Best moment in a Lady Bears uniform…
The best moment in a Lady Bears uniform for me was when the swim team beat SJC LI this past winter. That day showed off all of the hard work we put in to finally beat them. I've never been more proud or excited to be apart of such a team other than that day.
Funniest moment in practice/pre-game with Coach...
Every swim practice we have, something new and exciting happens. I don't think there is one specific thing that I could say because there are so many great things that has happened in the past 2 years I've been on the team.
Pre-game rituals or superstitions…
I ALWAYS shake the persons hand next to mine before a race and I ALWAYS bless myself when I'm on the block.
My pump up song before a game is…
My pump up song before a race is Beethovens 9th symphony.
Favorite road trip so far…
Favorite road trip was when we went to PA with the basketball team [to Cedar Crest College]. It was a great bonding experience for all of us.
Favorite place/food to eat on team trips…
SONIC!!!!!!!!!!!
My goal(s) for next season is/are to…
My goal for next season is to swim at least every event once and break at LEAST two more records (gotta dream big, right?)
On being social media famous…
Twitter or Facebook?
Facebook, for sure.
Number of…
Twitter followers: 388 (@martyyy94)
Facebook friends: 1,303 (I think I have to delete some)
Instagram followers: 566
The most likes you've received on an Instagram photo and what was the photo of?
133 - It was a picture of me in my dress at Formal looking all fancy.
True or false? I overuse hashtags.
#FALSE
Your favorites…
Favorite sports team(s)…
Yankees
Favorite professional athlete (past or present) …
Bret Gardner
Favorite TV show…
Pretty Little Liars
Favorite SJC Professor…
Dr. Russo
Favorite SJC Staff member…
Jackie Collins
Favorite quote/motto…
Life is better with a moustache. (not that I have one)
Final thoughts…
Anything you'd like to share with all the fans out there …
Hi mom! Hi dad!
Previous Summer Spotlights:
David Louison, Men's Basketball
Anna Carbone, Women's Volleyball and Swimming
Kyle Johnson, Men's Soccer and Tennis
Morgan Summers, Women's Swimming and Softball
Vinny Rossi, Baseball and Men's Soccer (July 24)
Due to the overwhelming response from our student-athletes, our Summer Spotlight feature will now be twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. Check back on Thursday, July 24st for our next Spotlight and don't forget to follow our summer Top 10 list every Tuesday!