Student-Athletes of the Month
Caleb Van Geffen-Men’s Cross Country
Jul. 1, 2020—Caleb Van Geffen Men’s Cross Country Senior Major: Computer Science Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt had always been a dream of mine for college ever since I was in middle school. I always felt like it had the perfect mix of academic excellence, athletic excellence, and a well-rounded student body. Nashville is...
Blair McDonald-Soccer
Jul. 1, 2020—Blair McDonald Soccer Junior Major: Communication Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? Throughout high school, I strived to attend a university with academic and athletic prowess. During the recruitment process, I looked for a school that would challenge me on and off the field, pushing me to develop critical skills that I would need to...
Allan George-Football
Jun. 3, 2020—Allan George Football Senior Major: Medicine, Health & Society Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to come to Vanderbilt to better my future, my present family’s future, and my future family’s future. It was the best plan for me to succeed in all areas of life. What are your career goals? My...
Louise Yu-Women’s Golf
Jun. 3, 2020—Louise Yu Women’s Golf Senior Major: Human & Organizational Development Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because it was one of my top choices as a recruit. The institution was at a high academic level and the women’s golf program at Vanderbilt is one of the best in the...
Nemo Sanchez-Swimming
May. 4, 2020—Nemo Sanchez Swimming Senior Major: Cinema & Media Arts; Communication Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because it was a feeling I had when I visited that it was where I was meant to be. It had the perfect combination of academics and athletics. It’s also in Nashville...
John Augenstein-Men’s Golf
May. 4, 2020—John Augenstein Men’s Golf Senior Major: Sociology Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because I believed in Coach Limbaugh and what he was doing with Vanderbilt Golf. I loved the idea of building something and leaving the program better than I found it. The facilities, coaches and culture of...
Harrison Ray-Baseball
Apr. 7, 2020—Harrison Ray Baseball Senior Major: Sociology Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I wanted to challenge myself mentally and physically. What are your career goals? Continue playing baseball and then get involved in trying to get baseball into the inner-cities. In an effort to get more African Americans in baseball, after I stop playing....
Christina Rosca-Women’s Tennis
Apr. 7, 2020—Christina Rosca Women’s Tennis Senior Major: Neuroscience Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose Vanderbilt because it was the perfect combination of academics and athletics for my goals. Attending an amazing academic institution was very important to me, as well as being a part of one of the top tennis programs in the...
Gwyn Devin-Lacrosse
Mar. 2, 2020—Gwyn Devin Lacrosse Senior Major: Medicine, Health & Society; Spanish Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because it offers every aspect of college life that I find important. It has an amazing city, rigorous academics, competitive division I athletics and an inclusive environment in general. Vanderbilt gives me the...
Matthew Moyer-Men’s Basketball
Mar. 2, 2020—Matthew Moyer Men’s Basketball Senior Major: Communication Studies Why did you choose to attend Vanderbilt? I chose to attend Vanderbilt because of the stellar academics. I am fully aware of the value of a degree from Vanderbilt. What are your career goals? My career goals are to play professional basketball for as long as possible...