Why Endicott? Why Division III?

Chose Endicott for the prestigious Sports Science and Fitness Studies program and internship opportunities, as well as the competitive athletics

Awards

Academic

• 2018 CCC Academic All-Conference
• 2018 CCC Academic All-Conference (women's track)
• NH Scholar
• UNH American East Commissioners Honor Roll
• Dean's List

Athletic

• 2018 CCC All-Conference (cross country)
• CCC Women's Cross Country Rookie of the Week (9/4/18)
• CCC Women's Track Rookie of the Week (4/2/18, 4/16/18)
• Girls lacrosse All-State First Team 
• Brine All-American in 2013
• Tara Robertson Scholarship for Performance and Character
• Won the individual Cross Country State Championship for the Lakes Region
• Set a cross country course record at the Tilton School
• Set a freshman record for the 600m in track
• State Qualifier for the 600m and the 4x800m
• Awarded with the Tara Robertson Scholarship for Performance and Character at Pinkerton Academy

Professional Aspirations

Hopes to work in the field of exercise science, with a focus on adapted sports. Her ideal career includes training athletes with disabilities in a fully inclusive setting, while maximizing their athletic potential... Would love to be involved with Project Walk, Spaulding Rehab, and foundations that enhance the quality of life through health and fitness, for all populations of people

Clubs and Organizations

Played club lacrosse with Granite State Elite Lacrosse and Brine New England... Competed on the NH/VT National tournament team

Community Service

Participated in an afterschool program at the University of New Hampshire, designed specifically for children with autism to learn about physical activity... Participated in Adults with Disabilities, a University of New Hampshire program for teaching physical education to an inclusive community of adults with a wide range of disabilities... Volunteered at Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish, Manchester Soup Kitchen, and Toys for Tots... Was involved with Habitat for Humanity in Bristol NH

Aleah on her community service experience:

"I really enjoyed working at the Adapted PE conference in Durham, NH; this was a really unique opportunity to learn about disability sports and how they can be incorporated into a school setting. The most memorable experience here was playing a game of wheelchair handball and learning how to apply different motor skills to create a more inclusive environment."

Fun Facts

Cousin, Tess MacKay, played lacrosse at The College of the Holy Cross... Grandpa, Don MacKay, played football at UMASS Amherst... Previously attended the University of New Hampshire