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Name: Melissa Brooks
Previous School(s): Neshaminy High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because of the great
coaching staff and the players on this team.
Career Plans: Graphic designer or professional photographer
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: You
miss out on great achievements by being a selfish player.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
am an artistic person.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My inhaler and my
green blanket
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Playing
collegiate basketball and making it to the NCAA Tournament.
I am as good as anyone at: Anything I want to be
Favorite Quote: “I’m so fast that last night
I turned off the light switch in my hotel room and I was in bed
before the room was dark.” – Muhammad Ali
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Name: Kelly
Killion
Previous School(s): Camden Catholic High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because I made an instant
connection with the coaching staff. I felt I would fit well into
the program.
Career Plans: Elementary teacher, coach
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Do
not take what you have for granted because you never know what
you have until it’s gone.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
have two different color eyelashes. I have had four knee surgeries.
I was a cheerleader.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My heart necklace
that I received on my 21st birthday and my basketball.
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Winning
the CACC Tournament twice (so far), being named the CACC Newcomer
of the Year (2004-05) and the CACC Player of the Year (2006-07)
and playing on a nationally ranked team.
I am as good as anyone at: Skip-Bo
Favorite Quote: “Anyone can give up, it’s
the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together
when everyone would understand if you fell apart, that’s
true strength.” – Unknown
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Name: Alana
Arthurs
Previous School(s): Hofstra University; East New York
Family Academy
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Great atmosphere, the
students and faculty are nice and caring. Great coaches and an
excellent basketball program.
Career Plans: To strive to be good at whatever I choose
to do in life.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Don’t
let one person change the direction your life is going. Never
lose your confidence. Don’t let people tell you that you
can’t do something.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
can dance. I used to live in Jamaica.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: All the pictures
I have with my friends and family.
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Being
able to play college basketball and still doing it.
I am as good as anyone at: Anything you can think of
Favorite Quote: “You ain’t gotta say nothing
but a word.”
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Name: Jenna
Johnson
Previous School(s): Nazareth High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because of the excellent
nursing program and competitive basketball team
Career Plans: Graduate school for a Master’s degree
in anesthesiology
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: In order
to be successful, I must first be confident in my abilities.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
am a very organized and color coordinated person. I am also very
handy when it comes to building and painting things around the
house.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: The relationship I
have with my sister Michelle.
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Have
the opportunity to be a student-athlete and a part of a very successful
team.
I am as good as anyone at: Sudoku
Favorite Quote: “If at first you don’t succeed,
dust yourself off and try it again. You can dust it off and try
again.” – Aaliyah
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Name: Alandra
Dickerson
Previous School(s): Rancocas Valley Regional High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: The success of the women’s
basketball program, the size of the school and the proximity
to home.
Career Plans: To work with a sports team in a marketing-management
or public relations position.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: If
you work hard, you can achieve anything.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
was in the Devon Horse Show at the age of two.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My Jordan sneaker
collection and my scrapbooks.
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Making
over 100 three-pointers in my senior year of high school.
I am as good as anyone at: Skip-Bo
Favorite Quote: “Obstacles are put in our way to
see if we really want something or we just thought we did.” – Anonymous
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Name: Jordan
Gercke
Previous School(s): Georgian Court University; Haddon
Twp. High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because it has a good
education program and it’s close to home.
Career Plans: Special education teacher
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Never
give up on something you want and have worked hard for.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
love to cook and bake.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My family’s
home videos and photo albums.
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Scoring
over 1,000 points in high school.
I am as good as anyone at: Scrapbooking
Favorite Quote: “Shoot for the moon because even
if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
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Name: Meghan
Gibson
Previous School(s): Archbishop Ryan High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because of the nursing
and athletics program.
Career Plans: To be a nurse.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Unselfishness
and being a team player.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
have three tattoos.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My car
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Winning
the CACC Tournament twice (so far), being named the CACC Newcomer
of the Year (2004-05) and the CACC Player of the Year (2006-07)
and playing on a nationally ranked team.
I am as good as anyone at: Blowing Bubbles
Favorite Quote: “If it is to be, it is up to me.”
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Name: Catherine
Carr
Previous School(s): Bernards High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Great coaching staff,
the girls on the team and it’s close to home
Career Plans: Be successful in whatever I do
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Never
give up, play every play
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: My
real name is Sarah Catherine.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My family and friends
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Scoring
over 2,000 points and getting over 1,000 rebounds in high school
I am as good as anyone at: Anything I want to be
Favorite Quote: “Champions aren’t made in
the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside
them – a desire, a dream and a vision.” – Muhammad
Ali
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Name: Shanea
Williams
Previous School(s): Virginia Commonwealth University
Why did you choose Holy Family?: To be a part of a championship
program and have the opportunity to contribute in a big way to
its success
Career Plans: To be a registered nurse
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Potential
and talent get you no where without hard work and desire.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: My
mother works at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My dad’s jewelry
and gold necklaces
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Leading
a team of seven players to a conference championship
I am as good as anyone at: Eating
Favorite Quote: “See through the eyes of promise not
circumstances.”
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Name: Lindsey
Tennett
Previous School(s): Pennridge High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Holy Family is well-known
of their academics. My goal was to play college basketball. What
is better than getting a good education and playing a game I
love?
Career Plans: To be a physician assistant
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Teamwork.
Teamwork is going to be an essential element to have for my entire
life.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
am a very sensitive person even though I act tough on the outside
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My family. They make
the good times better and the bad times good. I love them more
than anything.
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Being
able to play basketball in college. This has been my dream ever
since I was in elementary school.
Favorite Quote: “Nobody trips over mountains. It
is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the
pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain.” – Unknown
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Name: Lauren
Boyer
Previous School(s): Lebanon Catholic High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: I really like the small
school atmosphere coming from a small high school. The coaches
and everyone I have met has made the school feel like a home
away from home.
Career Plans: Sports marketing or promotions.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: I
have learned that although talent may take a person far, it’s
the heart and hard-work that has always pushed me and helped
me achieve my dreams.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
have traveled to six different countries.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My stuffed gopher
Murphy
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Playing
on a nationally ranked Division II basketball program
I am as good as anyone at: Procrastinating
Favorite Quote: “If you’re trying to achieve,
there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has
had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you
run into a wall, don’t turn around and give. Figure out
how to climb it, go through it or work around it.” – Michael
Jordan
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Name: Christine
McCollum
Previous School(s): St. Basil’s Academy
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because of the excellent
coaching staff and the size of the school. I also wanted to be
close enough to home so that my family and friends could see my
games without traveling far.
Career Plans: I hope to have a job that I can look forward
to doing everyday.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: You
only get as much out of something as you put into it.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
could eat cereal and/or ice cream for every meal of my day.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: Photo albums and family
home videos
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Playing
college basketball at the Division II level (just like my dad)
and playing in the NCAA Tournament.
I am as good as anyone at: Egyptian Ratscrew (card game)
Favorite Quote: “The vision of a champion is bent
over, drenched in sweat at the point of exhaustion when nobody
else is looking.”
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Name: Johanna
Alexandersson
Previous School(s): De Geergymnasiet
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because of the basketball
team
Career Plans: Working with something I like
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Teamwork
brings success.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I
know basic Swedish sign language.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My family
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Playing
college basketball over here
I am as good as anyone at: Driving
Favorite Quote: “Live for the moment and have fun.”
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Name: Sheala
Belté
Previous School(s): Cherry Hill East High School
Why did you choose Holy Family?: Because of the academic
atmosphere and winning tradition.
Career Plans: Counseling Psychologist (Ph. D) for children
and adolescents.
The greatest lesson I have learned in athletics is: Work extremely
hard to remain on top and have confidence in yourself when doing
so.
One thing about me that people would be surprised to know: I’m
obsessed with bowling. After basketball is over, I want to join
a league.
My most prized possession(s) is/are: My bible because I would
be lost without it.
What do you consider to be your greatest athletic achievement?: Coming
back from two ACL surgeries
I am as good as anyone at: Behavioral sciences
Favorite Quote: “What doesn’t kill you, even
the most vicious things, only makes you stronger.”
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