AOTW: Marissa Surdy, senior field hockey player

Why Marissa Surdy was selected: Marissa Surdy posted a hat trick against Widener on Oct. 11. Her third goal of the evening came in dramatic fashion as she dribbled through the defense into the circle to net the overtime game winner. Surdy also moved into second place on the school’s all time-goals list with 49. Surdy also tallied an assist in a Oct. 14 game against Manhattanville. Congratulations, Marissa!

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Nicole Gaetani

Marissa Surdy Senior Field Hockey Player

What head coach Sara Myers said: “Marissa has been a key player for us in the last four years.  Marissa is very hard to defend in the attacking 25 with her dynamic stick skills and ball speed.  She is a great team player and she sets her teammates up beautifully.  I can’t wait to see what she and the team can accomplish as we are in the middle of our importance conference schedule. “

Name: Marissa Surdy

Year: Senior

Major: Nursing

Hometown: Mountain Top, Pa.

High School: Crestwood HS

Position: Forward

Driving force for your decision to come to Wilkes?

I wanted to come to Wilkes because it gave me the opportunity to be close to my family, play field hockey, and take on a challenging major.

Post graduation plans in terms of a career?

My plans after college are to move to Philadelphia and pursue a career as an emergency room nurse.

Favorite building on campus?

My favorite building on campus is Cohen. The remodel in the labs makes learning more enjoyable.

When/Why did you first begin playing?  I began playing in third grade because my sister was playing and I wanted to be like her.

Most influential person in your life?

My sister. She is my rock and my best friend.  She keeps me grounded and on the right path and she’s always there for me whenever I need her.

Hopes for this season as a Colonel?  Continue our winning streak and make it to playoffs.

Favorite meal to eat on campus?

POD’s wraps

Favorite professor?

I enjoy all the professors in the Wilkes Nursing Program. Without the dedicated professors at wilkes, playing a sport for me wouldn’t have been possible. They go out of their way to make schedule changes so I could be at games or practices and I will forever be grateful to the school for allowing me to achieve such an amazing major while still playing my sport.

Other interests or hobbies off of the field?

I enjoy photography and reading.

Most influential person in your life?

My sister, she is my rock and my best friend.  She keeps me grounded and on the right path and she’s always there for me whenever I need her.

A quote you live your life by?

“Bloom where you are planted.”

What does “Be Colonel” mean to you?

It means hard work and dedication and being part of something greater.  It means a lot to me to have been part of such a great program the past four years.

my sport.

Anyone to give a shout-out to?

Coach Myers! She’s been such an amazing coach these past 4 years and my rock.  She’s molded me into the player I am today and I will always be grateful to her for that.  Whether it be on or off the field, she’s always there for me and her loving personality inspires me daily to be a better person.  Love you Coach Myers!