Senior Spotlight: Kathryn Godshalk

By: Helene Bruckner

 

Name: Kathryn Godshalk

Major: Biomedical Technology

Sport: Field Hockey

Hometown: Hilton, NY

 

How long have you been playing for the C.W. Post field hockey team?

I have been playing field hockey here for four years.

 

What was your first impression of Post?

I thought that it was a really nice campus, and I loved how it was close to the city.

 

How do you feel about Post now?

I feel the same, but I love it more because of all the friends and memories I have made here.

 

How is campus life here at Post?

It’s good. I just wish that there was more stuff to do within walking distance.

 

What lesson(s) will you take from Post?

Be the best you can be in all aspects of life.

 

What is the best memory you have with the team?

Our away trip to Boston, where we got to walk around the city before we beat Merrimack College.

 

How do you feel about your academic major here at Post?

I like it because biomedical technology is more focused on the medical field than just biology, as a major, would be.

 

What do you want to do after you graduate from Post?

I plan to attend medical school or physician assistance school.

 

What will you miss the most about Post?

I will miss being away from my friends and field hockey.

 

Kathryn Godshalk has started in all 10 games for the C.W. Post Women’s Field Hockey team in 2011.  Godshalk is a three-time member of the NFHCA National Academic Squad.  The Pioneers have an overall record of 7-3, going 2-0 in this past weekend’s back-to-back games against Slippery Rock and Mercyhurst.  The Women’s Field Hockey team is currently ranked 6^th in the nation for Division II. Come watch the Pioneers back in action this Wednesday, October 5^th, when they face Bloomsburg University at home for a conference game at 4 p.m.