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CAMERON ADAMS
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Claire Carson

Vixen Spotlight: Claire Carson

Sports: Soccer, swimming
Position/Events: Center midfield, sprint events
Class: Senior
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Majors: Environmental studies, biology

What is the most rewarding part about being a student-athlete? The feeling of accomplishment that can only be attained after a rigorous practice or a rough game. It instills confidence in me, for I am able to do anything with enough dedication and focus.

Why did you choose Sweet Briar? To experience a new area and a unique environment filled with academic rigor and good competition. SBC creates a constant challenge for me, which is the only way to success.

Describe a time when you have done research with a professor, spent extra time on class work, or gotten help for a class.For Global Biodiversity Conservation, the class worked together to analyze the current use of tiger bone in traditional Chinese medicine. We researched whether it would be worth it to reopen the domestic trade of farm-raised tigers. This was such a heated issue — we had the best debates and discussions of my college career.

How did you decide on your majors? The environment and conservation have always been important in my life. After studying abroad in Costa Rica, I was finally able to focus on my love by adopting the environmental major, focusing in conservation.

What campus clubs and organizations are you involved in outside of athletics? Sweet Spirits, Environmental Club, Young Democrats, Habitat for Humanity.

What are your plans for after graduation? Save up for two years for grad school in ecological economics and sustainable development, then work in developing countries, helping them maintain their environment and grow.

When I am not participating in my sport, I enjoy ... Hiking, running, reading and exploring new exotic lands.

Hockey Vixens Honored for Academics

The National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad recognizes student-athletes who have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.30 through the first semester of the 2007-08 academic year.

The following Vixens were named to the squad: Ellie Craddock ’11 ,Amey Landreth ’11 and Melaina Macone ’11.