Taylor Rogers

Hometown: Ashland, Ohio

Major: Hopefully Physical Education, but possibly Sport Management or even Pre-Law

Hiii everybody!

So I'm Taylor Rogers. I've met, or at least watched, I think most of our team; I can't wait just to get up to BW FINALLY! AS I've told coaches probably a million times, I feel like I"ve been ready for college for ages! So I'm just pretty pumped to get up to Berea and get ot know my college & classes and my teammates. I also can't wait for us to sink our teeth deep into an NCAA run!! (Hopefully a crown!)

I chose Baldwin-Wallace because it immediately felt like home. I know, everybody says that right? But it's true, and the fact that I felt at ease the moment I saw the place is truly a testament to how great our college is! My brother, Luke went to BW for his freshman and sophomore year, and I was exposed to Jacket sports and academics-both of which intrigued me. I've always appreciated the beauty of the campus and the compassion of the people here--NOT something you find just anywhere. So I've had a lot of BW doors opento me from early on. But even when BWC wasn't opening it's doors to me just yet, I still couldn't wait to get through them quickly enough!

I'll follow Paige's staement in that I'm also a HUGE Cavs fan, love me some LEBron and Crew!! :D We'll see about Shaq though! Also love some Tennessee & Duke! Hate the Celtics - just for Coach! And following Olivia's little confession, you should all probably know that if you put a Cheetos bag in front of me, you better not expect any Cheetos to be left!!!

I'm excited to become part of a team where everybody is playing for the love of basketball and is truly like one big family. Bring on the new memories!

The picture above is my best friend Brandon and I after graduation.

#23 KATIE HEINLEN

hello everyone!!! This is Katie Heinlen and from Ariel Brough's point of view you will all get to know me very well! First off i just wanted to say that i miss everyone..... Returners!!! second i cant wait to meet all of you new-bee's (or shall i say jackets lol). You guys will love this team and if going to college is already a large ajustment and playing basketball is an even bigger one but this team helps you adjust well! Something random about me........ although i could go all day....... i HATE cats with a very intense passion! sorry its so short you will get to know me better in person trust me:)

Olivia French

Hometown: Bucyrus, OH
(Colonel Crawford HS)

Major: Undecided at this point..

Freshman..

Hey yall! I'm Olivia and i'll be a freshman this coming fall at BW!!! Like i said i haven't decided on what i'm gonna major in yet. I'm so excited for school to start and basketball its going to be amazing! When i first visited BW there was alot of snow ALOT! so i got a car tour and didn't get to walk around much. I ended up going back again in the spring and was able to see more of the campus and i loved it its such a beautiful place. I think what drew me in to BW was the people i met on my couple of tours and the basketball program and its far away but not to far from home so thats good. Academically BW has alot to offer so i'm pretty sure i'll decide on a major sometime soon during my first year. I'm so excited to meet everybody soon its going to a great year and season. To leave you on one interesting thing about me is that i LOVE pudding snacks(vanilla) lol. In the above picture is me and my bestfriend katelyn, i'm on the right. Can't wait to see everybody soon!

JoBeth Roll

Hometown: Bucyrus (Bucyrus HS)

Major: possibly Communication Disorders

Hey everyone :) I'm JoBeth and I will be a freshmen next year at BW! My dad went to BW and my brother is a current BW student! I guess I felt right at home after hearing all the good things they both had to say about BW! I loved the campus, the academics, and the basketball program. BW may be a DIII college, but I loved the tradition and intensity that comes along with being a yellow jacket. Coming from such a small town, I am very excited to branch out and experience all that Berea and Cleveland have to offer. I really enjoyed working the shootout and camp and meeting some of my future teammates, and I can't wait for the the fall to meet the rest of you guys!! The picture above is of me, my brother Taylor, and his girlfriend Peggy ! (They both go to BW!!)

Paige Whitaker

Hi everyone, my name is Paige Whitaker and i'll be a freshman at BW in the fall :) I am from Medina, Ohio. I am very excited for this school year as well as the basketball season! The tour was great and made me feel extremely welcomed. I know the basketball program is a very fun and successful one along with the academic program which were the main reasons I chose to come to BW. I have no idea what my major is going to be, but I think I might want to go into broadcast journalism or Pre-Law. My favorite thing to do is play basketball and I cannot wait to basically start a whole new life and level of it at BW. One thing I also love is the Cleveland Cavaliers...huge LeBron fan. See everyone soon :) In the picture is my sister and me, I'm on the right

Megan Frisina

My name is Megan Frisina, and I'll be a freshman this fall. I come from Corry Pennsylvania, which is near Erie. I'm planning to major in Sports Management. When I first came to BW for my tour, I immediately felt at home. I could see myself living there for the next four years. Everyone I met had a positive attitude, and it really made me feel like i could fit in. Another reason I chose BW was that the team seemed extremely close. I know from high school sports that that is a very important part of success, so I was really excited that i found that at BW. I love basketball, and I can't wait to become part of a team that feels the same way I do.

Jessica Carpenter

My name is Jessica Carpenter and I am from North Canton, Ohio. I will be entering my freshman year at BW and I plan to major in Accounting. I absolutely love to play basketball; The passion and committment that comes with this sport is something I enjoy and love. The main reason why I chose BW was:
1) the coaches and faculty were very inviting and made it feel comfortable for me
2) My major and other aspects that go with it I will be able to accomplish in 5 years, including getting my Master's degree in Business.
3) from observation the BW basketball team and coaches remind me a lot of my high school team and I loved that, especially how close all the teammates are.
So that is about it, I can't wait to meet and play with everyone this summer/ year :)

Ali Stack

Junior

Psychology Major; Communication Studies Minor

From Vermilion, Ohio; Firelands High School

#22

Guard

I feel like I am about to say the exact same things that Courtney and Ariel already said because I totally agree with them. Coming to BW was definitely one of the best decisions of my life. I started off being a shy girl and all of my amazing teammates brought me out of my shell. They were strangers to me at first and became my best friends in a year. Most people do not get the opportunity to meet people like that so I feel quite lucky! The basketball program is great and everyone including the coaches strive for the same great season that we have accomplished both years I have been here. Not to mention the academics are awesome at BW and I am sure it will lead me to a fantastic job in the future.

Traveling to New York City and San Antonio were some of my favorite memories from last year. Ariel seemed to name off all of the other fun memories so there is no need to repeat them. I can't wait to come back next year and meet all of you new freshmen as well! :)