Senior Salute: Jimmy Paranzino
Senior is a member of the men's lacrosse team
Throughout the spring semester, we are honoring our senior student-athletes with a "Senior Salute" series. Today's featured senior is Jimmy Paranzino, an education and psychology major from Pilesgrove, New Jersey. Paranzino is a member of the men's lacrosse team.
Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I chose The College of Wooster for its great combination of academic and athletic opportunities.
Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: Being a Fighting Scot student-athlete means showing grit in the face of adversity.
Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: My favorite memories are my first time working with students in the classroom, all lacrosse game days, and spending weekends with my friends.
Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The best part is the relationships and memories created with your teammates.
Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I am on the club ice hockey team.
Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Professor Gretchen Tefs is the most amazing and positive professor I have ever had. She truly cares about each and every one of her students. She gave me confidence in my skills as an educator and has been there to help me at every step of my college career.
Q: What other people or resources impacted your Wooster experience in a positive way and how did these people and resources set you up to be successful at Wooster?
A: Dr. Ryan Ozar helped me figure out what I wanted to do and has supported me throughout college. Even though I only had him in my first-year seminar course, Dr. Ozar still takes the time to come to my games and show me he cares.
Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: My I.S. will be focused around my time as a student teacher.
Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: We had awesome spring break trips as a team to Colorado and Florida.
Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: Take the time to experience everything that Wooster has to offer.
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