Senior Salute - Vincent Baioni

Our "Senior Salute" series continues with Vincent Baioni from the football team. Baioni is an environmental geoscience major from South Russell, Ohio.

Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: I chose Wooster because of the opportunity to play collegiate football and for its stellar academics. The hands-on senior Independent Study opens many professional and educational opportunities that are not available at other universities.

Q: What does being a Fighting Scot student-athlete mean to you?
A: It means being part of a team and community that supports each other. I am the first colligate athlete in my family, so it means so much more to be able to call myself a Fighting Scot.

Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: My favorite memories are running down the hill during football games with my teammates. My favorite academic memory was passing earth materials. That was the hardest course I have ever taken.

Q: What is the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The best part is being part of a team. The camaraderie of the football team at practice, lifts, overnight travel, and in the locker room is something special.

Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I was in the Geology Club, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Greek life, and the Greenhouse Club. I also played guitar with other musicians on campus.

Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Dr. Meagen Pollock helped me learn earth science concepts that I struggled with. She also encouraged me to follow my passion for meteorology and natural disasters in my Independent Study.

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: Coach Frank Colaprete. APEX helped me build skills to be more efficient as a student. 

Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: I am analyzing a worst-case scenario storm surge event from a category five hurricane in Key West, Florida.

Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: I was able to work for the state government as an environmental specialist intern for the Ohio Department of Transportation. I was able to see many scenic sights while helping maintain our roadways.

Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year self?
A: I would say to pay more attention during my first semester of my first-year. I would also say to not beat myself up too much when I made mistakes.

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