Throughout the spring and summer, we'll be honoring our senior student-athletes with a "Senior Salute" series. Today's featured senior is Kelsey Stone, a biology and religious studies major from Golden, Colorado. Stone is a member of the women's soccer team.

Q: Why did you choose to attend The College of Wooster?
A: When I did my recruit visit, I felt like I was welcomed by the team. Everyone I met was nice, even those who were not on the women's soccer team. When comparing my experience to visiting other schools, I felt like Wooster and the team were authentic and tried to give me an experience of what life at Wooster would be.

Q: What does it mean to you to be a Fighting Scot student-athlete?
A: To me, being a Fighting Scot means that you are able to represent Wooster and that you are part of a family. It has allowed me to be part of a team and college that cares about those who are part of both. It means that you have a network with other future and past Fighting Scots.

Q: What are some of your favorite memories as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: Some of my favorite memories are with my teammates on away games, in particular the two NCAA Tournament weekends. Often, we would gather as a team in one room, play games, and get to know each other. One memory that stands out was in Kentucky, when we went to see Bohemian Rhapsody. The next day, we blared the soundtrack in the locker room while everyone was singing and dancing getting ready for the first game.

Q: What's the best part about being a student-athlete at The College of Wooster?
A: The best part about being a student-athlete is the community among all the athletes. There will be someone you know often in classes. Having a network of teammates who have, or are, taking similar classes can help with homework and studying. Their recommendations on classes and professors were really valuable.

Q: What else were you involved with on campus besides your sport?
A: I have volunteered with some teammates at the Wayne County Dog Shelter.

Q: Which College of Wooster faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?
A: Dr. (Mark) Graham has made the greatest impact on me. Taking his class during my first year sparked my interest in a field of study (religious studies) that I didn't know much about. Through working with him in developing my Independent Study, he showed me that something that sounds interesting, but appeared not to be possible, can be accomplished.

Q: What other people or resources impacted your Wooster experience in a positive way and how did these people/resources set you up to be successful at Wooster?
A: Coach (Geordie) Brown has impacted my Wooster experience in a positive way. Geordie views his players as more than players and wants us to succeed both on and off the field. He has helped me in countless ways to succeed both at Wooster and in life.

Q: Tell us a bit about your Independent Study project?
A: My I.S. looks at the different diets of Olympic pentathletes and Buddhist monks and their effect on cardiovascular and respiratory control. I interviewed an Olympic nutritionist and a monk, and I'm looking at if the intentions behind a diet match what is biologically occurring. Finally, I will be looking at the lifestyle of the "marathon monks" and suggest a diet that would allow them to perform at a high level while adhering to the religious demands.

Q: Tell us a bit about something cool you did as a student at The College of Wooster?
A: I had the opportunity to travel to Iceland with the women's soccer team. We were able to play a variety of matches and travel around Reykjavík. It was a great experience and we learned about at the culture. One of the favorite activities on the trip was trying to pronounce different Icelandic words.

Q: Reflecting back on your time at Wooster, what advice would you give your first-year (freshman) self?
A: I would tell my first-year self to value the different relationships with teammates and to listen to their advice. Also, I would say to listen to their experiences and to ask for recommendations on classes and professors to take.

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