Athlete Profiles

Rachel West '08
Setter

Hometown: St. Paul, MN

Major: Physics and Economics

Latest Accomplishments in volleyball: Two-time NEWMAC Academic All-Conference (2005-2006); ranked third all-time for assists in a career (1,352 through 2006) and second for assists per game in a season (9.25 in 2006) at MHC.

Best thing about MHC volleyball: My teammates - they are truly a group of uncommen women. 

Best thing about Mount Holyoke: I cannot imagine an environment more conducive to learning. Everyone at MHC - coaches, professors, and peers - has wanted to be an active participant in my intellectual growth.

Sports played in high school: Volleyball and basketball.

High school accomplishments in volleyball: Team cocaptain.

Other interests: Good fiction, great friends, and quantum mechanics.

Amanda Trask '09
Right Side Hitter

Hometown: Brockton, MA

Major: International Relations and French

Latest Accomplishments in volleyball: Peter Meltzer Award (2006); Most Improved Player (2005)

Best thing about MHC volleyball: Playing at a competitive level with a coach and teammates I truly adore.

Best thing about Mount Holyoke: Being in a supportive, tight-knit community where everyone does their best to help one another succeed.

Sports played in high school: Volleyball, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track

High school accomplishments in volleyball: Enterprise All-Scholastic; Honored as tri-athlete at National Girls and Women in Sports Day in Boston, MA; co-captain of varsity team

Other interests: SAAC, bassoon, good friends, family, and dance parties.