By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 11/27/16
State College 2018 attack Caroline Paterno has made a verbal commitment to play Division I lacrosse at St. Bonaventure University.
Caroline Paterno profile:
Caroline Paterno
High School: State College Area High School
Graduation Year: 2018
Position: Attack
College Committed to: St. Bonaventure University
Club Affiliation: Xtreme Lacrosse Club
Major lacrosse honors: Brine All-American
What will you major in/study? Biology/PT
Why did you choose this school? “I chose St. Bonaventure because it had everything I was looking for. I love that it is a small school and everyone there is looking out for each other. There are amazing opportunities academically and they have an amazing 4+3 Physical Therapy Program. I love the team, they were so welcoming and I can’t wait to be a part of the program.”
HS team’s outlook for 2017 season? “I am really excited for the Spring Season. We have high expectations for the season.”
People to thank: “I want to thank my parents and my family for the countless hours they put into driving me to practices and tournaments and their endless support. Thank you to my brothers and sisters for always agreeing to practice with me and for always being there to help. I want to thank my Centre Lacrosse, SCGLAX, SCXC, and Xtreme coaches for pushing me to do my best every practice and for their help on and off the field. I want to thank my teammates, especially my Xtreme teammates for helping me get better every practice. I want to thank my twin for first introducing me to the sport of lacrosse and helping me along the way. Lastly, I want to thank (St. Bonaventure) Coach (Chelsea) Rosiek (Wissahickon, Temple grad) for this amazing opportunity and for seeing something in me!”
Other schools considered: Hartford, Cincinnati, Monmouth, UMass Lowell, Smith College
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