Ward Melville senior Kiera Alventosa
commits to Amherst College!
PLAYER NAME: Kiera Alventosa
GRAD CLASS: 2017
HIGH SCHOOL:Â Ward Melville High School (NY)
CLUB: Strong Island
POSITION: Midfield
COLLEGE CHOICE: Amherst College (Division III – NESCAC)
AMHERST IN 2016: Finished 11-5, Lost in NESCAC Tournament Quarterfinals to Hamilton College 1-0, #14 Ranking in Final Coaches Poll, NR in Final NCAA Regional Rankings
OTHER COLLEGES CONSIDERED: Vassar, Middlebury, Williams, Tufts, Colgate
WHAT WILL YOU MAJOR IN/STUDY? Environmental Science
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE AMHERST? “ I love everything about Amherst, the campus, the curriculum, the field hockey team. It will allow me to pursue my passions of field hockey, community service and research. Attending Amherst will give me the opportunity to play competitive field hockey, while also being able to concentrate on my studies and other interests.”
ANYONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK? “My parents and siblings for supporting and encouraging me. My Coaches for teaching me so much and helping me become passionate about playing field hockey!”
