Vanguard University

The athlete: Patricia is back for her fourth go-round with the Lions, her senior season?has been one of the primary VU pitchers for her entire career?had a good junior season in 2010, posting a 2.46 ERA?went 5-4 in 13 games started?struck out 48 batters in 74 innings?pitched four complete games?also had a hit in her only at-bat?in 2009, appeared in 32 games on the mound as the ace of the staff for VU?posted a record of 14-13, with an 1.75 ERA and 16 complete games?in over 186 innings pitched, struck out 85 batters while holding them to a .230 average?also hammered a pair of doubles and three RBI in 20 at-bats for VUSC?as a freshman, was 5-1 with a 2.17 ERA in five starts with a pair of shutouts and four complete games in the circle in 2008?also batted .255 with 12 hits and three RBIs in 47 at-bats?joined big sister Jennifer on the team in 2008, playing one season together?graduated from Gilroy High School in Gilroy, CA in 2007?Second-Team All-League in the Tri-County conference for Head Coach Hallada?also played two years for the Salinas Wildcats?great athlete who also played basketball, golf and tennis?has played softball for 13 years?bats and throws right?competitor at heart who loves softball and loves to win?will push herself and teammates to get better?has high personal expectations as well?will certainly play a vital role in the circle for the Lions in 2011.

The person: Patricia D. Olvera was born in Gilroy, California on February 12, 1989 to parents Art and Isabel?nickname is "Trish"?has two sisters and a brother?majoring in Psychology?loves Mexican food and eating at "Shogun"?prefers Rocky Road Ice Cream?likes the color black and the number 21?favorite TV show is "Nip Tuck"?roots for the Dallas Cowboys?favorite holiday is her birthday, and loves Fridays?likes the quote "If you're going to be an original, you can expect to be copied"??softball has taught her to work as a team.

Senior Reflection: I want to be remembered as a quiet leader, someone who worked hard.