Vanguard University

The athlete: Maree joins the Blue and Gold for her junior season, after transferring to the Lions this fall?came to VUSC from Murray State College in Oklahoma, where she had played two seasons?teammates with current Lion teammate Esther Timmermans at MSC?played for Coach Crystal Robinson?prepped at Caulfield Grammar in Victoria, Australia?graduated in 2006?helped her team to two National Championships?also rowed in high school?has been playing hoops for ten years?good athlete, who works hard?good addition to the team this season.

The person: Maree was born on September 18, 1988 in Melbourne, Australia to parents Ken and Lynne?has an older brother and younger sister, Alison, who is also on the team?will major in Biology at VU?favorite food is her mum's cooking?favorite movie is "The Castle" and TV show is "Gilmore Girls"?likes the color teal and number 2?loves Saturdays and Christmas?other hobbies include sports, hiking, going to the beach, and spending time with family?thinks that having values and morals are characteristics one should have?most respects her parents because they work harder than anyone she knows?has learned that life is there to be lived?basketball has taught her that everything learned on the court applies to life?career goal is to travel and have an impact on the world through working in conservation.

Her thoughts: I chose Vanguard because of their good reputation.

Coach Davis' comments: Maree is very versatile and will help us with her drive.