Vanguard University

The athlete: Veronica joins the Lions after graduating from Orange Lutheran High School in 2008 and will redshirt her freshman season?played for Head Coach Tony Matson where she was First Team All-League for her final three seasons and was Second Team All-League as a freshman?two-time league champion?was also on the track and field team throwing shot put and discus?has played basketball since the first grade?played club for TSIN, SoCal and NJB Stars.

The person: Veronica Jean was born in Newport Beach, California on December 30, 1989 to parents Dan and Julie?has one older brother?majoring in Kinesiology and Athletic Training?enjoys eating at "Subway"?likes the color green and the number three?favorite movie is "Love & Basketball" and TV show is "Grey's Anatomy"?sports hero is Diana Taurasi?favorite actress is Julia Stiles?favorite Bible verse is 1 Cor. 13:13?most respects God because He is the all-knowing, seeing, being and we are not worthy of Him yet He forgives us?basketball has taught her passion, heart, confidence, teamwork and so much more?would like to play basketball as long as she can?plans to become an Athletic Trainer.

Her thoughts: I came to Vanguard because everything just fit for me! God wants me here, I just have to wait and see why.