Lakewood, N.J. - Georgian Court University athletics is pleased to release the fourth installment of its 'Alumni Spotlight' as we catch up with our Lions of yesteryear.
Today we visit with former women's soccer and softball student-athlete,
Casey O'Connor. A member of the graduating class of 2016 as a biology/secondary education major, Casey was an All-CACC goalkeeper, compiling 41 career victories in net for the Lions. A two-sport athlete, O'Connor was also a member of the 2014 Georgian Court softball squad that advanced to the NCAA Division II East 2 Region final.
Casey was also a dynamic presence in the classroom and across campus as the former president of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was the Lions' nomination for both the 2016 NJA IAW Woman of the Year and NCAA Woman of the Year awards.
Where do you currently live?
Toms River, New Jersey
What is your occupation?
High School science teacher
Favorite Georgian Court Memory?
"My favorite memory at Georgian Court would be playing soccer with my best friends/sisters. Being a part of the women's soccer team was one of the best experiences I have ever had and I have made lifelong friends along the way."
Favorite Class or Professor?
"One of my favorite professors at GCU was Dr. Nancy Sardone. She helped mold me into the teacher I am today and has taught me so much about the world of education."
What do you miss most from your time at Georgian Court?
"What I miss most is the close-knit family of Georgian Court athletics. I will never forget all the memories made with my teammates and all the love and support from faculty and staff. My GCU athletic family has helped shape and guide me into the woman I am today."
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give the freshman version of yourself?
"The most important advice I could give to my younger self would be time management. Trying to manage classes, practices, and a social life can be difficult, but using different tools to help organize all three is the key to a successful freshman year."
