WLAX Senior Reflections

Meg Bireley
Attack | Glenview, Illinois
Marketing with a minor in Advertising
Postgrad plans: Moving back to Chicago and pursuing a career in marketing.
Favorite memory at Marquette: My favorite memory at Marquette is when it was announced that our team got a bid to the NCAA tournament my sophomore year.
Advice to freshmen: My advice to the freshmen is to be present and enjoy all the small moments here because it goes by quickly!
Favorite thing about Marquette: My favorite thing about Marquette is all the people I have met and the teammates I've had throughout the years.
Favorite place in Milwaukee: The Third Ward

Brynna Nixon
Goalie | Bonney Lake, Washington
Political Science with a minor in Criminology
Postgrad plans: Pursing a Master's degree in teaching
Favorite memory at Marquette: My favorite memory at Marquette is going to the NCAA tournament my sophomore year.
Advice to freshmen: Take advantage of every resource and every opportunity you can because you will never be surrounded by more people who want to see you become the best version of yourself.
Favorite thing about Marquette: My favorite thing about Marquette is the people here want nothing more than to see you succeed and be happy. I am so thankful the friends I have made here because they are always so supportive.
Favorite place in Milwaukee: My favorite place in Milwaukee is Smoke Shack because they have the best BBQ I have ever had.

Hanna Bodner
Midfield | Haverford, Pennsylvania
Finance and AIM
Postgrad Plans: I will be returning to Marquette next year for my fifth year to play lacrosse and get my master's in finance. This summer I have an internship as a portfolio valuation intern in Philadelphia.
Favorite memory at Marquette: Traveling to Spain with my teammates was a once in a lifetime opportunity where I could go abroad and experience being in Europe for the first time while also growing the game of lacrosse.
Advice to freshmen: Say yes to everything. You only have so much time in college and being able to say yes to as many opportunities as possible will help you make the most of your experience while also setting yourself up for success. In my time here I never regretted joining a club/program, volunteering, or supporting other athletes at their games.
Favorite thing about Marquette: When I committed to Marquette it was because of the people who make this university the place that it is. Whether it was my teammates, coaches, professors, or other students. No other campus felt as welcoming as Marquette did. I have made lifelong friends here who truly want the best for me and have set me up to reach my highest potential.
Favorite place in Milwaukee: I love the Third Ward in Downtown Milwaukee. There are so many amazing restaurants to try and fun shops to visit. The hardest part is deciding which to try first. After four years here I still have not gone to every place but all the ones I have been to have not disappointed.

Lily Dietrich
Defense | Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
Public Relations & Corporate Communications with a minor in Sports Management
Postgrad Plans: I plan to work in medical sales on the East coast.
Favorite memory at Marquette: My favorite memory at Marquette so far is our 2023 Spain trip!
Advice to freshmen: My advice to freshmen is to not take it too seriously! Remember the biggest gift of being part of this team is the people around you.
Favorite thing about Marquette: My favorite part of Marquette is basketball games and the culture within athletics.
Favorite place in Milwaukee: My favorite place in Milwaukee is Atwater Beach!

Lorelai VanGuilder
Midfield | St. Paul, Minnesota
Communication Studies major with a double minor in Public Relations and Advertising
Postgrad Plans: Live in Milwaukee and pursue a career in communications
Favorite Memory: Hearing our name get called to go to the NCAA tournament
Advice to Freshman: Take advantage of the time that you have here at Marquette with the most supportive and caring people. Growth comes from discomfort, so get out of your comfort zone to make real progress, and never be afraid of failure that's how you learn, no one will ever be perfect, you only have to be the best version of yourself, not anyone else.
Favorite thing about Marquette: The encouraging environment and The Marquette Bands
Favorite place in Milwaukee: Summerfest grounds

Campbell Brown
Midfield | Annandale, Virginia
Public Relations with a minor in Political Science
Postgrad Plans: Moving back to D.C.
Favorite memory at Marquette so far: Watching my teammates play the game Zoomie Zoomie in the shuttle at Camp Minikani this year.
Advice to freshmen: Cherish the small moments you have with your teammates and remember how lucky you are to have them.
Favorite thing about Marquette: My favorite thing about Marquette is my teammates and roommates.
Favorite place in Milwaukee: The Lakefront

Ava Sprinkel
Goalie | Severna Park, Maryland
Public Relations and minors in digital media and sports communications
Favorite memory at Marquette: Playing Hacky Sack before games and practices
Advice to freshman: Stay positive and keep working hard!
Favorite thing about Marquette: Marquette is filled with people who want to support you and see you succeed.
Favorite place in Milwaukee: Third Ward and all the shops around it!

Devon Ortman
Student Assistant Coach | Oakland, California
Master's in business administration
Postgrad Plans: Graduate Assistant for Marquette women's lacrosse
Favorite memory at Marquette so far: The overtime win against ASU and the bus trips!
Advice to freshmen: Have fun and live in the moment
Favorite thing about Marquette: The supportive community of people who care about you
Favorite place in Milwaukee: The lake!

Allison Van Splunder
Student Manager | Monticello, Indiana
Juris Doctorate - Marquette University Law School
Major/Minor: Marquette Law School
Postgrad Plans: I will be an Attorney in the United States Marine Corps as a Judge Advocate in Quantico, Virginia.
Favorite memory at Marquette so far: Attending Marquette lacrosse games!
Advice to freshman: Be good and do good!
Favorite thing about Marquette: The connections!
Favorite place in Milwaukee: The lakefront!

Megan Mikolajewski
Student Manager | Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Biomedical Sciences
Postgrad Plans: Apply to PA school and work as an emergency medical technician
Favorite memory at Marquette so far: Being able to work closely with PT,OT and Dental students and help them further their education
Advice to freshman: Do not take a single day for granted. It goes by quick
Favorite thing about Marquette: MUBB games
Favorite place in Milwaukee: The lakefront!

Players Mentioned

Meg Bireley

Hanna Bodner

Campbell Brown

Lily Dietrich

Brynna Nixon

Ava Sprinkel

Lorelai VanGuilder

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