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St. John's Softball Alumni Spotlight: Erin McDonnell
10/1/2013 12:00:00 AM | Softball
Oct. 1, 2013
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QUEENS, N.Y. - With Alumni Reunion Weekend right around the corner, Red Storm Sports caught up with former St. John's softball centerfielder Erin McDonnell for an Alumni Spotlight.
Catching Up With Erin McDonnell
Year of Graduation: 1986
Major: Athletic Administration
Position Played: CF
Current City of Residence: East Rockaway, N.Y.
Current Job Title: Director of Operations for Conference Services, St. John's University
Q: What has been your fondest memory of your time at St. John's?
A: Wow, that's a really tough question. I've been touched by so many amazing people and seen so many impressive changes and improvements at the University since I arrived on campus as a freshman in 1982. Once of my fondest memories is being a part of the design and construction of Red Storm Field and seeing the class of 2001 play their final home series on the field.
Q: What was your greatest accomplishment as an undergrad off the softball field?
A: Being selected as the student-athlete representative to the Board of Athletic Control in 1985-86.
Q: What does being a part of the St. John's softball family mean to you?
A: It's a privilege to be a part of the program. Having been a letter-winner during the early years of the program and seeing how far the program has come is very special and very rewarding.
Q: What did playing for St. John's enable you to accomplish?
A: Some people don't believe in fate, but I do. I was a walk-on to the team, earned a full scholarship and worked as a student worker in the Office of Athletics which somehow has led to a long career in the Office of Athletics and at the University.
Q: How did you get from graduation to where you are now?
A: The stars aligned. Twenty-three years spent in various roles as a fulltime administrator within Athletics and three years in my current role in operations in the Office of Conference Services.
Q: Who are some of the people in your life that you are most thankful for?
A: I am most thankful for my amazing family.
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to a graduating softball player, what would it be?
A: Give all you can on the field every day and you'll have no regrets later in life knowing that you did your best for yourself and for your teammates.
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to an underclassman softball player, what would it be?
A: Engage in a course of study that will allow you to do what you love in your professional career.
The St. John's softball team will be hosting a trio of events next weekend in honor of Alumni Reunion weekend.
Friday, Oct. 11 - 100-Out Fundraiser (9 a.m. - Red Storm Field)
Saturday, Oct. 12 - Alumni Game (2 p.m. - Red Storm Field)
Sunday, Oct. 13 - Fall Softball Tournament
vs. Manhattan (10 a.m. - Red Storm Field)
vs. Long Island (12 p.m. - Red Storm Field)
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