Student Athlete Spotlight: Alexis Hamm
1/17/2017 9:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Alexis Hamm is a junior on the volleyball team. She has played in 191 sets over three seasons featured as a defensive specialist and server. A native of Oakdale, Pa., she is majoring in elementary education.
What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is Pucillo where our volleyball practices are held. Every time I step into the gym I get better than I was the day before.
What is your favorite class?
My favorite class was creative experiences for the young child with Dr. Fiscus. This class showed different, hands on ways to bring creativity into the classroom for when we start teaching.
Why did you choose your major?
I chose this major because I grew up in a family of teachers. I always loved going into their classrooms and playing school when no students were there. I have a passion to help children improve in and outside of school.
Why did you choose Millersville?
I chose Millersville because I got offered a scholarship for volleyball and it was far away enough from home that no one I knew would be coming here. I got to meet all new people and friends.
What is a day in the life of a student-athlete?
A day in the life of a student athlete would be constantly stressing that my grades are good enough, eating healthy, and making sure I am staying in shape.
How has playing sports at Millersville changed you as an individual?
Playing a sport at Millersville made me come out of my shell and meet new people. I have always been a shy and quiet person until I started playing volleyball here. I would never have met the people I did if I wasn't playing a sport.
What has been the most rewarding community service project?
My most rewarding community service project was giving back to the children in my community that don't have toys to play with or clothes to wear.
What is your favorite sports memory?
My favorite sports memory was beating Shippensburg in three games at home.
Who do you admire most?
My mothers.
What is the best piece of advice you've received?
"Do what makes you happy."
Where will you be in 10 years?
Hopefully teaching somewhere warm with a husband and two children.
What would be a perfect day to you?
A perfect day would be waking up to the Caribbean sea, lounging on the beach all day.
If you could wake up having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?
Having no fear of anything.
What is your favorite TV show?
The Bachelor/Bachelorette.
What is your favorite meal?
Burritos.
What is your favorite place on campus?
My favorite place on campus is Pucillo where our volleyball practices are held. Every time I step into the gym I get better than I was the day before.
What is your favorite class?
My favorite class was creative experiences for the young child with Dr. Fiscus. This class showed different, hands on ways to bring creativity into the classroom for when we start teaching.
Why did you choose your major?
I chose this major because I grew up in a family of teachers. I always loved going into their classrooms and playing school when no students were there. I have a passion to help children improve in and outside of school.
Why did you choose Millersville?
I chose Millersville because I got offered a scholarship for volleyball and it was far away enough from home that no one I knew would be coming here. I got to meet all new people and friends.
What is a day in the life of a student-athlete?
A day in the life of a student athlete would be constantly stressing that my grades are good enough, eating healthy, and making sure I am staying in shape.
How has playing sports at Millersville changed you as an individual?
Playing a sport at Millersville made me come out of my shell and meet new people. I have always been a shy and quiet person until I started playing volleyball here. I would never have met the people I did if I wasn't playing a sport.
What has been the most rewarding community service project?
My most rewarding community service project was giving back to the children in my community that don't have toys to play with or clothes to wear.
What is your favorite sports memory?
My favorite sports memory was beating Shippensburg in three games at home.
Who do you admire most?
My mothers.
What is the best piece of advice you've received?
"Do what makes you happy."
Where will you be in 10 years?
Hopefully teaching somewhere warm with a husband and two children.
What would be a perfect day to you?
A perfect day would be waking up to the Caribbean sea, lounging on the beach all day.
If you could wake up having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?
Having no fear of anything.
What is your favorite TV show?
The Bachelor/Bachelorette.
What is your favorite meal?
Burritos.
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