Senior Spotlight: Daisy Pastories, Penn State Greater Allegheny
Welcome to our Senior Spotlight series. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the PSUAC had to cancel its fall and winter sport seasons. This prevented several student-athletes from receiving a proper senior day and minimized opportunities for Player of the Week awards. In its place, we will highlight seniors from around the conference throughout the remainder of the semester.
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Name: Daisy Pastories
Campus: Greater Allegheny
Primary Sport: Volleyball
Primary Position(s): Defensive Specialist (DS)
Hometown: Port Vue, PA
High School: South Allegheny
Major: Business Management/Marketing
Academic Achievements: Dean's List
Athletic Achievements: John Fritz Sportsmanship Award (2019)
How did your Penn State education prepare you for life after graduation? Penn State has taught me to take every opportunity that you get when it comes to moving forward. It is important to explore options, rather than rushing into something you don't enjoy. Sometimes you must step out of your comfort zone.
How do you hope to be remembered by teammates and coaches? I hope to be remembered as being a good team player and always cheering everyone on.
What is your favorite memory from playing your sport at Penn State? My favorite memory is going to Nationals last season.
What is the best advice you ever received from a coach or teammate that you would share with other student-athletes? The best advice I have received was my teammates telling me to shake off a bad play and get the next one. Never let that one play bring you down.
What are you most looking forward to post graduation? Or in your transition to University Park (or other campus) to finish your degree? After graduation, I am looking forward to starting my career in a business field. I am excited to use my skills I've learned at Penn State and see how far they take me on my journey.
What are some of the tools or skills that you learned through all the years of playing your sport that you plan to instill once you enter the workforce? To never give up & fight for what you want Teamwork Communication is key.
What impact did athletics have on your experience as a college student? What is your favorite memory outside of athletics during your time as a student-athlete? Being an athlete in college has taught me how to effectively manage my time, self discipline, and responsibility.
Please use this space to thank anyone you wish to acknowledge for their support during your academic and athletic career. I want to take the time to say thank you to my family, professors, coaches, and the chancellor for all their support and pushing me to strive to do the best that I can during my years at Penn State Greater Allegheny. I couldn't have done it without them.