The WVU Potomac State College Athletic Department has launched a new student-athlete spotlight, "Catamount Crossing." We will be celebrating student-athletes from different communities within our department. The focus for April is the Class of 2020.
Name: Marissa Earle
Sport: Volleyball and Softball
Hometown: Petersburg, WV
High School: Petersburg High
Major: Business Administration
Favorite Class:
Intro Computer Applications
Favorite Professor:
Professor Stone
Fun fact about me:
I lived in Puerto Rico the entire Summer of 2019 doing mission work.
Favorite PSC memory (non-athletic):
Just spending time with other students around campus and in the dorms (Playing corn hole, ping pong, charades, watching shows or movies together)
Favorite PSC memory (athletic):
Volleyball- Our amazing 3-2 win at home against NOVA with the student section celebration
Favorite part about being a PSC student-athlete:
My favorite part about being a PSC athlete has been that I have formed relationships with both my coaches and my teammates. And, other students recognize me as a representative for the school through athletics.
What has playing at PSC meant to you:
Playing at PSC has allowed me to continue playing the sports I love, while also pursuing my academic goals in life. I have gained lifelong friendships and memories that I will cherish for the many years to come.
After PSC:
I have decided to remain at PSC to finish my eligibility for softball and receive my bachelor's degree in computer information systems. Then I plan to continue to pursue my master's in emergency management/Public Administration.
I would like to thank:
I would like to thank my family for supporting me and shaping me into the student athlete that I am today. I would also like to thank Coach Ganoe and Coach Rotruck for giving me an opportunity to continue my athletic career. Additionally, I would like to thank my professors for supporting the idea of being a student-athlete and guiding me to success. Finally, I would like to thank my teammates for making me a better player and giving me friendships to last a lifetime.