Allison Vanek

Year: Junior
Event: Pole Vaults / Sprints
Hometown: Riegelsville, Pennsylvania
High School: Wilson
Major: Nursing
Minor: Spanish

Why did you choose Moravian College?
Bethlehem is a really pretty city and it's close to home. Also, Mike Lawryk is an excellent pole vault coach.

What is your major and why?
Nursing because I want to help people and I have an in women's health.

What has been your favorite course at Moravian and why?
Pathophysiology with Dr. Specht because it was challenging and interesting to learn about the disease processes. Also, I learned more in this class than any other science course I have taken at Moravian.

What are your plans for the future once you finish your degree at Moravian?
I look forward to going into the Navy as a nurse and eventually go back to school to become a nurse practitioner. 

What is your most memorable moment as a Greyhound?
Qualifying for the NCAA Division III nationals at outdoor conferences last spring.

How has being an athlete helped you as a student?
It keeps you in good physical condition and allows you to focus on something besides schoolwork. You also meet a lot of people being involved in sports. 

What is the hardest part of your sport?
Track includes many events so it is difficult to watch and support your teammates when you are competing at the same time in separate events.

What advice do you have for a prospective Moravian College student-athlete?
My advice? Choose Moravian College.

Favorite:
Color? Pink
Food? Pizza
Restaurant? McDonalds
Musical Artist? Chris Brown
Athlete? Paul Pierce
Pro Team? Boston Celtics
Biggest Fear? Spiders