Moravian College D3Week Student-Athlete Profiles

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- As part of NCAA Division III Week, Moravian College is highlighting student-athletes today.

D3Week Student-Athlete profiles
April 14, 2020

BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- As part of NCAA Division III Week, Moravian College is highlighting student-athletes today. Click on a name below to jump to their full profile.

 

 

 

 

Jordan Beneducci

Jordan Beneducci profile Getting to Know You…

  1. Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?  The next place on my travel bucket list is Alaska! My grandparents went on a trip there and told me it was one of the most beautiful places they had ever visited- and they've been to a lot of places!

  2. What was the last show you binge-watched?  Friends- 3 times through 

  3. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?  My favorite holiday is Christmas because it is one of the only times all year that my family from all over comes together for the day. 

  4. What song always gets you on the dance floor?  Crazy in Love by Beyonce

  5. Do you hit the snooze button or wake up immediately?  Wake up immediately

  6. When making a PB&J sandwich, do you put on the peanut butter of jelly first?  Neither- I don't really like PB&J sandwiches!

  7. If you could own a mythical creature (unicorn, phoenix, etc.), which one would you pick?  If I could own a mythical creature it would be a dragon. 

  8. What can you eat for a week straight?  Pickles 

  9. Favorite superhero/heroine and why?  Iron Man because he has a cool armored suit and was my favorite character in the Marvel movies. 

  10. Does pineapple belong on pizza?  Nope

 

WhyD3 Questions…

  1. Why did you decide to attend Moravian College?  I decided to attend Moravian College for a lot of different reasons. There were some influential people in my life who told me that Moravian and the Lehigh Valley would be a good fit for me, so I decided that I would visit. I realized how important it was for me to be close to my family, and Moravian is close enough where I can travel home whenever I want to. I'm really glad I took the advice from those close to me, because I got the chance to find some of my closest friends and greatest role models. 

  2. What makes being a Division III student-athlete special?  I think one of the main things that makes being a DIII athlete special is that I am able to compete at a high level playing the sport I love, while still being able to receive a great education. I have learned a lot in the classroom here at Moravian, but I have also gotten to learn some really valuable lessons from the court and the weight room. 

  3. What is the best advice you can give underclassmen?  The best advice that I can give underclassmen would be to enjoy every second you get on the court/field/track. I think that sometimes we take for granted how lucky we are to be a part of such amazing programs. Being able to have fun with your team, and play the sport you love is not something to overlook. You get to be a part of a family when you join any athletic program here at Moravian, and I'm glad I found mine.

 

This or That…

  1. Morning, noon, or night?  Morning

  2. Burgers or tacos?  Burgers

  3. Pool or ocean? Ocean

  4. Marvel or DC?  Marvel

  5. Star Wars or Star Trek?  Star Wars

 

Rodney Berger

Rodney Berger profile Getting to Know You…

  1. Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?  I would like to travel to Rome next because I have always thought it was such a beautiful place with so much history behind it. 

  1. What was the last show you binge-watched?  Tiger-King 

  1. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?  Christmas, because of the positive vibes it spreads and  I being able to spend time with family and see loved ones that I do not get to see very often.  

  1. What song always gets you on the dance floor?  Ice-Ice Baby 

  1. Do you hit the snooze button or wake up immediately?   Wake up immediately, because if I hit snooze I won't get up. 

  1. When making a PB&J sandwich, do you put on the peanut butter of jelly first?  Peanut Butter 

  1. If you could own a mythical creature (unicorn, phoenix, etc.), which one would you pick?  A leprechaun

  1. What can you eat for a week straight?  Chick-fil-a

  1. Favorite superhero/heroine and why?  The Hulk, because he is a beast and I wish I had his physical strength. 

  1. Does pineapple belong on pizza? No 

 

WhyD3 Questions…

  1. Why did you decide to attend Moravian College?  I chose to attend Moravian because it was a small school that was closer to home that allowed my family to come watch me play baseball. I also liked the history that Moravain carries, its ties to the city of Bethlehem, and  the numerous opportunities it provides for us students to give back to the community. 

  2. What makes being a Division III student-athlete special?  Being a D3 student athlete is special, because although we are busy with our respective sports, D3 allows athletics to branch out and become involved in so many other things within our school and campus life, whether it is a club, greek life, or community service. Also, there is a fair balance between academics and athletics that allows student-athletes to prioritize their studies and really become invested within them. 

  3. What is the best advice you can give underclassmen?  Do not be afraid to ask others for help, set goals for yourself,, and network with others to build lasting relationships that can last a lifetime. 

 

This or That…

  1. Morning, noon, or night?  Night 

  1. Burgers or tacos?  Burgers 

  1. Pool or ocean?  Pool 

  1. Marvel or DC?  Marvel 

  1. Star Wars or Star Trek?  Star Wars 

 

 

Kristen Cassidy

Kristen Cassidy Profile Getting to Know You…

  1. Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?  Italy! I really love art and architecture, and there's no shortage of beautiful art or architecture in places like Rome, Venice or Florence. 

  2. What was the last show you binge-watched?  Tiger King! Seriously a must-watch. For everyone.

  3. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?  Yes, Christmas! It's the holiday that I gather with the most family.

  4. What song always gets you on the dance floor?  Pure Water by Migos or ZEZE by Kodak Black.

  5. Do you hit the snooze button or wake up immediately?  Snooze button. Several times.

  6. When making a PB&J sandwich, do you put on the peanut butter of jelly first?  Peanut butter - the only/right way to make a pb&j.

  7. If you could own a mythical creature (unicorn, phoenix, etc.), which one would you pick?  A dragon. (Have you seen Game of Thrones?)

  8. What can you eat for a week straight?  I can eat a pb&j everyday for the rest of my life.

  9. Favorite superhero/heroine and why?  Fictional: Iron man. Real life: Gloria Steinem.

  10. Does pineapple belong on pizza?  Does it belong on a pizza? No. However, I'm not totally opposed.

 

WhyD3 Questions…

  1. Why did you decide to attend Moravian College?  Coach Mariana was the sole reason I decided to visit Moravian, and I fell in love with the campus as soon as I saw it. 

  2. What makes being a Division III student-athlete special?  It's the ability to balance everything, for me. Being able to have a full athlete and student experience is so important to me, and still being able to have a social life makes me feel like I get the best of all worlds. DIII was definitely the right choice for me, and if this is what you want, it's the right choice for you too. 

  3. What is the best advice you can give underclassmen?  Don't take practice for granted!! You, your teammates and your coaches deserve for you to give 110% every day.

 

This or That…

  1. Morning, noon, or night?  Definitely night. 

  2. Burgers or tacos?  Burgers!

  3. Pool or ocean?  Pool. (No sand!)

  4. Marvel or DC?  Marvel!!!!

  5. Star Wars or Star Trek?  Star Wars. No question. 

 

 

Nick Kuhn

Nick Kuhn student-athlete profile  Getting to Know You…

  1. Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?  Wherever the Eagles play their next super bowl because I missed out on the last one

  2. What was the last show you binge-watched?  Twin Peaks

  3. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?  Yes, Thanksgiving. I get to eat lots of good food and see my family

  1. What song always gets you on the dance floor?  Bartender by T pain

  1. Do you hit the snooze button or wake up immediately?  Hit the snooze button

  2. When making a PB&J sandwich, do you put on the peanut butter of jelly first?  Peanut butter

  1. If you could own a mythical creature (unicorn, phoenix, etc.), which one would you pick?  Dragon

  2. What can you eat for a week straight?  Chicken Parm

  3. Favorite superhero/heroine and why?  Thor. He has super strength, can fly, and his hammer is cool.

  4. Does pineapple belong on pizza?  No

 

WhyD3 Questions…

  1. Why did you decide to attend Moravian College?  I chose Moravian because it was a good balance for me of academics and athletics and when I stepped on campus for the first time it just felt like home. I also felt that the golf team had a special bond, which was something I was really looking for.

  1. What makes being a Division III student-athlete special?  Being a D3 athlete is special because you get to experience every aspect of college as well as being an athlete, this is something that not all student-athletes get to experience. Along with this, you get to grow as a person, student, and athlete alongside all of your teammates.

  2. What is the best advice you can give underclassmen?  Don't take a single second of your college experience for granted, cherish every moment you have at school, even the bad, because it will be over in the blink of an eye.

 

This or That…

  1. Morning, noon, or night?  Noon

  2. Burgers or tacos?  Burgers

  3. Pool or ocean?  Ocean

  4. Marvel or DC?  Marvel

  5. Star Wars or Star Trek?  Star Wars 

 

 

Griffin LeBlond

Griffin LeBlond profile Getting to Know You…

  1. Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?  Park City, Utah. I used to go there as a kid, but I've never mountain biked there. 

  1. What was the last show you binge-watched?  The Mandolorian 

  1. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?  Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love that I get to spend time with family, eat great food, and watch football.

  1. What song always gets you on the dance floor?  UCLA - RL Grime

  1. Do you hit the snooze button or wake up immediately?  I wake up immediately

  1. When making a PB&J sandwich, do you put on the peanut butter of jelly first?  Peanut butter, then I wipe the knife on the clean piece of bread.

  1. If you could own a mythical creature (unicorn, phoenix, etc.), which one would you pick?  A Gryphon, obviously 

  1. What can you eat for a week straight?  Grilled Chicken caesar salad

  1. Favorite superhero/heroine and why?  Frozone. He has the best one liner in superhero history, "Honey, where's my supersuit?"

  1. Does pineapple belong on pizza?  Sure, I don't like it, but why not?

WhyD3 Questions…

  1. Why did you decide to attend Moravian College?  When I came to Moravian for my overnight visit, it felt like I was a part of the Moravian family. Right away, I knew I wanted to go to MoCo because everyone was so welcoming and helpful. The guys on the lacrosse team were all great dudes and I could tell that I would get along with them. 

  2. What makes being a Division III student-athlete special?  Being a Division III student-athlete is a phenomenal experience because of the different skills you learn along the way. I am only a Sophomore, but I've already learned so many important life lessons. Time management, teamwork, and positivity in tough situations to name a few.  

  1. What is the best advice you can give underclassmen?  Being an underclassmen can be tough. Many students are moving out on their own for the first time and if that isn't enough, college courses have a much heavier workload. I would say, don't give up when things get tough, put your head down and keep grinding because it will pay off. 

 

This or That…

  1. Morning, noon, or night?  Morning

  1. Burgers or tacos?  Burgers

  1. Pool or ocean?  Ocean

  1. Marvel or DC?  Marvel

  1. Star Wars or Star Trek?  Star Wars

 

 

Siobhan O'Sullivan-Evangelista

Siobhan O'Sullivan-Evangelista profile Getting to Know You…

  1. Where's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?  Austrailia because I would go to the Austrailian Zoo as soon as I get off the plane. 

  2. What was the last show you binge-watched?  Tiger King, who didn't? 

  3. Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?  St. Patrick's day (but not the the latest one) because I'm Irish 

  4. What song always gets you on the dance floor?  One in Every Crowd- Montgomery Gentry 

  5. Do you hit the snooze button or wake up immediately?  hit the snooze button

  6. When making a PB&J sandwich, do you put on the peanut butter of jelly first?  peanut butter 

  7. If you could own a mythical creature (unicorn, phoenix, etc.), which one would you pick?  Hippogriff

  8. What can you eat for a week straight?  sushi

  9. Favorite superhero/heroine and why?  Thor because Chris Hemsworth. 

  10. Does pineapple belong on pizza?  NO.

     

WhyD3 Questions…

  1. Why did you decide to attend Moravian College?  I decided to attend Moravain College because while I was college searching I never felt that student-athlete atmosphere until I came to Moravian's campus. From the first time here, I felt how important athletics meant to students and the pride students had because of their involvement with the athletic department. 

  2. What makes being a Division III student-athlete special?  It is special to be a D3 student-athlete because it exemplifies the maturity and seriousness you take toward your passion and your future career. Being a D3 student-athlete, allows you to focus on the requirements you need to prepare you for the real world while involving yourself in something you've put so much time and heart into. It is the perfect blend of the end of a career and the start of a new one. 

  3. What is the best advice you can give underclassmen?  I would advise the underclassmen that it flies by faster than high school and I thought high school went by in a blink of an eye. Enjoy the little things whether it be getting a good grade on an exam, a practice where everyone is on, or hanging out with your teammates because they will eventually become memories. Appreciate the upperclassmen, for this is their year to leave it out on the field and have no regrets since they will not be a member of the team after this year. You're given the opportunity to have another go around in a sport that means something to you so make the most of it. 

 

This or That…

  1. Morning, noon, or night?  night 

  2. Burgers or tacos?  burgers

  3. Pool or ocean?  ocean

  4. Marvel or DC?  Marvel

  5. Star Wars or Star Trek?  Harry Potter