Felicia Gowanlock- Player Profile

Name: Felicia Gowanlock

Year: Freshman

Position: Catcher/Utility

Uniform Number: 17

Major: Biology

Minor: Psychology

What made you choose Allegheny College: I chose Allegheny because of its strong academics and the close-knit community feel. I like how closely the professors work with the students and how much they care about your education.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: T he family away from family feeling. Coming to practice every day and being surrounded by a coaching staff and a group of girls that have so much heart, intensity and dedication for the game. Also the reputation that comes along with being an Allegheny Gator; people know that you are responsible, reliable, hard working, punctual and
good hearted individuals.

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: My favorite class is my first year seminar about baseball. The class is titled “who’s on first? Baseball and American life.” We discuss the history of baseball, current events, and how they relate to our culture and nation. It is very interesting and fun.

Favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus is dead center of the big glass structures by the Tippie alumni center, because when you stand in the middle and make a noise it echoes but no one else can hear it but you!

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I volunteer occasionally for the Autism Outreach Center.

Favorite movies/TV shows/books: I love the movie The Whole Nine Yards, and my favorite TV show is Boy Meets World. My favorite book is Less Than Zero by Brett Easton Ellis.

Bessie Artino- Player Profile

Name: Bessie Artino

Year: Freshman

Position: C/1st

Uniform Number: 24

Major: Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Minor: Religious Studies

What made you choose Allegheny College: The environment and atmosphere was so welcoming, and this is a great academic school.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: The family we have made, and being able to play college softball.

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: My Freshman Seminar class, Animals in Art and Life. There were only twelve of us in the class. It was so much fun to be able to learn about animals and their impact in our lives. Also, what a great opportunity to talk about my three wonderful Rottweilers!

Favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus is my dorm, the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity House that was transformed into a residence hall for freshman. Twelve of us girls are so close and we spend a lot of time together.

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: During breaks I work for an animal hospital near my home town. I also volunteer and help coach whenever I can.

Favorite movies/TV shows/books: My favorite TV shows are, Supernatural, The Young and The Restless, One Tree Hill, and General Hospital. I enjoy reading books that have to do with animals and the supernatural/fantasy genre.

Allison Piper- Player Profile

Name: Allison Piper

Year: Freshmen

Position: 2nd base, outfield

Uniform Number: 8

Major: Science

Minor: Spanish

What made you choose Allegheny College: My brother goes here and I wanted to play softball. I loved the campus when I visited; it was small, had a homey feel and is a good distance from home.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: The closeness of the team and the desire to work hard every minute from every player.

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: My freshmen seminar this semester because it is about baseball and the American Dream. It is interesting to learn the struggles throughout the beginning of the sport and how it is perceived by American society today.

Favorite place on campus: Wise Center

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Favorite movies/TV shows/books: ESPN, Fox Family, The Notebook

Katie Wills- Player Profile

Name: Katie Wills

Year: Junior

Position: Center Field

Uniform Number: 3

Major: Environmental Science

Minor: Psychology

What made you choose Allegheny College: I knew that I was going to come here the moment I visited. The campus setting was so beautiful, the class sizes were exactly what I was looking for, and I was able to continue my softball career.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: Being able to play with a group of girls that I know will always be there for me.

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: My favorite class at Allegheny was Foundations of Psychology—After taking this class I developed an interest in psychology, and now psychology is my minor.

Favorite place on campus: Campus is beautiful in its entirety, but if I had to choose my favorite place it would be the area behind Ford Chapel with the wooden bridge. I often go there to read.

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I am a Peer Leader for an environmental science freshman seminar.

Favorite movies/TV shows/books: Books- Anything by Nicholas Sparks, Movies- Princess Diaries, Love and Basketball, TV- Greek, 30 Rock

Player Profile- Stephanie Baer

Name: Stephanie Baer

Year: Freshman

Position: Pitcher

Uniform Number: 2

Major: Environmental Science

Minor: Undecided

What made you choose Allegheny College: I chose Allegheny because it is close to my home town. It is different than any other college and I really liked how the academic programs are set up here. It’s very unique and I love it here; I wouldn't be happier anywhere else.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: The team chemistry, everyone is so close and we always have a good time together.

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: My freshman seminar “The Conservation and Ecology of French Creek” with Professor Wissinger. We were involved with a lot of hands on activities and we went on field trips to different creeks in the area.

Favorite movies, books, tv shows: Favorite movies- “A Cinderella Story”, “The Notebook” and “The Holiday” Favorite Book-“Crimson Stain” by Jim Fisher
Favorite TV show- “Family Guy”

Favorite place on campus: The Wise Center, and the library during finals week! :)

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I play intramural volleyball and basketball.

Player Profile- Marci Potuzko

Name: Marci Potuzko

Year: Sophomore

Position: Catcher

Uniform Number: 5

Major: Biochemistry

Minor: Economics

What made you choose Allegheny College: During one of my visits I was walking around while students were walking between classes and I felt like I would fit in here. At some other schools when I was surrounded by students I felt out of place, but here I felt at home.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: The team. We say it a lot, but we really are a family, and I love spending so much time with everyone. The trip to Florida is a great week as well, and we all have a great time playing ball and hanging out with each other.

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: Comm Arts 135: Modes of Film and Video Production. I love watching movies, and the class was all about movies: history of them, how you make them, how to analyze them, everything. It was awesome to go to class and watch movie clips all the time.

Favorite place on campus: I don’t really have a favorite place on campus, I guess if I had to choose I’d say the Game Room or the softball field.

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee)

Player Profile- Maggie Bodenlos

Name: Maggie Bodenlos

Year: Junior

Position: 3rd Base

Uniform Number: 6

Major: Psychology

Minor: Women's Studies

What made you choose Allegheny College: Interestingly enough, I was not even going to apply to Allegheny because my sister (Abby Bodenlos ’08) was already a student at Allegheny and I wanted to do my own thing. I applied to ten different schools and was not even sure what I was looking for in a college. After considering all of my options, I finally realized I wanted a small school where I could find a close group of friends and be a part of small classrooms. Choosing Allegheny and deciding to play softball could not have been a better decision for me.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: The fact that every single girl on the team is unique and different from one another, but we all come together with a common love for the game of softball. Our bond, because of all of our hard work, is truly unbreakable. Knowing that our group is in it together through it all and for each other is something that could never be replaced.

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: My favorite class so far was Abnormal Psychology- it was my first Psychology class and made me interested in Psychology for my major.

Favorite place on campus: I lived in Brooks hall both freshman and sophomore year and have spent so much time walking to classes and practices on Brooks Walk. This area in front of Brooks is a beautiful part of campus and is definitely my favorite.

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I am a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority

Player Profile- Sharon Dudek

Name: Sharon Dudek

Year: Sophomore

Position: Outfield

Uniform Number: 15

Major: Biology

Minor: Psychology

What made you choose Allegheny College: I chose to go to Allegheny because of the friendly and helpful vibe that I got when I visited as a prospective student, as well as its reputation of academics and a successful softball program. Having the opportunity to meet with a biology professor, sit in on a class, and meet with Coach was definitely what sealed the deal!

Favorite part of Gator Softball: My favorite part of Gator Softball is definitely my teammates. We work extremely hard and have a lot of fun as a team. In doing so, we have formed extraordinary friendships. I love them all!

Favorite class taken at Allegheny: My favorite class I have taken at Allegheny so far was my foundations of psychology course. The professor was so charismatic and had the best stories to go along with the material we were learning.

Favorite place on campus: Brooks walk… especially at night. It is gorgeous!

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I am a resident advisor (RA) in Brooks Hall.

Player Profile- Sara Doan

Name: Sara Doan

Year: Sophomore

Position: 2nd Base

Uniform Number: 1

Major: Computer Science/Mathematics

Minor: Economics

What made you choose Allegheny College: The smaller size and the idea of a closer knit community.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: It's like one big family. We might have our ups and downs but at the end of the day, we're all there for each other.

Favorite softball memory: Winning the league championship when I was 12.

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I'm a TA in the Computer Science Department.

Favorite place on campus: My room

Favorite movie/tv show: October Sky

Player Profile- Amanda Downey

Name: Amanda Downey

Year: Sophomore

Position: Pitcher

Uniform Number: 10

Major: Neuroscience and Psychology

What made you choose Allegheny College: When I first visited Allegheny, I fell in love with the campus. The overall atmosphere was homey and comfortable, and some of the old buildings are filled with history. Of course it’s amazing reputation for excellent academics, and solid softball program were driving factors, making Allegheny the right fit for me.

Favorite part of Gator Softball: I have my teammates and coaches as a support system for everything I do and I know they are always there for me.

Favorite softball memory: Getting a phone call in Florida to get in the team vans within 60 seconds, and taken on a surprise trip to Dairy Queen after a very successful day of softball (including beating the 5th ranked team in the nation!).

What activities are you involved with outside of softball: I just founded a scrapbooking club on campus.

Favorite place on campus: The observatory above the security office

Favorite movie/tv show: It’s a Wonderful Life (movie) and House (tv show)