By K.I. Goldberg
TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 4/26/13
Ursuline Academy (TX) senior goalkeeper Jennifer Blum has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Notre Dame.
Jennifer Blum ledger:
High School: Ursuline Academy, Dallas, Texas
Graduation Year: 2013
Position: Goalkeeper
College Choice: University of Notre Dame
Club Affiliation: XTEAM
Major lacrosse honors, All-Star teams, Camps, Showcases:
2013 Ursuline Academy Varsity Team Captain
2012 Texas Lacrosse 1st Team All-State Goalie
2012 Sandstorm Lacrosse Tournament All-Star Team
Texas Lacrosse National Tournament 1st Team
2011 Ursuline Academy Varsity Heart of Lacrosse Award
Northwestern University, Goalie Camp “Most Outstanding Goalie Award”
Academic honors, service projects:
Ursuline Academy Ambassadors
National Honor Society
Academic Deans List
First and second honor roll
What will you major in/study? Major: International Business, Minor: Mandarin Chinese
Why did you choose Notre Dame? “When looking for a college after going to an all girl’s Catholic high school, finding a school with a strong religious foundation was important to me. Notre Dame is a perfect fit. Also, I am interested in studying business and am currently in my fourth year of Chinese. With Notre Dame’s outstanding business school, I could not have made a better choice. Last but not least, the Notre Dame women’s lacrosse program is like a family, which I love. Coach (Christine) Halfpenny and Coach Jill Byers are both very talented coaches and former players, not to mention amazing role models.”
What is your HS team’s outlook for the season? “Currently, my team is the #1 seed in the North District for playoffs. We anticipate making a strong run for the Texas State title!”
Thank You: “First of all, I would like to thank my father and coach, Brent Blum, for working with me tirelessly on my goalkeeping skills. Also, my High School coach, Lori Wales, for helping to develop my love of the game. Finally, I would like to thank current USA goalie Megan Huether for all her help. I would not be where I am without these supportive coaches in my life.”
Other schools considered: Northwestern, Washington & Lee