TopLaxRecruits.com, Posted 4/14/20
Columbus School for Girls (OH) 2020 defender/midfield Ellen Monahan of Summit Elite Lacrosse has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at Boston University.
Ellen Monahan profile:
High school: Columbus School for Girls (Albany, OH)
Grad year: 2020
Positions: Defense, Midfield
College signed with: Boston University
Club team: Summit Elite Lacrosse, XTEAM Lacrosse, Resolute Lacrosse
Lacrosse honors: 2 time Under Armour All America, Midwest Team member and only player from Ohio to make the team in 2017; Selected for the first ever WPLL (Women’s Professional Lacrosse League) Futures Summit; Selected for the Northstar Invitational in Lake Placid New York; Selected for the Under Armour 150 event which showcases the top freshman & sophomores in the country; Brine National Lacrosse Classic – Team Ohio & All Star selection; Played at the Inside Lacrosse Committed Academy with fellow future Boston University teammates this past summer; Columbus Dispatch Scholar Athlete and Athlete of the Week selection
Academic honors: First Honors every semester of High School; 4.0 GPA (unweighted) 2016 – 2020; All League and All State Academic Honors (4x); Red Cross Blood Donation Co-Chair; Student Council Member; Athletic & Spirit Committee Chair (3 years); Received full scholarship to attend The Ohio State University; Human Cognitive & Behavioral Science Summer program (2017)
Expected major: Business
Why did you choose Boston University? “I chose Boston University because of the school culture and environment. I fell in love with the city of Boston the minute I arrived, and even more in love when I stepped on Boston University’s campus. There is an energy present on campus that gives life a sense of newness and urgency that I can’t wait to be a part of in college. I also chose BU because of the coaches are building a program with high expectations, intensity and a real sense of family and community.”
Is there anything else you would like to share? “Thank you to my parents and brothers for supporting and pushing me to always work hard and to keep my focus during the process. Thank you to Coach Zoe for communicating on my behalf, recognizing my potential and believing in me; I couldn’t have done it without Zoe and the rest of the Summit team! Thank you to the XTEAM coaches for helping me to develop the mindset to recognize what I want, understand what I am capable of, and ultimately achieve my goals. Lastly, I thank God for giving me strength and faith throughout the entire process. “
What other colleges did you consider? American University, Marquette University, University of Richmond, Dartmouth University, Georgetown University, and The Ohio State University
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