UMF Department of Athletics

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Amanda Byrne

Junior
Guard
Winslow, ME
Winslow High School

Major: Elementary education

Athletic honors/achievements/highlights: Captain of the 2007-08 team. In soccer, All-North Atlantic Conference First Team in 2006. All-North Atlantic Conference Second Team in 2005. All-NAC Tournament Team both year. At Winslow, All-Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B and All-State First Team.

Academic honors/achievements/highlights: Dean's list. At Winslow, National Honors Society, Academic Book Award, Renaissance Pre-Calculus Award.

Hobbies: Sports, hanging with friends, dancing, staying active.

When you were considering what college to attend, what was it about UMF that set it apart from the others?

Small campus, UMF's reputation for elementary education, strong athletic programs, close to home, affordable.

What do you like most about UMF? Why is UMF a good fit for you?

UMF's reputation for elementary education, their strong athletic programs, affordable price and geographic location made UMF a good fit for me.