Skiing Announces Class of 2023
7/9/2019 1:29:00 PM | Women's Skiing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown skiing head coach Alex Norden has announced the program's three-member class of 2023, set to begin competition with the Bears for the 2020 season.
Maddie McCarthy
Hometown: Barrington, R.I.
High School: Northwood and Deerfield
Why Brown?: "To me, Brown has always been a big presence in my life while growing up in Rhode Island. Brown's open curriculum, reputation, research and public service opportunities, and ski program became increasingly attractive as my vast range of academic and extracurricular interests and love for skiing grew with age. The opportunity to come back home to Brown to continue my education and ski career after spending several years away to be closer to mountains feels like a dream come true."
McCarthy Facts: Appeared in South American Cup Races … Made three Eastern Championship appearances … National Sports Academy MVP … Received the Loon Race Team Coach's Award … Led Deerfield to 2019 NEPSAC Championship … Named to the NEPSAC All-Conference Team … Member of the Northwood School Cum Laude Society … Received the Northwood School Headmaster's Prize and Science Prize.
Kat Stephan
Hometown: Charlestown, Mass.
High School: Milton Academy
Why Brown?: "Because of Brown's open curriculum. Rather than forcing students to prioritize one subject or to fulfill a core, Brown understands that fields are interconnected. Here, students can be themselves, explore their interests, and contribute meaningfully. At Brown, I can learn alongside students who love learning how to learn, embrace creativity, and take risks. Brown's curriculum is a refreshing reminder to stay strong in the battle against perfectionism. So Brown is where I had to be.
Stephan Facts: Two-year ISL Division All-Star … Named All-ISL and All-NEPSAC as a senior captain … Also competed in field hockey … Selected for Eastern Districts (2017) … Senior editor of the school newspaper … Head of the music section in art publication … Plays the piano and trumpet … Founder of The VIBE Program (a music non-profit).
Ariana Turner
Hometown: Andover, Mass.
High School: Green Mountain Valley School
Why Brown?: "I was drawn to Brown because of the inclusive community, and because of each student's passion for everything they took part in - academically and beyond. I also wanted to be challenged academically and athletically at a high level. So happy and excited to be a Brown Bear!"
Turner Facts: Competed in alpine skiing and soccer at Green Mountain Valley School ... Qualified for the Eastern Alpine Championships in 2016 ... Competed and consistently placed in the top-30 on the FIS Eastern Cup circuit in 2017, 2018 and 2019 ... Captain of the varsity soccer team her senior year ... Lead in school musicals sophomore through senior year.
Maddie McCarthy
Hometown: Barrington, R.I.
High School: Northwood and Deerfield
Why Brown?: "To me, Brown has always been a big presence in my life while growing up in Rhode Island. Brown's open curriculum, reputation, research and public service opportunities, and ski program became increasingly attractive as my vast range of academic and extracurricular interests and love for skiing grew with age. The opportunity to come back home to Brown to continue my education and ski career after spending several years away to be closer to mountains feels like a dream come true."
McCarthy Facts: Appeared in South American Cup Races … Made three Eastern Championship appearances … National Sports Academy MVP … Received the Loon Race Team Coach's Award … Led Deerfield to 2019 NEPSAC Championship … Named to the NEPSAC All-Conference Team … Member of the Northwood School Cum Laude Society … Received the Northwood School Headmaster's Prize and Science Prize.
Kat Stephan
Hometown: Charlestown, Mass.
High School: Milton Academy
Why Brown?: "Because of Brown's open curriculum. Rather than forcing students to prioritize one subject or to fulfill a core, Brown understands that fields are interconnected. Here, students can be themselves, explore their interests, and contribute meaningfully. At Brown, I can learn alongside students who love learning how to learn, embrace creativity, and take risks. Brown's curriculum is a refreshing reminder to stay strong in the battle against perfectionism. So Brown is where I had to be.
Stephan Facts: Two-year ISL Division All-Star … Named All-ISL and All-NEPSAC as a senior captain … Also competed in field hockey … Selected for Eastern Districts (2017) … Senior editor of the school newspaper … Head of the music section in art publication … Plays the piano and trumpet … Founder of The VIBE Program (a music non-profit).
Ariana Turner
Hometown: Andover, Mass.
High School: Green Mountain Valley School
Why Brown?: "I was drawn to Brown because of the inclusive community, and because of each student's passion for everything they took part in - academically and beyond. I also wanted to be challenged academically and athletically at a high level. So happy and excited to be a Brown Bear!"
Turner Facts: Competed in alpine skiing and soccer at Green Mountain Valley School ... Qualified for the Eastern Alpine Championships in 2016 ... Competed and consistently placed in the top-30 on the FIS Eastern Cup circuit in 2017, 2018 and 2019 ... Captain of the varsity soccer team her senior year ... Lead in school musicals sophomore through senior year.
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