WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE

JACKIE BEERS, Women's Cross-Country

This week in “Golden Bear Profile” we have a double dose of cross-country runners.

First, from the women’s team, is Jackie Beers of Litchfield, Connecticut, who is a senior captain. She will be running in the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship on Saturday (Nov. 15). in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Quick Bits

Major: Sport Management
Favorite Professor: Curt Hamakawa
“He knows a lot about sports and has helped me understand the industry and all the aspects of it.”
Favorite class: Sports Facility Planning and Management
“It discusses everything about a sporting facility and how to run it. It is something that I am looking at doing for my career.”
Dorm: Gateway 1224R
Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite energy drink: None
What kind of music amps you up? Mostly anything
Favorite sports team: New York Yankees
Favorite athlete: Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm
“She is always working hard and she is a very good team player.”

Why did you decide to come to Western New England College?
“The atmosphere was comfortable. I felt welcomed on campus and it was a place I knew I could get a good athletic and academic experience.”

What’s your most memorable moment on the cross-country team here at Western New England College?
“Winning the GNAC championship two years in a row and coming in 10th to be on the All-TCCC conference team during the first year (we joined it).”

What are your plans for after graduation?
“Hopefully getting a job in any area of sports.”

--- Compiled by Amanda Bruno, Western New England College athletic communications assistant.