Biography
BEFORE TCNJ: Played at both Holy Spirit High School and Atlantic City High School … Named first team All-Cape Atlantic League … Named Defender of the Year and MVP at Holy Spirit … Also an All-Cape Atlantic League performer in lacrosse … Holds school record for draw controls at Atlantic City HS … National Honor Society officer … Received AP Scholar Award, School Recognition Award, Small Town Recognition Award, and Student of the Month … Graduated in the top-10 of senior class … Member of Key Club, Yearbook Club, Hope for AC, Spartan Ambassador, Spirit Clubs, Social-Emotional Learning Club, Student Council, and Environmental Club … Played club at Red Knots (Field Hockey) and South Jersey Shamrocks (Lacrosse)
WHY TCNJ? TCNJ stood out to me because it offers the strong sense of community, pride, and academic excellence that I was looking for in a college. Through attending lacrosse & field hockey prospect camps and an open house, I was inspired by the welcoming student-athletes, supportive team culture, & passionate business faculty. My experiences as a two-sport athlete have taught me leadership, teamwork, time management, and resilience, and I am beyond excited to bring those qualities to TCNJ. I believe TCNJ is a place where I can grow academically & athletically while contributing to a community that values hard work, connection, and school pride.
PERSONAL: Birthday is April 2 … Parents are John and Shannon DePersenaire … Has one sibling, Haley … Biggest athletic thrill has been playing in two state finals at Holy Spirit … Hobbies include baking, swimming, reading, and bike rides … Likes Cava, Chipotle, and Chick-fil-A as postgame meals … Favorite athletes are Kyle Schwarber, Shohei Ohtani, Ilona Maher, Saquon Barkley, and Jason Kelce … Loves Disney and traveling
