"I made VWC my top choice because of the people. Everyone was so friendly and made me feel like I was in my home town, even though I was half way across the country."
Selected VWC over Northern Iowa University and the University of Missouri
Collegiate Accomplishments
Wesleyan Scholar
Two-time Dean's List honoree
Honors and Scholars student
Member of Marlin Buddies
Owns a current 3.55 grade point accume
Prep Accolades
Scored 71 career goals and 45 assists in her varsity career at Lebanon High School where she was the team's leading scorer for three years
Nominated to compete in the Missouri All-Star Game as a senior
Two-time team captain
Four-time first team All-Ozark Conference honoree
Four-time first team All-District II honoree
Two-time first team All-Southwest Missouri Region honoree
Four-time All-Academic team honoree
Ranked No. 14 in a class of 385
Summa Cum Laude gradaute
Recipient of the Teachers Academic Letter of Excellence
Participated in the Model United Nations
Student Council Executive Vice President
Personal
Daughter of Althea and Duane Winkel
Born in Springfield, Missouri
Has two brothers, Mike and Duane Jr., and a sister, Tara
Self-description in 10 words or less: "Athletic, friendly, outgoing, intelligent"
Enjoys listening to any type of music and spending vacation time in Florida
A fan of soccer star David Beckham
Favorites include the book "The BFG," the movie "The Little Mermaid," and the TV series "House"
My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "Being able to eat whatever I want and not gain weight."
The part of my game I've improved the most is: "Foot skills."
My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "To make an impact for the team on and off the field."
People might be surprised to know: "I am a great aunt."
The most important advice I've received is: "Wherever you go, go with all your heart" --Kim McKinney
