Division III Week Student Spotlight – Lauren Condon

This week is NCAA Division III Week and member institutions across the country are celebrating the fifth-year event.

Division III Week, which runs from Monday through Sunday, is intended to recognize the academic and athletic accomplishments as well as the campus leadership and community service efforts of Division III student-athletes.

As part of Huntingdon College's participation in Division III Week, six student-athletes will be featured this week. Huntingdon senior Lauren Condon is today's featured student-athlete. 

By Chuck Tidmore

Sports Information Assistant

Name: Lauren Condon      

Year: Senior 

Hometown: Mobile, Ala.  

Major: Bio-Chemistry    

Career Goals: Has been accepted to the Harrison School of Pharmacy at Auburn University and plans to get her Doctor of Pharmacy   

Sport: Volleyball    

Athletic Accomplishments:  Condon has appeared in 95 matches during her three seasons at Huntingdon and is a two-time USA South All-Academic Selection. She finished her career with 1495 digs, nearly 300 more than any other Huntingdon player during the past decade. She also finished with 93 assists and 93 serving aces.

Academic Achievements and Campus Activities: Condon has been a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and a Huntingdon Ambassador during her three years at Huntingdon. She has also been a member of the Pharmacy Club, Health Club and has been a Diamond Doll. She has been recognized by the Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha for her work she has done in her sorority.

What made you feel like Huntingdon was the right place for you? "I was looking at different schools, but when I came on a visit, I ran into Anthony Leigh, who immediately knew who I was. I was surprised that he knew my name and knew who I was. I thought it was cool because it shows that you aren't just a number to fill a roster or classroom, people want to know who you are and want to get to know you."

What has made your Huntingdon experience unique? "The people here. Academically, the professors want to see you excel and try to help you get better. Athletically, the coaches I have had have pushed me to be great on the court but also in the classroom. That has meant a lot to me. Also, there are all sorts of people on campus and everyone is friendly which has been special."

How has Huntingdon challenged you academically and athletically? "Being a science major is pretty hard by itself. Having to balance that with athletics is a struggle, but the professors work with you and challenge you. I've enjoyed my professors pushing me to better in the classroom. It's like having a coach in the classroom with you!"

What has been your biggest highlight as a Huntingdon student-athlete? "Beating Piedmont this season at home in three sets was awesome. I remember playing there my freshman year and I was pretty scared. To be able to beat them was awesome."

As a student-athlete, what is your impression of Division III now compared to your first season? "I didn't have a first impression of Division III when I came to Huntingdon. I came in with an open-mind because we were starting preseason, and I was focused on just playing and getting better. But after three years, I feel that Division III athletes are a bit more motivated."