Division III Week Student Spotlight – Hunter Hall
This week is NCAA Division III Week and member institutions across the country are celebrating the 10th-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. Hunter Hall is today's featured student-athlete.
By Noah Diebel
Sports Information Assistant
Name: Hunter Hall
Year: Senior
Hometown: Panama City, Fla.
Major: Business Administration with a minor in history
Sport: Men's Soccer
Athletic Accomplishments: Hall was a four-year member of the men's soccer team and played in 50 games during his Huntingdon career. With 20 career goals and 43 career points, he is tied for second in Huntingdon's NCAA era in goals and is third in points. As a senior, he became the first Hawk during the NCAA era to record two hat tricks in the same season. A first-team USA South West Division selection, he led Huntingdon and was among the USA South leaders with eight goals and 16 points this season.
Academic Achievements and Campus Activities: Hall is a two-time Academic All-Conference selection, has been named to the Dean's List twice and the Dean's List of High Honors four times. He is also a member of Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society.
What made you feel like Huntingdon was the right place for you? "When I first visited Huntingdon, I was greeted with a friendly atmosphere and individuals that made me feel right at home. At other schools, I would not have gotten the face-to-face interaction with students and teachers I have received here. Just knowing that there was a support system behind you through administration and peers really hit home to me. It was also a place that I could further my education and continue to play the sport that I love."
What advice would you give our current underclassmen and incoming recruits to better prepare them for the next few years? "Some advice I would give to students is to enjoy and cherish everything that Huntingdon has to offer. Do not be afraid to put yourself out there because you do not want to have the thoughts of "what if?". Make sure to make countless memories that you will remember for a lifetime because even though four years seems like a long time, you will be graduating before you know it."
How has your experience at Huntingdon prepared you for life after Huntingdon? "My experience has prepared me for life after Huntingdon by preparing me not to be dependent on others. Also, it has shown me that you have to sacrifice your time and effort, as well as embrace change to be successful in life."