2009: First team All-CAC ... CAC All-Academic Team ... started all 16 games ... second in assists with four ... tied for fifth in scoring with six points ... netted game-winner in 1-0 win vs. Goucher.
2008: Second team All-CAC ... started all 17 contests ... finished with three points (1g, 1a) ... netted game-winner in 2-1 win at Wesley.
2007: Started all 17 games ... notched two goals ... first collegiate goal came in 3-0 shutout of Catholic.
The Seton Keough HS: 2007 graduate ... three-sport athlete (field hockey, swimming, lacrosse) ... played for Tierney Adhern (lacrosse) ... FIELD HOCKEY: Played for Helen Mirick ... 2006 team MVP ... earned all-star and second team All-Baltimore City honors as a senior ... SWIMMING: Swam for Bill Walker ... earned 2006-07 Coach's Award ... LACROSSE: Coached by Tierney Adhern.
Personal: Alexandra Josephine Skiest ... plans to become an elementary school teacher and attend graduate school ... born Janurary 19, 1989 in Annapolis, Md. ... daughter of Gerald and Virginia Skiest ... has a twin sister named Stefanie.
Why St. Mary's?: "The first time I visited St. Mary's I knew I would fit in here because of the beautiful campus, the vigorous academic courses offered, the very welcoming students and faculty, and the successful field hockey team."
