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Page B-8 -Mason County Journal- Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 ALUMNI UPDATE By ALEXANDRIA VALDEZ alexandria@masoncoun com Andria Rasmussen knew she couldn't quit soccer cold turkey. She had played for as long she could re- member, so when the chance came to play at Southern Oregon University, the 2014 North Mason grad knew she had to take it. "I'd highly recommend it," Rasmus- sen said. "A lot of my friends stopped and said how much they missed it. I would say if you have the opportunity, definitely take it." Two years into the program, Ras- mussen is thriving on and offthe pitch. Currently, the Southern Oregon Raiders soccer team is in winter train- ing. This past season, the Raiders fin- ished 8-9-3 overall. But Rasmussen's current big news came off the field. Several of her team- mates are in SOWs Honors College pro- gram, and Rasmus- sen added her name to the distinguished list this year. "In some of my Rasmussen general freshman classes, I didn't feel like I was challenging myself," Ras- mussen said. "I would get an A, but I wouldn't get any feedback. I though they (the honors college) would push me to become a better student." Rasmussen is studying to become a nurse. She said she knew she wanted to do something in the medical field af- ter spending time in emergency rooms as an accident-prone child. She was drawn to nursing for its flexibility and advancement opportunities, up her soccer commitment while keep- During Rasmussen's freshman year ing up with school. During the off-sea- at Southern Oregon, the goalie red- son in high school, Rasmussen played shirted. She said two older keepers club soccer in Silverdale twice a week. were on the team, so she wanted time She said in college, she's learned how to learn from them and the coach, to manage her time better with balanc- Rasmussen said it was a humbling ing a bigger soccer commitment and experience to redshirt because there school. were big changes in store for her in col- One of her favorite soccer memories lege soccer, so far at SOU came last spring when "The big difference for me was thethe Raiders played a spring game at speed of play," Rasmussen said. "The the University of California, Merced. second you step on a college field, oh my "I had never stepped foot on the goodness, the shots are coming fast." field," Rasmussen said. "There was It also took time to adjust to hera bottom right shot and I was able to coach's expectations. During her years make a cool save. My coach compli- at North Mason, Rasmussen said shemented me, and she only gives compli- didn't play much out of the net -- she ments when they are really deserved. was just a shot stopper. At SOU, it's ex- She was my proud of my performance pected she have as good or better foot- and that was really cool." work than a striker. Rasmussen played in two games Another change has been stepping this year for 90 total minutes. ~ 2 The North Mason Bulldogs will send a full team to compete Kaylee Schilter. in the West Cbntral District 3 Tournament. Journal photo by Lloyd Mullen Shelton will send bowlers Rebecca Robinson and continued from page B-1 Whitcher said this year's team is driven and are "good kids." She said most of them are friends outside of the sport, which makes the team special. "I'm excited to prepare them so maybe they'll be- NATIONAL "TRAIN YOUR DOG" MONTH A well-trained pet makes life easier and safer! Hours: Mo,, Tue 8am-6pm. Wed, ]bur, Fd 8am-Spm • Sat 8am-4pm • Dr. Shawn Thomas ACCREDITED The Star~dard of : Veterinary Exceilence 24161 NE State Hwy 3 360.277,3800 e www.belltownevetcenter.com lieve in themselves," Whitcher said. "Just by their bowling ability, it shows me that it's worth the extra effort to get them to state ... Bowling is my passion, so if I can share it with these younger kids, it'll keep it alive." Whitcher cited Mullins' performance as a bright byand see us for spot during the weekend. She said Mullins, who came off the bench, stepped up for the team. The Shelton Highclimbers found success this weekend at the 3A Narrows League Tournament. Shelton qualified two bowlers for the West Central District Tournament: sophomore Rebecca Robinson and freshman Kaylee Schilter. "The girls were excited," coach Dann Gagnon said. "The others were disappointed because they felt they could have bowled better. It was a lot of pressure. Some schools have chants, and that can be distract- ing. It's a different environment." Gagnon said that the team's top bowler, Jordan Dantinne, did not compete because she had the flu. "I think a year of experience for some of our girls helped," Gagnon said. "Also the younger girls, they're focused. We've had to work on expectations as far as the team. It's not about 'me, me, me,' but it's about supporting each other." AUTOMOTIVE 2033 Olympic Highway North • Shehon • 426-1467