Throughout the remainder of the spring, EdgewoodCollegeEagles.com will be running a senior spotlight series via both our website and the our social media platforms.
Questionnaires were sent out to Eagle seniors and those who returned them will be featured in our senior spotlight series! We will highlight seniors as they provide answers on their time at Edgewood College!
Name: Grace Wildeboer
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sport: Women's Soccer, Track & Field
Major: Graphic Design, Minor in Spanish
What are you plans for after graduation?
- My plans after graduation would be to live in Wisconsin for at least another year while figuring out what my next step will be in my career and life. I will also be taking another semester at Edgewood College in the fall to continue playing soccer and finish out my undergrad degree.
What does it mean to you to be an Eagle Student-Athlete?
- To be an Eagle student-athlete, it means that I know I can be a successful student in the classroom while continuing to play the sports I love, while dabbling in other interests.
What is one piece of advice you would give to your freshmen self?
- Don't be afraid. Try new things and be who you are
What are some of your favorite memories as a student-athlete at Edgewood College?
- Some of my favorite memories as a student-athlete at Edgewood College are that not only have I made forever friends with my teammates, but I also gained a family here while being away from home.
What are three things on your post-Edgewood College bucket list?
- Find a steady job in my field of study
- Continue coaching goalkeepers in soccer
- Buy a car
What faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you during your time at Edgewood College and why?
- Douglas Wandersee is one of the many people who has made the greatest impact on me during my time at Edgewood College. Doug helped me gain confidence as a student and a tutor. My coaches, Derek Helmer and Bethany Brewster, both had great impacts on my life during my time at Edgewood College as well. They pushed me to be the best student-athlete that I could be and they both wanted the best for me.
