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Edgewood University Eagles

Madison, Wisconsin

2017-18 Women's Golf Roster

Kelsey Blankenheim

  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown Portage, Wis.
  • Highschool Portage
  • Height 5-4
  • B/T R

Biography

Career statistics (through 2017-18 season)

2017-18: 
Competed in 11 rounds over five events and finished with a 111.18 scoring average... Shot a season-best round of 97 at Wartburg College Fall Invite, part of season-best 205... Finished 24th at NACC Championship after posting a 113-109-110 (332)... NACC Scholar-Athlete.

High School: Played at Portage high school under head coach Ed Carlson... As a senior, averaged 54.27 over nine holes and shot a nine-hole low of 48 and an 18-hole low of 96 while also receiving the team's Character and Class award that is given to a team member the conducts herself with a high level of class, dignity, and character at all times... Won the Badger North Conference championship as a junior and posted a nine-hole average of 55.35 with a low of 51... Earned her team's most improved award and hardest worker award... Helped raise money for breast cancer at Pink Out event held every season... Four-year member and two-time captain of the dance squad... Two-time letter winner, team captain, and state qualifier as a two-year member of the cheer squad.

Personal: Daughter of Jim and Kay Blankenheim... Majoring in nursing... Made the honor roll all four years, including the Principal's List as a senior... Heavily involved in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) and volunteered at the Tivoli nursing home in Portage... Also on Health Insurance Literacy Committee, was a human resources worker at Divine Savior, and member of FFA... Her family raised a 20-year old dog, ziplined, and parasailed in Mexico, and was born on brother's 10th birthday.

Why Edgewood College?: "I chose Edgewood College because it is a small school with a big city feel. Also since it is a smaller college I will be able to connect with my teachers more which will help me succeed in my schooling. Edgewood College is known for its great nursing program which also influenced my decision because I want to become a nurse."