Katie O'Rourke

Why did you choose Moravian College?
There are a variety of reasons, but the biggest reason was the versatility that I noticed at Moravian. Each individual student is strongly encouraged to get involved in the Moravian community in a variety of different roles. I was actively involved in high school and was looking for a place where that could continue. It is especially great for student-athletes because they have the special role of being an athlete, but are extremely capable of being more than that.

 What is your major and why?
I am majoring in mathematics and secondary education. I've wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember, and math has always been my favorite subject.

What has been your favorite course at Moravian and why?
My favorite course so far has been Discrete Mathematics because it was different than many math courses I have taken. It was focused on proofs and reasoning rather than just computing answers, so it was a nice change of pace.

What are your plans for the future once you finish your degree at Moravian?
I plan on looking for a teaching job in the vicinity of my hometown and assisting my high school basketball coach.

What is your most memorable moment as a Greyhound?
One of my most memorable moments from this past season was our Pink Out game against Juniata. It is an event that our program puts a lot of time and effort in to, and it such a rewarding feeling when we have so much success in supporting a great cause. In my opinion, it was also the most exciting game we had all year. Although we came up a few points short in the end, it made the entire event that much better.

How has being an athlete helped you as a student and in the classroom?
Being an athlete and a student has helped me stay disciplined because of the many responsibilities I have in both roles. It is not an easy task, but is something that will be extremely beneficial later in life.  The ability to juggle a lot of responsibilities and good time management are skills that will be very important in the future, and those are two things that being a student-athlete can give you.

What is the hardest part of your sport?
I would say the hardest part of playing a sport for me is stirring up all of the energy that is required to take care of my academic as well as athletic responsibilities. It doesn't take long to feel exhausted and even overwhelmed when there's a lot on your plate. It is difficult sometimes, but I am motivated by the people around me and the pride that Moravian takes in being a successful student-athlete.

Why do you wear your jersey number?
I began wearing #11 in eighth grade and I was lucky to be able to continue that in college.

What advice do you have for a prospective Moravian College student-athlete?
I would advise prospective student-athletes to embrace all that Moravian has to offer. Moravian has a rich athletic history, but pay attention to other aspects as well. It may not be the biggest or flashiest school in your college pool, but it is a great place filled with great people and many opportunities to get you where you want to be.

Favorite:
Color? Purple
Food? Ice Cream
Restaurant? Any Hibachi restaurant
Movie? It changes too often to pick one
TV Show? The Office
Musical Artist? Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker
Athlete? Rajon Rondo
Pro Team? Phillies
Hobbies? Sports and spending time with my friends and family
Most Prized Possession? (I don't have one)
Biggest Fear? Disappointing people