Jacqueline Kenney Class: Sophomore Hometown: State College, Pa. High School: State College Area Height: 5-7 Position: B

CAREER HONORS
NFHCA National Academic Squad (2010)

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010: Saw action in seven contests during her freshman campaign at Penn State ... Made her collegiate debut during a 3-1 victory over Lock Haven on September 12 ... Unloaded her first career shot during the Lions' 7-2 win against Monmouth on October 3 ... Appeared in a pair of Big Ten bouts after helping PSU top Indiana, 1-0, on September 24 and Iowa, 5-3, on October 2 ... Also saw action against Temple on September 18, West Chester on September 19, and Bucknell on October 19 ... The Lions were a pristine 7-0 during games in which she appeared ... Earned a spot on the NFHCA National Academic Squad for her performance in the classroom.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four year member of the State College field hockey team, serving as a key part of a highly successful squad ... Team Captain as a senior and Tri Valley League All-Star her last two seasons ... Earned the Deborah Klingler Award presented to the most dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic freshman ... Little Lions were Tri Valley League Champions in 2006 and Finalists in 2007, `08 and `09 ... Were also PIAA District VI Champions all four years ... Participated in the State Tournament Quarterfinals in 2008 and '09 ... ... A high honors student in the classroom ... Other activities included Best Buddies and Little Lion Ambassador ... Standout in multiple sports, earning All-Conference in lacrosse in 2009 while also competing in ski racing ... Named a 2010 Academic All-American in lacrosse.

PERSONAL: Full name is Jacqueline Maeve Kenney ... Born on May 22, 1992 in State College, Pa. ... Daughter of Kathryn and Bill Kenney... Bill is a longstanding assistant coach on the Penn State football team ... Sister of Joe (23) and Matt (20) ... Matt is currently on the football team while Joe recently served as an undergraduate assistant coach for four years ... Enrolled in the Division of Undergraduate Studies.

ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: "I've been a lifelong fan of Penn State, grew up here and couldn't picture myself anywhere else. It was always a dream of mine since I started playing Parks and Rec field hockey with Coach Morett in fourth grade to come here and be a Nittany Lion."

GETTING TO KNOW JACQUELINE
Nickname: Jackie
Major & Why: DUS - I have no clue what I want to do when I grow up
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Van Morrison
Favorite Movie: Stand By Me
Favorite TV Show: Degrassi/Grey's Anatomy/Tosh.0
Favorite Website: perezhilton.com
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: John Kruk
Favorite Pro Team: Boston Red Sox
Favorite Athletes: Jacoby Ellsbury/Josh Beckett
Childhood Idol: Brian from the Backstreet Boys
Hobbies: Tap Dancing, Yoga
Biggest Fear: Spiders
Team I'd Like To See Added To The Schedule: Boston College
Best Player I Ever Played With: Jill Martz
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Vanity Fair
Most Prized Possession: Wardrobe
Place I'd Like To Visit: Talladega Superspeedway
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: My favorite babysitter was Shamar Finney and he wore 21 for Penn State
If I Didn't Play Field Hockey, I Would Play: Lacrosse
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Build a house on the coast of every ocean, shop a lot and give the rest to my family.
After Penn State, I Would Like To: Work for the Olympic Committee and travel around the world