Megan Springsteen Class: Sophomore Hometown: Owego, N.Y. High School: Owego Free Academy Event: Diving

CAREER BESTS

2010-11 (FRESHMAN YEAR):
Participated in the 1-Meter Dive and the 3-Meter Dive during her Freshman season... Posted a season-best score 211.75 for an 11th Place finish in 1-Meter Dive at Maryland... Placed 6th vs. St. Bonaventure with a score of 192.53 in the 1-Meter Dive... Recorded a score of 183.52 in the 1-Meter Dive vs. Virginia Tech... Posted a score of 177.00 in the 1-Meter Dive vs. Michigan... Took an 8th place finish in the 3-Meter Dive at Michigan with a score of 211.07... Earned a score of 203.03 in the 3-Meter Dive vs. St. Bonaventure... Placed 10th in the 3-Meter Dive at Maryland with a score of 201.70... Posted a season-best 236.27 in the 3-Meter Dive vs. Virginia Tech.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Standout diver for the Owego Free Academy under coach Roger Katchuk ... Served as a captain during her final two seasons ... Guided the team to the 2010 Class "B" Sectional Championship ... Set 11 school records during her career ... Named a High School All-American in 2009-10 ... Captured the Sectionals title as a senior and placed seventh at the New York State Diving Championships ... Previously finished second at Sectionals as a junior and third as a sophomore ... Also competed in track and field and qualified for the state meet in the 100- and 400-meter hurdles as well as the 4x800 relay ... Selected to the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Megan Springsteen ... Born Oct. 16, 1992 in Owego, New York ... Daughter of David and Julia Springsteen ... Has two younger sisters, Kara and Margo, and a younger brother, Matthew ... Majoring in business marketing with a minor in media studies.

ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: "I chose Penn State because of the immense school spirit, the impressive education you receive and the ability to network with alumni and get a good job after graduating."