Heather Tice Class: Freshman Hometown: Allentown, Pa. High School: Parkland Height: 5-5 Position: DS

Pronounced: Heather • Tice

High School
Four-year volleyball and one-year track letterwinner at Parkland High School in Allentown, Pa. ... two-year varsity volleyball team captain for the Trojans ... helped the squad to an 18-5 record during senior season ... following senior season was named first team all-conference, first team all-district, first team all-state ... twice named the Parkland Outstanding Volleyball Player of the Year ... 2007 was the highest program finish in Parkland volleyball history ... team champions of the Avon Grove tournament and finalists at the Haverford tournament, also earning the silver medal in District 11 and a fifth-place ranking in the state ... inducted into the Parkland Hall of Fame ... member of the Principal's List, High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, ASL National Honor Society, Key Club, ASL Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... earned the National Honor Society Scholarship Award in Physical Education ... LVC Scholar Athlete ... member of the Synergy 18's club volleyball program in Valley Forge, Pa. ... team finished 26th out of 48 at nationals ... at the Northeast Qualifier, squad finished in the top four of the gold division ... team earned gold medals at both the Martin Luther King Classic and the KRVA Bid Tournament.

Personal
Born Heather Kay Tice on Nov. 16, 1989 in Allentown, Pa. ... parents are Richard and Debbie Tice ... has two brothers, Richard (24) and Justin (21) ... aunt and cousin have attended Penn State ... plans on majoring in education ... names sports, working out, music and dogs as hobbies, Rascal Flatts, Colbie Caillat, Carrie Underwood and Red Hot Chili Peppers at favorite musical entertainers, English as favorite school subject, the Philadelphia Eagles as favorite pro sports team, Michael Jordan as favorite athlete, "The Last Lecture" as favorite book, "Will & Grace" and "Friends" as favorite television shows, "Remember the Titans" as favorite movie, Denzel Washington as favorite actor, Angelina Jolie as favorite actress and the Outer Banks as favorite place to visit.

Why I Chose Penn State
"Penn State has always been a college choice of mine. Every time I would visit another school, I would somehow always compare it to Penn State and it would always fall short. I chose to play volleyball at Penn State because they have a wonderful coaching staff who are full of knowledge, energy and a focus on team. I also wanted to be surrounded with a group of people who have the same mindset as I do: play to win."

Quoting Russ Rose
"We have worked with Heather at our camps over the years. She is exceptionally strong and works hard. I think she will be a player who will always bring good energy and have a great attitude every day. She will need to adjust to the speed and intensity of the game, but that is the same for all young players."

Tice's Expectations
"One of my personal goals is to work hard at everything I do for the team and myself. I will push myself to the fullest in order to reach my full potential for the team. If I strive for 110% and I fall short, I am still close to 100%. I feel my strengths are determination, communication and drive. As a team, the goal for the future is to get another national title!"