Lyndsey Pere graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology this past May. During her senior year, she came in first place in the College of Staten Island Invitational, leading her team to win the event, on October 9. She also finished first amongst NCAA Division III runners, and fourth overall, at the Queensborough Invitational, on September 18. Pere was named the Yeshiva University Female Graduating Scholar-Athlete of the Year, at the annual athletic awards banquet, on May 15.
Name (First and Last) |
Lyndsey Pere |
Major/Minor |
Psychology |
What is your career ambition? |
Lawyer. |
What was your favorite thing about Yeshiva University? |
That I never had to miss a class due to Jewish holidays.
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What was your favorite thing
about being a student-athlete at Yeshiva University? |
My teammates and also that I was able to fully participate on a college team with out having to miss any practices or meets for religious observances. |
| What Yeshiva University class have you found most beneficial? |
Speech Communications
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What was your greatest
memory as a Yeshiva student-athlete? |
Coming in first place at the College of Staten Island Invitational. |
Who was the most influential
person to you as a child? |
My Parents |
Growing up what teacher in school do you remember to have the biggest influence on you? |
Mrs. Aranowitz (My Hebrew teacher in high school who was not only a great instructor, but more importantly) she shared with me the best cookie recipe ever) |
What is your favorite food? |
Oatmeal
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What is your favorite movie? |
I don't really have a favorite. |
In high school, what clubs were you involved with? |
College Bowl, Mathletes, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer and Softball teams |
If you can have dinner with any celebrity, who would you choose? |
Adam Levine or Ed Sheeran |
What is your favorite hobby
(besides the sport you play)? |
Cooking and shopping for running shoes and clothing. |
Favorite sport to play (besides your sport)? |
Tennis, but running always takes precedence. |
| What is your favorite sports team(s)? |
New York Yankees and New York Rangers.
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| What would people you know now find surprising about you when you were younger? |
That my diet consisted primarily of junk food. |
