Emily Rohan is our female Athlete of the Month for the month of March. A Dallas, Texas native, Emily, last fall, completed her second season with the Yeshiva University women’s volleyball team. Last fall, Emily played 15 matches and recorded 62 kills, 21 service aces, 77 assists and 102 digs en route to being named a Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC) All-Conference selection.
| Name | Emily Rohan |
| Major | Jewish Education |
| What is your career ambition? | High school teacher |
| What is your favorite thing about Yeshiva University? | Being in the heart of New York City |
| What is your favorite thing about being a student-athlete at Yeshiva University? | Getting to spend time with my friends on the team |
| What Yeshiva University class have you found most beneficial? | Education classes with Dr. Hirsch |
| What was your greatest memory as a Yeshiva student-athlete? | Preseason this past summer |
| 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? | Naomi and Jeff Schrager, my teachers from middle and high school |
| What is your favorite food? | French fries |
| What is your favorite television show? | Friends |
| What is your favorite movie? | The Sound of Music |
| In high school, what clubs were you involved with? | Students Against Terrorism, basketball, and volleyball |
| If you can have dinner with any celebrity, who would you choose? | Will Ferrell |
| What accomplishment are you most proud of? | Running a 3 on 3 basketball tournament that raised money for victims of terror in Israel |
| What is your favorite hobby (besides the sport you play)? | Babysitting, cooking, and playing with my dog |
| Favorite sport to play (besides your sport)? | Basketball |
| What is your favorite sports team? | The Cowboys |
| What would people you know now find surprising about you when you were younger? | I used to horseback ride competitively |
