Softball

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Hannah Ritter, UW-Oshkosh

Each week during the 2022-23 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.


Name:  Hannah Ritter            
Institution:  UW-Oshkosh
Hometown (High School):  Marengo, Ill. (Marengo Community High School)
Year in school:  Senior
Sport:  Softball
Major:  Communication Studies
Minor:  Business Administration


Why did you choose UW-Oshkosh?
The welcoming and supportive community between students and staff.

What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
Honors College.

What causes do you care about?
Equal opportunities for women.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete? The WIAC is one of, if not the most, competitive Division III conferences in the nation. Being able to be a part of that type of competition, while being supported in pursuing my degree as a Division III student-athlete is a great balance.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Raspberry Cheesecake
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  Sage Hall
Movie?  The Fundamentals of Caring
Holiday?  Halloween
Food?  Chinese Food
Musical Group/Artist?  Mac Miller
Professional Sports Athlete/Team?  Chicago Cubs
Vacation Spot?  Austin, Texas
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Making it to the WCWS in 2021!
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Game nights playing cards, Jackbox games, or Family Feud!
 
One word that describes your team?
Goofy.
 
One word that describes you?
Reliable.
 
What is your dream job? 
Social Worker.
 
Three things on your "bucket list"?
---Travel to Australia.
---Learn a new language.
---Build my own home.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Photo/Video editing.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
Pregame dance circles!
 
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