2008 Woodie Awards
Hawk Headliner: Kelsey Moir
Tina Sadowski '08
Issue date: 2/7/07 Section: Sports
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For sophomore Kelsey Moir, being a star on the softball field, in the classroom, and for the community comes naturally.
Moir's softball career began at five years of age ,when she started t-ball with the support and coaching of her father.
Among her many high school successes, she was named twice to New Jersey All-State selection in the outfield, three-time First Team All-Conference honoree and led Lenape High School to 2005 league title.
Her college softball career is proving to be just as promising.
Last year as a freshman, she led the team in bating average (.318), hits (48), doubles (10), total bases (65), slugging percentage (.430), on base percentage (.354), and stolen bases (10). Moir was also the lead-off hitter.
When off the field, Moir devotes her time to her studies and in service to others.
Majoring in Interdisciplinary Health Services with a minor in Medical Bioethics, Moir hopes to one day become a physical therapist.
"The PACE program that I'm in will allow me to have a doctorate in physical therapy in only six years, three years at Saint Joseph's University and three years at Jefferson University. ," said Moir. "This is currently the highest degree you can have as a physical therapist, but as with any other health profession there is always continuing education involved."
In her service of others, Moir serves two causes: Best Buddies and South Jersey Stars.
Since her arrival on Hawk Hill, Moir makes time each week, either through a phone call or dinner invitation, to spend time with her "Buddy", an adult with special needs.
South Jersey Stars is another of Kelsey's causes.
"In my home town I actually started a sports program for kids with special needs called the South Jersey Stars," said Moir.
"Once a week about 10 to 20 kids get together and we either play softball or basketball, depending on the weather. I teach them some simple fundamentals, but the primary goal of the group I started is to allow kids, who typically don't fit into the average population, to experience what every other kid their age does, and also to have fun. I want them to feel like they are part of a team and that they can excel at something."
Moir's softball career began at five years of age ,when she started t-ball with the support and coaching of her father.
Among her many high school successes, she was named twice to New Jersey All-State selection in the outfield, three-time First Team All-Conference honoree and led Lenape High School to 2005 league title.
Her college softball career is proving to be just as promising.
Last year as a freshman, she led the team in bating average (.318), hits (48), doubles (10), total bases (65), slugging percentage (.430), on base percentage (.354), and stolen bases (10). Moir was also the lead-off hitter.
When off the field, Moir devotes her time to her studies and in service to others.
Majoring in Interdisciplinary Health Services with a minor in Medical Bioethics, Moir hopes to one day become a physical therapist.
"The PACE program that I'm in will allow me to have a doctorate in physical therapy in only six years, three years at Saint Joseph's University and three years at Jefferson University. ," said Moir. "This is currently the highest degree you can have as a physical therapist, but as with any other health profession there is always continuing education involved."
In her service of others, Moir serves two causes: Best Buddies and South Jersey Stars.
Since her arrival on Hawk Hill, Moir makes time each week, either through a phone call or dinner invitation, to spend time with her "Buddy", an adult with special needs.
South Jersey Stars is another of Kelsey's causes.
"In my home town I actually started a sports program for kids with special needs called the South Jersey Stars," said Moir.
"Once a week about 10 to 20 kids get together and we either play softball or basketball, depending on the weather. I teach them some simple fundamentals, but the primary goal of the group I started is to allow kids, who typically don't fit into the average population, to experience what every other kid their age does, and also to have fun. I want them to feel like they are part of a team and that they can excel at something."
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