Freshmen bring All-American flavor to Lady Jays

This year's freshman class brings six talented youngsters into the fold. The team lost four seniors to graduation last year, opening new opportunities for teammates willing to step it up. With four of the six new freshmen earning some form of All-American honor, this year's freshman class looks to be one of the strongest ever. Here is the scoop on all the new faces on this year's women's lacrosse team.

Meghan Crisafulli, Midfield No. 1

Hailing from Garden City, NY, midfielder Meghan Crisafulli is following in the footsteps of her older sister Anne, currently a junior on the team. This prospective sociology major was an honorable mention All-County selection in high school.

In addition to her older sister, Crisafulli also has four other brothers. Crisafulli likes to read and shop, and she listens to music to pump up before games. With a big sister on the team, it is only fitting that Meghan refers to the team as her "second family."

Mary Key, Attack No. 4

Mary Key brings a prestigious high school background to Hopkins' attack. Key was named the Lacrosse Player of the Year for Anne Arundel County and was an All-American as a junior and senior at St. Mary's of Annapolis High School.

In addition to these accolades, Key also earned all-state honors for her soccer skills. Key is a prospective economics major with a minor in business.

She comes from a family of eight children and lists playing with her dog as one of her favorite pastimes.

Steph Janice, Midfield No. 14

Steph Janice brings strong credentials to the Hopkins midfield.

Janice was a two time First team All-American, a three time All-South Jersey selection and a three time All-State selection at Shawnee High School.

At Hopkins, Janice would like to perform well not only on the field but also in her major, psychology.

Before her games Steph likes to relax and listen to music and indulge in her hidden talent: sewing.

Alex Nolan, Attack No. 16

For Alex Nolan, Hopkins is a family tradition. Her father Bill Nolan was an All-American Lacrosse player at Hopkins, and her mother Shelleee, played field hockey and Lacrosse.

This attacker out of Baltimore earned All-City/All-County first team honors in high school and was an honorable mention All-American.

Alex is planning on majoring in Economics at Hopkins and hopes that the team can someday win a national championship. According to Alex, "The team is so great and has given so much support to all of the freshmen. We all get along so well and it shows in how we are on and off the field."

Emma Wallace, Defense No. 28

Hailing from Lincoln, Va., Emma Wallace starred at St. Andrews High School in Delaware and was named a First team All-American midfielder in 2003. At Hopkins, Wallace will take on the role of defender.

Wallace also received First Team All-State honors her last two years in high school. Wallace is planning on majoring in international relations at Hopkins, which may seem appropriate because she's British.

Cherie Michaud, Defense No. 31

Maryland native Cherie Michaud was an All City/All County selection in 2002 and 2003. She was a Second team All Metro Selection in 2002 and a first team all metro selection in 2003 at Maryvale Prep. Michaud is planning on majoring in psychology at Hopkins.

"I live in Baltimore, so when I was younger my parents would always take me to the Hopkins men's lacrosse games. I always remember thinking how great it would feel to play at Homewood, and I never actually thought I would get a chance, until now."