UMAC Wednesday Profile - Megan Lemke and Carter Dahl
ST. PAUL, Minn.---Each Wednesday throughout the year, the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) is featuring student-athletes in its UMAC Wednesday Profile. Student-athletes share their perspective on being a student-athlete at their institution, in the UMAC and in Division III.
This week features softball player Megan Lemke from Martin Luther College and tennis player Carter Dahl from Bethany Lutheran College.
*Photo Credits Martin Luther College and Bethany Lutheran College Sports Information
Megan Lemke -
Martin Luther College
Senior, Softball
Jefferson, Wisc./Shoreland Lutheran
Major(s): Elementary Education
Describe yourself in one word.
Driven
What do you enjoy most about competing in the UMAC?
I love the intense, yet friendly competition that goes on. I feel like I know so many of the girls after 3 years of competing in the UMAC.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Martin Luther?
While at Martin Luther College I have been able to have multiple experiences in classrooms. Ranging from a week in Kindergarten & 4th grade, once a week for a semester in 5 & 6th grade, 6 weeks in 1st grade, and 10 weeks in 5&6th grade.
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I consider working a hobby.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My coaches because they always push me to be the best that I am able.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
I want to be a great influence on the underclassmen on the softball team. |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Wavin' Flag |
| Favorite food? |
Steak |
| Dream Destination? |
Australia |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
Kevin Garnett |
| Favorite class? |
Math |
| Dream job? |
Teacher |
| Favorite movie? |
This Means War |
| Favorite phone app? |
Snapchat |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
Be tenacious piranhas |
Carter Dahl - Bethany Lutheran College
Jr., Men's Tennis
Albert Lea, Minn./Albert Lea High School
Major(s): Media Arts with emphasis in Graphic Design
Describe yourself in one word.
Leader
What do you love most about being a student-athlete at Bethany?
Getting to continue to play tennis throughout my collegiate career has been a blessing, I didn't have to stop competing in high school. I've met some of my best friends in this program.
Tell us about a unique experience you've had as a student at Bethany?
I work for Maverick Hockey Weekend, our broadcasting group at BLC. It has shaped me into what i want to do as a career. I've had so many opportunities thanks to my teachers, and I've improved as an artist dramatically since being here. I get to make graphics and run social media for a D-1 hockey team, you don't get that opportunity at just any school.
What is something most people don't know about you?
If I wasn't going to be a Graphic Designer, I would probably be an American History teacher.
Who has been the most influential on your athletics career and why?
My mom and dad. The tremendous support from parents are why I am who I am and why I've been able to be so successful. They are at almost every match and they are my greatest support system.
FUN FACTS
| What is one thing you want to do before you graduate? |
Become the all-time tennis wins leader. |
| Pre-game warm up song? |
Legend By G-Eazy |
| Favorite food? |
Green Mill Pizza |
| Dream Destination? |
For living, Colorado. For vacation, the Caribbean. |
| Favorite Professional Athlete? |
LeBron James |
| Favorite class? |
Graphic Design |
| Dream job? |
Digital Content Manager for a sports team or a Graphic Designer. |
| Favorite movie? |
Big Fish |
| Favorite phone app? |
Twitter |
| Favorite holiday? |
Christmas |
| Favorite quote/motto? |
I am too weird to live, and too rare to die. |
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