Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Why Saint Joseph’s? I chose Saint Joseph’s College because the campus felt inclusive and welcoming when I toured. The staff was exceptionally kind and supportive while answering all of my questions.

High School: Played four years each of soccer and basketball and three years of lacrosse at Cheverus High School…played midfield and defense in soccer, shooting guard in basketball, and attack and midfield in lacrosse…earned SMAA Honorable Mention soccer honors as a senior…served as soccer team captain during her junior and senior seasons…named to the SMAA All-Defensive Team in basketball as a senior…helped the basketball team win Class AA state championships in 2024 and 2026 and advance to the 2025 state championship game…helped the soccer team reach the 2024 Class AA regional final…earned Honor Roll recognition…played six years with Seacoast United Soccer Club…played basketball with Maine Premier for two years and the Maine Firecrackers for one year…volunteered at the Preble Street Soup Kitchen, participated in clothing drives, and prepared meals for people experiencing homelessness.

Personal: Rachel Vivian LaSalle, daughter of Maureen and Chris LaSalle…sister of Megan and Matthew Violete.