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Katie Mehal (2004-07)Creighton Degree: 2008 in Marketing & Graphic Design"When I look back at all the decisions I made, mychoice to play volleyball for Creighton is by far the onewhich has influenced me the most. As I look back, I rememberall of the practices and matches, but what I value mostwere the lessons I learned with the family I became a partof.“As I pushed myself to become a better player, Ilearned discipline, hard work and perseverance. As I traveledand missed class, I learned responsibility and timemanagement.And as I grew throughout my four years, Ilearned that you can learn life skills from things other thanvolleyball, but the friendships – they last a lifetime."Alumni TestimonialsEmily Greisch (2003-06)Creighton Degree: 2007 in Nursing“Playing volleyball at Creighton was one of the best decisionsthat I have ever made. I loved everything that we did together. Iloved the practices, the matches, the road trips, and most of all theteammates and friends that I have made throughout my four years.“I learned so much during my time at Creighton. I got a great educationin the classroom and learned many life lessons from theteam. I really was able to grow as a person. I have taken so manyskills that I learned while playing volleyball into my career as a nursenow. Being a student athlete really helped me to understand beinga true team player and it also helped me use time-managementskills.“I am so grateful for the wonderful coaching staff and the lastingfriendships with my teammates. I am very excited to have been apart of Creighton volleyball's history and to see the great places theteam will go in the future!”Leah Ratzlaff (2002-05)Creighton Degree: 2006 in Psychology“I had never even heard of Creighton when I was recruited,and now I can't imagine my life without Creighton volleyball.Being part of this program created some of the best memoriesI will ever have and also introduced me to some amazing peoplewho I know I will be friends with for the rest of my life.“The team is going to be making some huge strides thisseason and in the next few years. The NCAA tournament is definitelywithin their reach. I'm just glad I'll be able to say I wasthere to help build the foundation and get it all started.“I truly feel that playing volleyball has made me the personI am today. Not only did it take some qualities I already had andimprove on them, like competitiveness and determination, butbeing part of this program also helped me develop new skills,like leadership and time-management, that will be equally asvaluable in the future.”8