Despite having their seasons cut short, the Hamline athletic department would like to recognize and honor the 2020 senior spring class of student-athletes. These 37 individuals have made a lasting impact on their program and the Hamline campus as a whole. Every day for the next few weeks, please check back to this page as a new senior will be added each day.
 
To see previous senior spotlight posts, click here.
 
Please note that some senior student-athletes may still be considering coming back to compete in the spring of 2021. If you would like to read about the MIAC eligibility announcement that was made in March, click here.
 
Jessie Juenemann   |   Track and Field   |   Exercise Science Major
In the past four years Jessie Juenemann has made significant contributions to the Hamline track and field program, earning back-to-back All-American honors in the discus while also being a three-time MIAC Champion. In the shot put, Juenemann scored six times in her career at the MIAC Championship meets between the indoor and outdoor seasons. As a sophomore she won the indoor shot put title with a distance of 12.89 meters and then went on to win the discus title as well as placing third in shot put at the outdoor championships. At the national meet, she placed eighth in the discus to earn her first All-American honor. The following season, Juenemann earned two All-Conference Honorable Mention awards in the shot put while defending her discus title. She would continue onto the national meet where she once again placed eighth to be named an All-American. Juenemann will graduate with the second-farthest discus throw in school history at 46.48 meters. She was named to the MIAC All-Academic team more than once and on campus, she is involved with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
 
What were you most looking forward to for this spring season?
I was looking forward to competing with my team and PRing.
 
What is one of your favorite memories of your time at Hamline?
One of my favorite memories was watching Joe win shot at the indoor MIAC Championships this year and the amount of joy and pride our team shared.
 
Who is someone that has had a positive impact on you during your time as a student-athlete?
Josh Blaschko
 
What are your plans after graduation?
I hope to get my master's in athletic training and doctorate in physical therapy if all goes as planned.
 
What is your advice for your younger teammates?
Cherish every moment and work beyond upsets and failures because you'll remember more triumphs than failures at the end of the day.
 
What are you most proud of about your career as a student-athlete?
I'm most proud of extending Hamline's brand by being a two-time All-American and furthering research to help student-athlete's mental health.