Lesley Guenard is a senior outfielder/first baseman for the Thunder softball team. Last year, she was selected as CCIW Player of the Year and also was a First Team All-American. Currently, Guenard ranks first in school history in career hits (172), first in career doubles (52), and second in career RBI (97). Below is a brief interview with Lesley.
Q: What is your major?
A: Business/Economics, Bible/Theology Minor.
Q: What plans do you have after graduation?
A: I will be working as an Area Representative for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Northern Virginia.
Q: Why did you choose to attend Wheaton and play softball?
A: I knew I wanted to play a sport at an academically-challenging school, and ultimately, Wheaton offered the best opportunity to learn and play competitive softball with friends, teammates, and coaches who love the Lord and help foster my growth in Him. I had never been on a team with other Christians, and I realized that Wheaton would give me the unique and formative chance to spend four years in Christian community seeking to bring glory to God in every aspect of life, including softball.
Q: What do you enjoy most about Wheaton?
A: Believe it or not, Wheaton is not a perfect place. But, if the Lord is kept at the center of everything, He is faithful to stretch you and provide for you in unbelievable ways at this school. I have been blessed in my experience here to be able to live through all of the joys and trials of life, school, and sports with my best friends who authentically love Jesus and make me want to love Him more. God has worked through Wheaton to impact me as a follower of Christ and has given me relationships that will continue well past graduation in May.
Q: What is your favorite softball memory so far in your time at Wheaton?
A: I had life-changing experiences when the softball team went on missions trips to the Dominican Republic my freshmen and senior years. However, the highlight of the softball seasons was definitely the end of my junior year when our team made the conference tournament for the first time in nine years. I will never forget how we came together as a team, fought to make it into the playoffs, and then knocked off the top seed. God gave us a special gift as a team that season.
