The Love of Hockey

Swarthmore College graduate Lurah Hess '99 has seen the highs and lows when it comes to field hockey team competition. Her high school team - Mount View High School - did not win a single game during her scholastic career. Things changed when she got to Swat, as the Garnet won three Centennial titles in 1995-96-97. Hess had 19 goals and three assists for a career-best 41 points as a junior. She remains active in the sport today, but as an official. And a good one. Now she is working toward a dream -- becoming a certified umpire for the women's World Cup and Olympic Games.

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