Ring-tum Phi: What brought you to Washington and Lee?

Meg Guignon, ‘19: I found Washington and Lee through the volleyball recruitment process. I chose to come here because I loved the team, campus and community when I visited.

Phi: Did you know you were close to getting 1,000 kills this season?

MG: I knew that I was close to 1,000 kills, but I did not focus too much on it while we were in matches.

Phi: What are some of your goals for senior year?

MG: Most of my goals line up with our team goals of going undefeated in the ODAC and winning the ODAC championship overall. But, personally, I just want to enjoy every second I get to play competitive volleyball my last year.

Phi: What are your plans for after college?

MG: I am currently applying to accelerated BSN nursing schools to get my RN license!

Phi: What is your favorite memory so far as a Generals volleyball player?

MG: I don’t know if I have a specific memory that I like better than anything else. I just really love my team and this amazing opportunity that I have to play the game that I love with these amazing people.

Phi: Do you have any weird pre-game rituals? Or any pregame routines in general?

MG: I do not have any weird pre-game rituals. I usually listen to music or hang out with the team in the locker room.

Phi: What do you think has changed most about your game from freshman year to now?

MG: I used to be a very emotional player my freshman year and I think I have grown a lot in my mental toughness since then. I also think I can focus my attention on my team more than myself a lot better since freshman year.   

Phi: What is most challenging about being a student-athlete in your opinion?

MG: I think that the most challenging part is organizing your schedule and completing assignments on time. Once you can efficiently organize your academic and athletic schedule it gets a lot easier.