MILTON, Mass. – Curry College Athletics has announced the implementation of the Summer Spotlight series, which will feature profiles of returning student-athletes and coaches across the Colonels' 14 NCAA Division III programs.

We continue the series with Samrin LaPrise (Windsor, Conn.), a rising junior from our men's lacrosse program:

How did you get into your sport? Sophomore year of high school. I thought I'd give it a shot, having played baseball my whole life.

Why did you choose Curry? I chose Curry to further my education and play lacrosse.

What hobbies do you have outside your sport? Lifting, hanging out with friends, and cooking.

What is your dream job? Become a business owner of some sort.

What is your greatest sports moment? Probably the second day of states senior year when they tell you that you have a two-pound allowance.

What is your favorite thing to do off the playing surface with your teammates? Hang out and go out to eat.

Interesting fact about yourself? I can be the energy in the room when needed.

Three things on your "bucket list"? 1. Skydiving, 2. Surf in Hawaii, and 3. Bring home a championship.

Do you have any pregame/pre-event rituals? If so, what are they? Pregame = one pickle.

Favorites

Favorite athlete: Travis Baptiste

Favorite part of being a part of your team: The brotherhood and bond you create throughout your time at Curry.

Favorite professor at Curry: John DiCicco

Favorite memory at Curry: First day on campus freshman year meeting new people.

Favorite movie/tv show: Friends

Favorite show you are currently binging: Love Island (UK)

Favorite food: Chicken

Favorite vacation spot: Florida

Favorite quote/motto: "Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go." - Unknown

Favorite spot on campus: Miller Field House