Senior Ciara O'Connor, a chemistry major from Massapequa Park, New York, is being honored in the "Senior Salute" series for her outstanding achievements as a student-athlete at The College of Wooster. O'Connor is a member of the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams and attributes her decision to attend Wooster to the small class sizes, team cultures, and traditions. As a student-athlete, O'Connor views representing her school, showing leadership, and having a supportive athletic family as essential. She cherishes memories of team trips and values the support and camaraderie among athletes at Wooster.

By the Numbers
  • O'Connor is a member of both the field hockey and women's lacrosse teams
  • She is majoring in chemistry and is working on a research project to determine the pKa values of PFA compounds
Bottom Line

Ciara O'Connor's dedication to balancing academic pursuits with her achievements as a student-athlete at The College of Wooster exemplifies the spirit of commitment and excellence within the college's athletic community.