Elizabeth Ramee
Senior outside hitter Elizabeth Ramee has been chosen for this week’s Athlete of the Week. She was born in Harlingen, Texas and attended Harlingen South High School where she was deemed District 31-5A Most Valuable Player. Additionally, she is a two-time member of the Southeastern President’s List and is majoring in communication sciences and disorders.
The Lion’s Roar: When did you start playing volleyball?
Elizabeth Ramee: I started playing in middle school.
TLR: Who is your volleyball inspiration?
ER: My mom because she played college volleyball as well.
TLR: Do you plan to continue playing after college?
ER: No, not competitively. Just for fun.
TLR: Why did you pick Southeastern?
ER: When I came on my visit to Southeastern, I just loved the atmosphere. I loved the campus, coaches and the team. It was a no brainer.
TLR: What do you like about volleyball?
ER: There are a lot of aspects of volleyball that I like. I’d have to say that it is very intense.
TLR: Do you have any pre-game rituals?
ER: You know, we do some stuff as a team, but not personally.
TLR: How have you been able to balance being a student athlete?
ER: Volleyball is just as important as academics and vice versa. I love volleyball and I need to get good grades, so it works out.
TLR: How do you feel about being Athlete of the Week?
ER: I feel great about it.
TLR: Outside of volleyball, what do you enjoy doing?
ER: Relaxing, hanging out with friends. Just very calm, relaxing stuff.
TLR: What is your favorite memory in volleyball?
ER: I think we made a lot of memories this season. Probably the biggest one would be beating Corpus Christi.
TLR: What are your thoughts on your teammates?
ER: Some of my best friends are on the team. They’re my best friends, so I love them to death.
TLR: What are your goals as this season comes to a close?
ER: We clinched a conference spot on Saturday. So we are going to go into conference and get as far as we can.
TLR: How do you feel with this being your last season as a volleyball player at Southeastern?
ER: It is bittersweet. I have been playing for four years collegiately and many more years not so. It will be sad, but it opens up a new chapter in my life.