Returns to the program after lettering as a freshman in 2009/10, when she had the second-highest times in the 100 and 200 breaststroke only behind record-holder Jessica Wilson.
High School: Swam for four years and played water polo for three… primary events were the 100 breaststroke and 50 freestyle…in swimming, team had state finishes of second and third… water polo captain as a senior… received award for outstanding achievement in science and for senior leadership…
PERSONAL: Born Stephanie Claire O’Kelly October 28,1991… Mother: Maria… Father: Michael… Major: Early Childhood Education… Career Plans: First-grade teacher… Residence: Westport, CT…
STEPHANIE... REVEALED
Favorite aspect of Eastern: Taste of the Island
Favorite athlete of all time: Darcy Jensen
Favorite professional sports team: Nashville Predators
The hardest class you’ve ever taken at Eastern: Ethics
Favorite subject in school: Food Networking
A class you’ve taken that you’ll never need to use: Ethics
Most beneficial aspect of college life: Expanding my cultural radius
The funniest comedian: William Hassell (C.B.)
Greatest coach of all time in any sport, at any level: Coach Ray
The greatest sports moment of all time: C.B.’s big comeback (future)
Favorite Smart Phone application: Bubble Blaster
Most famous American: Crocadilli
Most recognizable world figure: Ronald McDonald
Most important invention in last 100 years: Arthroscopic surgery
Most important advancement in medicine in last 50 years: Stim units
Choice for a last meal: Presidential Pardon
Should student-athletes receive an annual stipend for their service to their school?: Yes, full tuition
Favorite college sports team, other than your own: Eastern rugby
If you could go to any sporting event in the world, which would it be?: Professional bull riding
Last movie you’ve seen: Pitch Perfect
Favorite musical artist: The Biebs
Favorite actor: Liam Neeson
Favorite book: Everybody Poops
Favorite sporting event you’ve ever attended: C.B. vs. Kelsey annual race
Favorite Olympic sport to watch: Gymnastics
Favorite human interest story revealed by Olympic coverage: Missy Franklin
Olympic sport which should be added: Cheerleading
Olympic sport which should be dropped: Cheerleading
Olympic sport which you know nothing about: Swimming
Best advice you’ve ever received: Always wear knee pads
Person with the most difficult job in the world: My boyfriend
Area which you consider yourself to be an authority: Being domestic
Area which you know virtually nothing about: Being the Alpha Male
Eastern’s biggest rival: Keene State
Your biggest rival: My immune system
Pet peeve: Leaving early/late on an interval
Biggest waste of time: Arguing with me; I’m always right
Your goals for the upcoming season: Survive
If you could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Somewhere warm, no pool preferred
Most dangerous animal: Tuna the feeesh
Favorite pizza topping: Tuna the feeesh
2012/13
50 Breast
36.21 Ex. WConn./Nov. 3
35.03 5th (23) UMD Invite/Nov. 10
35.12 2nd (5) USJ/Nov. 17
34.36 4th (6) KSC/Jan. 12
34.59 2nd (6) UM Dart/Jan. 19
33.39 Ex. RIC/ Feb 2
33.27 Prelims NEISDA/Feb. 8
32.84 11th (26) NEISDA/Feb. 8
100 Breast
1:20.25 8th (37) USJ Pent./Oct. 20
1:16.97 1st (4) WConn./Nov. 3
1:12.94 6th (27) Little East/Dec. 1
1:12.67 1st (6) UM Dart/Jan. 19
1.13.33 4th (6) RWU/Jan 26
1:09.57 8th (32) NEISDA/Feb. 9
200 Breast
2:39.82 1st (4) USJ/Nov. 17
2:35.15 3rd (19) Little East/Dec. 1
2:35.31 4th (6) KSC/Jan. 12
2.34.76 2nd (6) RWU/ Jan 26
2:31.69 Prelims NEISDA/Feb.10
2:29.36 4th (26) NEISDA/Feb.10
100 Free
1:06.02 22nd (49) USJ Pent./Oct. 20
1:01.35 14th (32) Little East/Dec. 1
1:02.21 Ex. St. Joe (CT)/Jan. 18
200 Free
2:15.58 2nd (6) Bridgewater/Dec. 8
2:12.81 2nd (4) St. Joe (CT)/Jan. 18
100 IM
1:14.67 16th (42) USJ Pent./Oct. 20
1:11.93 Ex. WConn./Nov. 3
200 IM
2:25.83 Ex. WNEU/Jan. 30
2.23.56 2nd (3) RIC/ Feb 2
