Mount Saint Mary College Athletics

The third player from the Women's Volleyball program to be inducted into the Mount Saint Mary College Athletic Hall of Fame, Lauren Havlerson helped lead the Mount to three straight undefeated conference seasons, the program's first ever Skyline Championship and the program's first berth into the NCAA Tournament.
 
A mainstay in the Mount lineup over a stellar four-year career, Halverson played in a program record 131 consecutive matches and holds the program's single season and career record for assists with 969 in 2012 and 2,775, respectively. In addition, she matched the program's record for service aces in a three set match with 13 against Bard on October 17, 2009.
 
Over the course of her career, Halverson guided the Knights to three straight undefeated conference seasons (2010-12) and helped the Knights to their first ever conference crown and appearance in the NCAA Tournament in 2012.
 
Individually, Halverson was a named Skyline Conference Rookie of the Year in 2009 and earned First Team recognition in 2010 and 2011. In 2012, Halverson was named the program's first ever Skyline Conference Player of the Year. Halverson also set an NCAA record for consecutive points served with 20 against Bard on October 17, 2009. 
 
"I think the proudest moment had to be beating NYU Poly in the Skyline Championship in 2012.  It was our last chance to win a championship and Poly was our rival during my entire volleyball career. We had a great season in 2011 as well, but came up short in the championship game.  Winning in my senior year was a culmination of all the hard work.  That is a moment I will never forget," said Halverson.
 
Among the many memories made while a student-athlete at the Mount, Halverson notes the friendships that will last a lifetime. Both athletically and academically, the memories made at the Mount will last lifetime.
 
Upon graduation from the Mount, Halverson became and eighth grade teacher in the Bronx until taking a position Babylon High School as a Special Education teacher. Halverson is working towards her masters from Touro College in TESOL and is just started coaching the girls' varsity volleyball team at Babylon.
 
"I am very honored to be recognized as a Hall of Fame student-athlete.  My years at the Mount were the best years of my life so far.  Everything I learned in school and on the volleyball court has prepared me so well for the career path I have chosen and has given me the tools and confidence to succeed."