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- Ravettine Media Guide Bio (2009-10)
2009-10 UPDATE (AS OF NOV. 13)
• Has yet to compete.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township, N.J. ... Was part of club team, Cougar Aquatic Team (Montclair, N.J.) under coaches Judy Montalbano and Kit Ashenfelter ... At the end of junior year, posted an Olympic Trial Time in the 50 freestyle ... Enjoyed success in the 50 free; ranked 13th across the country in her age group in the USA Swimming 50 free long course ... Qualified for and competed in the World Trials in Indiana at the end of senior year ... Posted National times in the 50 and 100 free. Her 50 free time was also an Olympic Trial time ... Was All North Jersey, All-County and All-State for all four years of high school ... Broke country records in the 50 & 100 freestyle, 200 medley relay, 200 free relay and 400 free relay ... Junior National times in the 100 back and 100 butterfly ... All America times in the 200 and 400 free relay ... Was Athlete of the Week for the Bergen Record newspaper twice - freshman year (1/24/06) and junior year (1/29/08) ... Swimmer of the Year for the same newspaper sophomore season ... Won the Athletic Achievement Award for excellence in a sport (2005-09) ... Named Athlete of the Week for CBS Channel 2 News freshman year (4/14/06) ... Team captain as a senior ... Was honored by the town of Mahwah for achievement in swimming and community service ... Participated in two Cystic Fibrosis organizations through all four years of high school ... A member of the National Honor Society and the National Art Honor Society ... A USA Swimming Scholastic All-American. PERSONAL: Full name is Bryeanne Lynne Ravettine ... Born on September 2, 1990 ... Grew up in Mahwah, N.J. ... Parents are Peter and Debra Ravettine ... Has one sister, Rachel (15) ... A criminology/science major. ON CHOOSING PENN STATE: 'I chose Penn State because of the great tradition of academics and athletics. Penn State will provide me with the best environment for advancing my education and swimming career. It will be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences. The students, as well as the community, are passionate for their academics and athletics, which creates an exciting atmosphere. I am reminded of this every time I hear `We are Penn State.'' GETTING TO KNOW BRYEANNE
Nickname: Breezy
Major & Why: Forensics. My uncle is a state trooper along with my grandfather, who is retired. They introduced me to the many facets of police work, including bringing me to the forensics lab.
Favorite Thing About Penn State: All the opportunities that are available
Favorite Thing About State College: How friendly the community is
Favorite Restaurant In State College: Rotelli's. I love Italian food.
Favorite Ice Cream At The Creamery: Peanut Butter Swirl
Favorite Class At Penn State: Criminal Justice
Favorite Movie: The Producers
Favorite TV Show: Any criminal investigation shows and CSI.
Favorite Pro Teams: New York Yankees, New York Giants, New Jersey Devils
Childhood Idol: Mom and Dad
If I Had $1Billion, I Would: Donate it to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation