JOHNSON, Vt.-The Northern Vermont University-Johnson women's basketball program plans to celebrate the 2021 senior class this Saturday when the Badgers host Norwich University on Saturday, February 27 at 1:00pm in Carter Gymnasium. Due to no spectators you can view the game on NVUBadgers.com. Next on our Senior Spotlight Series is our final senior on the women's basketball team, Jocelyn Pellerin!

Name: Jocelyn Pellerin

City: Keene

State: New Hampshire

Sport: Basketball

Major: Health Science and Psychology

What are your plans after graduation?

Attend graduate school to obtain my master's degree in occupational therapy and pursue a career as a pediatric occupational therapist.

What is one piece of advice you would give to your freshman self?

 Don't be so hard on yourself! It is okay to make mistakes, that is how we grow.

Which NVU faculty or staff member has made the greatest impact on you and why?

 Dr. Les Kanat. He pushed me out of my comfort zone and believed in me when I didn't believe in myself.

What one class would you retake just for fun and why?

 Biological psychology. I loved the content of the course as well as professor Brady Rainville's teaching style!

What is the most unique thing about your hometown?

The Keene Pumpkin Festival! People from around the world bring carved jack-o-lanterns be put on display downtown. We won a world record for the most lit jack-o-lanterns in one place!

What is something that people may not know about you but should?

 My first word was "ball".

Other than the sport(s) you play, what is the other one you'd like to attempt?

I have always wanted to try lacrosse!

What one professional athlete (past or present) would you like to have a conversation with and why?

 Sabrina Ionescu. She was the first NCAA player, male or female, to score 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists during her collegiate career.

List two things that appear on your post-NVU bucket list?

 Travel once it is safe to do so and adopt a puppy!

What was your most memorable moment in competition during your Badger career?

 Hitting 8 three-pointers and scoring a career high 29 points against Green Mountain my freshman year! I broke the school record for most three-pointers in a game and won NAC rookie of the week.