GENERAL: A talented freshman who looks to transcend her game from the high school level to the Division I ranks.

BEFORE SIENA: Lettered four years of varsity field hockey at Granville Central...Scholar Athlete throughout all four years...Defensive MVP and First Team All-Star her senior year...Selected Honorable Mention All Star-Team by the Post Star...Named Rookie of the Year her freshman season.

PERSONAL: Born June 2, 1989...The daughter of Peter and Pamela Tatko...Has one sister, Alyssa, who attends Adirondack Community College...An undecided liberal arts major.

WHY I CHOSE SIENA: "I chose Siena because, once I came to campus and met the team, I knew it was a perfect match for me. I was a little hesitant about playing field hockey in college, but it only took a few minutes of seeing what Siena field hockey was all about for me to change my mind."