Jessica Chalupnicki Class: Freshman Hometown: Skaneateles, N. Y. High School: Skaneateles Height: 5-2 Position: Defense

GENERAL: Freshman defender...Tremendous worth ethic that hopes to contribute to the program right away.

BEFORE SIENA: Earned four letters in lacrosse at Skaneateles on defense and at midfield...Also played three years of vollyball (outside hitter, libero) and two each of soccer (attack, midfield) and swimming...Member of State Championship lacrosse team her junior year...Second Team All-League as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born September 29, 1988 in Annapolis, Md....The daughter of Jeff and Lisa Chalupnicki...Has two younger sisters, Kristen and Tara...Uncle, Chris Kelley, played four years of lacrosse at the University of New Hampshire...A biology major...Chose Siena for the great biology program, lacrosse team and athletics facilities.

McHERRON ON CHALUPNICKI: "Jessica's work ethic is invaluable and has already made a great impression on the team."