Jessica Ferrara Hometown: Schenectady, N.Y. High School: Schenectady Christian Height: 5-3 Birthdate: 08/17/1987

GENERAL: Had many great experiences for a freshman as a member of first women's tennis team to win MAAC...Traveled with team to NCAA Championship at Clemson and played singles on annual Florida trip ...Was only able to play two matches as a sophomore because of injuries.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Paul and Lenore Ferrara of Schenectady...Attended Schenectady Christian School

CHOSE SIENA: ...Liked the Business school, campus, and students.

BEFORE SIENA: New York State Section II quarter-finalist...Schenectady Christian School "Student Athlete Award recipient

AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

2006... Singles 1-1; doubles 2-1; Presidential Scholarship; 4.0 club first semester

2007... Siena placed nine student-athletes on MAAC Tennis All-Academic teams. Ferrara led the way with a 3.96 GPA

COACHES COMMENT: "Jessica had a great freshman year at Siena. She extended her season by playing some great tennis at the ITA summer tournaments at Dartmouth and Cornell. Hopefully she has fully recovered from last year's injuries. She is both a dedicated student and athlete. I know that as a junior she can push herself into a starting singles spot on the team.