Athlete of the Week: Caroline Hamilton ’26

Sport: Field Hockey
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Hometown: White River Junction, Vermont

Favorite Dana meal? 
Pita Bar.

What is your major?
Biomedical Sciences Major, Psychology Minor.

What inspired you to start playing field hockey?
I started playing field hockey in seventh grade because a lot of my lacrosse friends played it. I started out as a center forward in middle school and it’s now the position I play in college!

Why did you choose to attend St. Lawrence?
The minute I stepped on campus everybody was so welcoming, friendly, and seemed like they really loved it here. I also met the field hockey team, Fran, and I loved how committed they all were to field hockey while also being a part of so many other things.

What is your favorite team memory?
During parent’s weekend junior year, we had a home game while there was a football game going on. It was our Power of Pink game, we were in our pink uniforms, and we beat Vassar in double overtime. It was such a fun game and the vibe on campus that weekend was unmatched!

What are your favorite hobbies/ other interests?
Playing lacrosse, going for long walks, and cooking.

What is your favorite part of being a collegiate athlete?
My favorite part of being a collegiate athlete is the people. I have met so many amazing people and made my best friends by being on teams here at SLU! Whether it be my teammates, or members of other teams, my favorite people here are the athletes. 

What are your goals for the rest of the season?
We hope to have a winning season and make playoffs, but more generally, just to have fun and soak up every second at practice and games.

Favorite pro athlete?
Ilona Maher.

Fun fact?
I can hold a handstand for thirty seconds- which doesn’t sound like a long time but it definitely feels like a long time.