Heather Brubaker
Heather Brubaker
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Lancaster, Pa.
High School: Lampeter-Strasburg
Events: AA

JUNIOR (2016-17): Topped the Bears on the vault with a season average score of 9.5875 ... Second on the squad when it came to the floor exercise, putting up a season average score of 9.6500, including a 9.700 at the meet vs. Cortland State (2/12) ... Posted a 9.500 on the floor exercise at the NCGA Championship (3/31), earning a 15th-place nod ... Tied for 5th in the vault with a career-best 9.700 at the NCGA East Championship (3/19)

 

Before Ursinus: Was a 3-time Level 10 Regional qualifier at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, where she was also the salutatorian of the Class of 2014, a member of the National Honor Society, Superlative Student of the Month, Lancaster Newspaper Teen of the Week and Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Ambassador. She also earned distinguished honors in all eight semesters and was awarded a certification of merit from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Outstanding Achievement on SAT/ACT Testing

Personal: Born May 7, 1996 ... Daughter of Daniel Brubaker and Michele Maggs ... Has two siblings, Meghan (19) and Keith (17) ... Neuroscience and Biology major with a minor in spanish ... Also a member of Beta Beta Beta, the National Biological Honor Society and Nu Rho Psi National Neuroscience Honor Society while also serving as a tutor and lifeguard on campus

Why Ursinus? I chose Ursinus because I wanted a high quality education and to continue with my gymnastics. Ursinus has a strong science program as well as a small, homey campus that allows for a more personalized experience with smaller classes.