Dedicated Trio’s Final Farwell
(Andy Kutcher)

After four years of dedication and hard work the Millsaps Majors Volleyball Team will say goodbye to Liz Blanche, Jennifer Pujol and Ashley Weber. All three seniors have made tremendous contributions to the team over the past four years and will be missed both on and off the court next year.

Liz Blanche became a part of the Millsaps community after graduating from Episcopal High School in Baton Rouge, LA. At Episcopal Blanche earned both first and second team all district honors, all star honors and two coaches’ awards. At Millsaps Blanche has grown into one of the strongest hitters for the Majors. Over the past four years Blanche has totaled 567 kills, 220 digs and 23 solo blocks. This year alone Blanche has tallied 199 kills and 11 solo blocks as well as 22 blocking assists. After Millsaps Blanche plans to go to veterinary school.

Jennifer Pujol was key to the Majors 2005 offense; she led the majors this year with 3.27 kills per game. Pujol went to Covington High School where she was a big hitter for them as well. In high school Pujol earned both second and first team all district honors. At Millsaps Pujol excelled in volleyball, over the past four years she has totaled 965 kills, 348 digs and 63 blocking solos. In her senior year alone she led the team’s offense with a total 389 kills as well as the teams blocking with 47 solo blocks. In her final year Pujol made the third all SCAC team. As a captain of the 2005 team Pujol’s leadership and determination will be greatly missed next year. After graduation Pujol looks to go into criminology.

Ashley Weber has been a core part of Millsaps volleyball since her freshman year. As a freshman she made her mark with 417 digs and 223 kills. After graduating from Isidore Newman High School where Weber received all-district as well as all-state honors she came to Millsaps as an outside hitter. Over the past four years Weber has led the Majors in both offense and defense, over he college career she has totaled 1019 kills, 1867 digs and 15 solo blocks. In her senior year alone she led the team’s defense with 523 digs as well as playing a key part in the majors’ offense with 284 kills. Weber was also named to the all SCAC third team. As a captain of the 2005 team Weber’s intensity and leadership will not only be hard to replace but it will be greatly missed next year. After graduation in the spring Weber hopes to go into physical therapy or health administration.