"It was very exciting, intimidating at times, but I hope I go through it again."--Brendyce
Proud Member of AASU Class of 2011
Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
Why I chose Armstrong: I was small town girl who wanted to get and had never been to the East Coast.
Why I love AASU: It is very welcoming. The people are so nice and the culture is very different.
Best advice: You’re here for a reason. Keep working hard. Keep your head up, heart in it, and move towards where you’re trying to go. Until then enjoy it.
Favorite Pirate Experience: Winning the Southeast Regional Volleyball Tournament.
In the fall of 2008, Brendyce was part of the first volleyball team in school history to win a southeast regional tournament. That win helped the AASU volleyball team qualify for NCAA national quarterfinals in St. Paul, MN, which was the first national volleyball championship bid in school history.
While in Minnesota, the lady Pirates had an opportunity to play against one of the top teams in the nation, Grand Valley State University. Brendyce said, “It was a great experience making the tournament, playing against the best in the country and being first team in school history to go that far.” Unfortunately, Brendyce and the lady Pirates fell short, losing in straight sets to Grand Valley State University. But the loss didn’t take anything away from the trip. “It was very exciting, intimidating at times, but I hope I go through it again.”
On the court, she is responsible for digging loose balls and spiking perfectly set points. In the future she will be accountable for the linguistic progress of many individuals. Her goal is to receive a degree in speech pathology. She plans to open a private practice specializing in young children, working past speech impediments and disabilities.
For now, Brendyce is embracing the southern customs and taking it all in stride. She says, “You’re here for a reason, keep working hard. Keep your head up, heart in it, and move towards where you’re trying to go. Until then enjoy it.”
Brendyce Budd
Hometown:Page, AZProud Member of AASU Class of 2011
Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
Why I chose Armstrong: I was small town girl who wanted to get and had never been to the East Coast.
Why I love AASU: It is very welcoming. The people are so nice and the culture is very different.
Best advice: You’re here for a reason. Keep working hard. Keep your head up, heart in it, and move towards where you’re trying to go. Until then enjoy it.
Favorite Pirate Experience: Winning the Southeast Regional Volleyball Tournament.
Change of Scenery
Change was the reality hanging over Brendyce Budd when she decided to go from the small town of Page, AZ to Savannah, GA. While some may have urged her to stay home she decided upon the change of scenery and she has yet to look back.In the fall of 2008, Brendyce was part of the first volleyball team in school history to win a southeast regional tournament. That win helped the AASU volleyball team qualify for NCAA national quarterfinals in St. Paul, MN, which was the first national volleyball championship bid in school history.
While in Minnesota, the lady Pirates had an opportunity to play against one of the top teams in the nation, Grand Valley State University. Brendyce said, “It was a great experience making the tournament, playing against the best in the country and being first team in school history to go that far.” Unfortunately, Brendyce and the lady Pirates fell short, losing in straight sets to Grand Valley State University. But the loss didn’t take anything away from the trip. “It was very exciting, intimidating at times, but I hope I go through it again.”
On the court, she is responsible for digging loose balls and spiking perfectly set points. In the future she will be accountable for the linguistic progress of many individuals. Her goal is to receive a degree in speech pathology. She plans to open a private practice specializing in young children, working past speech impediments and disabilities.
For now, Brendyce is embracing the southern customs and taking it all in stride. She says, “You’re here for a reason, keep working hard. Keep your head up, heart in it, and move towards where you’re trying to go. Until then enjoy it.”
{profile_blurb_3}
