Senior Meagan McPhetridge’s dedication and leadership in her faith, academics, and athletics earned her February’s Omicron Delta Kappa leader of the month award.
“She has always had a team first mentality, she would do anything for any teammate or the program to make it better, with no gain for herself,” volleyball teammate and Omicron Delta Kappa member senior Lindsay Kostrzewa said.
McPhetridge balances school, volunteer work, and athletics, but still manages to be a leader in all areas in which she’s involved.
“Whenever I see an athlete who is dedicated to their athletics but also dedicated to leadership, that is a huge commitment and requires a lot of discipline,” Omicron Delta Kappa Secretary senior Savannah Tibbetts said.
McPhetridge puts the team before herself, and she also strives to teach the Gospel to her teammates and athletes on campus. She leads a Bible study with her team and organizes InterVarsity events on campus.
At the beginning of each year, InterVarsity hosts a kick off with food and games where athletes come together and the Gospel is shared, McPhetridge said.
McPhetridge also coaches a volleyball team in Jonesville for girls ages 13-15.
“She’s really good with young kids and teaching them her passion for volleyball. She’s very patient and understanding; she’s going to be a great coach,” Kostrzewa said.
McPhetridge is majoring in physical education and minoring in French and classical education. She is currently shadowing at the academy. She plans on beginning her career as a teacher after graduation.
Apart from McPhetridge’s impressive résumé, she has a servant-hearted personality.
“Not only is Meagan involved in a lot of things, but she has a spirit of leadership,” Tibbetts said.
Meagan McPhetridge’s leadership in Charger Volleyball and Athletes InterVarsity alongside her selfless character are what her friends said make her the perfect choice for February’s Omicron Delta Kappa leader of the month.
