Mountain Hawk Alumnae Highlight
4/1/2025 1:02:00 PM | Women's Lacrosse
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Ahead of the Lehigh women's lacrosse program's Alumnae Day on April 5, we would like to highlight several former Mountain Hawks: Lauren Beausoleil '17, Allison Thomas '11, Sarah Fudin '09, and Kelly Scott '15 shared with us the lasting impact Lehigh women's lacrosse has had on them.
Lauren Beausoleil '17 was a two-time second team All-Patriot League honoree, compiling 127 draw controls, 76 goals, 26 assists and 61 caused turnovers. She ranks seventh all-time in groundballs and eighth all-time in draw controls. READ LAUREN'S FULL BIO HERE
"Being an athlete meant juggling lacrosse, academics, and relationships—there was no choice but to stay disciplined and learn how to prioritize. I quickly realized that being coachable and putting in the work opens doors, both on and off the field. The same goes for the workplace: the more you prove yourself and put in the effort, the more people listen, and respect is earned. To me, success in sports is about knowing you've given every game your all—110 percent!—and I believe that holds true in any career. Leaders notice those who approach every day with the same level of focus and dedication.
I'm so grateful for my time at Lehigh, where I saw firsthand that culture is everything. Strong leadership, clear communication, and a shared mission make all the difference, and I thank Coach Jill, Sammy, and Shannon for showing me that.
No matter where you work, believing in the mission and vision is essential—it gives your work purpose. Equally important is finding leaders you admire, much like having senior role models to emulate as a freshman on the field.
"In my current role at Kosterina, I feel incredibly lucky to love what I do and to be part of a team that shares that mindset." - Lauren Beausoleil '17
Allison Thomas '11 was a four-time All-Patriot League honoree, earning first team honors in 2010 and 2011. She ranks third in program history in groundballs (166), and seventh in draw controls (143). READ ALLISON'S FULL BIO HERE
"Lehigh Lacrosse is such a big part of my life. My friends have become sisters who I am in contact with daily. Now that we all have kids, we have formed a bond that will last forever. I am a teacher and a lacrosse coach. I have been able to coach many teams since graduating from Lehigh and I love being part of a team as I help young players develop on and off of the field. My kids love to come coach with me too! They are 3 and 1 and they can't get enough of the field and the players!
I love Lehigh Lacrosse!" - Allison Thomas '11
Sarah Fudin '09 earned first Tteam All-Patriot League honors in 2007, 2008 and 2009. She was a lockdown defender for the Mountain Hawks over her four-year career. READ SARAH'S BIO HERE
"Lehigh University, and especially the Women's Lacrosse program, has profoundly shaped both my personal and professional life. It's where I met my husband, landed my first job through a Lehigh connection, and built lifelong friendships with my teammates—bonds that have remained strong for over 15 years. The discipline I developed through four years of college athletics continues to be a cornerstone of my success today." - Sarah Fudin '09
Kelly Scott '15 was a member of the Second Team All-Patriot League following her senior campaign. A solid defender, she compiled 72 groundballs, 50 caused turnovers and 26 draw controls. READ KELLY'S FULL BIO HERE
"I will always be grateful for my experience playing lacrosse at Lehigh. The friendships I made are lifelong, and the challenges we faced together taught me the value of mental toughness, resilience, and leadership—qualities that have been instrumental in my personal and professional growth. More than anything, I'm thankful for the teammates who became family and the unforgettable moments, both on and off the field. Let's go hawks!!" - Kelly Scott '15
