Kristen Norton has enjoyed her time at Franklin Pierce and has friends which will last a lifetime

(Editor's Note: This is the latest Q&A in a series on Franklin Pierce student-athletes. Anthony Chighisola sat down with Kristen Norton and talked with her about her time in Rindge.)

By Anthony Chighisola (Athletics Student Writer)

AC: What made you choose Franklin Pierce?

KN: I chose Franklin Pierce because of the beautiful campus. Also, because of the small class size and that biology was a big focus for a major here. I also chose it of course to continue playing lacrosse at the collegiate level at a school that seemed like a good fit for me.

AC: Who has been your biggest fans throughout your career?

KN: My biggest fans throughout my career have definitely been my parents. Ever since I was little to now, they have always made every game they were able to. They have traveled all over to watch me play and have always been pushing me to be successful.

AC: Whats been your biggest challenge playing a college sport?

KN: The biggest challenge for me playing a college sport would have to be finding a good balance; getting all of my school work done and maintaining a social life while in lacrosse season.

AC: What is your advice to someone who will be going to college and will be playing a sport?

KN: My advice to an incoming collegiate player, especially for someone who is playing a spring sport, is to stay positive throughout preseason. We have a very long preseason and a short game season, but all of the hard work and conditioning you put in pays off when close games come around.

AC: What was your favorite moment on the lacrosse team?

KN: My favorite moment on the lacrosse team would have to be just getting closer with everyone. When you play a college sport you spend so much time with your teammates. We even go to Florida together every year. They become like another family to you, and I know I have made some friends here that I will have for life!

AC: Any plans for after college?

KN: After college I plan on taking a year off from school and get a job in a hospital and travel some. Then I plan to attend graduate school to become a physician's assistant.