Senior Spotlight: Julia Dell’Angelo
As the spring sports season has been canceled, The Trentonian continues to recognize the girls lacrosse seniors who were denied their final season.
Notre Dame’s Julia Dell’Angelo was coming off a 26-goal campaign as a junior and was poised for a breakout season playing for coach Bryan Fisher’s Irish.
JO’G » How disappointing was it to have this season and the final months of your senior year taken away?
JD’A » Although it was not the senior year I expected and I did not have that final season with my teammates, I am trying to stay positive and look at the bigger picture. It reminded me to always savor every moment I have on the field.
JO’G » You are coming off a year where you scored 26 goals, including 12 in the last five games of the season, what were your hopes and expectations for this season?
JD’A» Ihadhighhopesfortheteamthisseason.Theenergyandconfidenceinthisteam wouldhavebeenunmatchable.Iwasexcited to keep improving this season by challenging myself and stepping outside of my comfort zone. When I was thinking about last year’s sectional win against Red Bank, it made me think of the goals we had to win another one this season.
JO’G » ND has been very good for many years, what does it mean to be a part of that program?
JD’A» It has been an honor to represent the Irishforthepastfouryears.CoachFish,Bob, and Trost have made this lacrosse experience one that none of us will ever forget. To helpusmentallyprepareforeachgame,they instilledself-confidence,disciplineandcommitmentinus.PlayingthesportIloveonthe Notre Dame turf feels like home.
JO’G » What are your plans for the fall? JD’A » I am beyond thankful to say I have plans to keep playing lacrosse throughout college.IamcommittedtoplayatKennesaw StateUniversityinGeorgiaandIamexcited to bring what my coaches have taught me throughout the years.
JO’G » What life lessons have you learned from this pandemic?
JD’A » I have learned many things during this pandemic. During quarantine, I have hadtimetoself-reflectandgrow.Ilearnedto nevertakeanythingforgrantedandtovalue every single second I am on the field. This timeawayfromlacrossehasalsohelpedme understand how much love I have for the sport and how much I miss playing it. JO’G» WhatisyourfavoriteNotreDamemoment?
JD’A » There are so many Notre Dame momentsIwishIcouldgobackandrelive.However, there is one particular moment that stands out the most to me. It was when we played Saddle River Day last year. We were trailing them for the majority of the game, then after halftime, our team just clicked. By working together, we came back and beat thembyoneinovertime.Itwastrulyamazing. JO’G » If you were asked to give a speech at graduation what would the theme be?
JD’A » If I gave a speech at graduation, the theme would be togetherness. My lacrosse experiencemademerealizehowimportant itistohaveastrongbondwiththosearound you.Speakingfromexperience,havingthat feeling of togetherness can give one a sense of belonging.
JO’G » What is the one thing about Julia Dell’Angelo the world needs to know?
JD’A » One thing about me that I want the world to know is that I take every opportunityIhavetohelpthosearoundmenomatter the cost.