Issue date: 10/14/04 Section: Sports

Since the tender age of five, Rebecca Edwards has loved playing tennis. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Edwards is the youngest of three children.

Her older brother and sister both played tennis and following in her two older sibling's footsteps, Edwards picked up a racquet and hit the court at an early age.

Edwards, now a senior at Suffolk University, has continued her passion for tennis and is currently one of the Ram's top players for the women's tennis team.

She has played for the team each of the four years she has attended Suffolk and was named Rookie of the Year in her freshman year in 2001. Edwards also earned the Dedication Award for her efforts during the 2003 season.

Recently, she took home another prestigious award, receiving GNAC Player of the Week honors on October 5, 2004.

In a conference showdown against Emmanuel, Edwards won her singles match, winning in straight sets 6-2, 7-5. She then paired up with teammate Jen Nelson to win the doubles match, helping Suffolk to defeat Emmanuel 5-4.

One of Edwards' most memorable experiences as a member of the tennis squad, came during her sophomore year when the team went to Florida for training. With the freedom to go out on their own, lots of shopping and the sandy beach nearby, the team created memories that will last a lifetime.

Edwards also enjoys playing other sports outside of tennis, such as baseball. Surprisingly, baseball is this tennis player's favorite sport.

While she displays her skills and heart on the tennis court on a daily basis, Edwards also has a deep love for the stage.

A theatre major, she is a member of Seriously Bent, Suffolk University's only improv comedy troupe.

Edwards also works behind the scenes and will be a director for this fall's One Act Play Festival.

She will be directing for the play "On The Edge."

Edwards' plans for next year include moving to Chicago and possibly attending graduate school.

However, she would like to keep tennis a part of her life when she leaves Suffolk.

"Being on the team gave me the chance to play, which I love. I hope I will still find some time to do that."

Edwards has a clear appreciation for those around her, who like her, have taken on so many responsibilities while in college. She said her role models are, "Anyone I see juggling, doing what they have to do and doing what they love to do."

Attitude and the will to succeed are integral aspects of Edward's every day life.

Her ambitions and the skills she has learned on the tennis court since the first time Edwards picked up a racquet, will continue to follow her and will help her continue to achieve the goals she sets out for herself throughout her life.

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