WASHINGTON (June 2, 2020) – Howard University rising junior advertising major Kennedy Lewis chatted with fellow student-athlete and recent graduate Jurnee Farrell (Englewood, Colo.), asking nine questions for the 2019-2020 Senior Profile series.
 
Q: What is your favorite part about volleyball?
A: My favorite part about volleyball is my teammates. We've built a family atmosphere and there's so many people I've met along the way.
 
Q: How did you get started in volleyball?
A: At age six, I played volleyball at a recreational center where my mom worked. That's how I got started.
 
Q: What kept you motivated?
A: My family kept me motivated throughout my collegiate career. They are my biggest supporters.
 
Q: If you were not competing in volleyball, what other sport would you do?
A: Well, I'm not very good in any other sport (lol), but if I had to choose a sport, I would choose soccer.
 
Q: What are your plans after graduation?
A: After graduation, I'll pursue a master's degree in forensic investigation at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.
 
Q: What is your favorite memory at Howard?
A: My all-time favorite Howard memories are during the summertime in D.C.
 
Q: What or who will you miss at Howard?
A: I'll miss my friends and the overall Howard atmosphere.
 
Q: What advice would you give future Bison?
A: To future Bison, you'll be tested in ways you didn't think were possible; however, you'll discover yourself along the way and outcome any challenges. So, the process will be worth it.
 
Q: Who would you like to thank?
A: I would like to thank my coaches, family, friends, teammates, and everyone who has guided me in becoming the person I am today.
 
About Farrell
 
Jurnee Farrell was a four-year member of the women's volleyball team where she won four consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championships during her time. The Colorado native chose HU because of its rich culture.
 
She competed in over 50 matches for the Bison while excelling inside the classroom. In 2017, Farrell was selected to the MEAC Commissioner's All-Academic Team.
 
In her senior campaign, Farrell missed the 2019 MEAC Women's Volleyball Tournament to undergo a stem cell donation with Be the Match. The procedure saved a 57-year-old woman with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
 
In Spring 2020, she graduated from The Mecca with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. After graduation, Farrell plans to pursue a master's degree in forensic investigation at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.
 
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