Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Drew VonScio

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight highlights Bethany College Scholar-Athletes that exemplify outstanding leadership as an athlete, student, or in other college and community activities. These Scholar-Athletes have distinguished themselves above and beyond both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Get to know this week's Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight sophomoreDrew VonScio.

Sport: Men's Soccer
Position: GK
Hometown: Washington, Pa  
High School:  Trinity
Major: Communications with an emphasis on Sports Communications
Minor: Mathematics

Activities outside of Athletics?
I am a SAAC representative for the men's soccer team, Vice President for the Class of 2023 Class Council, host a bi-weekly radio show, and I announce sporting events on campus.

What is your dream job?
My dream job is becoming a sports announcer, preferably for the Steelers, Penguins, or Pirates.

Tips for being successful?
Whether it is in athletics or academics, being successful ultimately comes down to how determined you are to achieving your goal. You must be willing to make sacrifices that others are not willing to make and put in effort that others are not willing to put in. It's all about separating yourself from the competition.

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
Being a scholar-athlete is incredible because I have another opportunity to play my favorite sport while being able to pursue a degree. While it can be stressful at times with time management, I would not want it to be any other way. I take pride in being a scholar-athlete, and I hope to make an impact for the Bison as soon as the spring season.

Why Bethany?

I chose Bethany because it provided me everything that I was looking for which was a small school, a reasonable distance from home, a great communications program with broadcasting opportunities, and playing soccer. When I realized that Bethany was able to provide all of these, the decision was made for me. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but Bethany.

What is your biggest accomplishment?
Making my Bison debut last season at Grove City!

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
As a student, the biggest challenge is remembering all of my assignments. With almost every class adopting a version of the hybrid model, it can be difficult to keep track of homework, papers, and tests. Writing down all of the work I need to get done in the next couple of days has really helped me be successful this semester.

As an athlete, this fall semester does not have the same feeling to it without competing. Despite not being able to compete, the biggest adjustment has been slowly working towards full-team practices. I'm very excited to get back on the field with all of my teammates.

A Fun Fact about yourself:
Despite being right-handed, my left foot is my dominant foot on the soccer field.