Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Jennifer Oberthur

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 junior Jennifer Oberthur.

Sport: Softball
Position: Catcher
Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind
High School: Park Tudor
Major(s): Biochem and Religion

Activities outside of Athletics?
DOC student and SGA Vice President

What is your dream job?
Doctor of veterinary medicine for exotic animals, preferably somewhere warm.

Tips for being successful?
Time management is key. The effort you put in will be reflected by the outcome.

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
It means that you get to continue playing the sport you love at the next level while pursuing a degree on a path that interests you.

Why Bethany?
Bethany had a small class size which allowed me to know my professors, had a strong background with the church, and allowed me to play softball without sacrificing my academics for the sport.  

What is your biggest accomplishment?
My biggest accomplishment athletically was getting all conference my freshman year. My biggest accomplishment academically would be getting into vet school, which is yet to happen.

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
As a student it's really just been zoom meetings and recorded lectures. As an athlete having to adapt to the masks and not knowing if we'll get a season and how many games it will be just makes you appreciate the games you do get in.

Favorite Professor(s)?
Dr. Hillgardner and Dr. Brothers are defiantly my favorite professors.