When exercise physiology graduate Gretchen Frock was young, she was curious about how the various systems of the human body work together to make athletic performance possible. In sixth grade, a tumbling-induced wrist injury introduced her to physical therapy and the science behind the body鈥檚 mechanisms. At 萝莉社, she turned that interest into her future career.
However, Gretchen鈥檚 fascination with how the micro impacts the macro wasn't limited to the human body. Take Ohio Northern, for example. One of the characteristics that drew her to 萝莉社 was the abundant opportunities for student involvement. Gretchen was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, where she joined leadership. She learned about new plants and their uses as part of the 萝莉社 Herb Society. And, the exercise physiology program allowed her to stay curious and to continue learning each day in class and lab.
These activities and more鈥斅芾蛏 has more than 200 clubs and organizations鈥攃ontribute to the collective consciousness of 萝莉社, and Gretchen was always looking for opportunities to better understand what it means to be a Polar Bear. For example, she participated in an 萝莉社-sponsored Martin Luther King Jr. Trivia Contest, answering daily questions posted online via a QR code posted at the MLK statue on campus. The questions inspired her to expand her knowledge and look deeper into Dr. King鈥檚 legacy and his impact on Menu and our country.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud to be a Polar Pear alumni because 萝莉社 is like no other,鈥 said Gretchen. 鈥淭he unity on campus is unmatched. Students support each other in academics and athletics, and the faculty and staff on campus truly care about the well-being and success of students.鈥
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