Congratulations to the 2020 Senior Class
May 08, 2020 | Volleyball
Clark, Dixon, Dodd, Dodge and Duello leave incredible legacy
🎓Happy Wisconsin Volleyball Senior Week🎓
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 4, 2020
Each day this week we will be dedicating posts to each of our seniors, right up to their official graduation on Saturday.
We would love for you to follow along, and share your virtual congratulations with these 5 incredible women 😊 pic.twitter.com/MapOa1Tngv
Tiffany Clark
She was known on the court for her ability of sacrificing her body to achieve those impossible digs and the 5-foot-11 libero Clark has been recognized for her amazing play. A 2018 AVCA Honorable Mention All-America and two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week, Clark ranks second all-time at Wisconsin in digs per set with 3.42 and in the top-12 for total digs with 1,308. She is also a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and two-time team captain.She graduates this weekend with a degree in conservation biology and environmental studies. Clark plans on continuing her volleyball career by playing overseas before returning to attend law school. She would like to study environmental law and change the world!"She's always been possessed...if you will...on the court"
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 4, 2020
Couldn't have said it better, @KellyPSheffield! 😂🤣 pic.twitter.com/shBiug74Ok
Our final senior segment of the day, a Senior Catch Up.@NicoleShanny07 and @RileyBell22 called up Clark to see how she was doing and shared some sweet memories.
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 5, 2020
You may need a tissue box at the end of this 😥❤️
🎥 >> https://t.co/Rzsz2Ye3rI pic.twitter.com/jrYjMOBoVa
Mallory Dixon
A former walk-on, Dixon received a scholarship in 2018, recognizing her dedication and commitment to the Badger team. One of the most caring members of the team, Dixon has played in 23 sets and 20 matches in the Cardinal and White. She is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and 2017-18 Athletic Board Scholar for having the highest cumulative GPA on the team. Mallory also received the 2018 Steve Lowe Memorial Scholarship.Dixon will graduate this weekend with a degree in kinesiology and a certificate in leadership. She will continue her college career at the University of South Carolina before returning to school to earn an advanced degree in the medical field as either a physician's assistant or nurse practitioner.Cannot wait to see what you do, Mal!
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 5, 2020
Congratulations on having the opportunity to pursue your masters, and continue your volleyball career ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/NUjVVZFxIn
Another Senior Catch Up with @mallorydixon22!@NicoleShanny07 and @RileyBell22 cover everything on the court and off the court in this one.
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 6, 2020
We are just happy to see all these smiling faces, again!😊 pic.twitter.com/pOmeVuQbnO
Sarah Dodd
One of the most involved players on the team, Dodd serves as the secretary of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and is very active in Badgers Give Back. The defensive specialist has played in 217 sets and 80 matches as a Badger. She is a three-time Academic All-Big Ten pick and a member of Chi Alpha Sigma, the national college athlete honor society.She graduates with a degree in management and human resources as well as a certificate in global health. She will continue to work in athletics, beginning a job with Hyperice in Irvine, California.There aren't many people who can light up a room as soon as they step in.
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 7, 2020
We are lucky that @Sarah_Dodd5 is one of those people. #UWGrad x #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/1gHMa6Zm5f
Tried to schedule this...and it failed...so bonus treat this AM!
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 8, 2020
Nicole and Riley are back at it again catching up with @sarah_dodd5!
Dodd is about to join a whole pack of Badgers out in Cali as she gets ready to embark on her next journey! ☺️
📽 x https://t.co/YDJMKKGHau pic.twitter.com/fkK5dfGpkV
M.E. Dodge
If her teammates are looking for someone to speak up for them, they look no farther than Dodge. The two-time team captain is a true spokesperson for the team and vocal leader on the court. Dodge has played in more than 120 matches as a Badger and has nearly 800 digs. She is also a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection.She graduates Saturday with a degree in communication sciences and disorders as well as a certification in leadership. Dodge plans on continuing her playing career on the beach while earning her master's degree.Her energy and love will be missed on the court, but absolutely NEVER forgotten.
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 8, 2020
Sending love your way, M.E. ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/FOXxzfSTr2
The last of our senior series...sad.
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 9, 2020
However, M.E. leaves some encouraging thoughts to those wanting to compete at the college level (hint: it's about being confident). pic.twitter.com/g04iY86Fv4
Madison Duello
A force on the right side for the Badgers, Madison Duello was a 2018 AVCA Third-team All-American and a member of the 2018 All-Big Ten team. She played in more than more than 120 matches at UW, tallying more than 700 kills and 280 blocks. A standout in the classroom, Duello is also a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, two-time Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and member of Chi Alpha Sigma, the national college athlete honors society.OMG ARE WE GONNA MISS THAT SMIRK!
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 6, 2020
Even with a bonus year, it wasn't enough 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/f9Ikfsj4sq
She graduates this weekend with a degree in elementary education and special education with certificates in education policy and gender and women's studies. Duello has signed to play professionally in Switzerland before returning to become an elementary school teacher
The gang caught up with @MadisonDuello14!
— Wisconsin Volleyball (@BadgerVB) May 7, 2020
You can say she's been busy balancing teaching virtually and staying in good volleyball shape for her pro season. pic.twitter.com/yNBGf9KCEX
