Lafayette College Athletics

Events	Best Performances
Shot put	39' 2.5"
Discus	115' 5"

Why did you choose Lafayette and why?
I chose Lafayette because it gives me the opportunity to compete at a high level while also receiving a strong education that will prepare me for my future. I was especially impressed by the team's culture and how athletes from all event groups genuinely support one another, creating a welcoming, family-like environment that made Lafayette feel like the perfect fit for me.

What's your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is discus because it is a mix of strength, skill and technique so the overall result is rewarding to learn.

High School: Won Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) shot put and discus championships for five consecutive varsity seasons (2021–2026)…Named NEPSAC Class A shot put champion in 2024… Won the NEPSAC Class B shot put and discus championships in 2025… Named NEPSAC Class B discus champion and placed third in shot put in 2026… Earned five varsity letters in outdoor track and field… Named team MVP in 2024… Earned 2026 Connecticut All-State Second Team honors in shot put… Earned 2026 Connecticut All-State First Team honors in discus… Placed fourth in discus and fifth in shot put at 2023 Loucks Games… Set school records in shot put and discus at Sacred Heart Greenwich… Set school records in shot put, discus, and javelin at Greenwich Country Day School… Undefeated in FAA conference competition in shot put and discus since second varsity meet in 2021… Earned five varsity letters in volleyball (2022–2026)… Named Volleyball Team MVP in 2024… Set school record in volleyball for most career kills in program history… Earned Volleyball All-NEPSAC First Team honors in 2023, 2025, and 2026… Received Volleyball All-NEPSAC Honorable Mention recognition in 2024… Named Volleyball All-FAA First Team in 2022, 2023, 2025, and 2026… Earned Volleyball All-FAA Second Team honors in 2024… Helped
lead team to three consecutive FAA Championship Finals (2022–2024)… Advanced to the NEPSAC Championship Final in 2023… Led team to back-to-back NEPSAC Championships junior and senior season.

Personal: Daughter of Michael Gapen and Amy Gapen... Has a younger brother, Daniel and two younger sisters Molly and Michaela... Born 4/24/2007.