PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania is excited to announce the addition of eight young women set to join the team and enroll at Penn for the fall semester. The Quakers' class of 2024 hails from all over the globe, including South Texas, western Canada, New York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, and the Netherlands.
 
This fall, Kate Ainbinder, Annie Bartosz, Hayley Hayden, Courtney Kenah, Allison Kuzyk, Sabien Paumen, Bridget Skelly, and Lis Zandbergen will look to make an immediate impact as they make the move to West Philadelphia. With the departure of seniors Alexa Murray, Ava Rosati, Alexa Schneck, and Laura Shelton, there are opportunities in each area of the turf for these young women to immediately step in.
 
KATE AINBINDER
St. John's School | Houston, Texas
High School: Lettered three years in field hockey … Team captain … Two-time Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) champion (2018-19) … Two-time All-SPC selection (2018-19) … Selected to the U-19 Midwest Regional Futures Team (2019) … Two-time recipient of the St. John's Maverick Award for athletic Excellence (2018-19) … Lettered three years in lacrosse … All-State selection for lacrosse (2019) … Academic High Honors in each of her four years … Recipient of the Scholastic Silver Key Writing Award … Recipient of Presidential Gold (2019), Silver (2018), and Bronze (2017) Community Service Awards.
 
Personal: Daughter of Maria and Michael Ainbinder … Plans to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Coach Fink: "Kate sees the field incredibly well. Her vision allows her to make strong, building plays up field.  Kate has great anticipation skills and reads the play well. She is athletic, versatile, and has an incredible upside. Her potential trajectory is boundless."
 
MEET KATE…
Favorite Quote: "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened." - Dr. Seuss
Proudest Athletic Moment: Winning the district championship in shootouts my senior year.
Pump Up Song: I Believe by KB
Favorite TV Show/Movie: 42
Favorite Athlete: Serena Williams
Why Penn? "Because I can compete at a very high level athletically, get an elite education, and still have a balanced college experience at a beautiful campus like Penn in a great city like Philadelphia!"
 
ANNIE BARTOSZ
Arrowhead HS | Hartland, Wis.
High School: Lettered four years in field hockey … Three-time first-team all-conference selection (2016-17, '19) … Second-team all-conference selection (2018) … National Honor Society Co-President (2019-20) … National Honor Society Executive Board Member (2018-19) … 'Students Leaving a Mark' Founding Member (2016-20) … Peers 4 Peers Mentor (2016-20) … Teacher's Aid (2017-18).
 
Personal: Daughter of Sarah and the late John Bartosz … Plans to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Coach Fink: "Annie felt an immediate connection with our program when she first visited campus. The core values of the program and staff aligned perfectly with her vision of collegiate field hockey.  Annie has an incredible work rate and a no-quit attitude.  She is fast and feisty and values the team goals above all things.  She will continue to develop into a role in the midfield or attacking line."
 
MEET ANNIE…
Favorite Quote: "People, you just gotta believe" - Jack Bartosz (Jack is my twin brother, though he will be forever 10 and one of my guardian angels in Heaven. Even when he was very sick, he inspired many with his words. He taught me to always believe in myself, in others, in hope.)
Most embarrassing moment: When I was visiting Penn for the first time and was racing my little
brother on Locust Walk, I tripped on him, fell, and ripped a hole in my pants in front of a group
of students.
Proudest Athletic Moment: When I scored the tie-breaking goal in a shoot-out to advance my club
team into the championship for our pool at the Disney Showcase. It was a special goal as I told my coach I wanted to take a shot and that I would make it. Something inside of me knew I would succeed.
Favorite Athlete: Katie Ledecky
Why Penn? "I am so excited to be part of the athletic and academic strength of Penn! Success on the field and success in the classroom are equally as important to me and I pride myself on giving my all to both. In addition, school, student, and alumni spirit were driving forces in my decision to be a Quaker."
 
HAYLEY HAYDEN
Northport | Northport, N.Y.
High School: Lettered three years in field hockey … Team captain … National Hockey Festival Champions (2018) with Lasting Legacy Field Hockey Club … All-state selection (2019) … Newsday All-Long Island selection (2019) … Recipient of the Northport Coaches Award and Suffolk County Unsung Hero Award (2018) … Four-time selection for the USA Futures Championships (2016-19) … Selected for USA Field Hockey's AAU Junior Olympics (2017) … Participated in student government each year: secretary as a freshman, vice president as sophomore and junior, and class president as a senior.
 
Personal: Daughter of Christine and Matthew Hayden … Father, Matthew played lacrosse at Rutgers (1987-91) … Plans to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Coach Fink: "Hayley is a highly motivated and hard-working athlete. She continues to grow and develop her goalkeeping skills and is highly invested in continuing her skill acquisition. She is vocal and has great presence in the cage. Hayley is incredibly fast and quick on her feet.  She is energetic in the cage and disciplined in her focus at training. Hayley is very eager to compete which will only be an asset in her development."
 
MEET HAYLEY…
Favorite Quote: "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."
Most Embarrassing Moment: The first week I had my drivers license, I drove east for a summer league game. As I was pulling into a tight spot, I clipped the car next to me and dented it. I waited for an hour and a half for the police to come and missed my game as all my teammates watched from the field.
Proudest Athletic Moment: Early in my athletic career, I was playing with my club, Lasting Legacy, in the championship game of the Big Apple Tournament in Brooklyn. It was an uphill battle and the game was played entirely in my end, but I came away with a double-digit save performance, one of which was on a stroke to help my team to victory. As a U-14 player, experiencing this victory with my club was a huge foundational moment for myself.
Pump Up Song: Spirit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Good Will Hunting
Favorite Athlete: My father, who played lacrosse at Rutgers from 1987-91.
Why Penn? "The better question is why not? Ever since I was introduced to the university, I could clearly envision myself making Philadelphia my home. With its incredible athletic programs, unparalleled academics, and strong sense of pride & unity, centered in a bustling city, I didn't have to give my decision a second thought."
 
COURTNEY KENAH
Souderton Area | Souderton, Pa.
High School: Lettered four years in field hockey … Captained team as a senior … Helped team to Suburban One League Continental Conference Championship (2019) … First-team all-area selection (2019) … First-team all-conference selection (2019) … Two-time second-team all-conference selection (2017-18) … Helped WC Eagles to five National Club Championships … Second-team high school All-American (2019) … First-team all-region (2019) … Selected to USA Field Hockey Rise National Team (2020) … Helped team to gold (2019), silver (2017), and bronze (2018) medals in the National Futures Championships … National Honor Society member … Athletic Leadership Council member.
 
Personal: Daughter of Stephanie and TJ Kenah … Plans to enroll in the Wharton School of Business.
 
Coach Fink: "Courtney joins our team with a very strong field hockey pedigree and training level. She has been playing at a very high level with many competitive opportunities. Courtney is composed and has fine-tuned her fundamental skills to make her versatile through the midfield and backfield. She brings a quiet confidence to her play and we are very excited to bring her elite level to Penn!"
 
MEET COURTNEY…
Favorite Quote: "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up."
Most Embarrassing Moment: Getting rescued by a lifeguard at the beach.
Proudest Athletic Moment: Scoring a hat trick in our 3-2 win against a conference rival to send my team to the state championships for the first time in 12 years.
Pump Up Song: UCLA by RL Grime
Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Office
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because of the opportunity to play for a strong field hockey program while attending one of the top business schools in the country. I also really like the coaches and what they have been doing for the program and I'm excited to be a member of the team."
 
ALLISON KUZYK
Little Flower Academy | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
High School: Lettered five years in field hockey … Team captain as a junior and senior … Helped Rob Short Academy to National Hockey Festival championship (2017) … Helped Team British Columbia to a Canadian National Championship (2017) … Selected to Team Canada U17 team (2019) … Top goal-scorer at Holland Elite Hockey Cup … Helped team to Premier Division Championship with Meralomas Club (2019) … Selected to Provincial Tournament All-Star team (2019) … Top goal-scorer in U18 Division at Canadian Nationals … Academic Honor Roll (2015-19) … Model United Nations member (2017-20).
 
Personal: Daughter of Barbara and the late Scott Kuzyk … Plans to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Coach Fink: "Allison is incredibly offensive and a powerful scoring threat. She draws a lot of attention from defenses and can display her scoring prowess on both penalty corners and in the field of play. Her ball placement combined with power will allow her to be highly successful in NCAA field hockey."
 
MEET ALLISON…
Favorite Quote: "Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits." – Jerry Dunn
Proudest Athletic Moment: Representing my country on the Junior Canadian National Team.
Pump Up Song: Let's Get it Started by The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Office, Friends, How I Met Your Mother, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Favorite Athlete: Wayne Gretzky
Why Penn? "What Penn has to offer is truly one of a kind. I stepped on the campus and it just felt right. I knew this was where I wanted to continue to pursue my academic and athletic dreams.
 
SABIEN PAUMEN
Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest | Oegstgeest, The Netherlands
High School: Helped team to third-place finish at the District Indoor Championships (2017) … Led team to reach and participate in the highest-tier in Dutch field hockey (2018-19) … Invited to try out for U-18 Dutch National Team (2018) … Invited to try out for U-16 Dutch National Team (2017) … Played in the highest tier of U-16 indoor and outdoor Dutch League field hockey (2016-17).
 
Personal: Daughter of Birgit and Victor Paumen … Plans to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Coach Fink: "Sabien is highly competitive. She is assertive and will prove to be a defensive leader. Her fundamentals are sound, and she is very strong on the ball. Sabien is composed and has an easy-going demeanor in pressure situations. She is naturally athletic and has great game knowledge."
 
MEET SABIEN…
Favorite Quote: "Stand tall amongst giants."
Proudest Athletic Moment: "Participating in selections for the U16 Dutch National Team."
Pump Up Song: Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
Favorite TV Show/Movie: La Casa de Papel and Mama Mia
Favorite Athlete: Jaap Stockmann
Why Penn? "Everything fits in with my interests. I have a great connection with the coach, the girls on the team and fellow incoming freshmen seem nice, and they play a high level of field hockey."
 
BRIDGET SKELLY
Saline HS | Saline, Mich.
High School: Lettered four years in field hockey … Captained team as a junior and senior … Helped team to two DI Regular Season Michigan State Championships (2018-19) … Runner-Up in the Michigan State Championship Tournament (2018) … Two-time All-State selection (2018-19) … First-team all-state selection (2019) … Selected to Michigan Dream Team (2019) … Saline offensive Player of the Year (2019) … First-ever recipient of the Roxy Block Sportsmanship award (2019) … First-team all-conference selection (2019) … recipient of the Woodie Merchant Award (2018) … AP Scholar with Distinction (2019) … National Merit Commended Scholar (2018) … Two-time selection as a NFHCA National Academic Squad Scholar of Distinction (2018-19) … National Honor Society President (2019-20) … Recipient of the Michigan High School Field Hockey Association All-State Academic Award (2019).
 
Personal: Daughter of Joanne and Sean Skelly … Plans to enroll in the College of Arts and Sciences.
 
Coach Fink: "Bridget is a strong and powerful attacking threat. She has fast hands and great overall speed. She plays on both sides of the ball and has a tackle back mentality. She is incredibly tenacious and has a natural understanding of the game."
 
MEET BRIDGET…
Favorite Quote: "Be congruent in your words, thoughts, and actions." – Nancy Cox
Proudest Athletic Moment: Scoring the game-winning goal against our school's rival this year.
Pump Up Song: Nice for What by Drake
Favorite TV Show/Movie: New Girl
Favorite Athlete: Trey Burke
Why Penn? "Penn became my dream school the moment I stepped on campus. The school's culture feels competitive without being toxic, and there are unlimited opportunities to explore for an undecided major like myself.
 
LIS ZANDBERGEN
Posrta Mosana College Maastricht | Eijsden, The Netherlands
High School: Played three years with the Maastrichtse Hockeyclub (2017-19) … Helped team to National Indoor Championship (2017-18) … Helped team to National League Playoffs (2018-19) … Member of European Youth Parliament … Student Council member … Participated in Global Exploration project.
 
Personal: Daughter of Gaby Zandbergen-Vrijens and Peter Zandbergen … Nephew, Tim van Deutekom swam for the Dutch national team … Nephew, Michiel Zandbergen plays beach volleyball for the Swiss national team.
 
Coach Fink: "Lis understands space and passing lanes incredibly well. She is patient in her positioning which allows for her to find herself in the right space and the right time. Her finishing skills appear simple and effortless because of her movement off the ball. She has great speed, is incredibly feisty, and positions herself well to finish on redirection on penalty corners. Lis has a wonderful spirit and her enthusiasm is contagious."
 
MEET LIS…
Favorite Quote: "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get." – Forrest Gump
Proudest Athletic Moment: "Our team placed ourselves to play in the National League (single-highest national youth league in the Netherlands) two years in a row."
Pump Up Song: Drops of Jupiter by Train
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Friends.
Favorite Athlete of All Time: Ellen Hoog
Why Penn? "Penn has broad and flexible programs within the College of Arts & Sciences which will allow myself to stimulate my mind at one of the best academic institutions in the world. There is an incredibly diverse community here, situated in the beautiful city of Philadelphia. Penn also has outstanding athletic opportunities and I am eager to play for my enthusiastic coaches in the Ivy League.