Transferring from Moraine Valley College in 1986, Patricia Bakalik was recruited to play volleyball at Mundelein College until she graduated in 1990. She discusses her volleyball career and the significant role coach Brenda Weare played for her. Patty felt very spoiled living on campus, first at Coffey Hall and then at Northland Hall because she would fall asleep to the sound of the waves from Lake Michigan every night. Patty describes all of the activities she was involved in and how little sleep she got because of it. She played volleyball and softball, worked at the front desk in Coffey and then Northland Halls, was an elevator operator, the President of the Women's Athletic Association, co-chair on the Commencement Committee, and sports editor for The Scholar student newspaper. Influential Mundelein staff members include journalism professor, Betty Prevender, President Mary Breslin, and school counsellor, Cam Helkowski. Throughout Patty’s interview, she talks about how thankful she was to be surrounded by constant support, inspiration, and kindness from the women working and studying there. A Mundelein quote that has stayed with her is, “What Mundelein has given me, I will forever cherish. What I can give to others, I will gladly share.”
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