Christopher Newport University

At Parkside - Excelled on the lacrosse team for the Rams … Earned first-team All-Conference honors during each of her final three campaigns … Also was named the team’s Unsung Hero for her performance on the field … Competed in soccer as well and was a three-time All-Conference selection.
 
Personal - Maria Caroline Gianelle is the daughter of Walter and Angela Gianelle … Has seven brothers, Mike, Nick, Jake, Zach, Daniel, Phillip, and Max, and two sisters, Claire and Audrey … Four of her siblings also played collegiate lacrosse, including Claire, who was a standout in field hockey and lacrosse at CAC rival Mary Washington … “Remember the Titans” is her favorite movie, and “The Hunger Games” and “The Book Thief” are her favorite books ... Aspires to get her PhD and become a clinical psychologist for adolescents … Majoring in psychology at CNU.