Senior Salute: Miranda Pier
March 25, 2020
Name: Miranda Pier
Hometown: Woodhaven, Michigan
High School: Carlson
Athletic accomplishments:
- Earned four varsity letter on the women's tennis team.
- Over the four years at Olivet, won 19 singles and 14 doubles matches
Clubs/organizations:
- Accounting student organization
- President's Leadership Institute
Academic honors/awards:
- 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 MIAA Academic Honor Roll
- 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 ITA Scholar-Athlete
- Dean's List every semester (2016-20)
- 2019 Business department student worker of the year
Favorite tennis memories:
- In the off-season, going to Minges Creek Athletic Club on Wednesdays for Zumba and to hit. The activities brought the team together and was a fun workout to do.
Favorite non-tennis memories:
- Going to so many places, including studying abroad in Antigua and Costa Rica.
- Also the two week-long service trips during spring break to help with hurricane relief in North Carolina and Florida
Major:
- Accounting
Plans after graduation:
- Study for the CPA (certified public accountant) exam and then start job being a Tax Consultant 1 at Deloitte in January 2021.
Other thoughts:
- Miranda says, "Thank you, Olivet, for making my college experience so great. These past four years have been a blast, and I am so thankful for everyone who has helped me through my college career. I would not be here if it was not for any of you!
Who has supported you during your time as a student-athlete?
- My parents, Lanny and Michele Pier
Quote from head women's tennis coach Andrew DeBruyn:
- " Miranda was a great leader and team captain. She always competed at a high level every time she stepped onto the court. Miranda improved each year and spent a lot of time anchoring the top of our lineup."
Editor's Note: The COVID-19 pandemic caused the abrubt end to winter and spring sports for the 2019-20 academic year. We are not able to host Senior Day ceremonies to thank these seniors for their dedication to their chosen sport. As a result, we will be posting senior salutes like above for each senior over the coming weeks.