Bio

Amanda Preston

Collegiate Sport(s):  Snowshoe Racing (2014 - 2015).

Hometown:  Johnson, VT

Academic Major:  Environmental Science

Academic Minors: Biology and Chemistry

Personal:  Daughter of Pamela and Mark Preston, born  November 22,1995.

High School/year graduated: Homeschooled through American School of Correspondence (2014)

Athletic Honors Attained:  Vermont Lady Junior Skeet Shooting Champion (2012 and 2013).

Collegiate Academic Honors:  Paul Smith's College Adirondack Scholar (Fall 2014).

Collegiate Athletic Honors

Snowshoe Racing (2015):  Amanda earned a bronze medal at the 2015 Snowshoe World Championships in Quebec City with a 3rd place finish in the 20 - 24 Women's 5K. 

Amanda earned a silver medal in the Women's 4 X 100 meters at the International Snowshoe Championships in Lewiston, Maine.

Amanda earned three bronze medals in the 2015 Empire State Games in the 100, 400, and 800 meters.

Recreation Pursuits/Leisure Interests: Skeet shooting, Visual Art, Singing, Playing Ukulele, Hiking, Kayaking, camping, etc.… I love to try new things!

Why Paul Smith’s?  I chose Paul Smith’s because it reminds me of a camp that I worked at growing up. This camp is responsible for my aspirations as an environmental scientist. I figured the best school for me would be the one that had the same ideals as my camp in order to keep me focused on my goals. Not to mention the beautiful location and the passionate professors and staff! At Paul Smith’s they say it’s about the experience; so far, my experience has been incredible!