By: John Jay Sports Information
This week, johnjayathletics.com caught up with former rifle shooter Jenna Hansen ('12). Hansen was a four-year member of the rifle program from 2008-2012 under head coach Vince Maiorino. She was part of two smallbore and one air rifle championships. At the 2011 championship, Hansen led the Bloodhounds in air rifle firing a match-high 569. In the smallbore discipline, she registered a score of 512. We caught up with Hansen to discuss her John Jay College memories, post-graduation, and the lessons she learned as a Bloodhound.
1) Where has life taken you since you graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
My plans were originally to go back to school for Forensic Accounting, but life took a few unexpected turns and now I'm currently in the hiring process for US Customs and Border Protection.
2) What personal or professional accomplishment(s) are you most proud of since you graduated?
I'm not exactly where I want to be just yet, but I'm very proud of the adult that I've become. I've done a lot of growing and learned a lot of life lessons over the years. I'm simply happy with who I've become and what I have to look forward to.
3) What are you most proud of from your time as a Bloodhound?
I'm most proud to be the first female rifle team member to win the John Jay College Athlete of the Year award. Being a captain during my last two years, shooting a perfect 100, and being part of winning all those championships were amazing, but to be the first rifle Female Athlete of the Year was absolutely the best!
4) What advice would you give your college self/current Bloodhounds?
I would say to keep your eyes on your studies and your goals, but don't forget to have fun. Time goes by very quickly. Push yourself forward, but also take time to relax and explore who you really are.
5) What did you learn in your time at John Jay that has stayed with you in your post-collegiate life?
I majored in Forensic Psychology. Throughout my studies, I learned how to have more patience with people. You never know what situation(s) they have going on, or where they came from, or what they have up ahead. It's good to have patience and understanding even when you don't understand.
6) Are you still involved with sports? If so, how?
While I don't competitively shoot anymore, I still make it to the range here and there. I don't go as often as I'd like, but I'll never stop shooting. It's in my blood. : )
2018-19 Rifle Season Update: The team is currently a perfect 4-0 in air rifle and 2-1 in smallbore. Recently, the Bloodhounds won its 10th straight Big Apple Championship after defeating Maritime College in the air discipline by a score of 2241-2097. In addition, the match turned out to be the final one of legendary head coach
Vince Maiorino's collegiate career. After 17 seasons at the helm, and one of the winningest coaches in John Jay history capturing a school-best 14 championships, Maiorino is retiring from the college in December. The Bloodhounds will be under new leadership starting in January 2019 but will look to continue its winning tradition at the MAC Championship on Saturday, March 2, at the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.
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