Each week throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) will feature one male and one female student-athlete. The spotlights will be posted every Thursday. Student-athletes are selected by their institution.
Name: Gabbie Schei
Institution: Luther College
Hometown (High School): Stewartville, Minn. (Stewartville)
Year: Senior
Sport: Track and Field and Volleyball
Major: Biology
Minor: Chemistry and Spanish
Why did you choose Luther College?
I chose Luther because of the close-knit community on campus. The Biology faculty and future teammates/coaches I met during my visit made me feel immediately welcomed and confident in my decision to come to Luther!
What do you most enjoy about competing at the Division III level in one of the best conferences in the country, the American Rivers Conference?
There is always tough competition. I love fighting for a win because that creates better athletes and closer teammates!
What is your favorite sports memory?
Winning the volleyball state championship in high school!
What is your favorite thing to do when not competing?
I honestly love going to Oneota or the caf and being able to see and talk to all of my friends in one place!
What is your career ambition/goal?
I want to become a Pediatric Oncologist!
What is something not many people know about you?
I love pickles!
Encompassing everything with Division III athletics, what else are you involved with at Luther?
Along with track and volleyball, I am also a member of the Health Sciences and Chemistry clubs. I am a lab assistant in the Biology department, a lifeguard at the pool and I was also an RA for two years at Luther.
When not competing, where can you be found?
Probably in Sam Hoff, studying for a class or in Oneota chatting with friends!
What is your top bucket list item?
Arctic Scuba Diving!! (I want to see Orcas)
Who is your most influential person in your life?
My mom. She’s amazing, and I love her.
Flash round. What is your favorite…?
Restaurant? Jenpachi in Rochester, Minn.
Spot on campus? The little forest next to Lindeman Pond (I like to hammock there) TV show? Vampire Diaries
Movie? Free Willy
Holiday? Christmas
Place to travel for a game? Texas!
Food? Tacos!
Song? Traveling Soldier by the Dixie Chicks
Sports team? UCLA gymnastics
Professional athlete? Hannah + Paige Tapp
Vacation spot? Roatan, Honduras
