For starters: A sophomore transfer from Virginia Tech…The first left-handed bowler in NJCU history…She is an excellent student, and is attending NJCU on a full academic scholarship.
2003-04, Virginia Tech (club): Led her Hokies to a first place finish at the ACUI's Region 5 Tournament in Knoxville, TN, while taking first individually at the Women’s Intercollegiate Bowling event…Posted a 180.89 average and 1628 nine-game pinfall at the Pennsylvania Classic in Lancaster, PA (October 11-12)…Had a nine-game pinfall of 1369 (152.11) with a 180 high game at the Orange and Black Collegiate Tournament in Beavercreek, OH (October 18-19)…At the Brunswick Southern Classic in Atlanta, GA (November 1-2), she averaged a 167.1 with a seven-game pinfall of 1170, a 191 high game, and 528 series…At the Kent State Invitational (November 15-16), had a six-game pinfall of 950 (158.3)…Posted a nine-game pinfall of 1545 (171.667) at the Colgate Invitational in Stratford, NJ (December 27-28)…Notched a 912 pinfall in six games (152.0) at the January 17-18 Eagle Classic in Dayton, OH…In Las Vegas, NV (January 31-February 1) at the Brunswick Coca-Cola Invitational, recorded an 1133 in seven games (161.857)…Placed 43rd at the 2004 Collegiate Singles Championship East Region Qualifier on March 19 in Downingtown, PA…Had a six-game total of 958.
High School: A June 2003 graduate of Vernon Township High School in Vernon, NJ…A National Honor Society student with a 4.0 GPA…A three-sport varsity athlete for the Vikings…A four-year varsity bowler for head coach Sherry Quinn and a three-year captain…Also played three years of girls lacrosse, including one season of varsity, also for Quinn…A member of Vernon’s cheerleading squad for four years, the last two on varsity for coach Pat Hardin…Her squad placed second in the nation two years in a row at CanAm Nationals in Myrtle Beach, SC…As a junior in 2001-02, placed fifth at the NJSIAA Girls Bowling state individual tournament, falling in the fifth-place match, 204-192…Was fourth in the tournament through qualifying with an 1166 pinfall…Vikings finished season with overall 6-7 record…A First-Team All-Sussex County Interscholastic League bowler as a freshman in 1999-2000…Has a high game of 262, and a 638 high series…During her senior year of high school bowling in 2002-03, she suffered a cheerleading injury, ripping the ligaments in her left thumb, which landed her in cast and prevented her from qualifying in the NJSIAA tournament.
Personal: Born January 25, 1985 in State College, PA…Full name is Amieé Rochelle deNeuf…Parents are Sherri and Joel deNeuf…Has a 13-year-old sister, Brandi…Declared major at NJCU is Art Communication Design…Intends to seek a career in advertising and logo design…Has completed 33 credits towards a degree a the start of the academic year…A transfer from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University…Left-handed….Began bowling at the age of six…Favorite ball is Hammer Blade…An excellent student, she is attending NJCU on a full academic scholarship.
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Hobbies/interest: Lacrosse, cheerleading, gymnastics
Sports Team: Penn State Nittany Lions, Virginia Tech Hokies
Song: “If Tomorrow Never Comes” by Garth Brooks
Music Artist: Garth Brooks
Movie: Coyote Ugly
Food: Mac & Cheese
What do you like most about Coach Parisi? He’s not concerned with individual accolades, but rather a successful team that works well together.
2007-2008 Highlights: (11/06; North East Women’s Bowling Conference Event #1): Exceed a 200 average, finishing with a five-game pinfall of 1013 (211, 195, 206, 231, 170) for a 202.6 average in the No. 3 bridge position, and a 3-2 individual record... (11/21 at Maryland Easter Shore Hawk Classic): Bowled the first, second and sixth games (155-169-191) for a 171.67 average. Her 515 pinfall placed 100th...(12/04 at St. Paul's College Tournament): Averaged 170.67, finishing with a 512 series... (12/27 at FDU Holiday Jamboree): Tied for 30th with 869 wood and a 173.8 average (148, 174, 156, 209, 182)... (12/28 at FDU Holiday Jamboree): Bowled a 203 in her only game—NJCU’s rout of Cheyney... (01/19; North East Women’s Collegiate Bowling Conference Event #3): Third among NJCU keglers with a 968 pinfall
(163-188-186-207-224) for a 193.6 average. She was 2-3 overall as the bridge, and is 9-6 overall. She posted a high game of 207... (01/27 at Bowie State University Invitational): Placed seventh overall with a 1,262 pinfall (248-234-184-205-188-203), posting her top two scores against North Carolina Central and St. Paul's. She finished with a 210.33 average, which was ninth best... (02/09 at Capital Classic): Rolled a five-game 855 for NJCU (171.0 average) with a high of 197, which placed her 35th (855, 171.00)... (02/27 at Bowie State University Invitational): Placed seventh overall with a 1,262 pinfall (248-234-184-205-188-203), posting her top two scores against North Carolina Central and St. Paul’s. She finished with a 210.33 average, which was ninth best... (03/07 at Eastern College Athletic Conference Singles Championship): One of three NJCU bowlers to reach the quarterfinals, she placed third in the final three games, finishing with an 837 pinfall (207-226-180-224) and a 209.25 average... (03/08 at College Athletic Conference Women’s Bowling Championship): Finished with a 913 pinfall (182.6) in five games (164-191-180-190-188)... (03/09 at College Athletic Conference Women’s Bowling Championship; Finals): Finished 17th (913 pinfall)... (04/10 at 2008 NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Bowling Championships): Finished 335 total wood (159-176)...
2006-07 Highlights: (11/01; North East Women’s Bowling Conference Event #1): Had a five-game average of 212.0 and a 1060 pinfall, while posting a 4-1 record in the bridge position. She tallied a 244 high-game to defeat FDU’s Lindsay Frusciante in the opener for the Knights...(11/05; North East Women’s Collegiate Bowling Conference Event #2): Went 3-2 in head-to-head matches and is now 7-3 this season. Overall, she had a 182.875 average and 1463 pinfall over eight games. In the NCAA matches she had a 928 total (185.60) in the setup slot, and she earned one point in the singles portion with a 535 series and 178.33 average... (11/18 at University of Maryland Eastern Shore Shootout): Ranked 24th with 838 total wood (167.6). She was one of the only three NJCU bowlers to compete in all five games as they battled Fairleight Dickinson, Sacred Heart , Southern University, Grambling Univerity and Morgan State...(11/27; Jeannette Lee Invitational): Bowled two games, finishing with 316 total wood for the Knights at the Jeanette Lee Invitational...(12/28; Holiday Jamboree): Finished 20th with 1874 total wood for the Knights...(01/22; North East Women’s Collegiate Bowling Conference Event #3): Went 1-1 in head-to-head matches and is now 8-4 this season. Overall, she had a five-game pinfall of 814 (162.8)...(02/04; Mid-Winter Classic): Tied for 10th in individual standings with 945 total wood (183-191-210-179-182) and a 189.00 average...(03/10 at Eastern College Athletic Conference Championships): Finished seventh overall with a 1058 pinfall (234-234-177-198-215) and 211.6 average...(04/01 at North East Women’s Collegiate Bowling Conference Singles Championship): One of the top 32 keglers based solely on average per game qualified league’s singles championship...(04/13 at National Collegiate Women’s Bowling Championship): Placed 25th at 806 pins (175-225-207-199; 201.50)...(05/08/07): Nominated for ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors...(5/07): Earned National Tenpin Coaches Association National All-Academic Team (minimum of 3.4 GPA during academic year) for the 2006-07 season...
