Char Joslin

Considering Char Joslin had three times as many opportunities to put her talent and skills on display as most of the other candidates for the Crimson's Junior Athlete of the Year, it should come as no surprise that she was the choice.

Joslin was also chosen Sophomore of the Year last year after becoming the first person in the history of the Ivy League to be named first team All-Ivy in three sports--field hockey, ice hockey and lacrosse--in the same year.

"You can get her to do anything, and she does it well," Harvard field hockey Co-Captain Denise Katsias said.

Although the field hockey team finished a disappointing 6-8-1, Joslin, a midfielder, led the squad in scoring with 13 points (9 goals) and was named Second Team All-Ivy.

Joslin's outstanding defensive play in the rink paced the Harvard women's hockey team to its third consecutive first-place Ivy finish. She scored 17 points (8 goals) and was chosen Ivy Player of the Year, joining three of her teammates on the First All-Ivy Team.

"She is just an amazing athlete," women's hockey Co-Captain Brita Lind said. "The biggest thing that sets Char apart is that she almost has a sixth sense that allows her to use her athletic ability to its fullest potential."

This spring, Joslin led the Harvard women's lacrosse team to its third straight Ivy title with a team-high 26 points (24 goals). But while Joslin has already garnered Junior Athlete of the Year, she is hoping for one more honor this year. The undefeated Crimson, ranked second in the country, is two wins away from Harvard's second NCAA title in as many months. The Crimson takes on Princeton this Saturday in West Chester, Penn. in the semifinals of the NCAA Tournament.