The Law and Security Administration program at Niagara College is too short.
The budding women's soccer team is losing their much-needed captain and MVP to graduation this summer.
Brittany Johnston completed her two-year LASA program and the Athletic department decorated her with a boatload of hardware at their annual awards gala recently.
Johnston, a defender, was named the soccer team's MVP and took home a captain's award, earned the Canadian College Athletic Association's Academic All-Canadian award for the second straight season and an Ontario College Association Athletics All-Academic award.
She made the Dean's list both years while attending Niagara College.
Although Johnston is happy to graduate, she isn't looking forward to leaving her team behind. The Knights soccer squad is full of first-year players and, despite struggling on the field this season, are beginning to find chemistry.
"That's it. I'm done. I'm going to miss it," said Johnston. "I was going to go back just for soccer. We have a really young team with a new coach. I think they're going to be really good in the next few years."
In her first season, Johnston was named captain of the squad and earned Rookie of the Year honours.
Stepping into the role wasn't a challenge for Johnston as a rookie in the OCAA. She's captained a majority of the teams she's been on since taking up the sport at the age of four.
"I think I've adapted to that role and just continue to carry it through. I work really hard in practices and games, and I'm usually the loudest one out there," she said with a laugh. "It's never negative. I'm always trying to use positive reinforcement."
While Johnston works to land a job with Customs Canada, she returned to her high school, Ridgeway-Crystal Beach Secondary, to assist with the girls soccer team.
The Blue Devils are undefeated this season and begin the semifinals this week.
"She is a great kid and has worked hard," said her mother Brenda. "She's maintained a great attitude and outlook on life. She is a mentor to a lot of the younger girls in her old high school, and needless to say, we are very proud of her."
Source: Niagara This Week
