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On Pernia: A hard-working, dedicated student-athlete who brings a lot of versatility to the program ... will compete to play on the right side in the midfield or backfield
possesses a work ethic that accommodates the teams goals.
As a freshman in 2001: Saw game action in two contests, logging minutes in Terp victories against Virginia Commonwealth (Oct. 13) and Drexel (Oct. 28)
one of 10 Terps listed on the 2001-02 ACC Honor Roll.
Before Maryland: A field hockey and softball all-star at Montgomery Blair
named high schools Outstanding Female Athlete in 2001
earned invites to conference all-star games in both sports as a senior
named most outstanding senior as a forward/midfielder in hockey
earned same recognition as a second baseman and pitcher in softball, while leading her team in stolen bases and runs scored
traveled to the NFHCA National Indoor Tournament with her club hockey team, the Steve Simpson-coached Washington Wolves.
Personal: Born April 9, 1983
Christina is the daughter of Robin and Mark Pernia
has one sister, 15-year-old Kelly
uncle, James Shaffer, was a four-year Maryland football letterwinner from 1976-79
Shaffer played defensive end and was a recipient of the 1979 Terrapin Club Award and the Defensive Lineman Coaches Award in 1980
Terps were ACC football champions in 1976 and winners of the Hall of Fame Bowl in 1977
aunt, Beverly Gardiner, played Terrapin lacrosse in its second season of existence in 1975
her grandfather, Bernard Dodder, was a founding member of the M Club
a biological resources engineering major
admitted to the university honors program.
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