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17 A thletes come and go, but the skills they gain and the impressions they leave stay forever. Zoe Douglas, Anastasia Reimchen, and Montana Crawford arrived on campus in 2014 and have found themselves among many different teammates, coaches, and memories that they'll cherish forever. "e best part of being a Hawkeye was being a part of this team," Reimchen said. "e team has changed throughout the years. We've had different coaches and assistant coaches, but I've always had the same feeling of being part of a family and being part of something special." Since 2014, the team has been a huge part of the lives of all three graduating seniors. eir teammates and coaches have helped them develop on and off the court. "e best part was growing as a person," said Crawford. "I have come so far from being a shy freshman to a more confident leader on the team. My progression in tennis has been different from my freshman year. It has been awesome." "I've built trust with my teammates," said Reimchen. "ey have made me a more confident person, which has impacted my game. is program pushed me in the right direction to come to terms with my capabilities and limits." While the seniors see progress within themselves, they also hope to see the impression they le on campus continue throughout the team. "I have grown a lot," said Douglas. "I came here when I was 17 and a lot has changed. I am now leaving as team captain and I hope that I have le a good mark on the team and le some culture behind." "Above all," said Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid. "e mark that they will leave on the program is high character." Schmid is confident that no matter what the seniors do next, they will thrive. Reimchen plans to compete in professional tournaments for at least a year. She is currently in the process of finding a coach and a place to live. Douglas is taking part in a few practicums, one in San Diego and another with the Chicago Blackhawks, and will graduate in December. e England native hopes to find a job in the United States aer she graduates. Crawford's goal is to be an elementary school teacher. She has one year of student teaching le and will continue to attend the University of Iowa. She hopes to be involved with the team next year. "e seniors have been great," said Schmid. "ey're great students and they have always had a great attitude coming to practice every day. It is a tremendous gi that all of them have given to our program." Whether they stay in Iowa City or find a new home, they will still have a place within the program. As a common saying on campus goes — Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye.