Through the Undergraduate Executive Intern Program and the Coca-Cola marketing internship, I worked in the athletics department for three years. I helped run the Bison Rec social media accounts, worked on an extensive tailgating project, penned countless thank-you letters to varsity athletics donors and ran our in-game promotions for football and men’s and women’s basketball. If you’ve ever heard, “Hey there, Bison fans!” you’ve heard me. If you’ve seen a woman run around Sojka Pavilion in bright orange shorts, you’ve seen me, and chances are, if you’ve been to a game in the last three years, you know exactly who I am.
Everyone in Lewisburg can attest to the fact that I’m far from shy and have no problem being vocal. In this new position I’ll deal with a lot of different people, inside and outside my organization, ranging from my general manager to employees of small local businesses, so strong communication skills will undoubtedly be an asset. While I, sadly, won’t be giving away pizza to rowdy fans, like I did while I was at Bucknell, the skills and work ethic instilled through my internships will continue to be beneficial.
I will forever be grateful for the work ethic, experience and friendships I’ve gained while working with the RailRiders and Bucknell Athletics. Without these organizations, I would not be the person I am.
From escapades to the Purple Cow ice cream shop with Bucknell’s Rec Department, to postgame meetings at the Towne Tavern, to our incredible trip to Detroit with the men’s basketball team for March Madness last spring, I have made memories to last a lifetime, thanks to Bucknell Athletics. I’ll be at Sojka Pavilion again this winter (as a fan of course) and at PNC Field this spring and summer. Don’t be a stranger. Stop by, say hello and of course, “Go Bison!”
A markets, innovation & design major, Kat Sokirka ’18 is the sister of Bret Sokirka ’09.