Ruthie Jones
Major
Psychology
Awards & Recognition
Captain for Duke Women’s Soccer Team (DWS) July 2019 to present
NCAA Division I Athlete, Captain (2022), Member (Goalkeeper)
• Earned four ACC tournament appearances, two ACC semi-final appearances, four NCAA tournament appearances, two Elite Eight appearances
• Voted captain by teammates and coaches for the 2022 season; applying communication, conflict resolution, and responsibility in leading team to reach goals
• 2020, 2021, & 2022 ACC Honor Roll, 2021 All-ACC Academic Team, 2022 ACC All-Tournament Team, 2022 All-ACC Second Team, 2021 All-ACC First Team, 2021 United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region Second Team Captain for Duke Women’s Soccer Team (DWS) July 2019 to present
NCAA Division I Athlete, Captain (2022), Member (Goalkeeper)
• Earned four ACC tournament appearances, two ACC semi-final appearances, four NCAA tournament appearances, two Elite Eight appearances
• Voted captain by teammates and coaches for the 2022 season; applying communication, conflict resolution, and responsibility in leading team to reach goals
• 2020, 2021, & 2022 ACC Honor Roll, 2021 All-ACC Academic Team, 2022 ACC All-Tournament Team, 2022 All-ACC Second Team, 2021 All-ACC First Team, 2021 United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region Second Team
Study Abroad
Activities & Clubs
Collegiate Athlete Premedical Experience (CAPE) ProgramMarch 2021 to present
Member and Team Ambassador
• Pre-medical enrichment program targeting high-achieving female student athletes to engage them with mentors and clinical experiences
• Participate in medical journal clubs and attend talks by various medical professionals at Duke University
Duke Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) August 2020 to present
• Appointed liaison between DWS, Duke athletics administration, and the NCAA; serves to improve administration relationships, Duke athletics community service, inter-team relations, and student-athlete life at Duke
Team IMPACT February 2022 to present
DWS Leadership Group
• National nonprofit that connects children facing with serious illness and disability with college athletic teams
Curamericas Global August 2020 to November 2020
• Provided COVID-19 information in Spanish for local Durham community members via telephone
Duke Athlete Ally August 2020 to present
• Attend meetings to discuss and learn how to better support for athletes in the LGBTQ+ communities
Morgan’s Message January 2021 to present
• Attend meetings to facilitate conversations about stigmatization of student/athlete mental health
What Next
-Internship at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
-Attend medical school
Awards & Recognition
Captain for Duke Women’s Soccer Team (DWS) July 2019 to present
NCAA Division I Athlete, Captain (2022), Member (Goalkeeper)
• Earned four ACC tournament appearances, two ACC semi-final appearances, four NCAA tournament appearances, two Elite Eight appearances
• Voted captain by teammates and coaches for the 2022 season; applying communication, conflict resolution, and responsibility in leading team to reach goals
• 2020, 2021, & 2022 ACC Honor Roll, 2021 All-ACC Academic Team, 2022 ACC All-Tournament Team, 2022 All-ACC Second Team, 2021 All-ACC First Team, 2021 United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region Second Team Captain for Duke Women’s Soccer Team (DWS) July 2019 to present
NCAA Division I Athlete, Captain (2022), Member (Goalkeeper)
• Earned four ACC tournament appearances, two ACC semi-final appearances, four NCAA tournament appearances, two Elite Eight appearances
• Voted captain by teammates and coaches for the 2022 season; applying communication, conflict resolution, and responsibility in leading team to reach goals
• 2020, 2021, & 2022 ACC Honor Roll, 2021 All-ACC Academic Team, 2022 ACC All-Tournament Team, 2022 All-ACC Second Team, 2021 All-ACC First Team, 2021 United Soccer Coaches All-Atlantic Region Second Team
Study Abroad
Activities & Clubs
Collegiate Athlete Premedical Experience (CAPE) ProgramMarch 2021 to present
Member and Team Ambassador
• Pre-medical enrichment program targeting high-achieving female student athletes to engage them with mentors and clinical experiences
• Participate in medical journal clubs and attend talks by various medical professionals at Duke University
Duke Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) August 2020 to present
• Appointed liaison between DWS, Duke athletics administration, and the NCAA; serves to improve administration relationships, Duke athletics community service, inter-team relations, and student-athlete life at Duke
Team IMPACT February 2022 to present
DWS Leadership Group
• National nonprofit that connects children facing with serious illness and disability with college athletic teams
Curamericas Global August 2020 to November 2020
• Provided COVID-19 information in Spanish for local Durham community members via telephone
Duke Athlete Ally August 2020 to present
• Attend meetings to discuss and learn how to better support for athletes in the LGBTQ+ communities
Morgan’s Message January 2021 to present
• Attend meetings to facilitate conversations about stigmatization of student/athlete mental health
What Next
-Internship at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
-Attend medical school
Congratulations , Ruthie!