Kristina Lester
Kristina Lester
Year: Sr.
Hometown: West Suffield, Conn.
High School: Suffield
Position: Open
Major: Politics

2018-2019: First place in Novice Fences at the Smith Show ... First place in Novice Flat in the Williams Show ... First place in Novice Fences at the Mount Holyoke Show ... Third place in Novice Fences at the Amherst Show ... First place in Novice Fences at Worcester State Show ... Third place in Novice Flat at the Smith College Show ... First place in Novice Flat at the Mount Holyoke College Show. 

Before Mount Holyoke: Attended Suffield High School in Suffield, Conn. before graduating in 2018 ... participated in equestrian between 2014-2018.

Personal: Majoring in Politics with a French minor at Mount Holyoke College ... a 21st Century Scholar

Favorite MHC Tradition: Milk and Cookies!

Why Mount Holyoke?: MHC combines top-tier academics with a highly competitive riding team. I couldn't find that anywhere else. 

Favorite Quote: "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Favorite Pre-Competition Snack or Meal: Protein Bars

Favorite Childhood Athlete: Beezie Madden

What is one of your favorite books/movies/tv shows? The Good Doctor