Windham High School 2019 graduate Meghan Hoffses played soccer and basketball while at Windham High School and then went on to attend the University of Southern Maine at the Gorham and Portland campuses. She played soccer there her sophomore year but chose academics over athletics and focused hard to achieve her degree in public health in 2023. She received her Advanced Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from the Maine College of Health Professions in Lewiston on Dec. 12.
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| Windham High 2019 graduate Meghan Hoffses is shown during her sophomore year when she was on the soccer team for the University of Southern Maine. She earned a degree in public health and on Dec 12 received an Advanced Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from the Maine College of Health Professionals in Lewiston. COURTESY PHOTO USM ATHLETICS |
She always knew she wanted to work in healthcare. She toured the Maine College of Health Professions during her sophomore year and knew that after she graduated from USM, she wanted to go into sonography. Hoffses has an interest in anatomy and physiology with a passion for working in women’s health.
When she attended USM, she made the Dean’s List five times and was also a member of the National Honor Society. As a student at the Maine College of Health Professions she made the Deans List three times and was a Lamda Nu Radiologic and Imaging Sciences National Honor Society member.
During her one year of soccer at USM, she received the William B. Wise Scholar Athlete Award for the 2020 season. After choosing academics over playing a college sport, she stressed the importance of staying active by going to the gym, taking spin classes, attending yoga classes, weightlifting and running.
"As someone who was an athlete throughout high school and part of college, I was able to exercise in new ways and at whatever times best suited my schedule,” said Hoffses. “I typically exercise four to five times a week. Staying active has always been a priority for me and is a core part of who I am. Exercise is not only something that I enjoy, but it gives me structure in my day, and I feel my most energized and grounded when I make it a priority.”
She does miss playing both soccer and basketball. Hoffses enjoyed being part of a team and feeling like she was part of something bigger than herself. She made lifelong friendships and connections through playing basketball. While it’s been a while since she last played, she said it would be fun for her to help coach young girls at some point down the road.
“Meg has been one of my closest friends for as long as I can remember,” said former WHS teammate and friend Tara Flanders. “She has always been an extremely loyal friend and teammate. Although Meg and I didn’t get the chance to play sports together in college, our time playing basketball at Windham are memories I will cherish forever -- all the practices, Saturday morning youth clinics, games, and everything in between. As a friend, you always want to see the people you care about grow and succeed, and Meg has done exactly that. In high school, Meg ... brought high intensity every time she stepped on the field and court. I knew that as soon as I grabbed a rebound, I could always count on her to already be flying up the court ahead of everyone else.”
Hoffses said her advice for current athletes looking to play collegiately, is to give 100 percent effort and dedicate their time in the off-season. She also said to stay on top of academics because doing so will ensure that every door is open when deciding to play at the college level. Time management with practice and homework is an important skill to learn while in high school, which can pay off in college.
Lastly, Hoffses said to enjoy every moment. Being part of a team is a special feeling, and people are not lying when they say it goes by fast. <
She does miss playing both soccer and basketball. Hoffses enjoyed being part of a team and feeling like she was part of something bigger than herself. She made lifelong friendships and connections through playing basketball. While it’s been a while since she last played, she said it would be fun for her to help coach young girls at some point down the road.
“Meg has been one of my closest friends for as long as I can remember,” said former WHS teammate and friend Tara Flanders. “She has always been an extremely loyal friend and teammate. Although Meg and I didn’t get the chance to play sports together in college, our time playing basketball at Windham are memories I will cherish forever -- all the practices, Saturday morning youth clinics, games, and everything in between. As a friend, you always want to see the people you care about grow and succeed, and Meg has done exactly that. In high school, Meg ... brought high intensity every time she stepped on the field and court. I knew that as soon as I grabbed a rebound, I could always count on her to already be flying up the court ahead of everyone else.”
Hoffses said her advice for current athletes looking to play collegiately, is to give 100 percent effort and dedicate their time in the off-season. She also said to stay on top of academics because doing so will ensure that every door is open when deciding to play at the college level. Time management with practice and homework is an important skill to learn while in high school, which can pay off in college.
Lastly, Hoffses said to enjoy every moment. Being part of a team is a special feeling, and people are not lying when they say it goes by fast. <
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