Samantha Buechner Class: Sophomore Hometown: Newport, RI High School: St. George's School Height: 5-3 Experience: HS

On the Farm: A strong force to be reckoned with in the strongest freshman squash class to date...Impressive player who brings a world of talent and could one day be one of Stanford's best players...Will be relied upon to add depth to the Cardinal lineup and could work her way into a prominent playing role...

High School: An accomplished squash, cross country, and sailing team member at St. George's School...Played squash for St. George's as well as the Newport Squash Men's League, and the US Junior Women's Squad...Won numerous accolades for leading the Dragons to the ISL Championship including being the 2007 ISL MVP...2007 team also placed 2nd in the New England Championship and placed 5th at the High School Nationals...Won the 2006 Mass Junior Open and placed in 9th in both the Dutch and German Open International Tournaments...Also a promising student with awards such as the Evans Spanish Prize, and the Headmaster's Commendation.

Personal: Born and raised in Newport, RI...Parents are Matthew and Adrian Buechner and has one sister, Eleanor...Undecided major...Worked this past summer at The Black Pearl in Rhode Island...Loves the Stanford squash team, the happy people on campus, and the rewarding and fun practices...Pre-game rituals include retying her shoelaces many times...Enjoys eating brownie batter, the TV show Friends, and would most like to visit Yosemite...Greatest moment in life has been falling in love and is most thankful in her life for her family, friends, and Stanford.