In Memoriam

Megan Lynn Barnett, May 11, 1981 - December 15, 2006

Megan Barnett, 2005 University of Kansas graduate, and four-year KU lacrosse player passed away Friday evening, December 15, 2006 in an automobile accident on Interstate 70 just east of Columbia, MO. At the time of her death, Megan was pursuing a Ph.D. in Physical Therapy at Rockhurst University.

Megan picked up a lacrosse stick for the first time at KU, and those who knew her would not have been surprised when she was chosen the most improved player by her peers at the end of her first year. She finished her collegiate lacrosse career leading the team out as a team captain for her final collegiate game against Nebraska at the CPWLL West championship playday in April, 2005. During her four years she was a reliable rock on defense, a friend to everyone, and elevated the lawnmower goal-celebration move to an art form. She will be terribly missed by those who knew her, while we all count our blessings for having had her as a teammate and friend.