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Phillip Jackson
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Caroline Conrad died in a car crash at 19-years-old. She was a student of Drury University.

 A college student from Memphis died in a car crash on Tuesday, according to a news release from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri. 

Caroline Conrad, 19, was a student athlete on the women's bowling team. Conrad just completed her sophomore year at Drury in the spring.

She majored in criminal justice and psychology and was a leader of several campus organizations, according to the release. 

During the last two seasons, Conrad was a two-time national All-Academic selection by the National Tenpin Coaches Association. Conrad appeared in 30 games and bowled 786 frames for a 174.2 per-game average.

She was named a Warren White Scholar in 2018 while having one of the highest grade point averages as a first-year student at Drury, according to the media release. 

"Caroline was a leader on our campus and exemplified what it means to be a student, teammate, and friend at Drury University," said Drury University President Dr. Timothy Cloyd. 

Drury women’s bowler Caroline Conrad

"Just as the addition of each individual adds to the tapestry of our institution, a loss such as this affects us all. Please keep Craig and Rebecca, and all of Caroline's family, friends, teammates, and coaches in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," said Cloyd. 

While in Memphis, Conrad was a high school bowler at St. Agnes Academy when the school won two state championships, and she won an individual title in 2016 and named Tennessee's Miss Bowling. 

"Caroline was an integral part of the success of our team and the definition of a true student-athlete," said Drury women's bowling head coach Larry Hughes in the media release.

Caroline Conrad, St. Agnes

"I have never encountered anyone involved in as many organizations on campus as she was, while still maintaining A+ standards in the classroom and competing at the NCAA level. She was always willing to listen and learn to improve her game, but when not in the lineup became the biggest cheerleader for her teammates. 

Caroline will be deeply missed by all of us in the bowling program, the athletic department, and the Drury campus. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her parents Craig and Rebecca, as well as her sisters, Hannah and Grace. No one will be able to replace the energy of #19," said Hughes.