On February 18, 2012, Kati Rausberg (Tallinast) was recognized for scoring more than 1,000 points in her Eckerd College women’s basketball career. During halftime of the men’s game, Kati was called out to center court. Kati’s Estonian fans were also called onto the court for a special photograph. Visiting from Estonia were Kati’s mother and brother, Reet and Mattias Rausberg, and Kati’s friends Mari and Kaia. Missing from the photo, also visiting from Estonia, were Virko and family friend Epp Jurme. Members of the local Estonian community – Lisa Mets and Erkki Taada and Maare and Jaan Kuuskvere – also attended. To read more about Kati’s fabulous basketball career at Eckerd College, visit Eckerd Tritons. Kati is a senior majoring in management and will be graduating in May 2012. These past two years Kati has been an active member of the Estonian Society of Central Florida. Kati will return to Estonia this summer to play in the European championships.
- Kati Rausberg surrounded by her Estonian family and friends and members of the local Estonian community to celebrate her place among top Eckerd College scorers exceeding 1,000 career points. Photo: William Stickley
- Kati’s fans and friends from Estonia at her February 18, 2012 game: Virko, Mari and Kaia.
- Kati’s fans at her February 18, 2012 basketball game. In the back, from Estonia: Virko, Mari, Kaia, Mattias and Reet Rausberg, and Epp Jurme. In front, members of the local Estonian community: Erkki Taada and Jaan and Maare Kuuskvere
- Kati is surrounded by the Eckerd College women’s basketball team as assistant coach Sarah Gaffney presents Kati the basketball scoring her 1,000th point.
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