It's been a few weeks since the blog has checked in with our 2009-2010 team so here's an update on what they've been up to here on campus:
Hard work! The Generals' Women's Lacrosse team has made a big commitment to their preparation in the off-season. Led by our Captains and Upperclassmen, the members of our team have been demonstrating just how much they aim to achieve this season through their efforts. They've been fully invested in attending speed, agility and quickness sessions offered by the University as well as improving their strength in the weight room. From the looks of things it appears that this team has taken to heart the motto "create your own destiny." Be prepared to expect BIG things from them this spring!
We've also welcomed back our fall sport student athletes and they have already begun to make big motivational impacts. Junior Captain Emmy Mathews (Batimore, MD/Bryn Mawr School), Junior Kate Donnelly (Houston, TX/St. John's School), Sophomore Christina Benedetti (Derwood, MD/Academy of the Holy Cross) and First-Year Ashley Barnes (Annapolis, MD/St. Mary's HS) enjoyed a hard-earned 10-7 record with the Generals' Field Hockey team, advancing to the Semi-Final of the ODAC Championships before falling to Eastern Mennonite. Emmy Mathews earned second team All-ODAC recognition for her play this season. First-Year Sarah Stiefvater joins us from the Generals' Women's Soccer team who bolstered a tremendous 17-2-3 record, an ODAC Championship and a trip to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament. They are all shifting into lacrosse gear and we're excited to have them back!
The team has also dedicated their time outside of the classroom and gym to other efforts deserving a hand. The Student Athletic Advisory Council teamed up with W&L athletic teams and members of the community to send Soldier Care Packages to our troops abroad. Senior Meredith Freeman (St. Louis, MO/MICDS) played an extraordinary role in organizing and rallying support, as did Head Coach Brooke Diamond. Our team was responsible for supplying Little Debbie-like snacks, which we did a fabulous job of.
We continue to stay in touch with Maggie, our Friends of Jaclyn adoptee. The Captains organized sending her a Halloween care package and Thanksgiving cards and we also often use Facebook to hear about what she's doing as well as keep her posted on how things are in Lexington.
Thanks for checking in and we hope that you all continue to get excited for the spring!
