With our first week back, Washington and Lee
Women’s Lacrosse team is putting this year’s motto to the test: United,
Relentless, Proud. In 2011 our seniors chose the motto “All In” to remind us to give 100% in
everything we do. In 2012, the senior class chose “Never Say Never” to be our mantra encouraging us to chase after
any attacker, any ground ball, and any championship. In 2013, however, the
whole team came together in the fall to choose this year’s motto- even players
abroad corresponded with us via email to weigh in on the process. We were asked
to choose three independent words that would summarize our program and our
approach to this particular season.
After tossing around words such as “Team” and
“Together”, as soon as we heard United we
knew that it most accurately described what we valued in our team dynamic. Year
after year, what makes our team special are the lifelong bonds we build in
order to be united both on and off the field. On the field we hold each other
accountable so that everyone is working their hardest in games and practice. Off
the field we are not only friends, but are there to assist each other through
our years at W&L. Whether it’s what professor to take for Chemistry or what
place in Lexington has the best Ice Cream, the best part of being a part of
this special group of girls.
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| Working off the frost at 6am |
The word Relentless was one that we struggled to find.
We wanted something that would embody the individual strength of each of our
teammates that makes up the whole of our teammate. We wanted to be the team
that goes 100% right at the first whistle and not stop until the last whistle.
“Relentless” seemed to fit that mentality perfectly.
Pride is a sentiment that runs deep at
W&L, not just in our program, but in all aspects of life on campus. We are very Proud
of the 25 year long heritage that our program has cultivated- this being
our 25th anniversary as a program. Each athlete is proud to be a
part of this team and that heritage- it truly is a privilege to each and every
one of us. We get the opportunity to compete at a highly competitive level, represent
our school, have fun playing a sport we love, and be a part of a great group of
coaches and athletes working towards improving both our lacrosse game and our
character.
So glad to finally have the whole team back!
By CK and Lizzy
