Editor’s Note: On June 23, 1972, a federal civil rights law was passed that prohibited sex-based discrimination in any educational institution that receives federal funding. Title IX also gave girls and women the equal opportunity to compete in sports across the country. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Title IX’s passing this summer, Hope College Athletics …
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On Wednesday, May 5 with the start of the MIAA Tournament at the Etheridge Tennis Complex, the Hope College women’s tennis team will pay tribute to its three graduating seniors. Before Bailey Chorney, Brigid DeVries and Leah Newhof wrap up their careers at Hope, head coach Bob Cawood honors these seniors here. “Thank you seniors …
On Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at Clearbrook Golf Club in Saugatuck, the Hope College women’s golf team will pay tribute to its two graduating seniors. Before Abigail Meder and Jordyn Rioux wrap up their careers in a friendly match-up event against Calvin University, head coach Greg Stafford honors these seniors here. Abigail Meder …
On Saturday, May 1 at 1 p.m. at Wolters Stadium, the Hope College softball team will pay tribute to its five graduating seniors. Since few fans are allowed at the event to recognize these student-athletes’ careers, head coach Mary VandeHoef honors these seniors here. Claire Bates — Hometown: Midland, Michigan (Bullock Creek HS); Major: Social …
On Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Van Andel Soccer Stadium, the Hope College men’s lacrosse team will pay tribute to its four graduating seniors. Since few fans are allowed at the event to recognize these student-athletes’ careers, head coach Michael Schanhals honors these seniors here. Adam Bell — Hometown: Lake Orion, Michigan (Oxford …
On Saturday, April 17 at 1 p.m. in Van Andel Soccer Stadium, the Hope College women’s lacrosse team will pay tribute to its 10 graduating seniors. Since few fans are allowed at the event to recognize these student-athletes’ careers, head coach Keagan Pontious honors these seniors here. “It has been a privilege and honor to …
On Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in DeVos Fieldhouse, the Hope College volleyball team will pay tribute to its lone graduating senior. Since few fans are allowed at the event to recognize senior setter Adair Cutler’s career, head coach Becky Schmidt honors Cutler and Thompson here. — Adair Cutler — Hometown: East Lansing, Michigan …
On Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. in Van Andel Soccer Stadium, the Hope College women’s soccer team will pay tribute to its seven graduating seniors. Since few fans are allowed at the event to recognize these student-athletes’ careers, head coach Leigh Sears honors these seniors here. — Corinne Cole — Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota …
On Saturday, February 27, the Hope College women’s basketball team will pay tribute to its nine graduating seniors. Since fans are not allowed at the event to recognize these student-athletes’ careers, head coach Brian Morehouse honors these seniors in his own words below. — Courteney Barnes — Hometown: Mokena, Illinois (Lincoln Way-Central HS); Majors: Special …
On Saturday, February 20, the Hope College men’s basketball team will pay tribute to its graduating seniors. Since fans are not allowed at the event to recognize these student-athletes’ careers, head coach Greg Mitchell honors these seniors in his own words below. Danny Beckman — Hometown: Shelby, Michigan (Shelby HS); Majors — Business and Religion …
