Hello Everyone!

I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather (that is if you are in the Northeast). I talked to my parents today who were out in Montana, and over the weekend they had over a foot of snow! So while I was complaining of the serious heat wave, they were dealing with quite the opposite. I guess I would rather have it hot than have snow in October!

Well I wanted to have the chance to recap on what an amazing athletic weekend HWS had. Personally, I got to watch both WS field hockey games and the Hobart Soccer game on Saturday. At all three games there was such a true sense of pride by students, parents, staff, and friends of the colleges. I worked the field hockey game on Friday, and I just felt such a strong energy from the crowds. There were students there cheering on friends and then other students just there for the sheer excitement of the game. Field hockey won both its games in amazing overtimes, and they celebrated as if they had won the NCAA championship. Their excitement was contagious and really got me excited for my upcoming lacrosse season.

The Hobart Soccer game on Saturday was also spectacular. While the men ended up in a tie with Vassar College, the crowd supported them 100%. It was one of the largest crowds that I have seen over my four years here. The men have been walking advertisements for their team, and it has paid off in the number of fans.
Overall, it was really a great weekend to be a Statesman and a Heron. In addition to the home games, WS Soccer and Hobart Football had wins away. Athletics are one way in which both the HWS community and the Geneva community come together to show school pride. It is contagious and so fun to be a part of!

I wish everyone a wonderful rest of the week!