From the Board
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What an exciting year this has been for the Brown & Gold Club! It is amazing to think that nearly a year ago, we officially launched our joint men’s and women’s athletics alumni association with our kick-off event. Since then, we have continued to organize social gatherings, raise funds and help support a number of initiatives on campus for our student-athletes.
Earlier this month, we had the honor of celebrating the 2018 Hall of Fame class, which included seven individuals and, for the first time, an entire team. Learn more about this year’s inductees here, or watch the induction ceremony here.
Over the next few months, please be on the lookout for more information on how you can continue to stay involved and make an IMPACT for current Yellow Jackets -- including 2019 activities like the 49th Annual Reverse Raffle, which will be held on Saturday, March 23!
As fall is nearing a close and winter is kicking into gear, please join us on campus to support the Yellow Jackets on the court, in the pool, around the track and on the field.
Thanks, as always, for your support of BW Athletics! #YJ4L
Go Jackets,
Doug Amy '90, '93 MBA
President
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BW honors the 2018 Hall of Fame class
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Over the weekend of October 12-13, the University celebrated its Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Read more about the class and view video from the ceremony. Check out the new Hall of Fame web pages, or nominate a deserving BW great for consideration in 2019.
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Welcome new coaches
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Graduates Jordan Hill ’09 and Dean Morse ’03 return to BW as new coaches. Hill takes over the track program and Morse leads the women’s tennis team.
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Recognizing our championship football teams
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This fall, BW launched reunion celebrations to honor championship teams, beginning with its 1968, 1978 and 1988 OAC football championship teams. On October 13, the 1978 NCAA Division III football national championship team was recognized for its 40th anniversary. The 1988 OAC Championship team will be recognized on Nov. 3 when BW takes on Ohio Northern; learn more here. |
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Claire Makowski, Cross Country,
Track & Field (Jr.)
Junior Conservatory of Music student and cross country and track athlete Claire Makowski (Bethel Park, Pa.) was the October OAC Scholar-Athlete of the Month. Read more.
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Logan Davis, Soccer (Sr.)
Logan Davis is a senior men’s soccer player who has completed his EMT certification and is currently training with the Fire Academy. He will enroll in BW's Accelerated BSN program in fall 2019 and hopes to become a life flight nurse. Read more.
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Reid Ayers, Soccer (Head Coach)
After 17 years at BW, head coach of the men's soccer program Reid Ayers is now the third-longest tenured head coach. He is also the winningest coach in the history of BW men's and women's soccer, with over 300 victories to his credit. Read more.
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Bret Butler '92 is the director of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, after a distinguished career as the Panthers' head baseball coach.
Brooke Hradisky ’14 was an Academic All-American at BW. Now she is both a Brown & Gold Club sport liaison and a 2018 Crain’s Cleveland Business 20 in Their 20s award-winner.
Check out additional alumni profiles here to see what your teammates and recent graduates are doing, and keep us updated on your news and achievements, too.
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Make an impact
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As student-athletes, we made an impact on BW while we wore the Brown & Gold.
As alumni, we have the opportunity to impact the experience of 598 current Yellow Jackets with just one gift to the Brown & Gold Club.
Join with other alumni, parents and coaches in building on the early success of the Brown & Gold Club. Its mission is to bring together YJ4Ls from all sports and all years to ensure that current and future student-athletes have the chance to excel, while creating meaningful ways to connect and honor our shared history.
Make your gift today, and be the impact BW needs to continue to excel.
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Save the dates
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November 3: 1988 OAC Championship Football Team Tailgate
November 8: Career Captains Networking Event – An opportunity for Yellow Jacket athletes to learn networking skills and connect with local companies and professionals. If your company is interested in participating, click here.
HOLIDAY HAPPY HOURS:
November 29: Rocky River (Burntwood Tavern)
December 4: Akron-Medina (Ken Stewart's Lodge)
December 5: Cleveland (Market Garden Brewery)
March 23: 49th Annual Reverse Raffle
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More ways to connect
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