SECOND ANNUAL WILLIAM AND MARY CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S ATHLETICS
Friday, April 29– Saturday, April 30 201
2nd Annual Celebration of Women's Athletics a True Success!
Check out photos from the weekend's events here: TribeAthletics.com
Williamsburg, Va. (May 9, 2011) - Though just in its second-year, the College of William and Mary's Celebration of Women's Athletics Weekend attracted well over 100 former coaches, administrators and athletes for the two-day event and raised over $25,000 in sponsorships, donations and ticket sales.
A welcome reception kicked off the weekend's activities on Friday, April 29, at the College's McCormack - Nagelsen Tennis Center. On Saturday, the Celebration of Women's Athletics Brunch, honoring iconic former head lacrosse coach Feffie Barnhill was held at the Muscarelle Museum of Art at the College of William and Mary.
Barnhill's career accomplishments and numerous contributions to women's lacrosse were highlighted for 100 guests in attendance, including many of Feffie's former lacrosse players. The athletics department also presented Dr. Camilla Buchanan '66 with the inaugural Tribe Champion for Life Award for her leadership, integrity, fortitude and excellence in her professional career as a physician for 31 years and in her extensive philanthropic endeavors in providing health and education to the Maasai Tribe in Kenya.
The weekend concluded with a Tribe Club fundraising Casino Night to support scholarships and program funding for women's sports programs. The western themed event was held at the Sadler Center and in addition to poker, Texas hold 'em, roulette and a craps table, the guests enjoyed line dancing and competing on a mechanical bull.
The first incarnation of the event was originated to highlight the distinguished histories of the Tribe's women's athletics programs and to recognize the 50 years of dedication and determination of long-time W&M coach and administrator,Millie West. Starting with this year's event, the focus has now aligned itself with one of the major elements of William and Mary's overall strategic plan in creating life-long connections to the College. This is done by bringing together the school's many generations of female athletes and celebrate their shared successes on and off the field; and to honor women whose experience in intercollegiate athletics has shaped their personal, professional and charitable lives. For the first time, the event brought in a titled corporate sponsor, as established lacrosse apparel and merchandise manufacturer, STX, partnered with the College.
The date for next year's event will be finalized shortly and will be announced through both the College's official athletics website, TribeAthletics.com and the school's athletic fundraising site, TribeClub.com.
Nominate someone for next year! Nomination Form coming soon!
Tribe Champion for Life Award
- Given to an alumna of the College for whom competitive athletics in college was an influential factor in achieving a distinguished career, being a leader in an impactful philanthropic endeavor, or achieving a personal triumph with a lasting impression on others.
- The nominee must demonstrate leadership, integrity, fortitude and excellence in her personal, professional or philanthropic accomplishments.
- The nominee must have been a William & Mary varsity letter-winner.
- The nominee must have graduated from the College of William & Mary a minimum of 15 years prior to the Celebration of Women's Athletics event (Eg: for 2011, Class of 1996 or before).
2011 Winner: Dr. Camilla Buchanan
One Tribe Award
- Honors a student-athlete alumna who has significantly contributed to her local community or non-profit organizations and inspired others to do the same.
- The nominee must show a high level of dedication to help others grow, develop and achieve goals.
- The nominee must be a William & Mary Young Guarde Alumnae (Class of 2000 to Class of 2010).
- The nominee must be a varsity letter-winner.
2011 Winner: Lauren Kaplan McKetta
2010 Video
2010 Photo Gallery- Click for photos of the reception, brunch, Tennis banner dropping and casino night
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