Archive for the 'Athletics' Category

Sixth Annual Garnet Classic

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — For the sixth consecutive season, the Garnet volleyball team will host the Garnet Classic, inviting Clark (Mass.), Cabrini and Salisbury

Davies, Longtime Coach and Professor, Passes Away

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

With the passing of Professor Emeritus of Physical Education Gomer H. Davies on Aug. 28, the College lost a beloved coach and educator who inspired generations of students. He was 80 years old.

Fifty Swarthmore Athletes Named to Centennial Academic Honor Roll

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Fifty Swarthmore College student-athletes have been named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2008 spring season. This honor recognizes the athletes’ performance both on the field and in the classroom.

Dept of Athletics Names 2008 Award Winners

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Swarthmore College Department of Athletics held its annual Awards Banquet on Monday night, honoring the top Garnet student-athletes.

Six Winter Athletes Named Academic All-Stars

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

PHILADELPHIA — Six Swarthmore winter athletes were selected as Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Stars, including basketball star Ian McCormick ’08, who was named Men’s Basketball Academic Performer of the Year.

Ponytail Day

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — The Swarthmore baseball team held their second annual “Ponytail Day” on Saturday, April 5th as they hosted a Centennial Conference double-header against Franklin & Marshall at the Clothier Fields.

Fuchs Named Field Hockey Head Coach

Monday, March 17th, 2008

SWARTHMORE, Pa. — Lauren Fuchs has been named head coach of the Swarthmore field hockey team, as announced by Marian Ware Director of Athletics Adam Hertz.

Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2007-08 Winter Season

Friday, February 29th, 2008

LANCASTER, Pa. — Twenty-nine Swarthmore College student-athletes have been named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the 2007-08 winter season. This honor recognizes the athletes’ performance both on the field and in the classroom.

2008 Badminton Nationals

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Swarthmore College and the Department of Athletics will host the 2008 National Collegiate Badminton Championships, sponsored by USA Badminton, over Easter Weekend. The three-day festival comes to Swarthmore for the second time (1993), home to the three-time defending Pennsylvania State Champion Garnet women’s badminton squad.