Belleville, Ontario, January 23, 2015 – At the annual Athletic Awards Luncheon on January 22 in Club 213, Loyalist College proudly presented 30 varsity athletes with scholarships in recognition of their athletic and academic achievements.
Athletic Scholarship Awards were presented to:
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Women’s Rugby Men’s Rugby Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball |
Women’s Volleyball Men’s Volleyball Cross Country Women’s Soccer |
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“Congratulations on your outstanding athletic and academic achievements. Exceling in both sports and program studies requires discipline, motivation and hard work. Your ability to maintain a healthy life-work balance is admirable – and it will continue to help you succeed as you pursue your career of choice. We are very proud of you as ambassadors of Loyalist College. At this time, I would also like to recognize our dedicated Athletics staff members, faculty who work with athletes to enable them to participate, and the coaches who make these rewarding varsity opportunities possible. We couldn’t do it without their commitment.” – Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy
(L-R) College President and CEO Maureen Piercy, varsity volleyball player and scholarship recipient Jillian Robinson, a second-year Recreation and Leisure Services student, and Senior Vice-President Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer Cathy Rushton
“Being a Lancer makes me feel like I am part of a family that includes all Loyalist athletes, not just my team. We have a strong bond and it’s great to be part of a school where different teams support each other as a family. As a varsity athlete, I’ve learned about the importance of time management and it has encouraged me to focus on my academics. I committed to my team from the beginning and I know that academically, I need to succeed so that I can continue to play and not let the team down.” – Varsity volleyball player and scholarship recipient Jillian Robinson, a second-year Recreation and Leisure Services student
(L-R) College President and CEO Maureen Piercy, varsity basketball player and scholarship recipient Jesse Cassista, a second-year Recreation and Leisure Services student, and Senior Vice-President Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer Cathy Rushton
“Being part of the Lancer family is a privilege and a great experience. Knowing that you have the support of teammates, friends and staff on and off the court has really helped me succeed in my studies.” – Varsity basketball player and scholarship recipient Jesse Cassista, a second-year Recreation and Leisure Services student
“Today we’re here to recognize your academic, athletic, and leadership abilities and to thank you for all that you bring to our Loyalist community. This room is not just filled with athletes; each of you is an ambassador of the College. Every time you put on your uniform, or travel to another city, you represent Loyalist. Your teamwork, focus and dedication make you excellent leaders, not just in sports, but also amongst your peers, in the classroom and in the workplace. Congratulations, you make us very proud.” – Jim Buck, Manager of Athletics and Campus Recreation
About Loyalist College
Located on 212 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Internationally renowned for its enriched student learning and living experiences, Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior success services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and more than 500 online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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For more information, contact:
Kerry Lorimer, Director, Marketing & Communications, Loyalist College
klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca or (613) 969-1913, ext. 2536