Women's cross country, which finished second in the conference and region on its way to a 13th-place finish at the national meet, warranted the most selections (14) from within its sport.
The Centennial Conference announced its academic honor roll for fall sports and 61 Haverford students made the list. Haverford had the most honorees among the 364 student-athletes recognized from the 11 Centennial schools.
Led by Christopher Stadler '14, men's cross country captured their third straight, and 18th of 20, conference crown.
“Haverford encourages the development and growth of the whole person—that includes learning inside and outside of the classroom.“—Jordan Schilit ’13, men’s cross country
Haverford's Cricket team, c. 1896. Courtesy College Archives.
Cricket is Haverford’s oldest and most distinctive sport and was introduced by the English landscape architect who planned the campus in 1834, William Carvill.
The Fords were victorious over Frostburg State in this photo taken in the Calvin Gooding '84 Arena, September of 2012.
“Haverford provided me with the opportunity to play competitive volleyball while still receiving a great education from one of the leading liberal arts colleges.” –Jenine Abbassi ’12, middle hitter
Emily Dix '12, the Equestrian Club's Haverford liaison, takes a jump. The Bi-Co group has access to a fully equipped barn and private riding lessons.
From Ultimate to ice hockey, badminton to crew, Haverford student-athletes find some serious fun playing all kinds of nonvarsity sports.
The National Field Hockey Coaches Association released its national rankings with Haverford College earning its way into the Penn Monto / NFHCA Division III top 20.
“While many colleges have honor codes, none seem to have an honor code that is as important to the students, faculty, and staff as Haverford’s honor code.” —Roxanne Jaffe ’12, sweeper
An aerial view of a fencing tournament held in Ryan gym, ca. early 1990s. Courtesy of College Archives.
“To be a student-athlete is to be someone who sees the critical importance of the lessons learned both in the classroom and on the field. I truly believe that life rewards individuals who are hard-working, flexible, and capable of relating … Continue reading
Jen DiCandilo '14, pictured at bat, was named to the 2012 All-Centennial Conference Softball Team along with Elizabeth Newman '14.
“To me student-athlete means you have committed to a team and are accountable not only to yourself, but your teammates and coaches. Being an athlete is a time-consuming passion that is worth the extra hours you put in.“—Jordan Nieusma ’14, … Continue reading
Haverford's lacrosse team gathers for a group shot with the Iroquois players after their October 1, 2011 game.
Haverford players focused on the Native American roots of the game during a campus visit by a team from the Iroquois Lacrosse Program.
Haverford's Cricket team, c. 1896. Courtesy College Archives.
Cricket is Haverford’s oldest and most distinctive sport and was introduced by the English landscape architect who planned the campus in 1834, William Carvill.
The fitness center has about 100 different workout options, including free weights, exercise bicycles, and cardiovascular and strength training machines.
Upgraded facilities, state-of-the-art strength training and other enhancements have helped Haverford’s teams post impressive results in recent years. But the true measure of success for Athletics is reflected in how well the program allows students to excel in both sports … Continue reading
More than 40% of Haverford students participate in varsity athletics.
“I like that “student-athlete” is hyphenated and not two words because in my life the two cannot be separated. I do not think that I could sanely do one without the other. In both areas the goal is the same: … Continue reading