Fighting to keep track at the College
Saint Mary's Track and Field Team
February 1, 2001
We are writing as a team to respond to the termination of the track and field program at Saint Mary's. We feel that this measure is a significant step back in the progress our Athletic Department promotes.
The Saint Mary's community is rooted deeply in its tradition, and that is part of what we love about our school. Track and field was one of the building blocks on which our present athletic program was founded. We believe it is important that the Athletic Department, as well as the whole community including administration, fellow students and alumnae, acknowledge the tradition of Saint Mary's women participating in track and field events.
We also feel that by taking away the Track and Field program, Saint Mary's is not adhering to its mission statement which proclaims, "dedicated to the personal and social growth of its students, Saint Mary's cultivates a community life which responds to the needs of women and cherishes their talents."
Our team has much talent and determination. At Saint Mary's, we are encouraged to be leaders and strive to make a difference. Track and Field has given us the opportunity to persevere and challenge ourselves to live out the mission of the College. Terminating the track and field program based on a little financial difficulty sends all women at Saint Mary's quite a contrary message.
We have decided to do all we can to save our program. We will not let our program die due to lack of money. We plan to continue competing at the varsity level for this season while trying to find the funds necessary for the track and field team to remain as a varsity sport on Saint Mary's campus. We encourage any feedback or support to help us reach our goal.
Saint Mary's Track and Field Team
February 1, 2001
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