Ballet!

On New Year's Day our team rang in 2010 with a ballet lesson! It was quite a workout and our players used some muscles that they don't use while playing basketball. It was a lot of fun to watch some of them try something new. For others, it was fun to remember the ballet they learned when they were little kids!

Happy New Year!

Our Women's Basketball Team wishes you and yours all the best in 2010!

Princess Tea Party

Our Princess Tea Party on Sunday was a big hit. Our guest of honor, Reese, seemed to have a lot of fun throughout the afternoon. Reese brought along several friends to enjoy the activities with her. Our team did a phenomenal job putting it all together (and I think they had a lot of fun too ;) We started off with some snacks, then belated birthday gifts for Reese. After gifts, we all got a chance to decorate some cookies. We wrapped up the afternoon by going down to the gym and giving everyone a chance to run around. It was great to see our team interact with the kids. All in all, it was a wonderful afternoon.

Helicopters Hovering Over Campus

After last week's non-stop rain, our football field here at R-MC resembled more of a pond, than a playing surface. In preparation for "The Game," the newly created pond had to be transformed into a football field. "The Game" is the long standing rivalry between R-MC and Hampden-Sydney. This year was the 115th edition of "The Game" and was played here in Ashland in front of over 5,000 fans.

Thanks to some very generous R-MC supporters, 2 helicopters hovered over the field to spray the water to the periphery. Mr. John Irby got a great shot of the whole scene.


Photo by John Irby

Congrats R-MC Volleyball!

Our Yellow Jacket Volleyball team won it's first ODAC Championship over the weekend and now stands at 28-6. They are heading to Texas this week to take on Trinity in the first round of the NCAA touranment. Go Jackets!

The Newest Yellow Jacket

We finally were able to meet Reese, the adorable soon to be 7 year old we adopted through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, on Friday afternoon. Our team was very excited to meet Reese afer hearing so much about her and posting on her Caring Bridge site. There was an instant connection between Reese and our team. She had a sparkle in her eyes when we talked about what number she would like to be. Reese chose 16 for her birthday. The team baked brownies (Reese's favorite) and made a sign welcoming Reese to the women's basketball family.

Friends of Jaclyn was created to improve the quality of life for children with pediatric brain tumors and their families. You can learn more by checking out their website: www.friendsofjaclyn.org.



Welcome Reese!


The '09-'10 Yellow Jackets

Homecoming Queen

This past weekend was R-MC's 2009 Homecoming Weekend. Despite the cold, rainy weather, many alums, family and friends were on campus to celebrate everything Randolph-Macon. You can read more about it on R-MC's website: www.rmc.edu/Alumni/Gala.aspx.

Our very own Molly Ariail '10 was named 2009 Homecoming Queen. Molly is very deserving of the honor as she is a good friend to many on campus and represents the College well in many capacities. Congratulations Molly!


Photo by John Irby

And We're Off!

We are in our first full week of practice now; it's exciting to see the progress we are making! Our returning players are back on the court with another year of collegiate basketball experience under their belts and our newcomers are catching on quickly. I really enjoy watching our team come together each year with players stepping into new, bigger roles. Just one month from today is our first game, can't wait :)

Friends of Jaclyn

Our team has adopted a little girl through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation (FOJ). Friends of Jaclyn is a wonderful organization that matches pediatric brain tumor patients with sports teams. The FOJ website explains that the mission of the foundation is to improve the quality of life for pediatric brain tumor patients by forming a deep bond with a sports team. The team becomes a strong, loving, supportive network for the child and her family. You can find out more about Friends of Jaclyn by checking out their website: www.friendsofjaclyn.org.

Our team began corresponding with the newest member of the Yellow Jacket family last week. We are very eager to meet her. Right now she can't be around a lot of people until her immune system gets stronger. So until then, we will keep cheering her on in her battle and hope that she is soon well enough to come to campus :)

FORE!

This past weekend was our annual Women's Basketball R-MC Golf Open & Season Kickoff. We had a great turnout. I enjoyed seeing some folks who I haven't seen since the end of last season. Over 70 people joined us for lunch and the drawing of door prizes. Coach LaHaye spoke a bit about the upcoming season. We are very excited to get started. Only 22 days until the first day of practice! After lunch, 56 golfers took to the course. It was a great day for golf and everyone seemed to have a great time. Thanks to everyone who participated! I'll post some pictures soon.

Busy Weekend

It was a busy Saturday here at Randolph-Macon with men's and women's soccer, field hockey and football all playing home games. Many of our players were out and about on campus cheering on their fellow Yellow Jackets. Some even made the rounds; heading over to the field hockey and soccer games after the conclusion of the football game. It was a great day to be outside.

Welcome Class of 2013

The school year is upon us! We are very excited to begin the 2009-2010 school year as that means the season is not too far behind. The Class of 2013 moved in yesterday with an army of Macon Movers doing all the heavy lifting for them. Returning students will move in this weekend. I am excited for our team to come together and see everyone in the same place again! Only 48 days until our first practice!

Summer Snapshots

Campus has been quiet the past few days as most of the summer camps have concluded and we are all eagerly awaiting the return of students in less than a month. I went for a stroll around campus yesterday afternoon and took a few pictures.


The Class of 2009 walked across their bricks as they processed into graduation in May.


A Look at the Fountain Plaza


The sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits await the students' return.


Center Court in Crenshaw

Top Pictures from '08-'09

I've been thinking a lot about the upcoming season and in doing so have been reflecting about the past season as well. We had a lot of fun times this past year. Below are some of our favorite pictures from this past season.