Page 2 - 2019 Spring Athletics Newsletter | University of Rochester

A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS—
George VanderZwaag

It was great to celebrate the Class of 2019 as
they were conferred their diplomas at grad-
uation. While it marks the end of their time
here at college, it is truly just a beginning.
It’s why we call the ceremony “Commence-
ment”—because it’s the start of their adult
lives. We are grateful for their time here and
to have played a part in their education.
They are forever Yellowjackets.

This was one of our most outstanding years
in terms of overall competitive success. The
spring season was very strong. The baseball
team made NCAA tournament and won
their first post-season game in history. It Athletic Complex project is a good example
was special to be with our team in Wooster, of our focus on continuous improvement.
Ohio, for the NCAA Regional. We also en- We are continuing to make investments. By
joyed post-season success with our women’s the end of next summer, we’ll have a new
track team. Four members advanced to the field surface installed in Fauver Stadium.
NCAA Championships, helping lead the We also anticipate some additional im-
cross country and track teams to a top 20 provements to Towers Field and the Lyman
finish in overall rankings for the year.
Outdoor Tennis Courts. We are currently
Students thrive when they can learn, train, undergoing a renovation of the indoor field-
and perform in the best facilities. The Prince house, too, with a new track, new turf, and

2019 Liberty
League
Champions!

2 ROCHESTER ATHLETICS SPRING 2019 Jamison Seabury ’20