Author Archives: Brian Laubscher
A New Direction for Gary Franke
After a career spanning 38 seasons, 7 University presidents and 5 athletic directors, Gary Franke has stepped down as W&L's head wrestling coach. "I just felt like it was time," said Franke. "I realized that the older I got, I couldn't wrestle with the guys anymore, and it's just become more challenging. So I was [...]
After a career spanning 38 seasons, 7 University presidents and 5 athletic directors, Gary Franke has stepped down as W&L's head wrestling coach. "I just felt like it was time," said Franke. "I realized that the older I got, I couldn't wrestle with the guys anymore, and it's just become more challenging. So I was [...]
W&L's Donnelly Receives NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
Washington and Lee senior women's field hockey and lacrosse player Kate Donnelly, a 2011 graduate from Houston, Texas, is one of 29 Division I, II and III female athletes selected to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for participation in a spring sport.
Washington and Lee senior women's field hockey and lacrosse player Kate Donnelly, a 2011 graduate from Houston, Texas, is one of 29 Division I, II and III female athletes selected to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for participation in a spring sport.
W&L's Kurkis, Mathews Named ODAC's Top Scholar-Athletes
Greg Kurkis, a 2011 graduate of Washington and Lee from Roswell, Ga., and classmate Emmy Matthews of Baltimore won the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's top scholar-athlete awards.
Greg Kurkis, a 2011 graduate of Washington and Lee from Roswell, Ga., and classmate Emmy Matthews of Baltimore won the Old Dominion Athletic Conference's top scholar-athlete awards.
W&L's Campbell and Washnock Named Academic All-Americans
Washington and Lee University athletes Chris Washnock and Sam Campbell, both members of the Class of 2012, were named to the Academic All-America men's at-large teams by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Washington and Lee University athletes Chris Washnock and Sam Campbell, both members of the Class of 2012, were named to the Academic All-America men's at-large teams by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
W&L Announces 2011 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
Washington and Lee University has announced the 24th class to be inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The class includes former golfer Jack Vardaman '62, former football player Kevin Weaver '87, former women's lacrosse player Brooke Glenn Mullin '97 and former men's soccer player Mikel Parker '99.
Washington and Lee University has announced the 24th class to be inducted into its Athletic Hall of Fame. The class includes former golfer Jack Vardaman '62, former football player Kevin Weaver '87, former women's lacrosse player Brooke Glenn Mullin '97 and former men's soccer player Mikel Parker '99.
W&L's Franke to Enter National Wrestling Hall of Fame
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced that it will be inducting Washington and Lee Head Coach Gary Franke into its Virginia Chapter for lifetime service to the sport.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced that it will be inducting Washington and Lee Head Coach Gary Franke into its Virginia Chapter for lifetime service to the sport.
W&L's Kurkis Receives an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that Washington and Lee senior football player Greg Kurkis is one of 29 Division I, II and III athletes selected to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for participation in a fall sport.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that Washington and Lee senior football player Greg Kurkis is one of 29 Division I, II and III athletes selected to receive an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for participation in a fall sport.
