Blue Hose Athletes Fight for PC
Scoring a touchdown or goal or making an important shot pales in comparison to the honor PC innately gives its athletes. Scoring points for any other team wouldn’t be the same for those who wear the Blue and Garnet. For Blue Hose athletes PC’s name exudes an aura of distinction and honor that can’t be matched.
“I could not see myself wearing any other uniform,” Jess Parris, a senior on the golf team, says. “Every time I compete for PC, I know that so many others have come before me, and with my four years, I have been given the opportunity to represent them, our college community, and our beloved Blue Hose.”
Megan Davis, a sophomore tennis player and captain of the team, agrees with Jess. “I have a great respect for PC,” she said, “and of course, I want my performance on the tennis court to reflect what a fine institution PC truly is."
Upholding PC’s reputation in the community is something worth fighting for. Antwan Thomas, a senior football player, says, “I play with emotion that allows me to lead by example. I play with passion that allows me to inspire fans to continue to support our program and institution. I play with heart that pushes me to never give up even when it seems as if it the situation can't get better. I fight to defend PC and PC's honor each and everyday, not only on game days.”
Blue Hose athletes also realize the responsibility of being recognized in the community as PC students and athletes. Therefore, their commitment to honor permeates all aspects of the athletes’ lives, not just on the court or field.
“I am giving an impression of the school to everyone I encounter while wearing PC athletic gear,” Parris said. “And I don’t want to do anything to tarnish that person’s perspective of our athletic program.”
Thomas agrees.
“I'm always trying to better myself with or without PC gear on,” he said. “However, knowing that you have those interlocking PC letters on your clothes somewhere reminds you that you are representing a very highly regarded tradition and reputation.”
“Honor seems to be a lost concept in today’s world,” Parris adds. “But for those who can appreciate it, it’s what sets them apart from mediocrity. Win or lose, we will be the team that little kid standing on the hill wants to play for.”
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