Posted on Feb. 10: Graduating student-athletes honoured

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/athletics_reception_opt.jpg” caption=”Graduating student-athlete reception”]More than 90 guests attended a reception today (Tuesday) hosted by President Peter George to honour the student-athletes scheduled to graduate this year.

“One of the best parts of my job as McMaster University President is the opportunity to watch our student-athletes in action,” said George. “Every time I come out to a game, I am proud to see exciting Marauder wins, displays of outstanding sportsmanship, and grace under pressure. You consistently set the highest standard and you represent McMaster well.”

Acclaimed student-athletes Kyle Pyear, running back for the Marauder football team, and Meredith Young, award-winning fencer, spoke at the ceremony on behalf of their fellow graduating student-athletes. Director of athletics and recreation Therese Quigley also addressed the crowd.

More than 120 student-athletes from all areas of sport will graduate this year. Coaches, athletic staff and associates were also in attendance.

Photo caption: At today's reception in Alumni Memorial Hall, President Peter George meets graduating student-athletes, from left, Katy Renaud, fourth-year honours kinesiology student and assistant captain of the women's lacrosse team; Sarah Walgate, fourth-year kinesiology student and captain of the women's lacrosse team; and Harry Cheung, fourth-year honours commerce student and captain of the men's rugby team. Photo credit: Chantall Van Raay

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/athletics_reception_opt.jpg" caption="Graduating student-athlete reception"]More than 90 guests attended a reception today (Tuesday) hosted by President Peter George to honour the student-athletes scheduled to graduate this year.<p><br />
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"One of the best parts of my job as McMaster University President is the opportunity to watch our student-athletes in action," said George.  "Every time I come out to a game, I am proud to see exciting Marauder wins, displays of outstanding sportsmanship, and grace under pressure.  You consistently set the highest standard and you represent McMaster well."<p><br />
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Acclaimed student-athletes Kyle Pyear, running back for the Marauder football team, and Meredith Young, award-winning fencer, spoke at the ceremony on behalf of their fellow graduating student-athletes. Director of athletics and recreation Therese Quigley also addressed the crowd.  <p><br />
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More than 120 student-athletes from all areas of sport will graduate this year.  Coaches, athletic staff and associates were also in attendance. <p><br />
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<i>Photo caption: At today&#039;s reception in Alumni Memorial Hall, President Peter George meets graduating student-athletes, from left, Katy Renaud, fourth-year honours kinesiology student and assistant captain of the women&#039;s lacrosse team; Sarah Walgate, fourth-year kinesiology student and captain of the women&#039;s lacrosse team; and Harry Cheung, fourth-year honours commerce student and captain of the men&#039;s rugby team. Photo credit: Chantall Van Raay</i>

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