Hello Penn Staters!
As a galvanized group of student athletes we are eager to move forward and reaffirm our pride in Penn State and commitment to excellence in our academic and athletic endeavors. The events of the past few months have presented us with a unique opportunity. Our character and core values have been tested, and it is our mission to emerge stronger than ever.
We are inspired by one another and motivated to serve as visible and proactive role models to not only continue to help children in need, but also to bring awareness to the devastating effects of child abuse. We will continue to use our position as Penn State student-athletes and ambassadors of our respective sports to positively impact the community. We will continue to demonstrate similar efforts to those displayed through THON, Lift for Life, and other philanthropic traditions Penn State student-athletes have enthusiastically embraced, assisted with and helped solidify throughout the years.
In the Penn State student-athlete family, we have the incredible opportunity to play for top-notch coaches, represent a prestigious university through sports we love, and compete at the highest level. As we cherish these good fortunes and venture forward, bettering ourselves as students, individuals, and athletes, we will keep in mind the many reasons why we came to this university. Our pride and support lies much deeper than our individual team. We strive to win Big Ten and National Championships and continue to uphold the highest traditions of Penn student-athletes. We will rise as one, fight on, and continue to make this university the best place on earth for student-athletes to excel, both on and off the athletic field of play.
Maddy Evans
Women's Soccer
2012-13 Student Athlete Advisory Board President
