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It certainly has been a pleasure serving Oglethorpe University as
Athletic Director and the strides made within the Athletic
Department recently are signs of an exciting future to come.
In keeping with the University's mission of producing
student-athletes who work hard to make a life, make a living and
make a difference, the Athletic Department is pleased to report that
Oglethorpe's student-athletes continue to set the bar high in both
the classroom and on the athletic fields.
The Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference is one of the most
highly regarded conferences in Division III and our rival members
represent the most distinguished liberal arts colleges the south has
to offer. To compete at a high level in this competitive conference,
the University is constantly making improvements to our athletic
facilities and within the department to push towards conference championships in all sports.
We are very proud of all of our teams and all of our student-athletes. They represent the best that college athletics has to offer. Recently, our men's golf program has attained a ranking nationally of #1 and our women's basketball team competed in the NCAA's Final Four in 2008. Equally important is the fact that every Oglethorpe team has been involved in community service projects designed to "give back" to the greater Atlanta area.
As the Athletic Department here at Oglethorpe continues to grow,
I welcome you to stop by the campus to observe the changes. Whether
you're alumni or a neighbor of the University, you are always
encouraged to stop by and cheer on the Stormy Petrels.
Jay Gardiner
Athletics Director
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Jay Gardiner