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In Pursuit of Excellence

Be Strong – Be True: A History of Intercollegiate Athletics at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ College, 1970–2020, Volumes 1 and 2
By Thomas L. Renner

Book coverFrom the earliest years, ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ College students have gained valuable lessons and attained goals beyond the classroom through athletics. And in so doing, they have added a stimulating dimension to campus life. These two volumes summarize ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ athletics over a half century, from 1970 to 2020.

The two volumes include:

  • The Top One Hundred-Plus Moments in ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Athletics
  • Photo Collages by Decade
  • Pioneer Players: A HerStory of ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´â€™s Women Athletes
  • The Evolution of Intercollegiate Sport for Women
  • Leadership: A Key to Success
  • Outstanding Facilities Contribute to Success
  • National Champions
  • The Road to Glory
  • Beyond the Game
  • The Best of the ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´-Calvin Rivalry
  • Athletic Training Evolution at ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´
  • A Year-by-Year Chronology
  • Ample appendices

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