Another exciting season is underway at Plymouth State University. Classes have begun and the athletic program is in full swing. Great things are happening in the athletic department, and we have every reason to be both excited for the coming year and optimistic for the future.

The elevation of women?s ice hockey and cheerleading to full varsity status brings our number of teams to 19 (8 for men, 11 for women). Along with Athletic Training, Sports Information and other support services, over 500 PSU students are directly involved in athletics.

We have an exceptional coaching and support staff dedicated to helping our students excel athletically, academically and in the community. All members of the department actively participate in meaningful community service projects during the year.

Our teams successfully compete against the top programs annually in New England. Our individual and team grade point averages have been rising every year, giving true meaning to the term student-athlete.

All of this has put the Athletic Department on very solid footing as we look to the future ? a future that includes, among other things, a major upgrade in facilities. We look forward to sharing more information and plans with you in the months ahead.

In closing, I thank you for your support. We have much to celebrate and look forward to. I hope you will continue your support of PSU Athletics by making a gift to this year?s Tower Fund.

Sincerely,

John P. Clark
PSU Director of Athletics

P.S. ? Please take a moment to consider making a gift of $50 or more to the Tower Fund. Your support helps fund new equipment, training materials, and travel for our teams!