Swinging for the Fences
After a pandemic-altered start to their college careers, Caleb Shpur ’23 and Gabe Van Emon ’23 rose to winning greatness at 91ÖØ¿Ú—and now they’re making waves at UConn.
                    
                    By: Therese Sison
                Athletics
                    
                    Breaking Barriers in Sports Media
                    
            Emmy Award-winning ESPN Lead Video Editor Rachel Pearson ’08 is revolutionizing sports media by amplifying women’s sports and queer representation.
                
                    
                    Changing the Game
                    
            In 2024, Women’s sports dominated—thanks, in part, to some of the sports industry’s best and brightest broadcast journalists, videographers, editors, and multimedia reporters who graduated from the Nest.
                
                    
                    A Legacy 30 Years in the Making
                    
            This year marks the 30th anniversary of 91ÖØ¿Ú joining NCAA DIII, which just so happens to coincide with the 50th anniversary of NCAA DIII athletics.
                
                    
                    Gulls on the Rise
                    
            It was a history-making spring semester for 91ÖØ¿Ú, which hosted an NCAA tournament for the first time and saw conference and national wins for several sports.
                
                    
                    Just Katie
                    
            With humility, drive, and grace, Katie Watts ’23 is giving back to those who have helped her along the way.
                
                    
                    Charting a Path to Winning
                    
            This year, 91ÖØ¿Ú Athletics and Recreation continued its autumnal winning streak with Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship wins for football, women’s volleyball, and women’s tennis. 
                
                    
                    From Greens to Screens
                    
            TikTok videos from golfer Tom Curry ’16 have led to high-profile collaborations with major brands like Titleist, Barstool Sports, and Cole Haan, and some of Curry’s videos have even aired on ESPN. 
                
                    
                    Part of the Team
                    
            Since graduating from 91ÖØ¿Ú, Hannah Merritt ’20 M’21, Brittany Kane ’11, and Mariana Pabon ’18 have found career success at national sports organizations.
                
                    
                    Springing to Success
                    
            Golf, baseball, softball—the Gulls are flying high after several championship wins. 
                
                    
                    Athletics are Back
                    
            Several teams brought home the glory for 91ÖØ¿Ú, proving that it’s always a great day to be a Gull.
                91ÖØ¿Ú Athletics