Word: athleticism
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...Certainly Peggy Fleming was, but Janet Lynn was the young woman I just idolized. I thought she had the perfect blend of athleticism, artistry, delicateness and power. And she was a beautiful blonde pixie with this radiant smile. She was just a generation before me. But Peggy Fleming was so beautiful, swan-like and elegant. I was in those days considered more of an athletic skater, so I knew I could never be like Peggy Fleming. I always thought that Janet Lynn was probably something realistic for me to aspire...
Athletic Department officials said the meetings are meant to spark a discussion about potential alternatives for JV teams that have struggled to maintain steady numbers and meet obligations for practice and competitions. But athletes on JV teams say the department is pressuring them into forfeiting the financial benefits and legitimacy...
According to Frisina and Richard G. Menchaca ’10, the Athletic Department did offer to provide some additional financial help if the soccer teams moved from junior varsity to club status, but students were still skeptical.
Club team players also avoid a number of tasks typically faced by JV athletes. Their practice schedules are lighter and more flexible, and they are not required to acquire National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Clearinghouse certification, or comply with the regular drug tests required to maintain NCAA eligibility.
Jacob E. Segal ’09, a member of the varsity men’s Alpine Skiing team who attended a JV soccer meeting, said that the team is considering a switch to club status after the fall season in light of a meeting with an Athletic Department representative...