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Quarterly Newsletter | 2023 Winter


Happy and Healthy


It seems tough to believe but fall semester classes and competition have come to a close. As campus moves through the quiet focus of finals and transitions to semester break, I hope that our student-athletes and all of you in our Wellesley Blue Nation have a collective moment to pause before turning the page to a new semester and a new year.

This is especially true for our coaches, faculty and staff. The work they do, and the many days, nights and weekends they dedicate, are vital to ensuring that our student-athletes can pursue excellence in competition and in the classroom. I'm thankful every day for their efforts.

Rest assured, when the break is over we will be back and ready to compete! For now, best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.

Go Blue!


Bethany Ellis
Director of Athletics
Chair of Physical Education and Recreation
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Since its founding in 1987, Friends of Wellesley Athletics has been dedicated to the continued excellence and growth of Wellesley College's athletic and recreational programs. Friends of Athletics supports current student-athletes and provides opportunities for alumnae and the College community to pursue lifelong interest in athletics and fitness. Learn more at wellesleyblue.com/friends.

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Adrianne Haslet Inspires Students to Cross the Finish Line

Adrianne Haslet, Boston Marathon bombing survivor, professional speaker and advocate for people with disabilities, was the most recent guest in the LeadBLUE Speaker Series, sponsored by Friends of Wellesley Athletics. LeadBLUE is a program designed to prepare Wellesley’s student-athletes for leadership roles. The speaker series is open to the entire campus community.

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Save The Date!
Blue Nation Giving Day 


Save the date, Blue Nation! Our sixth annual Friends of Wellesley Athletics Blue Nation Giving Day will take place on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024! Join your Wellesley teammates, family and friends by supporting your sport and sharing your Wellesley Blue passion with your community. 

National Girls & Women in Sports Day 2024


For the first time since 2020, we will host our National Girls & Women in Sports Day Clinic! The free event on February 3, 2024 is open to girls in Kindergarten - 6th grade (K-6) and will feature a fun sports clinic alongside Wellesley College student-athletes and coaches. Learn more and register at wellesleyblue.com/ngwsd.

A Salute to Swim & Dive's Seniors


Chandler Pool will close later this month for extensive renovations but not before Swimming & Diving's seniors got in a few more laps! The Blue defeated Mount Holyoke on Senior Day, 160-121 to improve to 4-0. The team will train at nearby Dana Hall & Babson for the remainder of the season before returning home next fall.

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Happy 50th Anniversary, Blue! 💙

November 27
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50 Years: Volleyball’s 1998 Season Culminates In NCAA Final Four Appearance 🏐

The Blue went 37-1 in the fall of 1998 under Head Coach Dorothy Webb and captured a fourth consecutive @newmacsports Championship en route to the @ncaadiii championships. The team’s win streak ran to 36 with NCAA Championship wins over Eastern Connecticut State, Williams, and SUNY Cortland to reach the NCAA Semifinals. While Wellesley fell to eventual winner Central (Iowa) in the semifinals, the Blue earned one last thrilling 3-2 win over Juniata in the National Third Place game. Future Wellesley Athletics Hall of Famers Katie Antypas ‘99 and Allison Schnitzer ‘00 were both named to the @avcavolleyball National All-American Second Team and Antypas earned NCAA All-Tournament Team honors. #earnthew #wellesleyblue50

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