Results: First Tennis Trip of the Spring

The Kohawk Women's Tennis Team ended the weekend in Chicago 1-1.  We defeated Calvin College 5-4 and lost 4-5 to nationally ranked Wheaton College.  Although our loss to Wheaton was disappointing, for me, it was a good learning experience, and as a team it showed us how much potential we have.  It also shed light on the fact that we have all definitely improved since October.  We have a great spring season ahead of us and I have confidence that we will compete with and challenge EVERY team we play.

Now, we have a week of practice ahead of us then we're off to Orlando where we will play 5 matches in 4 days!

Random Thoughts and a Look Inside My Studio

This past week the women's tennis team started practice again.  It is so nice to be back on the court on almost a daily basis with all of my teammates and 3 coaches rather than with only one or two other people. We are preparing to open our spring season by traveling to Wheaton, IL this weekend to play Wheaton College and Calvin College in dual matches.  Both are strong programs and will be tough matches but definitely good experience and a good challenge for the Coe Women's Tennis Team.  You can check out Coach Rodger's take on this weekend's matches for the Men's and Women's Tennis Teams on the Kohawk Tennis Blog.

Besides the tennis part of the trip, we always enjoy playing catch phrase and telling stories on the van ride and having some team bonding time when we stay the night in a hotel.  I know that everyone is looking forward to that!

Below is a picture of my ceramics studio in Dows Fine Arts Center.  Most seniors get their own studio to prepare for their senior show in April.  Here's where I make the work I've been posting pictures of and you can see some works in progress in the photo as well:

THE SNOW HAS DISAPPEARED!

In the past week at Coe all of the snow has melted and temperatures have been in
the 40s and 50s! Its been great!
Although, I have to tell you, it is supposed to snow again tomorrow.

Spring Panhel Open House

Last night Coe's Panhellenic Council, (Panhel is the governing body of the sororities at most schools including Coe. It is made up of members from each of the sororities on campus) hosted an all sorority open house. The open house is a chance for women who didn't go through recruitment in the fall or did not receive bids in the fall to meet all three of Coe's sororities (Alpha Sigma Alpha, Delta Delta Delta, and Alpha Omicron Pi) at once, learn about their philanthropies and events, and to meet the members. The event was ended with an ice cream social. Almost all Greek women at Coe were in attendance as well as the Greek Life Advisor. Its always nice when the three sororities can get together in one place especially since with our busy schedules it usually happens only once a semester. It was cool to see between 40 and 50 girls from each sorority in letters all mixed together, socializing.


Being at the Panhel Open House caused me to do a little reflecting on my 3 1/2 (almost 4 now!) years as a member of the Greek Community at Coe. I must say that I attribute a lot of who I am today as well as my accomplishments to being part of a sorority at Coe. Greek Life at Coe doesn't come anywhere near to the big school stereotype most people think of or what you would see on Legally Blonde or Greek. The Greek Community at Coe brings out the best in people. It creates people who are leaders on campus and successful in whatever careers they choose. I am truly greatful to have been a part of it and would encourage absolutely anyone to check it out and give it a chance!

Newest Ceramic Piece

Untitled, Spring 2011
Terra Cotta glaze fired to cone 04

Campus Kids Day and Redecorating the Tennis Lounge

Yesterday was a very busy day for the Kohawk Tennis Program.  In the morning we hosted a Campus Kids Day event and the women's team gave pointers to tennis enthusiasts ranging from age 2 to 12 while the men's team took on University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire in their first match of 2011 (they won 6-3!).

Sara and Michelle help the 2 to 7 year old group with their strokes
on a makeshift court in one of the racquetball courts. 

Based on inspiration from #1 doubles player Michelle Schupbach (and faith in us from Coach Rodgers and Coach Kris), once Campus Kids Day ended, the women's team took on the task of redecorating the "Tennis Lounge" (a classroom located in the Racquet Center).  We painted the walls crimson and gold.  It was a day long project and a great team bonding experience.  I am designing a mural of some sort to paint on the wall next weekend and then its time to shop for some furniture! 

Michelle puts a second coat on the crimson wall in the tennis lounge.
You can see the men's match going on through the window. 

The Tennis Lounge is used for breaks between matches, players study there throughout the day, and when our busy schedules match up we get to just hang out there.  Its a nice getaway for both the mens and womens tennis teams.

SNOW DAY!!!!!!

Today was only the second snow day in my 4 years at Coe.  It was definitely necessary.  I thought I was going to get lost walking back from Dows, the art building at 6 last night.  Until the snow stopped and the sidewalks were plowed this morning, you couldn't even tell where the sidewalk was.  The snow was over my knee in some spots!

Despite the snow, last night, my sorority had a sisterhood event for a couple hours and we all just hung out in our chapter room.  It was very enjoyable to hang out and do nothing, especially considering the fact that we didn't have any homework to worry about for the next day!

Even though day classes were cancelled today, night classes were still on.  That meant we had Advanced Art and still met with the faculty as a senior class.  It was my groups turn to present work and be critiqued.  It went very well for all 5 of us.  I'll be sure to post pictures of my newest work once the blizzard settles down and I make it back to Dows!