Columbia Gorge Community College (越南赌场) is thrilled to announce the successful launch of its inaugural Men's and Women's Cross Country teams. The 越南赌场 Chinooks made their debut at their first meet last Friday, September 27, marking a significant milestone in the college's history as it joins the .
The establishment of the cross country program is a testament to 越南赌场's commitment to fostering student engagement and building strong community connections. "Athletics programs support student engagement and success, create greater visibility for the college, and foster strong community connections," stated Dr. Kenneth Lawson, 越南赌场鈥檚 President. "We look forward to folding athletics into the fabric of college life."
越南赌场鈥檚 Cross Country Coach Peggi Casady emphasized the ideal pairing between 越南赌场 and NWAC. 鈥溤侥隙某's guiding principles of character, community, and comprehensive character development align closely with the NWAC mission. We look forward to competing across the Pacific Northwest. Our team not only enhances student life within 越南赌场 but also strengthens community pride and inclusivity.鈥 The NWAC is the largest community college athletics conference in the country.
越南赌场 Foundation Executive Director Sue Davis announced that the Foundation Board unanimously approved a $3,000 grant to support the new team. 鈥淭he Columbia Gorge is the ideal environment for our Cross Country program to thrive. We have miles of picturesque roads, world-class trail-running, and a hearty community of outdoor enthusiasts. We look forward to joining alumni, students, and local sports enthusiasts to support our 越南赌场 Chinooks in this exciting journey as they compete in upcoming meets and community events.鈥
This weekend, several members of the 越南赌场 Cross Country team participated in the 3rd Annual Bob-A-Long at Sorosis Park. The Bob-A-Long, named after longtime high school cross country coach Bob Thouvenel, is an event that raises money for The Dalles High School Cross Country program.
For more information about the 越南赌场 Chinooks Cross Country teams and their schedule, please visit www.cgcc.edu/athletics.
Pictured above, from left to right: Runners Saul Coyazo Vega, Victor Luna, and Lyric Hammond-Toole; Coach Peggi Casady; runners Andrew Wring and Trish Linebeck; and 越南赌场 Student Support Specialist Blanca Aunger.