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Highlander Sports Associates Athletics play a key part in the college experience for
many of the young people who attend Houghton today.
At Houghton College, the
experience of an athlete involves more than just good coaching and winning
games. It involves team fellowship and opportunities for growth as a
whole person. It also involves being a witness for Jesus Christ both on and
off the playing field. Teams regularly gather for times of Bible study and
prayer before practices, and these times have a profound affect on
individual players and on the team as a whole. Spectators from visiting teams
comment on how the players' Christian commitment is evident both on and off
the field and are impressed that our teams spend time in prayer before
playing.
The Highlander Sports Associates was created to provide a
means whereby alumni, friends, students, parents and the
community-at-large can support Houghton College athletics, and to facilitate formal
recognition of those who have had a positive and significant impact upon the
athletic program at Houghton College.
Once a year, the Highlander Sports Associates provide
Houghton alumni and friends with an opportunity to make a financial gift
supporting athletics at Houghton College. Over the years this support has been
used in many ways to support the overall athletic program:
- New sideline chairs for basketball teams
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A portable sprinkler system for the soccer fields
- New, safer volleyball standards for the
main gym
- Partial coverage of post-season play expense
- Sports ministry speaker for New Vision Week
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Professional development clinics
- Tarps for field upkeep
We are grateful for the support of loyal Highlander alumni
and friends who enable the college to continue to offer an excellent
athletic program for our students today.
You can give a gift to the Highlander Sports Associates by
calling 585-567-9340, or by sending a check to:
Highlander
Sports Associates
C/O Houghton College Advancement Office
PO Box 128
Houghton,
NY 14744-0128.
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