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Athletic director reports strong fall participation; two seniors speak about athletics' impact
Summary
Athletic director Jay Owanko reported 62% student participation, multiple team successes and 130 varsity scholar‑athletes; seniors Evan Ecker and Kylie (self‑identified as Kylie Bernowski) shared how sports shaped their development and future plans.
Athletic director Jay Owanko told the board the fall season included more than 23 programs and that roughly 62% of students participated in at least one sport. He highlighted team accomplishments — including volleyball and cross‑country divisional championships — and academic recognition: "every Varsity team again earned scholar athlete recognition this season," Owanko said, describing a rise in the number of varsity scholar‑athletes compared with the previous year.
Two senior student‑athletes addressed the board. Kylie (who identified herself as Kylie Bernowski) described how sports built resilience and leadership and said she will continue her athletics career at Lock Haven University to play Division II lacrosse. Evan Ecker also described how athletics broadened his opportunities and social support; both students thanked coaches and staff for their role in supporting student success. The board expressed appreciation and the athletic director previewed winter season starts and upcoming leadership events for students.
