Vancouver, WA -- On Saturday, Aug. 10, freshman and transfer student-athletes were given their first exposure of what it means to be a member of the Penguin Nation during New Student-Athlete Orientation.
"Our Student-Athlete Orientation introduces our freshmen and transfers to key people across campus and gives them the tools to begin successful careers at Clark," said Charles Guthrie, Director of Athletics.
The new student-athlete orientation served as a platform for the incoming athletes to meet the members of the athletics staff, campus academic advisors, and various other members of the Department of Athletics.
Special thank you to the following
Vanessa Watkins, Manager of New Student Programs
Narek Daniyelyan, Student Recruitment Specialist
Student Ambassadors
Jennifer Shadley, Marketing and Communications
Charlie Warner, Assistant AD
Marla Derrick, Office Assistant
Clark Head Coaches and Assistants
Chris Fisk, Department Intern
About Clark College Athletics
Penguin Athletics has a proud tradition of competitive success within the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC). The department offers 11 intercollegiate sports programs: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's and Women's Track & Field and Women's Volleyball.
Penguin Athletics places great emphasis on academic performance as well as athletic achievement. The program offers student athletes the opportunity to reach their educational goals, as well pursue meaningful athletic accomplishments. For more information, visit Clark Athletics' website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Support Clark College Athletics by making your tax deductible donation to the Penguin Athletic Club (PAC). For more information follow this link. Former Student-Athletes are invited to join the Alumni Association Facebook Page for upcoming Alumni events.
2012-13 Highlights
-Women's basketball sixth place finish at the NWAACC Basketball Championships, first placing since 2001
-Men's Basketball posted a 3.17 overall team GPA
-Four programs recorded an overall team GPA above 3.0
-Men's soccer wins seventh Southern Region title
-Men's Soccer Head Coach Biniam Afenegus named Southern Region Coach of the Year
-Men's Soccer Borce Atanasov named NWAACC Baden Player of the Year and Southern Region MVP
-Women's Soccer reached NWAACC playoffs for the second straight year
-Six athletes named to NWAACC All-Academic teams
-Nine athletes received Academic Leadership Awards
-Softball complex construction complete
-Awarded bid to host NWAACC Cross Country Championships 2013-2015
-20 student-athletes named to All Stars teams
-Seven out of 11 sponsored programs participated in NWAACC post-season play
