This past year, we were very humbled and inspired by the loyalty and generosity of our alumni and friends. Though the overall
economy is not enjoying one of its better years, about 3,500 Lehigh alumni and friends found a way to contribute to our Athletics
Partnership. These gifts literally sustain us, for the costs of our athletics program have continued to escalate at rates that far
exceed institutional budget increases. Athletics programs are impacted by rising energy costs more than other areas of University
life, as our travel obligations, scope of facilities to operate, and priority of student recruitment efforts represent non-negotiable financial
commitments.
We often use the expression, “Forever Family” when referring to our former student-athletes,
their families, and all of our friends and fans of Lehigh Athletics. We are so grateful that so many of you have embraced that
concept and everything it stands for. Our athletics family is large, diverse, talented, and caring. Acting together, we are a
tremendous force in enabling the success of our athletics teams. Interestingly, but not surprisingly, our vast network of former
athletes and friends do much to help one another with their careers and with so many other aspects of their lives. So, THANK YOU, from
all of us at Lehigh, for supporting the Lehigh Athletics family, your family!
During her time at Lehigh, Brady Garrity ’04 left a lasting impression as a member of the Mountain Hawks’ rowing program.Garrity rowed primarily in the seven and five seat for the women’s varsity 8 crew and was a key cog in helping the Brown and White win the 2002 collegiate eight race at the Head of the Charles – the nation’s most prestigious regatta.“That was pretty spectacular,” Garrity says.“Watching how proud Coach Savell, Coach Szecker and Coach Mirochna were was better than winning the race.”In addition to being a member of Lehigh’s rowing program, Garrity was also a Gryphon and she was in Alpha Gamma Delta.
Anndrea Yetter graduated from Lehigh in 2008 after playing defense for the Mountain Hawks women’s soccer team. Yetter’s team role helped provide defensive support.Yetter’s post-graduation life path differs from many recent college graduates.Shortly after graduating, Yetter began preparing for a journey that she says would later change her life. Yetter decided to live in South Africa for nine months as a member of an organization called Grassroots Soccer.
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