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Three art exhibitions open in Gettysburg

Three art exhibitions, each with a different approach, background, and raison d’être opened on last night’s First Friday. At Gettysburg College’s Schmucker Art Gallery is the Spring 2022 Juried Student Exhibition and a collection of works by Baltimore-based artist James Williams II. Williams was the show’s juror for the artwork created by students during the …

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Attorney Kristin Rice speaks out on racial bias

Attorney Kristin Rice spoke about racism in the legal system at an online “Mission Moment” meeting last week. The presentation was sponsored by the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County. Rice said she spoke not in her official capacity, but rather as a “student of criminal justice and race.” Rice has been working in the …

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Baseball: Westfield State Tops Gettysburg

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Westfield State University (5-1) Head Coach Nathan Bashaw ’03 made a triumphant return to his alma mater as his team picked up a 10-1 victory over Gettysburg College (3-8) at Kirchhoff Field on Friday afternoon. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg College Website.

Men’s Lacrosse: 10th-ranked Bullets Force Generals into Full Retreat

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Junior Aidan Wykoff (Fairfield, Conn./Fairfield Ludlowe) tossed in three goals, senior Scott MacMillan (Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga) made 11 saves, and 10th-ranked Gettysburg College (5-1) forced 22 turnovers in a 10-6 decision over Washington and Lee University (3-4) at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium on Tuesday. This story was originally posted on the Gettysburg …

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Women’s Basketball: Centennial Conference Announces Winter Academic Awards

Academic All-Centennial Team | Academic Honor Roll  LANCASTER, Pa. – The Centennial Conference announced its academic awards for the winter sports seasons and 59 Gettysburg College student-athletes earned a spot on the Academic Honor Roll, while seven were named Academic All-Centennial.   To be nominated for the Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must be a …

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Men’s Basketball: Close Named All-CC First Team, Schaller Top Rookie

2021-22 All-Centennial Conference Men’s Basketball Team  LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior forward Avery Close (Phoenixville, Pa./Phoenixville) was named to the All-Centennial Conference First Team and freshman guard Carl Schaller (Garnet Valley, Pa./Garnet Valley) was tagged the conference’s top rookie according to an announcement by the league office on Tuesday, March 1.   Close seized his first …

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Women’s Track: DiOttavio Grabs Bronze at CC Indoor Championship

Results COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – Freshman Lauren DiOttavio (Romansville, Pa./Downingtown West) finished third with the second-fastest time in program history in the 60-meter dash and Gettysburg College took eighth place in the team standings at the Centennial Conference Indoor Track and Field Championship hosted by Ursinus College on Feb. 26-27. Team Standings Place Team Score 1 …

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Women’s Swimming: Seven Bullets Secure All-CC Status in Women’s Swimming

2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team  LANCASTER, Pa. – Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24.   Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the …

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Men’s Track: Kiernan, Liedtka Pace Bullets at CC Indoor Championship

Results COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. – Freshman Aidan Kiernan (Pelham Manor, N.Y./Pelham Memorial) and junior Eric Liedtka (Hamilton, N.J./Notre Dame) each recorded fourth-place finishes in their respective events to lead Gettysburg College at the Centennial Conference Men’s Indoor Track and Field Championship hosted by Ursinus College on Feb. 26-27. Team Standings Place Team Score 1 Johns Hopkins …

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Mens’ Swimming: Four Swimmers Earn All-Conference Accolades

2022 CC All-Conference Swimming Team  LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s swimming team landed four student-athletes on the All-Centennial Conference Team, including first-team selections for junior Nick Cox (Purcellville, Pa./Ponte Vedra) and senior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley).   Cox earned All-CC First Team recognition with wins in the 100 and 200 backstroke races at …

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Women’s Swimming: Seven Bullets Secure All-CC Status in Women’s Swimming

2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team  LANCASTER, Pa. – Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24.   Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the …

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Women’s Basketball: Get Your CC Women’s Basketball Championship Apparel!

Calling all friends, family, and fans of the Bullets! Celebrate the program’s third Centennial title with exclusive 2022 Centennial Conference Women’s Basketball Championship apparel!  The Centennial Conference is now offering an online championship store with performance t-shirts (short- and long-sleeve), hoodies, and more. All merchandise will be delivered directly to the customer. Due to customization of the …

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Women’s Swimming: Seven Bullets Secure All-CC Status in Women’s Swimming

2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team  LANCASTER, Pa. – Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24.   Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the …

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Wrestling: Kowalski Secures National Bid

2022 NCAA Division III Southeast Regional Results WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Sophomore Luke Kowalski (Derwood, Md./Saint John’s College) clinched a spot in the NCAA Division III Championship by earning a third-place finish at 133 pounds at the NCAA Division III Southeast Regional Championship hosted by Lycoming College.   Kowalski earned his spot at the national championship with …

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Adams Elections/Voter Registration Office faces uncertainty before the May primary [Episode 61]

The four full-time employees at the Adams County Elections Office have their hands full all year long keeping the elections process running smoothly, but activities switch into high gear between now and May 17 when the 2022 primary election will be held. The list of contested offices this year includes state senator, governor, and lieutenant …

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Community contributor and former SCCAP director Jean Odom has died

Longtime Gettysburg resident and former Executive Director of South Central Community Action Programs, Inc. Jean Odom has died. Odom served on many community boards and was a well-known community stalwart and leader. Read Odom’s obituary Odom was a graduate of Gettysburg High School and received an honorary doctorate from Gettysburg College in 1998 in recognition …

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Women’s Swimming: Seven Bullets Secure All-CC Status in Women’s Swimming

2022 CC All-Centennial Conference Women’s Swimming Team  LANCASTER, Pa. – Three-time Centennial Conference champion Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) was one of seven Gettysburg College women’s swimmers selected to the all-conference team it was announced on Thursday, Feb. 24.   Wojnar was the lone first-team selection, earning the honor by winning the 200 backstroke for the …

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Field Hockey: Field Hockey Lands Academic Awards

National Academic Squad | Scholars of Distinction | National Academic Teams BROCKPORT, N.Y. – The Gettysburg College field hockey team was recognized for academic success by the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) with 25 student-athletes named to the National Academic Squad and eight tagged Scholars of Distinction.   Gettysburg landed the bulk of its …

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Wrestling: Three Gettysburg College Wrestlers Advance to Regional Semis

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – Sophomore Luke Kowalski (Derwood, Md./Saint John’s College), junior Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon), and senior Ray Martin (Downingtown, Pa./West Chester Henderson) remain in contention for national bids after advancing to the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Southeast Regional Championship hosted by Lycoming College. Kowalski scored a pair of wins in the bracket at …

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Mens’ Swimming: Proxmire, Cox Golden on Final Day of CC Championship

Complete Results LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) and junior Nick Cox (Purcellville, Va./Ponte Vedra) each claimed gold in their individual events to close out the final day of the Centennial Conference Championship at Franklin & Marshall College.    2022 Centennial Conference Championship Team Standings Team Score Swarthmore 889 Franklin & Marshall 816 …

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Women’s Track: Women’s Track & Field Competes at Susquehanna

Results SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s indoor track and field team competed at the Susquehanna Invitational on Saturday, racking up four top-10 finishes.     No team scoring was kept at the meet, which featured Division I, II, and III. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Giovanna Komst ’24 (Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry) Shot Put: 2nd (35-06.75 – …

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Women’s Swimming: Wojnar Brings Home Gold at CC Championship

Complete Results LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s swimming team picked up five medals on the final day of the Centennial Conference Swimming Championship, including a gold medal by senior Megan Wojnar (Bridgewater, N.J./Bridgewater-Raritan) in the 200 backstroke.  2022 Centennial Conference Championship Team Standings Team Score Swarthmore 950.5 Gettysburg 597 Franklin & Marshall 509.5 …

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Women’s Basketball: Gettysburg Hosts 2022 CC Women’s Basketball Championship

GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Gettysburg College will host the semifinals and finals of the 2022 Centennial Conference Women’s Basketball Championship in Bream Gym on Feb. 25-26.  2022 CC Women’s Basketball Championship Schedule First Round: Feb. 22, 8 p.m. – Washington at Dickinson Semifinal: Feb. 25, 6 p.m. – First Round Winner at Gettysburg Semifinal: Feb. 25, …

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Women’s Track: Women’s Track & Field Competes at Susquehanna

Results SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s indoor track and field team competed at the Susquehanna Invitational on Saturday, racking up four top-10 finishes.     No team scoring was kept at the meet, which featured Division I, II, and III. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Giovanna Komst ’24 (Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry) Shot Put: 2nd (35-06.75 – …

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Wrestling: Kowalski Named CC Rookie of the Year

2022 All-CC Wrestling Team LANCASTER, Pa. – Sophomore Luke Kowalski ’24 (Derwood, Md./Saint John’s College) was named the Centennial Conference Rookie of the Year in wrestling and junior Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon) and senior Ray Martin (Downingtown, Pa./West Chester Henderson) each earned spots on the all-conference team it was announced on Friday, Feb. 18.   Kowalski …

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Earl Shutt wins Outstanding Community Contribution Award for his thoughtful and humble contributions

Long-time Adams County resident and former I.Z. Musselman Manager Earl Shutt has won the Gettysburg Connection Outstanding Contribution Award for his unwavering, humble, and thoughtful contributions to Adams County organizations. Shutt was nominated by Catherine Diehl.  “He’s stubborn, said his wife Joyce, and he “makes sure other people get the credit for a lot of …

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Women’s Track: Women’s Track & Field Competes at Susquehanna

Results SELINSGROVE, Pa. – The Gettysburg College women’s indoor track and field team competed at the Susquehanna Invitational on Saturday, racking up four top-10 finishes.     No team scoring was kept at the meet, which featured Division I, II, and III. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Giovanna Komst ’24 (Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry) Shot Put: 2nd (35-06.75 – …

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Women’s Lacrosse: Bullets Tagged Ninth in D3 Preseason Poll

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The Gettysburg College women’s lacrosse team was picked ninth in the ILWomen/Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Division III Preseason Poll released on Monday, Jan. 31.   Gettysburg secured a top-10 position in the preseason ballot with a familiar lot of teams finishing ahead of the Bullets. Defending national champion Salisbury University grabbed the …

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