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

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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

GASD gets spooky with The Addams Family: The Musical

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Students from the Gettysburg Area High School will present “The Addams Family: The Musical” this weekend. The show chronicles the drama, travails, and romances of the charming but offbeat American family originally created by American cartoonist Charles Addams, which was later developed into a 1960s TV show as well as film, video games, comic books,

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

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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

Wrestling: Kowalski Secures National Bid

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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

Community contributor and former SCCAP director Jean Odom has died

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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

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

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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

Field Hockey: Field Hockey Lands Academic Awards

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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

Wrestling: Three Gettysburg College Wrestlers Advance to Regional Semis

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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,

Wrestling: Kowalski Named CC Rookie of the Year

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Softball: Bullets Ranked 24th in NFCA Preseason Poll

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NFCA Division III Coaches Poll  LOUISVILLE, Ky.  – The Gettysburg College softball team will begin the 2022 season as the 24-ranked squad according to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Preseason Division III Top 25 Coaches Poll released on Tuesday, Feb. 8.     After having a fantastic run in the 2021 NCAA Division III Playoffs,

Wrestling: Mougalian Named CC Most Outstanding Wrestler

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Results BALTIMORE – Junior Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon) was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the Centennial Conference Championship after winning the title at 149 pounds and leading Gettysburg College to a fourth-place finish in the team standings on Saturday inside Goldfarb Gym on the campus of Johns Hopkins University.  Team Standings Team Score Washington and

Jan Powers makes a difference in Adams County [Episode 60]

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Gettysburg Connection recently awarded long-time Gettysburg Resident Jan Powers with our Outstanding Community Contribution Award for her work with the Mediation Services of Adams County and other organizations. In this episode I talk with Jan about her career at Gettysburg College and the many contributions she has made to our community. In her work with

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

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Results READING, Pa. – Freshman Lauren DiOttavio (Romansville, Pa./Downingtown West Campus) moved into second all-time in Bullets indoor history to lead the Gettysburg College women’s track and field team at the non-scoring Alvernia Winter Invite on Saturday. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Lauren DiOttavio ’25 60-Meter Dash: 9th (8.26 – second in program history) 200-Meter Dash: 10th

Women’s Swimming: Swim Teams Earn Scholar All-America Honors

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2022 CSCAA Fall Scholar All-America Teams COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs continued their streak of academic laurels from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches’ Association of America (CSCAA) by being tagged Scholar All-America Teams once again.   The women’s team posted a cumulative team grade-point average (GPA) of

Women’s Basketball: Updated Spectator Policy for Athletic Events

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GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Gettysburg College will welcome spectators to indoor home athletic events while following procedures and guidelines to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, staff, and members of the local community.   All individuals entering campus buildings are required to wear masks regardless of their vaccination status. Masks must fully cover the

Men’s Track: Gettysburg Competes at Alvernia

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Results READING, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s track and field team competed in its first meet of 2022 at the non-scoring Alvernia Winter Invite on Saturday.  Gettysburg’s Top Performers Teo Zemser ’24 (Hewitt, N.J./West Milford) Pole vault: 5th (13’5.25″) Will Hopkins ’22 (Raleigh, N.C./Needham B. Broughton) Mile Run: 6th (4:32.40 – personal record) Connor

Mens’ Swimming: Swim Teams Earn Scholar All-America Honors

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2022 CSCAA Fall Scholar All-America Teams COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Gettysburg College men’s and women’s swimming programs continued their streak of academic laurels from the College Swimming and Diving Coaches’ Association of America (CSCAA) by being tagged Scholar All-America Teams once again.   The women’s team posted a cumulative team grade-point average (GPA) of

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

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Results READING, Pa. – Freshman Lauren DiOttavio (Romansville, Pa./Downingtown West Campus) moved into second all-time in Bullets indoor history to lead the Gettysburg College women’s track and field team at the non-scoring Alvernia Winter Invite on Saturday. Gettysburg’s Top Performers Lauren DiOttavio ’25 60-Meter Dash: 9th (8.26 – second in program history) 200-Meter Dash: 10th

Women’s Swimming: Updated Spectator Policy for Athletic Events

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GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Gettysburg College will welcome spectators to indoor home athletic events while following procedures and guidelines to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, staff, and members of the local community.   All individuals entering campus buildings are required to wear masks regardless of their vaccination status. Masks must fully cover the

Wrestling: Martin Records 70th Career Win

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GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Senior Ray Martin (Downingtown, Pa./West Chester Henderson) scored his 70th career win via injury default at 165 pounds as Gettysburg College dropped a non-conference 44-6 decision to Division I Franklin & Marshall College in Bream Gym on Wednesday night.  Franklin & Marshall 44, Gettysburg 6 125: Gio Diaz (F&M) won by forfeit (6-0)

Mens’ Swimming: Nonemaker Grabs Conference’s Weekly Honor

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LANCASTER, Pa. – The Gettysburg College men’s swimming team featured the Centennial Conference Swimmer of the Week for the second-straight week as senior Sam Nonemaker (Shippensburg, Pa./Shippensburg) earned the honor following standout performances in a pair of duals last week.   One week after senior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) became the first weekly award winner

Men’s Basketball: Updated Spectator Policy for Athletic Events

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GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Gettysburg College will welcome spectators to indoor home athletic events while following procedures and guidelines to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes, coaches, staff, and members of the local community.   All individuals entering campus buildings are required to wear masks regardless of their vaccination status. Masks must fully cover the

Women’s Swimming: Gettysburg Races Past McDaniel

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Results WESTMINSTER, Md. – The Gettysburg College women’s swimming team won all 11 events and remained unbeaten in Centennial Conference duals with a 70-25 win over McDaniel College in Harlow Pool on Friday night.   Team Score McDaniel (2-7, 0-6 CC) 25 Gettysburg (7-2, 6-0 CC) 70   Event Winner GC Top Finisher 200 Medley

Wrestling: Martin Pins Down Win at Messiah

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GRANTHAM, Pa. – Senior Ray Martin (Downingtown, Pa./West Chester Henderson) posted his eighth pin of the season as Gettysburg College dropped a 33-13 non-conference decision at Messiah University on Friday night.  Messiah 33, Gettysburg 13 125: Hunter Rinehart (M) pinned Bobby Crofford (G), 2:47 (6-0) 133: Luke Kowalski (G) maj. dec. Jordan Howard (M), 9-1 (6-4)

Mens’ Swimming: Men’s Swimming Sweeps by McDaniel

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Results WESTMINSTER, Md. – Seniors Sam Nonemaker (Shippensburg, Pa./Shippensburg), Oliver Pickering (Millburn, N.J./Millburn), and Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) each won two events as Gettysburg College swept past McDaniel College for a 78-16 victory in a Centennial Conference dual meet at Harlow Pool on Friday night.   Team Score McDaniel (2-7, 0-6 CC) 16 Gettysburg (5-3,

Wrestling: Mougalian, Stein Pick Up Wins at McDaniel

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WESTMINSTER, Md. – Juniors Jake Stein (Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge) and Eric Mougalian (Kinnelon, N.J./Kinnelon) each secured individual victories, but Gettysburg College was unable to gain a team victory in its Centennial Conference dual opener as host McDaniel College earned a 35-7 decision on Wednesday night.  McDaniel 35, Gettysburg 7 125: Alex DuFour (M) pinned Bobby Crofford

Mens’ Swimming: Proxmire Earns CC Weekly Award

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LANCASTER, Pa. – Senior Duncan Proxmire (McLean, Va./Langley) was named the Centennial Conference Swimmer of the Week following his performance in a non-conference dual meet against Washington & Lee University last weekend.   Proxmire earned his first weekly award from the conference after posting a pair of individual wins against the Generals. The senior led