Mercer Athletic Foundation Announces The Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Endowment

MACON, Ga. - Mercer Athletic Foundation announces The Women's Lacrosse Alumni Endowment established by seven members of the 2021 Women's Lacrosse graduating class. These women include Isabella Yagodich, Iseabal Cryne, Caroline Kerr, Natalie Sannes, Katie Ryan, Samantha Brown, and Sami Van Slyke. Including the COVID shortened 2020 season, this group helped lead Mercer Lacrosse to 31 wins and 3 trips to the NCAA Tournament. Sustained success and post season relevancy are important to this group. "Our team has continued to put our name on the map for Mercer Women's Lacrosse. We have always had supportive coaches, team chemistry, great facilities, and amazing talent. This endowment fund will help our program continue to be even more successful," states Katie Ryan (BUS '21).

"This Endowment shows the strength of the women's lacrosse team culture. It is amazing that a collection of very young alums have come together to raise support for this initiative," said Deputy AD and Director of the Mercer Athletic Foundation Brian Gerrity. "My goal for this endowment is to encourage every graduating alum from the women's lacrosse program to make a gift. The timing of this endowment announcement during the 50th year of Title IX shows the power of our women's sports program and is cause for extra celebration."

Mercer Women's Lacrosse however, is about more than just the wins and championships. "The friendships and experiences that Mercer Women's Lacrosse have provided me continue to play a huge role in my life. As the program grows, so does the continued success and I am excited to have this endowment fund that contributes toward great coaches, forever teammates, top tier facilities, and defining wins for the Bears," said Caroline Kerr (EGR '21).

The familial culture built by Coach Samantha Eustace and her staff is reflected in the altruistic nature of her 2021 alums. "Our program is only eight years old, and I am incredibly proud of these young alumni for taking on such a big endowment project. All of our players have left their mark on this program and will continue to do so with this foundation," says Coach Eustace. To make a gift in support of the Women's Lacrosse Alumni Endowment please CLICK HERE and remark "The Women's Lacrosse Alumni Endowment." Donors can also mail a check to the Mercer Athletic Foundation (1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207). Please make checks payable to the Mercer Athletic Foundation and place "The Women's Lacrosse Alumni Endowment" on the note line. For more information about the Women's Lacrosse Alumni Endowment or to make a gift over the phone, please contact TJ Stuart at (478) 301-4017.

Captains Conversations

Kate Leone '18 – "Being part of the Mercer Women's Lacrosse team gave me the opportunity to lay the foundation for a program that will continue to give young women the opportunity to build friendships while learning life lessons that will serve them beyond their time on the field."

Erica Coyne '18 – "I am so proud to have played for a program that values teamwork, dedication, and love for the game. Mercer Women's Lacrosse continues to exceed expectations and the Alumni Endowment Fund will help provide even more opportunities for growth!"

Lindsey Zeltwanger '18 – "Mercer Lacrosse has given me some of my favorite memories while also teaching my so many life lessons and disciplines that have helped me far beyond my time there."

Meghan Segreti '18 – "Being a member of the Mercer Women's Lacrosse team doesn't end with graduation! It is a wonderful thing to be able to give back to the current players and still play a part in the team"

Kendall Garrett '19 – "My freshman year was the second year of the Mercer Women's Lacrosse program and my senior year was our second NCAA appearance. Being a founding member of this program means so much to me and the Alumni Endowment Fund ensures that the legacy we started is continued and enhanced."

Audrey Robertson '19 – "As a member from the founding years of Mercer Women's Lacrosse, we were driven to create a legacy and strive for excellence. I am thrilled and proud of the hard work every teammate, coach, and supporting staff has done to elevate our success over the years. Numerous conference championships, NCAA tournament attendances, and many individual accolades demonstrate the continued efforts. Mercer Women's Lacrosse is special to be a part of. It is exciting to see an endowment fund is being created to honor all those who have played and continue to grow the legacy. Forever Go Bears!"

Lily Morin '20 - The Mercer Women's Lacrosse program has created a challenging and inspiring culture that I was lucky enough to be a small part of. I will forever be thankful for the relationships and lessons that I gained from this program. I am extremely excited for the creation of the Women's Lacrosse Alumni Endowment Fund, and confident that it will continue to allow the program to set their goals higher each and every year. Mercer Women's Lacrosse has proved, first hand, that hard work pays off, and it will be my honor to continue to support them as they achieve more milestones

Catie Snee '20 - "As a previous captain and teammate of Mercer Women's Lacrosse, I am overjoyed to support the upbringing of the Alumni Endowment Fund for such an amazing group of girls. I have unforgettable memories with this team that has molded me into the person I am today. This fund will increase the opportunities for aspiring Mercer Women's Lacrosse players to develop crucial athletic abilities and leadership skills while perusing a higher level of education. "

Eva Thorn '20 – "As a member of the Mercer Women's Lacrosse graduating class of 2020, I know firsthand the positive impact that this program has not only on the athletes but the community as well. The team's winning culture has propelled them to three Southern Conference and one Big South Championship win and has set itself up for continued success in the future. The Alumni Endowment

Fund will solidify the team's place as Georgia's #1 Division I Women's Lacrosse program and will ensure that athletes continue to grow both on and off the field for years to come."

Katie Martin '20 – "This fund will undoubtedly help foster excellence for the future generations of the Mercer Women's Lacrosse student-athletes. I would not be who I am today without this program, and I am glad the Alumni Endowment Fund will give another student-athlete the same experience."

Michaela Lucas '20 – "Being a part of the Mercer Women's Lacrosse program has shaped me into who I am today. As a member of the Class of 2020, I had the chance to appear in 2 NCAA Tournaments and win 2 Southern Conference Championships. This Endowment fund will give graduating classes, as well as future student-athletes, a chance the further the programs experiences and success."

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