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| Ella Genasci-Smith at Ivy Day |
It was a cloudy start to the 2015 Smith College Ivy Day celebration
on May 16, 2015 but the weather cleared and the outdoor alumnae parade and
program went on as scheduled.
Four
current tennis team seniors graced us with their white dresses and each carried
a single red rose.
Ruth Yi, Jordan
Dubin, Seema Samawi and Andrea Tanco paraded with their class and the many
alums who have come before them.
Our
President emphasized gratitude and we are forever grateful for the seniors’
dedication, commitment and leadership they have shared over the past four
years.
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| Jordan Dubin |
Academic achievement was again recognized. Jordan Charlotte Dubin, tennis team
co-captain, was acknowledged as the recipient of the Sarah Pokora award for
outstanding academic achievement while participating on an athletic team. She was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and
earned Summa Cum Laude honors. There
were many prizes and honors bestowed to graduating tennis players who did
participate on the tennis team for a portion of their time at Smith. Among those individuals receiving recognition
were Ella Genasci Smith, Jana Chan and Lindsay Roth. Hearty congratulations to all who have
achieved so much and still found time to make a commitment to Smith Tennis!
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| Andrea Tanco and family |
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| Ruth Yi and family |
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| Seema Samawi and her Dad |
The day did not end after the Ivy Day festivities. The annual Smith Tennis reception in the afternoon drew over 20 individuals including players and family members from 1985-2015. The yoking and sharing of tennis experiences is a special piece of the Smith tennis tradition. A big thanks to all who were able to carve out time from a busy day to come to the courts.
We look forward to another reunion
celebration and tennis reception on May 23 from 3-5pm. Whether Smith tennis alum, Smith alum, family
or friend of tennis, please join us if you are in the area!
