#WhyMessiah is a new and special weekly feature that seeks to highlight the personal experiences and stories of Messiah University student-athletes, coaches, and community members. As a member of NCAA Division III, the Falcons have a goal of "Pursuing Athletic Excellence and Developing Christian Character." Furthermore, the University has as it's mission the education of "..men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society" and
#WhyMessiah seeks to display how Falcon student-athletes are pursuing this in their athletic experience.
#WhyMessiah is hosted by the Messiah University Athletic Department, specifically Athletic Communications. The features will release on Tuesday's 11:00 a.m. throughout the academic year.
Release history
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 -
Marisa Weaver, Women's Soccer
Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 -
Kristen Douglas, Women's Volleyball
Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 –
Colby Thomas, Men's Soccer
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 –
Natalie Ross, Women's Cross Country
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 -
Nate & Josh Pardoe, Men's Cross Country
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016 -
Shelby Landes, Field Hockey
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 -
Devin Esch, Men's Tennis
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 -
Kelly Hopkins, Women's Tennis
Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 - Nolan McArdle, Men's Swimming
Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016 - Kaitlyn Hoff, Women's Basketball
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 - Brooke Good, Head Field Hockey Coach
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 - Willie Hope, Men's Basketbal
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016 - Scott Frey, Head Men's Basketball Coach
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016 - Dane Cornelius, Men's Track & Field
Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016 - Larry Cannon, Wrestling
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016 - Emily Reale, Women's Swimming
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017 -
Courtney Wagner, Women's Lacrosse
Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 -
Atsen Bulus, Head Coach Men's Lacrosse
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017 -
Matthew Franken, Men's Lacrosse
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 -
Marie Johnson, Women's Track and Field
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017 - Holly Mother, Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 - Amanda Jones, Softball
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 - Colin Fry, Baseball
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 - Katherine Athens, Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2017 - Kaitlin Wingert, Women's Swimming
Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017 - Christian Pavlovich, Men's Track & Field
Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 - Satchel Johnsen, Golf
Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017 -
Nancy Luley, Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach
