Manhattanville’s Very Own

HALL OF FAME

It is every athlete’s dream to cement their name somewhere in history. Whether they admit to it or not is a different story. May it be on a professional level or on a collegiate level; players want to be remembered for their performance on the field or on the court. Manhattanville College itself has created a “Hall of Fame” for the Valiants that have brought great distinction to the college.

Several changes have been made to Mville athletics department. The department’s mission has been to find ways to help Manhattanville stand out in more ways than one. The vision was made a reality with the help of Joseph Merritt, the owner of Joseph Merritt & Company. His marketing team was hired by Manhattanville to help renovate the department and give it the edge that it needed in order to stand out.

A few changes that were made included touch sensors that scan the athletes fingerprints into the system, only authorized players are allowed to enter into the facility. It also depends on the sport that they play; for example a field hockey player cannot enter the facility if it only allows the soccer players to go in at that specific time –very high tech. Not many schools can say that they have that available to them.

The athletics department has certainly been able to create a much more aesthetically pleasing area for all to admire, including high quality graphics and room to show the hardware that many teams work hard to earn. Not only will the changes help provide a “winners setting” for the existing players but it will also be more appealing to future athletes as well.

One of the most noticeable changes that have been made in the athletics department is the introduction of the Hall of Fame. The Manhattanville Hall of Fame gives the college an opportunity to separate them self from other division-three schools. It give past alumni athletes an opportunity to be more involved, and a chance for the college to give thanks to those that wore the Valiant colors so proudly through their collegiate career.

The Hall of Fame is not just for past players; it also serves as a motivation for future Manhattanville alumni. Not to mention it is a great way for the school to recruit new players. All in all, it is a win-win situation for everyone involved.  

This year’s induction dinner will take place on Saturday, September 13^th. There will be 4 inductees and all of the ticket proceeds will go into the athletics department for them to provide more resources for the present players. The progress that has been made throughout the last couple of years will surely bring the department a lot more to celebrate.