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In Pursuit of Excellence

Be Strong – Be True: A History of Intercollegiate Athletics at Hope College, 1970–2020, Volumes 1 and 2
By Thomas L. Renner

Book coverFrom the earliest years, Hope College students have gained valuable lessons and attained goals beyond the classroom through athletics. And in so doing, they have added a stimulating dimension to campus life. These two volumes summarize Hope athletics over a half century, from 1970 to 2020.

The two volumes include:

  • The Top One Hundred-Plus Moments in Hope Athletics
  • Photo Collages by Decade
  • Pioneer Players: A HerStory of Hope’s Women Athletes
  • The Evolution of Intercollegiate Sport for Women
  • Leadership: A Key to Success
  • Outstanding Facilities Contribute to Success
  • National Champions
  • The Road to Glory
  • Beyond the Game
  • The Best of the Hope-Calvin Rivalry
  • Athletic Training Evolution at Hope
  • A Year-by-Year Chronology
  • Ample appendices

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