G SU ATH L E TI C S M I SSI O N:
A MES S AG E F ROM C H ERY L L . L EVICK
DEAR FRIENDS AND FANS: With great appreciation and excitement, I thank you for your interest in the Panther Athletic Club (PAC) and Georgia State Athletics. I am pleased to report that the PAC again experienced significant gains in membership and support during the past year. As we enter our third year of the PAC, we continue to need your involvement and support in order to further advance the academic and athletic experiences of over 350 GSU student-athletes. This past year, GSU Athletics experienced significant regional and national visibility through print and media outlets. However, the best is yet to come and your donation will allow further growth and opportunity for every GSU student-athlete.
The rising costs of fielding competitive teams with quality student-athletes make your contribution to the PAC increasingly important. Our studentathletes are working extremely hard to be a source of pride for our school and community and, by doing so, are providing PAC members and fans with a meaningful return on their investment. Go Panthers! Cordially,
POINTS OF PANTHER PRIDE
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Cheryl L. Levick Director of Athletics
student-athletes completed degrees at GSU during the 2010-2011 academic year
WOMEN’S TENNIS 5,000 + hours of community service were completed by GSU student-athletes in the 2010-2011 academic year
posted the second-best winning percentage in school history (15-4, .789) and finished the year ranked No. 55 in ITA national rankings
To shape champions for today and leaders for tomorrow. 2011 CAA CHAMPIONSHIPS were won in Softball and Women’s Track & Field
37-19 Baseball had the best regular season record in school history while setting a school record with 11 straight wins
AB O U T PAC The Panther Athletic Club (PAC) is the official fundraising arm of Georgia State University Athletics. Annual donations made by PAC members cover the rising costs of expenses such as, but not limited to: athletics scholarships, facilities, recruiting, travel, schedule enhancements and non-budgeted operating expenses associated with each of our 19 varsity sports.Your annual unrestricted support helps provide GSU Athletics with the necessary margin of excellence to be successful in the Colonial Athletic Association and at the national level. A student-athlete’s success directly involves you.Your support in the stands drives GSU’s student-athletes to be their best in competition.
Your annual gift builds a foundation for them to stand on.
RON HUNTER
MEN’S SOCCER
was hired in March 2011 to lead the Men’s Basketball program
posted its best record in 2011 since joining the CAA and made it to the NCAA tournament for the first time in its history
CHASE HODGES was recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association for his unparalleled leadership in taking five teams to a national ranking, including the 2011 GSU Men’s Tennis team, which finished the year ranked No. 68