Porter-Gaud Winter Sports 2023-2024

WINTER SPORTS 2023-2024

FROM OUR FAMILY TO THE CYCLONE FAMILY...

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WELCOME TO PORTER-GAUD

LETTER FROM THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

THANK YOU! On behalf of the Porter-Gaud Parents Association Athletics, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable contribution towards the promotion and support of PG athletics.

We are excited to have you here and even more excited to show off all the hard work and talents of our student athletes and coaches. All offseason our student athletes have put in hundreds of hours, reps, miles, and gallons of sweat in preparation for this winter season. None of this would have been possible without the support of

In alignment with the Porter-Gaud mission statement, we are committed to inspiring lives of purpose, learning, and service through cultivating each student’s God-given potential.

our outstanding faculty and administration.

A special thank you to our grounds and facilities crew for creating and maintaining the beautiful facilities and playing surfaces we have on our campus. We never take

The PGPA reinforces this mission by providing

for granted the things we don’t see getting done and

support to a diverse group of student athletes across a wide spectrum of sports. It is through your generosity that we can provide our athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and excel.

have such a great respect for the outcome you see when you come onto our campus.

This Winter Sports Athletics Program has been produced by our wonderful Parents Association who work to enhance and enrich the student athlete experience

Thank you.

here on our campus. I am excited to work hand in hand with our PA and I thank them and all of our patrons and advertisers who have contributed to creating it.

David Teich & Krysten Hariri Co-Presidents, PGPA Athletics

We hope you enjoy your time on our campus and we welcome you to get on your feet, GET LOUD!!! And GO CYCLONES!!!!

Al Wilson Interim Athletic Director

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John-Michael Jenkins

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Head Coach: John Pearson Assistant Coaches: Jim Scully, Scott Naumoff, Michael Barry, Phil Stroman, Alex Irwin, Joey Ferrelli, Terrell Prioleau

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Our Auxiliary Programming Team provides amazing experiences for the students who participate in after-school and summer programs. They go out of their way to create activities that are fun and educational. From homework help, games on the playground, and all that Camp Cyclone offers, we are grateful for the joy they bring to our students.

Visit portergaud.edu/auxiliary for more information.

SPORTS MEDICINE

THANK YOU!

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MS. ANNA MICHAUD

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