On Sunday, I attended my last field hockey banquet ever! It is Stevens field hockey tradition to hold a banquet after season to celebrate the accomplishments of the team. Not every team in college (both at Stevens and at other schools) has a banquet, and I think this special event is indicative of how our team and program is.
This banquet was more than just a regular farewell to the seniors and celebration of the team's accomplishments this year... it ends an era in the field hockey program. Our coach and founding coach of the program, Jess Roach 
(Reed), celebrated her last year with the Stevens field hockey team. In addition to the careers of the seniors, the banquet also recapped Coach's 7 years with the program (since the program's founding). It included videos, photos, and we were even fortunate enough to have some alumni and their families come for this momentous occasion. Since the program was founded in 2004, we have produced All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, won 3 conference championships, advanced to the NCAA tournament 3 times (2 times going to the Sweet 16), among a number of other 
accolades... which is absolutely remarkable to do in such a short amount of time!
Looking back, I am so fortunate to be part of such a special family that is the Stevens Field Hockey Team. When I gave a speech at the banquet, I said that being a part of this team helped me not only grow as a player but also as a person, and I really meant it.
Anyways, enough of the mushy stuff, I hope you enjoyed the pictures!
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