[templatic_contentbox type=”normal” title=”The team at Western Continuing Studies”] Back row (left to right): Margaret, Mary, Christine, Carolyn, Tanya, Chris Middle row: Aimee, Karen, JW (Western’s mascot), Michelle, Megan Bottom row: Nicole, Alison, Heather Absent: Allyson, Ashley [/templatic_contentbox]
The staff at Western Continuing Studies aren’t shy about their love of sport. We wanted to learn more, so we asked: What teams do you support? What kinds of sports are you (or your family) involved in? Do you get involved in any community or charity athletic events?
Karen DeHeus, Program Support Manager
“I’m a London Knights fan and a Toronto Blue Jays fan. I’m not currently involved in any sports, but previously I played co-ed non-competitive softball, and I usually do the stair climb and big bike for heart and stroke.”
Aimee Froude, Practicum Coordinator, Post-Degree Programs
“I like to watch hockey and soccer. I’m not a huge football lover, but I will support our Western Mustangs! My family is a big soccer family, so I grew up playing soccer and both my kids play competitively. My son runs track, so we are very involved with track meets. I have done the United Way Stair Climb, The Big Bike and the Colour Run.”
Margaret Dow, Program Assistant, Post-Degree
“I follow the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Canadian National Rugby Team, and I participate in rugby and running. I’m involved with the London St. George’s Rugby Club, and participate in the Army Run, MS Walk, and Terry Fox Run.”
Alison Adair, Communications Manager
“I’m 100% on the Blue Jays’ cheering squad, and I follow Arsenal (football/soccer), and England for Euro/World Cups. I enjoy running, and I’ve run Jordan’s ‘run the runway’ to raise money for YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth. Also, the last two years we’ve had a team do the stair climb for United Way.”
Ashley Kaniuk, Information Specialist
“I’m personally involved with the Mandarin MS Walk every year. One of my best friends was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when she was a teenager, so I like to support her and the cause. Our friends and I participate by raising money and completing the walk. For this year’s walk, our small team raised more than $2,000.”
Allyson Eckel, Communications Assistant
“I’m a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fan. I’m not currently involved in any sports myself, but in the past I’ve played recreational ringette, flag-football and soccer, and I used to horseback ride. I’ve also participated in the Terry Fox Run.”
Nicole Tate-Hill, Program Manager, Post-Degree
“I’m a fan of the Arizona Diamondbacks in baseball, the New Orleans Saints in football, and the Toronto Maple Leafs in hockey. My husband and I play baseball (although I’ve had two years off), and our 2-year-old son ’plays’ soccer. We do the big bike for heart and stroke every year.”
Carolyn Young, Director
“I support the Canadian Olympic team. When my three sons were younger, I supported minor hockey, local track and cross-country, as well as competitive swimming. I’m an avid recreational cyclist, and I ride to work two to three times per week (except in the winter). In previous years, I have participated in the Big Bike Ride, United Way Stair Climb, Terry Fox Run and the Gobblers’ Gallop.”
Christine Wilton
“I like to support our local teams quite regularly, like the London Knights, the London Lightning, and our fine student athletes at Western. I’m a huge NCAA basketball fan (go UNC!). I follow the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, and Toronto FC. I will also watch the Detroit Lions with my dad, and we like to go to the Grey cup. I’m a HUGE Olympic fanatic and I love to cheer on team Canada! I played Varsity soccer in University. Recreationally, I play beach volleyball and have competed in runs of all distances.”
Mary Paterson
“I follow the Detroit Tigers (baseball) and London Knights (hockey). Several sports are enjoyed within my family, including golf, curling, baseball and volleyball. My family also runs and participates in a charity golf tournament each year and I usually do a charity walk each year as well.”
Tanya Filipcic
“I enjoy attending live sporting events of local teams (the Knights and Western Mustangs). Over the past few years, I’ve started following U.S. College Football and have really enjoyed following Michigan University (Go Blue!), which has led to me also enjoying NFL football (the Lions, Seahawks and Cowboys). I have been involved in the United Way stair climb and a few charity fun runs (The Colour Run, Zombie Run, Glow in the Dark run, and Foam Run).”
Story Submitted by Western Continuing Studies, Photo by David Chidley
