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Statements from Past and Present Student-Athletes

Brian Driscoll, Basketball Player, 1990-95
Owner, Shamrock Office Solutions

"The scholarship awarded to me at Saint Mary's College provided me the opportunity to attend one of the best academic institutions on the West Coast. I learned the skills necessary to excel both on the court and in the classroom, which carried over into my professional life. I would not be where I am today without the skills I learned as a student-athlete at Saint Mary's."

Tracy Johnston (Morris), Basketball Player, 1996-2000
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Saint Mary's College

"A scholarship to Saint Mary's afforded me the opportunity to have the best of both the academic and athletic worlds. I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to play basketball at the highest level while receiving the benefits of a small college education. The experiences I gained will last a lifetime."

Jessica Poole, Soccer Player, Class of 2003
"Being a student-athlete at Saint Mary's College has afforded me many opportunities and experiences and receiving an athletic scholarship has made all of this possible. Saint Mary's gave me the opportunity to prove myself both academically and athletically. I attribute my success to the donors that made my scholarship possible."

Chase Poole, Men's Basketball Player, Class of 2004
"Being a student-athlete on a full athletic scholarship has given me a chance to fulfill a dream that I share with many others. I have been given a chance to compete at the Division I level and for that I'm truly thankful. This opportunity has changed my life and has helped me develop into a better person."