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Student-Athletes Thank You Letter: Pierce Rutledge '25

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Dear Trinity Men's Tennis Community,    

I'm grateful for the opportunity to write this letter on behalf of the Trinity Men's Tennis Team this year. As I gear up for my final season of collegiate tennis this spring, I can confidently say the last three years have been some of the most formative of my life—both on and off the court.  

Along my college tennis journey, I've learned the importance of perseverance, tenacity, self-belief, and lifting up those around me—traits that have shaped not only my athletic journey, but also my character. They have prepared me and my teammates for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.   

In many ways, the student-athlete journey serves as a powerful metaphor for life: you work to overcome obstacles, push yourself to improve every day, and enjoy the process of working toward goals. When I first stepped on campus in the fall of 2021, I could not have imagined how gratifying my experience as a Trinity student-athlete would be. 

Whether it's a 5-4 victory at home against one of our rivals to clinch a spot in the NESCAC tournament, a team dinner the night before a match, or watching March Madness together on our spring break trip to Florida, my experience as a member of the Trinity Men's Tennis Team is filled with memories and teammates that I'll cherish for life. 

With this said, my teammates and I are not done creating memories. With one season left for the seniors, we look forward to leaving it all out there on those pristine blue courts behind the Raether Library, and to passing along the enduring team culture of Trinity Tennis to the younger members of our team, as our seniors once did for us. This season, we have set ambitious goals and continue to dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly to achieving them. 

None of this would be possible without the support of generous alumni and families. Your support has enriched our experience beyond measure, whether through funding for team travel or equipment, or enthusiastically cheering us on at both home and away matches, your contributions ensure that Trinity Men's Tennis can compete at the highest level. For all of this, we are deeply appreciative. 

Thank you for everything you do for our team and for contributing so generously to the incredible journey that is college athletics at Trinity. 

Go Bants! 

Pierce Rutledge '25 
Trinity Men's Tennis 

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