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The President’s Perspective
James Wright

“Dartmouth is proud of its student athletes and all that they accomplish on and off the field. They are an integral part of our community. Student athletes are recent recipients and finalists for the Marshall and Rhodes scholarships, include numerous academic All-Americans, regularly receive prestigious awards at the College including the Barrett Cup and the Dean's Prize, and have been among our valedictorians in recent years. The graduation rate for our student athletes regularly surpasses that of the student body in general. They compete well and are able and committed members of this community.”

A Captain’s Perspective
Johnathan Ball ’08

“For me, the Dartmouth basketball experience has been a platform that has helped propel me into manhood. I have had to be a leader on and off the court for my peers, a position that has no off days. At Dartmouth, the responsibilities that I have taken on have made me much more focused and mature. This has been especially important at an institution such as Dartmouth where the academic standard is very challenging. I definitely have a head start on what life has in store for me. Overall, it has been more than a pleasure to represent the tradition that is Dartmouth by playing the sport that I have an undeniable passion for. The men that I have been blessed to suit up with every day as well as the pride I have in what I do have made all the blood, sweat and tears I’ve shed so dear to my heart.”

An Alumni Perspective
Jason Kemp ’98

“Dartmouth allows you to incorporate many different aspects of life into a comprehensive learning experience. Whether you are an amazing athlete, brilliant academic, or fall somewhere in between, Dartmouth can provide the flexibility and resources to help you, as an individual, reach your full potential. Dartmouth basketball has provided me with an opportunity to reach my dreams of playing college basketball, while still obtaining an Ivy League education. In addition, because of the flexibility, I was able to take two years off and go to the Philippines as a missionary for the Mormon Church, another life-long dream, and then come back and continue my scholastic and athletic career.”