COW president throws out first pitch at Wrigley
To celebrate The College of Wooster’s connections in the Chicago area, College President Anne McCall threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field before the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 27.
In a celebration of The College of Wooster’s connections in the Chicago area, College President Anne McCall threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field to the cheers of a crowd full of Fighting Scots alumni, future students and family in the stands just before the Chicago Cubs took on the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, April 27.
“Celebrating Wooster in this way with the full range of generations — alumni, campus community members and incoming students — was such a rich opportunity,” McCall said. “Connecting with fellow fighting Scots made the experience especially meaningful for me. Our baseball coach Aaron Swick took time out of a very busy in-season schedule to work with me. Our Athletic Director Lynn Holleran and a couple of baseball team members threw the ball with me as well. I ended up meeting or reconnecting with so many Wooster people on and off campus, all because of this special opportunity.”
The pitch at Wrigley came together with support from Jim McClung, ‘59, emeritus trustee; alumna Lisa Skeens, ‘88; and Grant Skeens.
Whether they grew up in Chicago or established careers there after graduating from Wooster, alumni came out to celebrate the Fighting Scots in the Windy City. Wooster welcomed more than 50 alumni, incoming students and their families, and members of McCall’s family to enjoy the game from suites and seats in the stands. Incoming students had the opportunity to get to know members of the Scot community while enjoying the game.