College Sports Event Set for February 20th: Pirates of Park University's Third Annual Arrr & Arrr Celebration
On Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, Park University's athletics department is hosting an exciting event named "Arrr & Arrr". This event is a celebration of National Women and Girls in Sport month and aims to showcase the university's athletics programs, support women in sport, and offer networking and professional development opportunities.
The event will take place at the McCoy Meetin' House, located on the Parkville Campus, from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, but registration is required for attendance.
Lindsey Derry, a 2015 Park graduate and the head coach of the Pirates softball program, will be the keynote speaker. Derry will discuss her transition from student-athlete to coach, as well as using sports to serve others. Nathalia Harth, a graduate assistant in Park's sports communications office and pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree in management, is also scheduled to speak. Harth will offer her unique perspective as a current student and athletics team member.
Brittanie Propes, a 2013 Park graduate and former spirit squad member, will share her Park University experience and her joy of the University's competitive cheer program, which returned in 2024. The event will include hors d'oeuvres and beverages, and attendees are encouraged to bring cash and/or credit cards to support Park University's athletic programs through raffle and prize drawings.
For those interested in attending, registration is required. You can find more details about the event, including registration information, on Park University's official event calendar or by contacting the university directly.
During the "Arrr & Arrr" event at McCoy Meetin' House, career development and self-development opportunities will be available, including talks from Lindsey Derry, Nathalia Harth, and Brittanie Propes. These speakers will discuss their experiences in education, sports, and serving others, with Derry focusing on her transition from student-athlete to coach, Harth sharing her insights as a current student and athletics team member, and Propes speaking about her joy in Park University's competitive cheer program. Additionally, sports enthusiasts can support the university's athletic programs through raffle and prize drawings at the event.
