The philosophy of the Athletics Department is that the most important tasks of student-athletes are to pursue personal growth through academics and team experiences, and to develop a sense of ethical responsibility that serves as an example for others. The department strives to maintain an outstanding athletics program and takes pride in being Champions of Character by promoting respect, responsibility, integrity, servant leadership, and sportsmanship. Wiley College and the Athletics Department believe that it is important to prepare you as future leaders through character-building activities that stress morality and ethics.

We recognize, however, that our primary commitment is to educate you, and to accomplish this, you are held to high standards; however, you are also provided the academic support you may need to successfully complete your educational goals. In other words, the Athletics Department encourages competition in the classroom and on the court.

Sincerely,

Janet P. Eaton
Director of Athletics

ATHLETICS PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
	Cross Country Wildcats cross country runner Jairus Kipkemoi was selected as the Wiley Player of the Week for the dates of September 26 through October 1 Wildcats cross country runner Jairus Kipkemoi was selected as the Wiley Player of the Week and he also captured the Red River Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week award for the week of October 3-9 Sophomore Jairus Kipkemoi of Kenya, Africa, was named the Red River Athletic Conference Men's Cross Country Runner of the Week and Wiley Co-Player of the Week for the dates of October 17-23
	Basketball Wildcats basketball player Kenny LaGuerre was selected as the Wiley Player of the Week and he also captured the Red River Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Week award for the week of October 31-November 6.
	Basketball Player of the Week
	Volleyball Junior Ingrid Mosquera of Cali, Colombia, was selected as the Red River Athletic Conference Co-Hiter of the Week for the dates of October 17-23
	Volleyball Senior Eileen Burbano of Cali, Colombia, was selected as the Red River Athletic Conference Volleyball Player of the Week, RRAC Setter of the Week and Wiley Co-Player of the Week for the dates of October 17-23.
	Volleyball Junior Magda Santos of Cuiada, Brasil, was selected as the Wiley Player of the Week for the dates of August 29-September 4. Santos was also selected as a member of the All-Tournament Team for the Quality Inn Classic in Columbia, Missouri.