What It Means To Be A Hoosier
3/11/2019 11:50:00 AM | Women's Water Polo
"Being a Hoosier means having the tenacity to challenge yourself with the intention of becoming the best you can be. It means never giving up on your goals no matter what stands in your way."
- Megan Abarta
"On the walls of Memorial Stadium, there is a quote that says - "We are part of Something Bigger Than Ourselves." This is what being a Hoosier means to me. At the end of the day, we are more than just our own names, we are part of a community."
- Hannah Falls-Hand
"To me a Hoosier is someone who is hardworking, proud and down to earth. Competing as a Hoosier is an opportunity that not a lot of young women have, this is what makes me proud to be a Hoosier, knowing how many young women wish they were able to play for a university and team that is as privileged as ours is."
- Gillian Gatecliff
"People often ask me what a Hoosier is, the simple answer is it's our mascot and it means someone who is from Indiana but it's so much more than that. Especially being from out of state I have a different definition. Being a Hoosier is standing by each other through both the thick and thin. Being proud of each other and taking action for one another. It's dancing like nobody watching and turning around to see your whole team doing the same thing. Being a Hoosier is a community where everyone is in it together."
- Izzy Mandema
"To me being a Hoosier means putting in the work, even when things get tough you just got to push through and know that you got an entire family of Hoosiers behind you."
- Davis Simmons
"To me, being a Hoosier means being part of a family that fosters lifelong friendships, and instills a sense of confidence to face the challenges and opportunities that present with courage and determination."
- Emily Powell
"Being a Hoosier means picking up you and your teammates when you're all down."
- Jerry (aka Molly McGuire)
"To be a Hoosier you need the grit and mental toughness to perform your best every minute of the day."
- Sarah Greeven
"For me, being a Hoosier means being part of the 24 sports, 1 team family."
- Carlie Crumbaugh
"For me, being a Hoosier means I am part of an athletic family. The 24 sports one team philosophy is something that is practiced by all the athletes and coaches. It means pride in an institution that affords me the opportunity to grow, succeed and be part of something special for life."
- Tina Doherty
For all the latest on Indiana University water polo, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaWPolo on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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- Megan Abarta
"On the walls of Memorial Stadium, there is a quote that says - "We are part of Something Bigger Than Ourselves." This is what being a Hoosier means to me. At the end of the day, we are more than just our own names, we are part of a community."
- Hannah Falls-Hand
"To me a Hoosier is someone who is hardworking, proud and down to earth. Competing as a Hoosier is an opportunity that not a lot of young women have, this is what makes me proud to be a Hoosier, knowing how many young women wish they were able to play for a university and team that is as privileged as ours is."
- Gillian Gatecliff
"People often ask me what a Hoosier is, the simple answer is it's our mascot and it means someone who is from Indiana but it's so much more than that. Especially being from out of state I have a different definition. Being a Hoosier is standing by each other through both the thick and thin. Being proud of each other and taking action for one another. It's dancing like nobody watching and turning around to see your whole team doing the same thing. Being a Hoosier is a community where everyone is in it together."
- Izzy Mandema
"To me being a Hoosier means putting in the work, even when things get tough you just got to push through and know that you got an entire family of Hoosiers behind you."
- Davis Simmons
"To me, being a Hoosier means being part of a family that fosters lifelong friendships, and instills a sense of confidence to face the challenges and opportunities that present with courage and determination."
- Emily Powell
"Being a Hoosier means picking up you and your teammates when you're all down."
- Jerry (aka Molly McGuire)
"To be a Hoosier you need the grit and mental toughness to perform your best every minute of the day."
- Sarah Greeven
"For me, being a Hoosier means being part of the 24 sports, 1 team family."
- Carlie Crumbaugh
"For me, being a Hoosier means I am part of an athletic family. The 24 sports one team philosophy is something that is practiced by all the athletes and coaches. It means pride in an institution that affords me the opportunity to grow, succeed and be part of something special for life."
- Tina Doherty
For all the latest on Indiana University water polo, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaWPolo on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
#GoIU
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