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published on 05/01/08
Sports Briefs | Tennis court dedication ceremony to honor memory of Vassar alumnus
The new gazebo at the tennis courts behind Josselyn House will be dedicated to the memory of Eric Smith ’92, who played on the Vassar tennis team, on Saturday May 3. Smith, along with his two children, wife and stepfather, died in a plane accident in Alaska in 2007; his mother was the only survivor of the crash. A letter in the Vassar Alumnae/i Quarterly in Winter 2007, written by a classmate and fellow tennis player, reports that Smith “died a hero” trying to save his wife and son.
Though Smith also played squash at Vassar, he was most talented on the tennis court: He was a team captain and a four-year No. 1 player. The gazebo dedication will honor a great athlete and inspiring Vassar alumnus.
All students are invited to attend the ceremony on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. at the Josselyn tennis courts. The ceremony will be followed by a varsity vs. alumnae/i tennis match.
—Kelly Capehart, Sports Editor
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Alumnae/i posters are strongly encouraged to include their class year with their name. The maximum length for comments is approximately 100 words; longer responses should be submitted as letters to the editor to misc@vassar.edu. More information about our letters policy can be found on our Policies page.
