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May 16, 2020 A message from Coach Holaday: Gaining a perspective: Life can change quickly and sometimes those changes are so significant that you are impacted forever. The only thing I can compare the last few months to is 9/11. While that event happened over a few short hours, it impacted our country in so many ways and forever changed us. The devastation, uncertainty and insecurity 9/11 created, while in many ways was much different than COVID 19, it also draws some comparisons. Initially, as our state and country shut down with stay at home orders, we felt fear, insecurity and stress for ourselves and our nation. We came together and witnessed stories of heroism, courage and selflessness. We forgot about politics and we looked out for one another. Now, several weeks later, as a nation we have begun to mirror what happened after 9/11. Our unity and resolve to fight this pandemic together has turned to divisiveness, searching for truth and individually trying to find our ...
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May 15, 2020 Meet Autymn Schreiner: My name is Autymn Schreiner and I am an incoming freshman utility player from Maple Hill, Kansas. I attended Wabaunsee High School and have recently just finished my last semester online. In high school, I was involved in twelve different clubs and sports including softball. I have been playing softball ever since I could hold a bat. In high school, I was a four-year starter and letter winner and helped lead the team to be the 2018 2-1A State Champions.  Why Washburn? When choosing a college I was really looking for a home away from home and as soon as I stepped on Washburn’s campus, I knew I had found the right place. I came from a small high school so I enjoy Washburn for its smaller class sizes. It was also hard for me not to fall in love with Washburn because of their amazing facilities.  Playing college softball: I have always had the dream of playing softball at the collegiate level. After committing to Washburn, I...
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May 14, 2020 Meet Jaycee Ginter: Hi everyone! My name is Jaycee Ginter and I will be a freshman pitcher/outfielder this fall. I am from Berryton, KS and will graduate from Shawnee Heights. I was a four-year starter for the softball program, and I also played volleyball for four years and basketball for one. At Washburn, I plan to major in nursing. I enjoy helping others and I think it will be a good fit for me. Growing up with softball: I’ve been around softball my entire life, whether that was going to my cousin’s games, watching my mom’s slow pitch games, or playing myself. I have played softball since I was 5 years old, with baseball being my first season. As I grew up, I played many sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, dance and softball. I always knew softball was something I wanted to continue with. I’ve played for the same club team my entire life, and I am really hoping to get to play my final season with them this summer. My teammates are very fun to...
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May 13, 2020 Meet Skylar Darnell: My name is Skylar Darnell and I will be an incoming transfer from Cowley County Community College. I was born in Jacksonville, NC, but raised in Mulvane, KS. I am a catcher/outfielder. At Cowley my freshman year I received 2 nd team, All Conference honors at catcher. Recently, I just graduated from Cowley County with my Associate of Arts degree. At Washburn I will continue my studies in Accounting. Trying to find a new normal: This time off was a struggle for me at first. I’m a super outgoing person, so being around my teammates or having something to do all day was a fit for me. When everything was cancelled, I was very lost on what to do with my time. Luckily, I found a full-time job to keep myself busy. If I am not working, I am usually working out or meal prepping. Things I have learned: During this time off I’ve learned a lot about myself. I have tried to focus on becoming a better ‘me’, physically and mentally. I’ve been...
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May 12, 2020 Meet Marrit Mead My name is Marrit Mead and I am an incoming freshman infielder from Overbrook, KS. I attended Santa Fe Trail High School and  just finished my last semester of high school. There I was a four-year starter for the softball program.  I also played volleyball, basketball, and competed in track.  I play travel softball for Top Gun Academy- Angels. I am incredibly grateful to be given the opportunity to be a part of an organization with so much love for the game. I have the best coaches and teammates who have helped me become the player I am today.  Why Washburn? Washburn felt like home the minute I stepped on campus. The people are very welcoming. The campus is beautiful with improvements constantly being made.  Plus, the chance to play college ball so close to my home is a dream come true. I can't wait to be on Washburn's campus in August! I am so excited to get to know all my new teammates and coaches while playing th...
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May 11, 2020 Meet Jordan Hausher Hi, my name is Jordan Hausher. This fall I will be a sophomore. I’m from Owasso, Oklahoma. I am majoring in history education and plan to become a government or history teacher. I want to also coach high school softball. My parents were shocked I wanted to be a teacher. I had a great experience with my high school teachers and coaches. I could talk to them about anything, they’d help me out, and they didn’t look at me as a kid which helped me want to learn more. I want to do the same for the future kids I will teach and coach.   The negatives and positives of coming home : Some negatives are classes being moved online. It is hard to motivate myself to do online homework. I also like being able to interact with my professors in person. That in person communication is easier than over email. The positives are I get to see my family. I moved over 3 hours from home and it was hard on me. I missed my family so much. Of course, as I becam...
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May 10, 2020 Meet Jenna Moore: Hello, my name is Jenna Moore and I am a freshman infielder. I have lived in Topeka my entire life. I am majoring in Accounting and thinking about double majoring in management. I recently switched to accounting because I have always liked business. I took some business classes in high school and accounting was one of my favorites. Life Changes: I have struggled with trying to stick to a schedule after everything was cancelled. Luckily, I figured it out fairly quickly. My dad owns Hoyt’s Truck Center which is an essential business. I was able to work there filing papers and helping organize anything they needed. I have also started cooking more for me and my parents. I used a pressure cooker for the first time and it was a little intimidating but I got it figured out. Spending more time with my parents has also been fun because I did not come home that much while I was living in the campus dorms. Missing Washburn: During this time, ...
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