The Allegheny Advantage:

At Allegheny, the "student" in "student-athlete" does more than merely precede "athlete." Here, students are respected for wearing both hats: managing rigorous academic challenges and meeting the demands of highly competitive athletic programs. This balancing act requires time management skills, careful planning and a strong sense of values, yet it is accomplished every year.

Professors realize the special commitment required by athletics, and many faculty are among the most avid supporters of Gator teams.

"Allegheny students epitomize the philosophy of Division III athletics. These are men and women who combine the best elements of mind and body to achieve success in both the classroom and on the playing fields," says professor of economics and faculty athletic representative Janine Sickafuse.

Allegheny is especially proud to be a college where students can compete and succeed in athletics and in other areas of campus life, while still excelling in the classroom.

Over the last five years, the men's tennis team has averaged three starters with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Last season, four of the nine regulars achieved that mark, and the Gators' team GPA again passed the 3.0 level.

"Allegheny draws the type of student that is inclined to excel," said Academic All-American Joe Gette '94, a 1997 graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Law. Gette stands third on Allegheny's career wins list and was a magna cum laude graduate with a degree in economics.

"They see the excellent education combined with top notch, competitive sports programs. Allegheny provides an environment that is simply not available at other schools.

"If a student-athlete has the desire to excel in athletics as well as academics, Allegheny is the place to go."