Empire 8 Announces 20 for 20 Series to Celebrate Conference's 20-Year Anniversary
Series to Spotlight Special People and Moments During the Conference's 20-Year History
The Empire 8 Conference is proud to announce the creation of their '20 for 20 Series,' which will serve to commemorate and celebrate the league's 20 year anniversary as an NCAA Division III Conference. Each week, the conference will spotlight an important person in the conference's history in conjunction with some of the league's more special moments and accomplishments.
"We are excited to honor our conference's history with this 20 for 20 series. The Empire 8 Conference has been blessed with so many special student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and influential moments in our relatively brief history," said E8 Commissioner
Chuck Mitrano. "These individuals and moments are proof that the Empire 8 focuses on the educational role that athletics plays in higher education."
Each Wednesday, beginning in mid-April and running through mid-August, one central figure will be featured and celebrated as part of the E8's 20 for 20 Series. This individual, which will include founding fathers, coaches, administrators, and student-athletes, was essential to the success of the conference and it's history and have helped shape the conference into what it is today. In total, 20 individuals representing each of the conference's members will be profiled.
"We're extremely excited to share the stories of the conference's outstanding history," said Associate Commissioner
Jacob VanRyn. "With the important measures and steps that we have taken during the conference's history, we're thrilled to be able to share these stories and spotlight some of the people that have been instrumental in these moments."
The 20 for 20 Series will be featured on the conference's website and social media platforms over the next five months as we celebrate one individual per week. The conference will also be using the #20for20 hashtag in twitter and instagram platforms as a way for fans to follow along with the series.
ABOUT THE 20 FOR 20 SERIES
The Empire 8 Conference recently celebrated it's 20th Anniversary, and in conjunction with that, have announced the creation of their 20 for 20 Series. This series will spotlight some of the important people that have shaped the league into what it is today: one of the most well-regarded and well-respected conferences in the nation. Among those featured will be founding fathers, coaches, administrators, and student-athletes that were essential to the success of the conference and it's history. In total, 20 individuals representing each of the conference's members will be profiled.
ABOUT THE EMPIRE 8 CONFERENCE
The members of the Empire 8 Conference are committed first and foremost to the pursuit of academic excellence and the league is regarded as an outstanding NCAA Division III conference. The membership has distinguished itself among its peer group for its quality institutions, spirited and sportsmanlike competition, outstanding services and highly ethical policies and practices. Its commitment to serve the educational needs of its student-athletes is the hallmark of the E8. For more on the Empire 8 visit
www.empire8.com and
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