Cornell Meet, the Bremner Cup!

Here at Coe, we have a friendly rivalry with the school across the river, Cornell College. Unfortunately, last season was Cornell's last season in our athletic conference, which means that we do not get to face them at the conference meet at the end of our season. Instead, Coe and Cornell's athletic departments decided to create this athletic cup, named after Baron Bremner, who was a legendary coach and athletic director at both Coe and Cornell. This is the first year that the Cup is being competed for, so of course, here at Coe, we really want to win it. This past weekend, our track teams competed against Cornells for the Bremner cup points in track, and it was nice to have such a competitiveness at such an early season meet. It was nice to see our leaders step up, run their best, and be able to contribute to a victory over Cornell on the men's side. Great performances came from all across the board, with senior Andrew Dewar winning the 5k, junior Shea Devine winning the Mile, and Eric Ritter winning the Shot Put and Weight Throw. Our women ran great as well, improving on their times from Dubuque, and competing all the way with Cornell. I am so excited to keep watching this team grow, and hopefully be able to return from injury soon!
Until the Next Adventure, Ryan Rey

First meet of the season at UD

My brother, polevaulting

This past weekend was our first meet of the season, a Quad at the University of Dubuque. Unfortunately I have been dealing with some hamstring injuries, and will not be racing until that is all taken care of. As a whole, this was a great meet, and a learning experience for the new freshman that we have. Everyone ran great, even after the hard week of practices that we had left. For me, even though it stinks being injured, it was great getting to see my brother put on that uniform and be able to pole vault for the first time as a Kohawk! I know that as the season keeps going, we as a team are going to keep building on those times, and be ready come spring for the outdoor conference meet!

Finishing the meet of right, with a great 4by4!

Until the next adventure, Ryan Rey

Moving Back to Coe!

This past month, being at home has been great, but I was super excited to get to move back in and start my favorite time of the year, TRACK SEASON!!! One thing that was really different about this break for my brother and I, was that our family actually moved down to Arkansas, so we went there for Christmas. One thing that was really awesome was that even though we really had no way to get back to Coe, one of our teammates was able to pick us up and drive us the whole way! Special thanks to Andrew Dewar for being family, and making sure we got there on time!

Track Team, All together at a basketball game!

Once we all got back to Coe, and got settled in, we began our week of practices! I really like that we get to move in early, because it gives all of us a chance to get to know each other, and grow as a team, before having to worry about classes and all the other everyday stresses of being a college student! Some of the cool things we get to do as a team include all team dinners, and basketball games dressed as ridiculously as can be! I can't wait for next weekend at University of Dubuque, where we can all show the hard work we have been putting in all offseason!
Until the Next Adventure, Ryan Rey

Intersquad Meet and the Cross Country Banquet!

Some of the Team, Hanging out!

This past weekend for me, was one that was all about sports, which is definitely a great way to avoid the stress coming from finals! On friday night, there was a banquet for all of the different fall sports, and it was great to get another varsity letter, and get to hear about all of the success all of our different athletic teams had this fall. One thing I really like about Coe is just how supportive everyone is of all of the different organizations, I love the fact that not only do I go to things like football games, tennis matches and swim meets, but also that the swimmers and the tennis and football players will come out and watch us run!

Start of the 1k!

My Brother Pole Vaulting!

On Saturday we had our first offical full team meeting, and it was also an intersquad meet, where everyone got to race against teammates, and sort of gauge where they are after their fall training. I personally did not race, as my ribs are still not allowing me to run, but it was great to get to be there supporting my teammates, and I know that come January 12th I will be able to race hard! As a whole, everyone not only got to race, but this was also a great opportunity to get to know our teammates!

One of our Jumpers, Flying!

head to head in the 300!

Although the meet, and the all sports banquets were fun, my favorite part of the weekend was actually Sunday, which was our cross country team banquet. For this banquet, we get to go to a really nice brunch place in Cedar Rapids, and eat some pretty awesome food! We also get the opportunity to meet one last time as a whole team, and celebrate our season, and honor our seniors! It was awesome all being together, and it made me realize how lucky I am to be on a team that is as close as we are, and I know that they will always have my back!
Until The Next Adventure,
Ryan Rey

Sophomore Cross Country Class!

Mackelmore and Formal Phi Tau Meeting!

What a great looking group

This week started off with a meeting, where we all got to get really dressed up, and celebrated our successful event LumberJack Fest, while also having our elections for the following year. I was lucky enough to be named our treasurer, and I am looking forward to the challenge!

Mackelmore!!

 As the week progressed, so did the stress! With finals coming up, one thing that really helped me Destress was actually going to the Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis concert with my friends, and it was without a doubt one of the best concerts I have ever been to! I really enjoy his music, because he actually raps and sings about things that are meaningful, instead cars money and girls. I suggest that all of you guys go check his stuff out, you will like him alot! During the concert, a few of my friends even got to crowd surf, and we were able to get really close to the front!   As a whole this concert was a great way to get out of our stressful lives for a night, and just enjoy some great music. Cedar Rapids is a great area because in about an hour each direction(we drove two), you will always be able to find some great concerts, and as a college student, Concerts are something that are always worth it!
Until The Next Adventure,

At the Concert!

Ryan Rey

LumberJack Fest!

LumberJack Photo Shoot?

Every year, once a year, my fraternity has a giant campus wide fundraiser called LumberJack Fest. During this fundraiser, we do things like serve pancakes, have a beard competition, have a flannel fashion show, and even let people raise money shave our beards, which we have been working on for the whole month of November! I would have to say that my beard was without a doubt the best, but somehow I did not win the beard competition:( As a whole, this fundraiser was a huge success, and we raised a lot of money for our national charity! One thing I really like about Coe is just how supportive the whole campus is of each other, and LumberJack Fest was a perfect example of that, everyone came out and supported, instead of sleeping in, because everyone here really is like a family.....and who would miss out on all you can eat pancakes?

Finished Product!

In the end, My beard was shaved into a great moustache, which I will hopefully be keeping for a long time!


Until The Next Adventure, Ryan Rey

The Track Team looking great in Flannel, and supporting a good cause!

Thanksgiving Break full of pictures!

Resteraunt with friends, its good to be back!

This thanksgiving was the first one that I didn't have with my whole family, since most of them were in Arkansas, so my brother and I headed back to Illinois for a weekend full of great food, family, and friends! It was great to go back to my hometown, enjoy restaurants they don't have in Iowa,
  and get to spend time with people I have been missing a lot!

Chief Lizzy on thanksgiving!

 Over break, I did things have a thanksgiving meal with 26 of my friends, that consisted of not only the typical turkey and potatoes, but also Taco Bell,  (classy i know).

Pizza Rolls, So Good!

 I also journeyed to Walmart in the middle of the night on an adventure to get pizza rolls!
 The next day, I was able to go to a place called trampoline world, where the whole place is full of trampolines to jump on, and it was an awesome way to get a workout, without running!

Trampoline World!

 Later on, my brother and I gave a tour of Plainfield to our friend Amy, from Coe. We did things like show off our track, our best restaurant, and finally our old house!

Giving Amy a tour!

Theater picture!

  On thanksgiving day, I also got to take my youngest cousins to see Wreck it Ralph, and It was outstanding! I suggest that everyone who is reading this blog should stop reading and immediately head to the theater to go see it!






I also was lucky enough to go black friday shopping for the first time ever! It was a night filled with excitement, but also I wish i would have slept, instead of staying out until 4 in the morning!

Black Friday Shopping, I am soo tired!

Finally on my last night in Plainfield, I went with some of my closest friends to a huge singing competition to watch my friend Sam sing. She was incredible, and it was great to see her doing what she loves in front of so many people, and in such a historic and beautiful building.

I could not ask for better friends!

 Overall, this was a weekend was one that I will never forget, filled with the people that I love, and I cant wait for the next time that I spend time back home. I am looking forward to the next few weeks at Coe, and being able to start running again, and having our huge school wide fundraiser, Lumberjack Fest, this upcoming weekend!
Until the Next Adventure, Ryan Rey