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Senior Represents Ranney at National Association for Girls and Women in Sports
In honor of National Association for Girls and Women in Sports Day, high school and college athletes from across New Jersey joined together at Seton Hall University on February 9. All New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) member schools are encouraged to nominate a deserving female athlete to attend the celebration. Director of Athletics Tom Moriau nominated senior Alexandra Esquivel-Murphy (Bay Head) to represent Ranney School.
“Alex has devoted countless hours over the course of her years at Ranney to achieve athletic excellence,” explained Mr. Moriau. “Women’s sports are so important and I salute our state in honoring the many female student-athletes who work so hard, whether they compete at the high school or collegiate level.”
This year’s event theme was “Passing the Torch, Blazing the Trail.” Student-athletes, coaches and honorees all enjoyed lunch before the award ceremony. “It was an honor to be nominated to represent the school,” said Alexandra. “When Mr. Moriau told me that I was selected, I felt as if all of the hard work and dedication I had put into athletics throughout my years at Ranney had paid off.”
National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebrates increasing female participation in sports and athletics. The organization also educates the public about Title IX—a federal law that states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financing assistance.” Title IX gives women athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities. When the law was enacted in 1971, 1 in 27 girls in high school participated in athletics. Now, one in three girls participates in high school athletics.
“It was inspiring to be a part of an event that had some of the best athletes in New Jersey in the same room,” said Alexandra. “I truly respect all of the athletes who were nominated and all of the women who were honored. The speakers at the event motivated me to continue to put all of my heart into everything I do in life, not just athletics.”
At Ranney, Alexandra is a member of the Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams. During her senior field hockey season this past fall, Alexandra served as captain and was also named the team’s Most Valuable Player. This spring, she will conclude her athletic career at Ranney, but hopes younger girls will continue to participate in athletics.
“My advice for younger girls who are interested in playing sports would be to never quit,” said Alexandra. “There are many difficult aspects of being on a team, such as tough practices or small disagreements with teammates. These challenges are all part of playing team sports…. The experience of participating in team sports is invaluable.”
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“Alex has devoted countless hours over the course of her years at Ranney to achieve athletic excellence,” explained Mr. Moriau. “Women’s sports are so important and I salute our state in honoring the many female student-athletes who work so hard, whether they compete at the high school or collegiate level.”
This year’s event theme was “Passing the Torch, Blazing the Trail.” Student-athletes, coaches and honorees all enjoyed lunch before the award ceremony. “It was an honor to be nominated to represent the school,” said Alexandra. “When Mr. Moriau told me that I was selected, I felt as if all of the hard work and dedication I had put into athletics throughout my years at Ranney had paid off.”
National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebrates increasing female participation in sports and athletics. The organization also educates the public about Title IX—a federal law that states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financing assistance.” Title IX gives women athletes the right to equal opportunity in sports in educational institutions that receive federal funds, from elementary schools to colleges and universities. When the law was enacted in 1971, 1 in 27 girls in high school participated in athletics. Now, one in three girls participates in high school athletics.
“It was inspiring to be a part of an event that had some of the best athletes in New Jersey in the same room,” said Alexandra. “I truly respect all of the athletes who were nominated and all of the women who were honored. The speakers at the event motivated me to continue to put all of my heart into everything I do in life, not just athletics.”
At Ranney, Alexandra is a member of the Varsity Girls’ Field Hockey and Lacrosse teams. During her senior field hockey season this past fall, Alexandra served as captain and was also named the team’s Most Valuable Player. This spring, she will conclude her athletic career at Ranney, but hopes younger girls will continue to participate in athletics.
“My advice for younger girls who are interested in playing sports would be to never quit,” said Alexandra. “There are many difficult aspects of being on a team, such as tough practices or small disagreements with teammates. These challenges are all part of playing team sports…. The experience of participating in team sports is invaluable.”
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We envision Ranney School as a nurturing learning community, in which families, faculty, alumni, and all of Ranney’s constituents collaborate to know and value every child, foster individual talents, sustain powerful connections between children and adults, and graduate resilient, globally-minded citizens.
