Whitman College varsity athletes: all Missionaries, all fierce Northwest Conference competitors, all striving to represent Whitman on and off the field. But no two varsity teams at Whitman are made alike. Each...

Greek life and varsity sports share many core goals: building a sense of family, working together to accomplish goals and, above all, having fun. So it is not surprising to find at Whitman a thriving culture of Greek athletes. Athletes' participation in Greek life, however, spans the spectrum from a positive relationship to a disruptive engagement.

When the Whitman men's soccer team traveled to England this past August, they did more than just play a few games against local competition. They came together as a group of returning players, sharpened their skills in preparation for preseason, and experienced the absolutely unique culture that is English futbol.