by Patrick McGuire ’14
“Do you love cheering on your fellow Ignatians at athletic events? Have you ever cheered on the bowling team? Have you ever driven 45 minutes to watch a track meet? The Gold Man Group is your chance. Seniors Patrick Getty and Patrick Meidenbauer have revamped the formerly named Blue Man Group.
Along with the help of Mr. Nolan, Getty and Meidenbauer are attempting to drum up support for the sports that don’t get as much attention. You may know that we had a very successful year in terms of athletics last year. You probably knew about the football or basketball season, but 2013 was far more special. Volleyball made it all the way to the elite eight, one of coach Marcello’s best seasons ever at Wildcat High. The lacrosse team made it to the final four in the state of Ohio, but did you see it?
The Gold Man Group’s mission is to support our brothers who do not get as much attention. This year to encourage participation, Mr. Nolan and the gold man group have instituted some new rules. Instead of having meetings, this group will send out an email blast containing the events which they will be attending for the week. The most dedicated gold man, that is to say the man who attends the most events, will go down in Ignatius history as a storied and much-praised fan of Wildcat athletics with a plaque donning his name to remember his efforts to bring spirit to Lorain and West 30th.
This most dedicated fan of Saint Ignatius will have attended the most events, including neglected events like Cat-O-tonics, Chorus, and school plays. If you attend a Gold Man Group event, be sure to keep your ticket and/or get the signature of the aforementioned leaders.
No, you don’t have to be painted up with an abundance of blue and gold with your shirt off in the middle of January to be a member. Super fans, like Jack J. Hyland and Ricky Benninger, as well as casual fans of Wildcat athletics, are encouraged to join.
Contact Pat Getty ’14 or Pat Meidenbauer ’14 to join.
