Susquehannock Field Hockey Raises Money for Amanda Strous Scholarship

The Susquehannock High School Field Hockey Team hosted a fundraiser to benefit the Amanda Strous Scholarship during their home game with Dallastown on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Strous was a former Dallastown High School and Shippensburg University field hockey player who tragically lost her life in June 2016.

Seniors Carsen Bateman, Brooke Morris, Emily Schertle, and Maddie Tomasic expressed that Strous’ death “really hit home” for them as fellow field hockey players. “We are opponents during the season but we’re all connected,” said Bateman. The team wore purple hair ribbons to show their support during the game. Purple was Strous’ favorite color.

Varsity Field Hockey coach, Tracey Kerr, said the team sold drinks and baked goods all utilizing the purple theme. Susquehannock field hockey team families donated the sale items, and the proceeds raised were $260. The Susquehannock High School staff donated $193 from their staff spirit day.  Gate fees collected were given to the Shippensburg University Amanda Strous Scholarship Fund and totaled $346.