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New College celebrates two years of its athletics programs


  • By Janet Combs
  • | 1:47 p.m. March 4, 2025
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What: Mighty Banyan Royale

Benefiting: New College athletics

When: March 1

Where: College Hall on New College's campus


Student Anna Lazzaro and the New College mascot, Rooty, show their arm power moves.
Student Anna Lazzaro and the New College mascot, Rooty, show their arm power moves.
Lisa and David Evans
Lisa and David Evans
Brian Masters, Alice Rothbauer and Jeffrey Pourchier
Brian Masters, Alice Rothbauer and Jeffrey Pourchier
Sydney Gruters and Mariano Jiminez
Sydney Gruters and Mariano Jiminez
Glodi Konga, Jonathan Olodude and Jeffrey Pourchier
Glodi Konga, Jonathan Olodude and Jeffrey Pourchier
Tracy Papp and Anna Lazzaro
Tracy Papp and Anna Lazzaro
New College Athletic Department celebrates two years of sports with the Mighty Banyan Royale.
New College Athletic Department celebrates two years of sports with the Mighty Banyan Royale.
Kristine and Keith Kokseng
Kristine and Keith Kokseng
Brian Cruz, Judy Carlson and Bruce Abramson
Brian Cruz, Judy Carlson and Bruce Abramson
Diane and Duff Smiley
Diane and Duff Smiley
Sharon and John Platko
Sharon and John Platko
Nancy, Angelina, Christina and Chris Stafyleras
Nancy, Angelina, Christina and Chris Stafyleras
David Rancourt, Lisa and Lance Karp and Michael and Sarah Mackie
David Rancourt, Lisa and Lance Karp and Michael and Sarah Mackie
Jennifer Groff, Adam Kendall and Carly Evans
Jennifer Groff, Adam Kendall and Carly Evans
New College President Richard Corcoran speaks about the athletic programs, which celebrate two years.
New College President Richard Corcoran speaks about the athletic programs, which celebrate two years.
Photo by Janet Combs
New College of Florida held the Mighty Banyan Royale gala on March 1 celebrating two years of college athletics.
New College of Florida held the Mighty Banyan Royale gala on March 1 celebrating two years of college athletics.
Kelley Masten and David Rancourt
Kelley Masten and David Rancourt
Heidi Harley and Samantha Levell
Heidi Harley and Samantha Levell
New College students Camryn Lee, Suzy Hoeft, Jasmine Sawyer and Jasmine Myers
New College students Camryn Lee, Suzy Hoeft, Jasmine Sawyer and Jasmine Myers
Chad Turnbull and Heather Hackney with Michelle and Jordan Le Beau
Chad Turnbull and Heather Hackney with Michelle and Jordan Le Beau
Marcus Walfridson and Victoria Andarcia
Marcus Walfridson and Victoria Andarcia
Ben Foss and Marissa Homan
Ben Foss and Marissa Homan
Kimberly and Bobby Martin
Kimberly and Bobby Martin
Homemade Truffle Garlic Kettle Chips get the winning score for the Mighty Banyan Royale held at New College on March 1.
Homemade Truffle Garlic Kettle Chips get the winning score for the Mighty Banyan Royale held at New College on March 1.
James Amato and James Capazola received the Palm Beach attire memo.
James Amato and James Capazola received the Palm Beach attire memo.
The Mighty Banyal Royale event was held on March 1.
The Mighty Banyal Royale event was held on March 1.
Emly and Colbert Gautreaux
Emly and Colbert Gautreaux
Ange and Dare Bowen, Ryan Clark, Miranda Giusti Clark and Abraham Fura
Ange and Dare Bowen, Ryan Clark, Miranda Giusti Clark and Abraham Fura
Marissa Homan grabs a selfie with Rootie, the New College mascot.
Marissa Homan grabs a selfie with Rootie, the New College mascot.
Photo by Janet Combs
The historic Charles Ringling Mansion is known on the New College campus as College Hall.
The historic Charles Ringling Mansion is known on the New College campus as College Hall.

 

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