Dec 3, 2017 1 min read

In the past four years, we have followed the Waynesburg University wrestling team to most of their matches and tournaments in several states. All of these events started with the playing of the national anthem.

Last year, however, the tournament held at Washington & Jefferson College omitted this tradition. We had hoped that this decision was made because they were so late getting started.

This year, we were eager to attend this event at W&J’s new fieldhouse. Unfortunately, they must have run out of money before purchasing a United States flag.

I found it very upsetting that the administration at a school named after two of the founders of this country has decided to do away with displaying its flag or playing the national anthem. It was especially shameful because this year’s tournament fell on Veterans Day.

Linda Wolfe

Washington