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Rachel Bontrager named WMU volleyball’s first All-American since 1987
Updated Apr 21, 2021;
Posted Apr 21, 2021
Western Michigan outside hitter Rachel Bontrager goes up for a kill during a match from the 2021 season. (Photo provided by WMU Athletics)
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KALAMAZOO, MI - The last time Western Michigan produced an All-American volleyball player, the Broncos were more than halfway through a seven-year streak of Mid-American Conference championships.
While the 2021 team fell just short of capturing another conference title, the Broncos did make some history by fielding their first All-American in 33 years.
The American Volleyball Coaches Coaches Association announced Wednesday its 2021 All-American teams, and WMU’s Rachel Bontrager garnered honorable mention recognition after a record-setting senior season.
Corporate social responsibility was increasingly becoming important before the pandemic. Since March, it has become even more urgent. We are focusing on what some of Canada’s largest companies are doing to integrate social and environmental responsibility into their day to day platforms. First up is Shoppers Drug Mart. The national drug store has a long history of supporting women’s health issues in Canada.
We recently spoke with Lisa Gibbs, Director of Community Investment at Shoppers Drug Mart about why the women’s health mandate is their focus. When asked about why she was so passionate about awareness herself, she said the following: