The Wahrmund Family: Softball Girls

Lady Pirates Fastpitch

2002-2003

Eight years ago when Jay got stationed aboard ACTIVE in Port Angeles, WA, I quit my cushy job with the federal government to go to school full time at Peninsula College. I was really into recreational softball at that time and learned that PC had a fastpitch team. So I signed up. I was about 10 years older than most of the girls on the team (some were fresh out of high school...) and I had a lot to prove, but I was determined. Well, it wouldn't be a girl sport if there wasn't some sort of drama....long story short, the team which started with about 13 players ended up with only six. After a set of new coaches and four more players, we had our team that would make it through the entire season together winning only three games. Bad news bears for sure. However, the bond that was formed between these girls and myself will always be with me. I wish I had played more sports as a teenager because there really is something amazing that happens between teammates. The comaraderie that develops is so special, I will remember it forever.

School sponsored Mariners game 2003

Hanging out in Port Angeles 2003

Cassandra and Ruth came to visit me in Juneau in 2006-

Danielle aka "Juno" is from Juneau and played for PC the following year

Bowling for my birthday 2009

Cassandra, Ruth and Ruth's sister Emily at a Mariners game 2009

Sadly, one of the girls, Loriel Phillips, died in a car accident in 2007, but there is a group of us that have stayed connected to this day. This past Sunday, our star second baseman, Cassandra Simpson, married her long time boyfriend, and fellow PC basketball athlete, Mitch Snyder. It was not only a wedding to be celebrated - finally - but a fine time to reunite with some of the softball gals. They are growing up (sniffle...) and I'm just getting older. A great time was had by all!