The White Shoes

Game 19 St Marys

2011-11-05T07:42:00.003-07:00

Game 18 Calvin

2011-11-05T07:42:00.001-07:00

White Shoe, Dear White Shoe,
Whatever would I do if I didn’t have you?
Thanks for taking care of cripple me,
I’m glad that my Holland themed condo made you filled with glee.
Thanks for studying and staying up late,
The encouragement and coffee really made the date.
Thanks for coming to the last game,
That patti is quite the dame,
We appreciated your cheering and support,
Too bad the season was cut so short.
We played an awesome game,
And kept classy as our middle name.
Hope Classy College is where it’s at,
Next year, we have to beat Adrian, right off the bat.
Thanks for the weekend, it was such a treat,
Especially having unhealthy food to eat.
Thanks from me and the girls for all that the whipped cream you supplied,
The sugar high wouldn’t go away no matter how hard we tried.
Thanks for watching the men’s game with us and keeping us warm,
It seems like you being a great gentleman is the norm.
Thanks for helping out at Lana’s birthday fun,
Without you the night couldn’t have been done.
Thanks for pin the tail on the donkey and dance parties galore,
I can’t believe you were so tired and finally hit the floor!
Thanks for a great time and a great season shoe,
This has been a hell of a year, I’ll never forget you!

Grace

The shoe and I spent some short and sweet quality time together. We bonded over coffee with teammates and hacked away at piles of homework. He made himself at home in Martha and conveniently fell asleep when I asked him to help with me write a paper. Our time together came to an end with a disappointing loss against Adrian. He shed some tears and gabbed about how much he loved the seniors and the time he was able to spend with everyone.

Game 17 Alma

2011-11-05T07:33:00.000-07:00

The shoe and I were more than bummed after the loss against Alma and the refs of course, but we were ready to move on. The weekend brought fun halloween festivities as avatar of course and then an early morning departure for none other than Cedar Pointe. Shoe slept the whole way there, but I didn't get that lucky. The magnum, millennium and the maverick were favorites by far. Manny tears were shed whether it was due to the cold wind or out of utter fear and despise of the coasters shoe and I will never know. We headed home and our lives were spared by dissuading Madi from driving, which was the best decision of the night. Time for our last game to get us into the tourney! Go Hope!

Nora

White shoe and I had a blast together. It knew that with me, a good time was guaranteed. Unfortunately it started out with a rough 3-2 loss against calvin. With the amount of injuries we had during that game, white show wobbled his way into the locker room to get suited up. It couldn't figure out how to put on its soccer shoes, so it lucked out. After the game, white shoe got to meet most the fam; my mom, my dad and my twin... or so people said. After filling its foot opening with various foods, white shoe, the fam and I decided that we should probably go get costumes for the night. I ended up being a cat, and white shoe ended up being... a white shoe. I complimented it on its creativity. We jammed in my room as we put on our outfits, well as I put on my outfit, and then later met up with some cool kids to round off a pretty good halloweekend. Everyone was impressed with white shoe's costume and it became friends with some fairies, a half-cat, a green crayon, a superwoman, and, a Bosch. It had never seen one of those before. We danced the night away and white shoe now knows every dance that I can do, and also surprised me with his self-motivated dance called "Teach me how White Shoe". Sunday was full of resting from the long week, and homework/studying for the next week. White shoe was feeling tired from the night before and slept through the whole day so it could be ready for his next recipient. It was fun while it lasted, maybe we'll meet again.

Love, Raisa

Game 16 Adrian

2011-10-26T07:11:00.001-07:00

Courtney Laux

Sara Lang

Game 15 Albion

2011-10-26T07:05:00.000-07:00

As you all know the shoe and I have had a rough past. When I got the shoe, I was planning on writing a sequel to the evil shoe story I wrote last time. But the shoe and I made peace and are no longer enemies. The shoe and I grieved over the loss at Adrian, but came to the conclusion that we'll get 'em next time for sure. The shoe and I watched the boys team have a great win against Olivet. After the game, we were a little hungry so we got some half off apps and then headed to Dirty's for some combined comedy of Dirty Minds and Bridesmaids. Bridesmaids provided me with a little inspiration from A.A. - The good thing about the shoe and I hitting rock bottom in our relationship was that the only way was to go up. P.S. My diary no longer seems to like a very sad handwritten book.

Baj

The shoe and I had one heck of a time together. We chatted about how Adrian won't be so lucky the next time we play them and about the exciting games we have ahead of us. The weekend also consisted of applebee's half off apps, a good and much needed gathering session, some homework and Bridesmaids quotes all the way through, "Help me, I'm poor." And though the shoe and I had loads of fun together, he was ready to be passed off to the next person. Shoe was exhausted from frantically dashing around campus looking for ht tiny blue notebook, come to find out.......it was in my backpack the whole time. Thanks goodness for an observant roommate. So for now the shoe has decided to spend some time with a player who knows "Bridesmaids" quotes even better than myself......

Until next time - Katie

Game 14 Trine

2011-10-26T06:57:00.001-07:00

After shoe's pretty nerve racking trip to the land of Jaws with Bosch, I decided to take him on a less frightening adventure to meet my 8 month old niece, Kenzie. Shoe fell in love at first sight with this adorable little girl. Kenzie wasn't afraid to show her feelings either to shoe as she tried to chew on him right when she got a hold of him. Shoe was very delighted with the visit until he heard the news that Kenzie had to go to bed soon. Shoe and I enjoyed reading a bed time story to Kenzie and then we finally had to say goodbye. The rest of the night shoe and I hit up Martha Miller so I could study Human Phys while shoe started getting pumped thinking about what he would get to do next with Bajema.

Acacia

The shoe and I had an interesting time together to say the least. Other than writing papers and studying for midterms, shoe was elated to accompany me to 3 visits to the health clinic and ultimately a trip to the dermatologist - all to be looked at for 5 seconds. As gross as it may sound, shoe and I were excited to have finally found a cure to the itching and be able to start eradicating the little buggers. Shoe helped with laundry and disinfecting while I tried to study for the next days exam. The win over Albion topped the busy night with excitement - making studying almost impossible, especially with having to itch every other word. Soon enough, the night came to a close and shoe and I realized that life wasn't too bad - and our team was making their way to the top......the pure desire to make it all the way came over us as we dozed off into bliss - an itchy bliss at that. Oh yeah - I don't think the shoe's curse has been broken quite yet -

Love Ray

Game 13 Olivet

2011-10-14T18:06:00.001-07:00

I was a little concerned about receiving the cursed shoe. I was awaiting my bad luck for the week. So I decided to have a talk with the shoe about his job to inspire and reward a teammate for their efforts made. I told him he was letting everybody down with his negativity and revenge seeking ways. Shoe then promised me he would change his attitude and return to his inspiring encouraging self. The curse has been broken.

The shoe and I got caught in a tornado's path and somehow ended up in the land of Jaws. Here we meet some memorable friends and foes in our journey to meet the Wizard of Jaws who everyone says can help us return home and possibly grant our new friends their goals of a care, charts, and a pesage. Things in Jaws were strange and beautiful but the shoe just wanted to get back home. We were helped by the good witch of the north, but came across some trouble with the wicked witch of the west, who wanted to seek revenge for the defeat of Trine - everyone died - the end......

Bosch

Game 12 Kzoo

2011-10-12T06:18:00.000-07:00

Shoe and I spent some quality time together but it was very short lived. Sad to say shoe and I had a very boring time together and he cant wait to move on with someone else. All i did was study for bio and do some quality homework sad to say shoe would shut up so i refused to let him stay with me. So i made him stay with our dear friends madi buursma. She claims he ate all her of food and wasn't a polite guest what so ever. And come to find, yes, it was the evil shoe that once stayed with ours truly, Baj. So all i have to say is good luck with this one cara he's a bundle of fun. But since you scored 3 goals he may cut you some slack.

Love, E.Jipp

After shoes last experience at Phelps with Courtney he begged me not to take him back. So I agreed to take him home with me for one last home cooked meal of fall break. After dinner shoe saw all the homework I did not get done over break and reminded me that we did actually have class in the morning so I should probably get stated on that. Shoe was very excited for our game Wednesday night, although I didn’t hear him much in the first half he got a little out of control after Cara’s hat trick and kept getting crazier as the goals tallied up. Shoe was a little annoyed after the game when I told him I had to go back to Martha for the night to work on the homework I didn’t do over break. Thursday morning I woke shoe up but he decided to keep sleeping because he was tired and the thought of going to look at dead people in my anatomy lab made him a little uneasy. Despite the schoolwork shoe and I had a good time together, however he is looking forward to spending some time with Bosch after seeing her two sweet assists.

Maria

Game 11 St Marys

2011-10-05T15:06:00.002-07:00

After the great win over Kzoo white shoe was excited to come back home with me to Novi. We did some of white shoes favorite activities from last fall break. This included jumping on the trampoline, multiple trips to the cider-mill, best of all, hanging out with the boys (my cats). Monday night was an exciting one in the Laux house. White shoe was on the edge of his seat as we watched the Tigers and Lions play - it was a disappointing loss for the Tigers but an epic win for the Lions. We had a great break with some R & R but white shoe was ready to get back to Hope to watch the Dutchmen play again. Until next time -

Laux

The Shoe and I began our time together with a terrible, as in terrible for Phelps which is always terrible, dinner at Phelps. After that, our time together got much better. We had a great time listening to Lang's Mexico stories while eating Doud's cookies. The game on Saturday was awesome with EJ's hattrick and the win, but Shoe and I were very excited to get some rest at home over fall break. Shoe got to meet one of my best friends, who was home from Northern Michigan University way up in the U.P. ehh. It turns out the Shoe is an excellent listener as he comforted my friend while she told us how her beloved kitten got hit by a car the day before she came home. The sad mood quickly turned around with a delicious home-cooked meal, and I ate all of Shoe's portions. The Shoe spent some quality time with my family. We went pumpking hunting, took our dock out of the lake, and played with my little sibling who were fascinated with Shoe, although they didn't quite understand why I wasn't wearing it. Shoe played some soccer and catch with us--Shoe's about as good at catch as five year old Jake is. After a restful weekend home, Shoe and I can't wait to get playing again.

Game 9 Albion - Game 10 Calvin

2011-10-05T15:06:00.001-07:00

The shoe and I started our time together by going to the men's soccer game. Little did I know, shoe is their biggest fan. I could hardly contain him the entire game. He was teaching me all these new cheers and I discovered he does indeed bleed blue and orange, distinctively and separately so it isn't some mixed ugly brown color, despite what some may think. Needless to say, shoe was thrilled that the men won their game and equally thrilled we won ours. He's taught me some great cheers and things about being a team player, so I'm grateful that we could depend these 2 days together. It's been real -

Love - Kat

Shoe and I were both psyched after our big win against Calvin, so class-free WEdnesday was a much needed and perfect treat! We woke up for a 9 o'clock keynote and preceded to the chapel with Erin and Madi who thought us crazy because there was no extra credit in it for us. This was followed by homework and muffins at LJ's. Shoe and I then decided it was in our best interest to soak up some rays in the pine grove. This was lovely, until we were pleasantly surprised by a call from my beloved spesh telling me she was gonna pick me up to hit up the beach! We arrived and succeeded in distracting our friends from homework. Shoe tried to defend me as my friends pelted me with harsh words - mostly relating to my jam jar - but shoe fell short of his duty and I ended up on the down side. I forgave them, and we returned, somewhat reluctantly for practice. Unfortunately shoe came back tan-less. Afterwards both shoes were able to bond at the men's game, which was a good way to finish the night -

Nora

Game 8 Adrian

2011-09-29T08:28:00.001-07:00

After Saturday's game the stadium was buzzing with excitement and noise. The excitement from the win against Albion and the noise from the mob of Italian's in from East Lansing to cheer on the Dutch. It's always great to be greeted by an Epolito after a hard fought game. As soon as I began engaging with the family, the shoe began acting socially inept. His eerie nature was embarrassing me so I shoved him in my bag with no reservations. When Ali invited me to eat with them at the Brewery the shoe started acting up again. Then it dawned on me - could this be the same shoe that sought death for my good friend just weeks before. I checked the label, oh no, it was shoe number 1. Clearly, he was still hoarding feelings of animosity at the sight of her. His paint was chipping at the sight of her. I told him he needed to pull it together and put his bitterness behind him. We entered the Brewery and the tension between Ali and the shoe was immediate and intense. But once we sat down with the family, the shoe seemed abnormally content. I found this strange until I followed his eyes, they were beelining for Ali's sister, Amanda. I nudged him and whispered that he didn't have a chance and needed to get a hold of himself. I asked him if he saw the rock on her ring finger. He replied, "Hey, fi the shoe fits." My next question to him was if he was aware of the large man sitting next to her, whose eyes burned a hole straight through the shoe's sole. The shoe wasn't phased. Our food came, which served as a slight distraction. The normalcy of the situation as I delved into stories of freshman year. At the climax of the story, when I usually hit my stride, I suddenly become tongue tied as I glanced under the table and caught the shoe getting handy with Amanda. I could' believe my eyes. Before I could react, her fiancé Jeff leaped over the table, putting utensils in hard and carving into his oak. Opportunistically, Ali found revenge by tomahawking knives in his direction. I don't have a particular liking towards the shoe but being his current care taker, I felt it was my responsibility to end the beating. Mr. Epolito's eyes never left the MSU game so thankfully his life was spared in that regard. The was was unconscious so I took the initiative to apologize for him, assuring Jeff, Ali, and the family that it was a simple misunderstanding. Then Amanda admitted that there was really no misunderstanding at all and that her and the shoe had been texting for weeks. After an exchange of harsh words, Jeff forgave Amanda and the family wrote it off as a harmless fling that never amounted to anything. The shoe lay in motionless in my hands, forgiveness for the wounded shoe will not come swiftly. Looks like the rivalry continues.

xo - Connie

Whitey and I were much perplexed about which activities to participate in on a Saturday night. I had $5 ash laying around and since whitey knows how competitive I am, he challenged me to a bowling match. For support, I invited the rest of my team along to witness the huge game. To spice up the night, I decided to wear a mask so that I would give Whitey a chance to actually make it a competitive game. Whenever the team gets together we all know it can turn out to be a big mess. Whitey came up big and brought along a swifter - we swiffered the night away with Whitey's new friend Hamer. I ended up beating Whitey and a good night came to a close. I heard from a few teammates how much of a gentleman Whitey could be, but he did not show me this. One glance at Maddie Estrada in her sweaty sweater and he made a quick dash. In Ali's words, its neither here nor there.

Until next time,

Jipp

Game 7 Alma

2011-09-29T08:27:00.000-07:00

I was a little apprehensive when I received the devil-shoe from Baj, considering that last Sunday right before I received the shoe, my faithful Dodge Durango left me stranded on the side of East 96 outside the East Lansing exit while on my way to a Michigan State Soccer game. I feared for the worst as my engine was smoking, clicking, and leaking oil. However, the show turned my lucy around as my parents will be replacing the engine on my beloved car. Shoe and I were ecstatic! Shoe also helped me with my physics homework - luckily I chucked my book at the ground, not Shoe. We were both pumped for the game against Adrian. Shoe was disappointed in our loss, but very proud of our valiant efforts. My time with shoe ended with a nice, post-game dinner with my dad and my grandma, who's visiting from Colorado!

-Schmidt

The shoe and I started off our journey together with a decently good meal at Phelps. After dinner, we planned to go study in Martha but got sidetracked and hungout with a friend from High School. Later, we met up with all the freshies and creeped through the coaches’ Facebooks. Upon arriving at the perfect picture of Leigh, we had a good laugh which might have led to a few tears. The shoe helped us bust out the signs and tape them around the school. After all the excitement, the shoe and I went back to Martha to finish my homework and ended the night with some quality shut eye. The next morning, the shoe and I went to Biology, Spanish, and Chapel. Instead of going to lunch at Phelps, we decided to get a good meal @ Panera. After Panera, we slept, studied, and ate then headed down to the game. It was a hard fought game against Adrian and a disappointing loss. The plan was to go to the He is We concert after but we arrived during the last line of the last song. Luckily, my sister just got her liscense and drove out with her boyfriend to bond with the shoe over late night quesadillas at the Kletz. The night was finished up with some more homework and a good night’s rest. Now the shoe’s and my time has come to an end and it is ready to embark on another wild journey with Connie after her amazing saves against Adrian and her encouraging attitude throughout the whole game.
Maddie Buursma

Game 6 Olivet

2011-09-21T07:35:00.002-07:00

The shoe and I did not have a good time together. I personally hope that we never meet again. The shoe and I struggled to study for 3 exams. It did not go so well. Finally Friday night came so the shoe and I took a moodle quiz and then made a blanket for my lovely sister. The loss on Saturday was disappointing, but spending time with the fam after was priceless. My Sunday was spent writing a cultural heritage paper in Spanish. That was a waste of a day since my computer broke the next morning. The shoe and I were unable to go to the Mat Kearney concert Monday night because we had to rewrite my paper after my nursing clinical instead. In conclusion, I believe the devil may have gotten a hold of this shoe. The only thing that kept me going this week was God's creation of ice cream, Jimmy John's veggie sub with easy mayo, and Excedrin of course.......

Baj

White shoe and I had a great weekend together. After a disappointing game on Saturday, we came to the conclusion that next time would have a much better outcome. To cheer us up, Mom brought us to Boatwerks for a nice lunch. White shoe wasn't too hungry, so I picked up the slack and polished off a nice juicy burger. We also had the nice surprise of seeing Grace and her family there too! The very best part of our time together didn't come until Monday night after a long day at clinicals: front row at the Mat Kearney concert!!! It was a bit too much to handle for white shoe, but he could tell how much fun I had when I came back with no voice and was a little deaf. For the rest of the night, white shoe rocked out to more of Mat's tunes and loved every minute of it. Until we meet again....D

Game 5 Trine

2011-09-21T07:35:00.001-07:00

The white shoe and i became friends on monday after spending an entertaining weekend with Connie and Ali. Unfourtnetly he didnt get quit the same adventure with me. Monday night was spent on Psych, Bio, and english Home work followed by an early night for some much needed rest. Tuesday we slept in because i didnt have class and the shoe and i got some quality bonding time in. Shoe decided to stay home from the Olivet game to have some bonding time friends around campus and homework catch up. He was thrilled when i called to tell him we beat Olivet and was very impressed with Dirtys 20 second goal! After the long haul home the shoe and i spent Tuesday night discussing who he would spend time with next. so for her game aginst Olivet and sacrificing her body for the team D gets the shoe for her 20 second goal.

My time with shoe was short lived, but we bonded quite well. I introduced shoe to my roommate and off we went to dinner at cook. After a fulfilling meal we came back to my room and even though shoe did not want to we had to do homework. The fun began though when homework was finished and we started gilmore girls. In my room thanks to my roommate we possess the ENTIRE complete collection of gilmore girls. Already on season 2 thus far I explained to shoe what was happening and shoe was soon caught up. It was soon time for bed and we slept away…shoe slept on the couch. The next morning I had to get up for my 8am lab, but shoe wouldn’t budge and I left him behind. After my lab I switched my focus to game mode. After a short nap shoe and I made our way to phelps to get a good meal in before the game…lucky for us it was grilled cheese day shoe enjoyed this very much. It was soon game time and after a very hard fought game we came out with a well-deserved win over Olivet 4-1. Shoe was very happy to hear the news and shoe suggest I reward myself with a gilmore girl episode before bed. That’s exactly what we did. GO DUTCH!

Game 4 Kalamazoo

2011-09-17T15:38:00.001-07:00

Shoe and I were reunited once again and we realized how we dearly missed each other. After a few laughs, tears and embraces, we were finally all caught up on the juicy stories of the past year. We wanted to create a memorable moment, so shoe and I thought of some activities we could participate in. After much debate we decided that the guy’s soccer game and some ice cream after would suffice for Saturday night. Shoe and I celebrated the guys’ victory with a beach bum from Captain Sundae. YUMMY!!! The next day, we attempted to tackle my enormous heap of homework before the gathering. Shoe was very useful during my study time, as he kept me focused on my homework. Once 7:30 pm rolled around, we head off to the chapel. Shoe and I had a marvelous time singing with the worship band, listening to Trygve’s sermon and catching up with our old pal Mer. It was just a delightful evening. As our time wound to an end, I told shoe that our adventures would always be treasured in my heart. Until next time, Lang.

After the dub against Trine, the shoe and I decided to unwind with a long, peaceful jog. I inconveniently told Ali of these plans as she was driving me home. Just as well as my friends know I have a peanut allergy or that I’m unnaturally in love with Timmy Altieri, they also know and respect the fact that I despise the concept of running with other human beings. Regardless of this fact, Ali Epolito continues to persist on a weekly basis to make me her loyal running partner. Ever since I lead her through my running circuit in May term- hurdling picnic tables, dodging waves on an unsturdy pier, and intervening in pick-up basketball games as we passed through- she keeps coming back for more. As Ali, Shoe, and I got out of the car she proceeded to beg to join us on our run. I told her I’d text her when I was going, but as she walked away I whispered to the shoe that I had no intention of telling her. She sniffed out my lies and showed up at my door 10 minutes later, giving us no option of slipping away. My attitude was rubbing off on the shoe and now he too, was becoming possessive over our “invitation only” running date. Things got worse when she confessed that she didn’t have headphones and was anticipating a work-out full of giggles and intimate conversation. The shoe rolled his eyes then an evil look washed over his face. As we commenced our run, the shoe started acting strange. He would fall behind us and occasionally slipped out of view. I started becoming a little suspicious and protective over my audacious but good-intentioned friend. She was making a clear effort to give me a good 4-foot radius and even lagging a foot behind to make me feel superior and act like the my pace was just perfect. The guilt began to soften my heart and I actually started to enjoy myself. Just as this realization set in, the shoe leaped out from behind a mailbox, leveling my comrade to the ground in a bloody heap. This ambush was preceded by a thorough trampling with threatening phrases and gestures. Like the hero I am, I rushed to the scene and released her of his mighty grip. After a harsh scolding, we conceived an appropriate punishment. The shoe was forced to carry my mangled teammate back to the Delphi cottage while serenading us with Adele’s “Someone Like You” a capella style. In spite of the drama that ensued by the Shoe’s absurd reaction, we deemed the run an overall positive experience. Ali and I have recently decided to be long-term running mates and are living happily together on the South side of campus.- Megan (Connie) Altieri

Game 3 - Augustana

2011-09-12T11:25:00.001-07:00

After an amazing comeback and defeat of Augustana, the Hope Women's Team was all so excited. But Hey, did anyone hear what happened to Lana? Lesson learned, don't try high kicks in a maxi dress, or your nose will be looking a hot mess! Saturday night rolled around and the white shoes planned a romantic double date. After dining all night at Sluggo's we realized it was getting late. White shoes courteously drove us home and we blasted some jams. All of the sudden we looked and saw a cop car say to a girl, what seems to be the problem ma'am? Indeed it was a red vibe and the girl wore a bandana. But ....wait, something seems wrong! Oh no, she didn't have her seatbelt on!

Finally when we got home, the white shoes made their moves. As they walked us up to our door steps we nervously stared down at the floor groves. Next thing we knew they grabbed our face, needless to say, they got to first base.

Our goodbyes had been said and we each climbed into our beds. We both giggled and tears of pure joy we shed. Last thing on the agenda was obviously to check the book, and look........

Yeah we screamed and said goodnight to each other and got under the covers -

Jipping and Epolito

Game 2 - U Chicago

2011-09-08T18:23:00.000-07:00

Well to start off our adventure together me and shoe walked back to Phelps in the pouring rain just us two. At first shoe was very shy and quiet due to we hadn't known each other for very long. But on the way to Phelps we had some great discussion about what shoe liked to do. I came to find that shoe really liked to read books and take naps and yes i did find that shoes favorite sport is soccer. After the rigorous study session of Thursday night all show and i could think about was fridays game vs Augastana. Friday morning came and then the afternoon and then game time. Shoe decided to stay in the dorm for the night and catch up on some reading and i would just tell him about the game later. When i came back shoe was bouncing off the walls because of the amazing news i was bearing of the 3-2 win. We woke up saturday and we decided to go tailgating at the Grand Valley Hillsdale game. Unfortunately our camera broke on the way to Hillsdale so we couldn't take a picture of it. After the amazing win over Grand Valley we crashed in a nice hotel room and watched some tv together. The long ride home was tiring so on sunday we came back and took a nap and did some homework. Shoe and i became really close and we both know we are ready for the next challenge of the week so bring it on. Lets Go Dutch!

- Erin Jipping

This weekend the shoe and I spent some quality time together. We were proud of our team and so pumped after our come from behind win on Friday. It is going to be an awesome season! We had a great time watching the mentalist Friday night and then spent some time in places the shoe felt very at home on Saturday. We went to the Windmill for breakfast to celebrate my brother’s birthday and also to Windmill Island to get some lunch at Community Day. After a weekend of sleep, relaxation, homework, and of course some college football (GO BLUE!), the shoe and I deliberated and decided it should spend the next few days with Lindsay Jipping as she played so well and so hard despite having to play through the pain Friday night.

-Lindsey Bieri

White Shoes #1 - North Central

2011-09-08T18:13:00.001-07:00

Although I had quite a bit of studying to do, White Shoe #1 I got to spend some quality time together the past 2 days. Tuesday night we studied in the library with my human physiology group. Then after a few hours of studying with my friends Morgan and Spencer, he got hungry and tired so went back to College East for a late night snack and then went to sleep. Wednesday the shoe got to sleep in all day while I went to class but he was awake in time for our game against U Chicago. After a hard game and a tough loss we decided to spend the night hanging out with my roommates and our friend Courtney. We ended up watching a very scary movie - Amityville Horror, during which the shoe and I had to cover our eyes many times b/c we got so scared!

White shoe #2 and I have enjoyed our time spent together. We were granted the honor of assisting Hope College’s Dentist while he perfected the tooth of a close to my heart teammate after she had accidentally disrupted her very own beautiful smile. Although it was quite the experience (and the laugh), we both were relieved when Connie could give us that pearly white, open-mouthed pose that we love her for. Ali (the assistant’s assistant), the White Shoe, and I were just as excited for the purple gloves we obtained while at the Office, as you can tell with the numerous Mobile Uploads on Ali’s Facebook. Despite this excitement, White shoe #2 and I unfortunately had a very academic week. Nothing too exciting happened following the weekend extravaganza, but all things considered it was the 2^nd week of school and the homework began to accumulate faster than ever, as should be expected. Indeed, late nights with Martha had begun, but that didn’t keep White Shoe #2 strapped down. Occasional Good Time runs and a few Cool Beans visits had White Shoe #2 and I in high spirits, though the buzz around campus from everyone being back together from a long summer was almost enough to bounce anyone off the wall. White Shoe #2 and I could not wait to get back on the field and release some stress from the rigorous days of classrooms, books, papers and tests. Soon enough, Wednesday came and this time was at hand. After a hard working game, White Shoe #2 knew that this team has the capability to do some damage this season even if the score didn’t quite reflect this ability. White Shoe #2 and I decided that we are ready for the next challenge, so bring it on. Let’s go Hope.

2011 White Shoes are here!!

2011-09-04T18:27:00.000-07:00

Game 18: Rochester

2010-10-25T07:45:00.003-07:00

Kristen Schwenk & Emily Baracy

Game 17: Alma

2010-10-25T07:45:00.001-07:00

Megan Altieri & Katie Gabriel

White Shoe #2 and I had a really fun few days together. We played some soccer olympics with the team, and we were proud to call ourselves couple of Bear's Cubs. Especially when the Cubs won! White Show #2 was pleased with the score of the game against Rochester the next day, but he shed a little tear knowing the season was over. Trying to forget how sad he was, he decided to dress up like the sweetest person in the world for Halloween, Lady Gaga. We hung out with a tourist, a ninja, a skeleton, some ketchup and mustard, a nerd, some superheros, and plenty more cool characters. White Shoe #2 and I can't wait until the next time we get to hang!

Until next year!

-Katie G :)

The shoe spent this weekend living the dream, as he got up close and personal with Bay Village, Ohio, land of rainbows and fairy tales. Sunday we ventured down the coast of Lake Erie to Cedar Point. The shoe and I had a solid first date, but he wasn’t cheap. He turned into extra baggage when he wasn’t tall enough to ride anything. I wasn’t about to skip out on the roller coasters for a one-night stand relationship so I promptly paid 3 dollars for a locker where he sat for four and a half hours. Boom…roasted. A wave of guilt came over me towards the end of the night so I retrieved him just in time to witness the drama that ensued when Ali and I decided to ride The Dragster. He stood in line, mortified by the incessant screaming, peeing, punching, weeping drama. When we started to obnoxiously confide in the family of four that was in line behind us, he could no longer associate himself with the socially inept behavior and willingly admitted himself back into the locker until the end of the night. It made for an awkward 4 hour drive home. I don’t know about a second date.

Xoxo

Connie

Game 16: Calvin

2010-10-19T08:28:00.001-07:00

Kelsey Bos & Kristen Schwenk

White Shoe #1 and I had quite the weekend. After playing a hard fought battle against Alma, the White Soe was in no mood for fun. Seeking revenge, the White Shoe started playing practical jokes, like tripping me with his big foot, hiding my soccer sweatshirt and throwing his blackberry at me. Sensing his frustration, I told the white shoe that I had just the jokester for him to hang out with. If she can't change his mood, I don't know who can.....
Love - Schwenk

White Shoe was delighted to meet the beautiful and freshly manicured "bos" shoe after the senior game on Saturday. In fact, the shoe and I decided to do a double movie date since we both had our other halves in town. After our date, it was clear that the white and bos shoes were quite a pair. Knowing it would be his last time with the "bos", he decided to go out and get his new found love tattooed on his sole. I hope our paths will cross again soon...
Bos

Game 15: Albion

2010-10-19T08:27:00.001-07:00

Alyson Epolito & Courtney Laux

White Shoe #2 and I had a great couple of days together. We traveled to Calvin with the team to watch the Flying Dutchmen defeat the Knights in an intense soccer game. After we went to Cook's house and enjoyed a delicious home cooked meal. White Shoe # 2 loved the chicken and biscuits. Especially the biscuits. The next night White Shoe #2 had a great idea to rearrange my dorm room. He helped my roommate and I and he was very happy with the end result.
Peace out, Laux

One night, White shoe #1, myself, and my lovely roommate Alexis Katherine Prins were sitting in my spacious Kollen dorm room facebook stalking and chatting when we heard a loud banging on teh door. As soon as I opened the door and prepared myself to welcome our guest visitor, Nikki Manage burst into the room. She began rapping abut samurais and geshas and all of these interesting things. Astonished, Alexis, white shoe #1 and I began to dance to her music and sing along to her rapping. After a long night of this, we said our goodbyes to Nikki and she left. Hours later, when I was brushing my teeth in the bathroom, I overheard some girls saying that Meredith Faas was doing door to door performances all day and night in the dorm, "Could it be true?" White Shoe #1 said to me?"
"Who knows" I said....
Epo

Game 14: St Mary's

2010-10-13T19:32:00.001-07:00

Sara Lang & Courtney Cook

White shoe #2 and I had a pretty relaxing weekend. After the game on Saturday, White shoe #2 and I went to Panera Bread for some broc. ched. soup and a sandwich. There we were delighted to see Mer and Connie. After eating, shoe #2 and I returned to Albion to hang out with an old friend from high school. On Sunday, we had a long drive back to Hope, but listening to Enrique and Journey made the ride quicker. Shoe and I slept and did some much needed studying. When Monday arrived, shoe #2 was excited to get back to practice. After preparing for our game against Calvin tomorrow, Shoe #2 was invited to dinner. Once we finished stuffing our faces, White Shoe #2 and I watched 3 episodes of the Hills with Laux, BA, Lana and Grace. Will Heide and Spencer get back together? Find out next time, Until then,
Lang

White Shoe #1 went to Somerset collection after the game to play dress up. Tried on my wedding dress for the first time and LOVED it. After this we went off to find the accessories needed for the wedding. Unable to find the perfect shoes, the white shoe offered to help out for the special occassion. Sadly, I can't picture myself wearing a white shoe with an ivory dress, so I had to decline, which made white shoe sad. We then went to the food court to cheer him up with some Bourbon chicken. All was well.
Until next time.....Cook

Game 13: Trine

2010-10-12T10:55:00.001-07:00

Danielle Petzak & Raisa Yewah

shoe number 1 and I had a pretty uneventful couple of days. The highlight of shoe number 1's day was when it got to reminisce its childhood by watching lion king with my roommates and I Wednesday night. And just like in the olden days, it it still cringed at the part where mufasa dies by his older brother Scar... betrayed. But we rejoiced in the end when Simba came and over took Scars evilness. All day Thursday shoe number 1 helped me study for my chem exam, and well, we tried. Until next time,
xoxo -Raisa

White shoe #2 and I enjoyed an exciting and action-packed few days together. We decided to join the rest of the team in cheering on the men in their purple game, and were having a great time until a last-minute goal defeated the Dutchmen. White shoe #2 was heartbroken, but I reminded him that this game was special because it helped "kick cancer." This reminder (along with some fabulous purple popcorn) made white shoe #2 feel a lot better. The rest of the week was spent cheering on the Dutch in their victory over St. Mary's, and becoming reacquainted with the library. Now, white shoe #2 can't wait for a much deserved fall break.

Until we meet again,

Game 12: Kalamazoo

2010-10-06T09:36:00.001-07:00

Alexis Prins & Bethann Hamer

Shoe #1 and I made some good mems this weekend. The shoe spent a large part of the weekend with my housemates and myself watching Disney movies such as Anastasia, Aladdin, and Tarzan. The shoe cuddled close to me, in fear of a bat sighting but I assured him they were long gone, phew! Sunday we spent a happy day together outdoors and shoe #1 told me it was his most relaxing weekend yet!
- Hamer

White shoe #2 and I were sitting in Kollen 360 catching up when Lindsey Jipping payed us a visit. Naturally we got right into a game of Mario Kart. After a few games White Shoe #2 could tell I was sick of losing. Knowing I had an undying love for food, from being with me last year after the Alma game and all that chicken, White Shoe #2 suggested a pint of Ben & Jerry's, something I couldn't say no to. After we finished our ice cream, and had that all to familiar feeling of being overy full, me and the shoe came back to the room where we pillow talked with Ali and went to bed.
It's a pleasure snacking with you -
Alexis

Game 11: Olivet

2010-10-04T05:48:00.002-07:00

Rachel Rebhan & Ally Epolito

White shoe #1 and me chillin' in DePree the 2 of us were livin' the dream.
Then Connie came along and added to the scene making non-stop prints with paper and ink. Oh no, all of the sudden Connie fell in the sink! "Have no fear!" said white shoe #1, "I will rescue you before this chaos is done" Then all of the sudden, White shoe lifted connie out of that sink, that pit of despair. Best of all, when he brought Connie out the only thing that wasn't wet was her long hair! "Horay!" I screamed as I gave white shoe a kiss Now the three of us can live in artistic bliss. -Epo

White shoe #2 and I enjoyed a lovely couple of days together. We wrote a long paper, completed a chem lab and finished a bio lab. White shoe #2 would not stop complaining about how bored he was with measuring the pressures of gas or testing the solubility of a membrane and the writing put him right to sleep. He just couldn't wait to get back on that field. Soon enough, though, white shoe #2 and I were back on the big bus headed to Kzoo to do work. He cheered and watched patiently from the sidelines as the game began to look bright for the Dutch and then took a VERY UNLUCKY turn. All in all, white shoe #2 was glad to be able to watch his fantastic team and truly believes they can go all the way. White shoe #2 and I finished our journey together with a splish and a splash in a nice warm hot tub at my house to relax.
Until next time,
Ray.

Game 10: Adrian

2010-10-04T05:48:00.001-07:00

Courtney Laux & Casie VandenBosch

White Shoe #2 and I ventured over to the East side of the state this weekend. Right when we got home white shoe #2 and my cats, Ozzie and Eli, hit it off. They stayed up all night together while I did some homework. The next day white shoe #2 was pumped to jump on the trampoline and visit the cider mill. When it was time to head back to Hope, he cried and cried because he was going to miss his new kitty friends. He quickly got over it when he found cider and donuts in the car. Until next time,
Laux

White Shoe #1 and I shared a wonderful weekend together. After hitting up McDonalds once or twice, White Shoe #1 and I had a romantic dinner at Sluggos. I then took him to Zeeland to feel the Zeel. He met the family and said he's never met so many hicks in his life. Thanks for a great weekend!
Love Casie

Game 9: North Central

2010-09-25T05:59:00.001-07:00

Tricia Bajema & Raisa Yewah

White shoe number 2 and I were loving each others company. The first day, white shoe number 2 was highy entertained by me and my roommates 2-person dance party. Here white shoe #2 learned some important life skills. . . like how to dougie. I assured him or her that this will be a hit in trying to impress the ladies, or fellas, still not quite sure of the gender. In return, white shoe #2 promised IT will return to me someway, somehow, because "there ain't no mountain high enough". Yes, it loved watching Remember the Titans on the bus. Until next time white shoe #2, Peace and blessings.
-Raisa

The shoe helped to cheer up my stressful week of studying for 4 exams. When the shoe and I got back to my dorm, we cuddled up in the futon and started studying for my final exam of the week. The shoe and I then decided to relax and take a break from studying. The shoe almost fell off the futon during Greys Anatomy because the episode we were watching was so exciting. The shoe and I decided to hit the hay early and call it a night.
Until next time,
Love Tricia

Game 8: U Chicago

2010-09-22T09:18:00.000-07:00

Meredith Faas & Rachel Doud

After a very stressful week of helping me study for my first organic exam - white shoe #2 was ready for a break. As soon as he heard about the guys game against Calvin, other plans were thrown out the window. Seeing as the shoe was my date for the guys game against Calvin last year, and I made him miss the double OT win, we were in the stands promptly at 6:30.
He wasn't about to miss a second of the game this year. We sat with lots of the girls and at halftime the shoe proceeded to drink one of the free Mt. Dews. Buzzed on sugar and hyped about the guys win, it was a very late night. When all was said and done, the shoe completely forgot about last years game and said he was already counting down to the days until next years game,
Until next time - Doud

Shoe #1 and I like to have fun, so I put on my groove and decided to move to the VA tonight to see the big fight between the sweet men in white and those bad boy knights.

The pitch was a lit and I started to twitch when the boys that are Dutch came through in the clutch.

As they fight for survival against our rival, can't help get the chills after watching the thrills with the orange crowd that was rowdy and loud.

Knocking those knights off their horses with our talent and forces - this shoe can't wait for the October date when us girls get to shine - it will be so divine when we play those lady knights it will be quite a site.

Love Mer

Game 6 & 7

2010-09-20T09:25:00.001-07:00

Illinois Wesleyan & Milikin
Kylie Clark & Nikki Franzese

Although I was really busy, white shoe number 2 and I spent some quality time together. While I did my homework he hung out with all my other shoes, they really hit it off and became fast friends. On tuesday we got to sleep in and then he helped me clean my dishes and do my laundry because he is such a nice guy. After a long trip to Chicago it was time for more homework. This time white shoe 2 went next door to hang out with Charlie Brown the hapmster but because he's in a cage he wasn't as fun as my shoes. White shoe 2 said he enjoyed his stay at Cook Hall and would really like to visit again sometime.
- Kylie

Shoe number one and I decided we needed some relaxation time. so naturally we frolicked in the pine grove. we held hands and chitty chatted about the meaning of life. it was great quality time with the shoe. catch ya on the flip side...
- Nikki

Game 5

2010-09-20T09:24:00.001-07:00

Sienna Heights: Kara Marsman & Lana Gentry

The shoe and I took a long, long bus ride through flat corn country for 5 hours to a town they call Normal.......not the normal we wanted.....to a beautiful one star hotel.....from a beautiful 65 degree sunny fall day.....but to a blistery 85 and humid Saturday. Fridays game.....Weeeellll, let me get back to the blistery heat of Saturday....the shoe witnessed a great comeback from a 2:0 deficit with a referee that recorded 2 assists, to a 2:2 tie with less than a minute left in regulation.....putting the game into double overtime that the Dutch dominated but could not get the winning goal. More pizza, and 5+ hours back to Hope.....Thanks for a great weekend -
until next time -
Mars

White shoe #2 was terrified to go on another overnight this weekend after his incident with Bosch, but luckily I was able to assure him that I wouldn't let him out of my sight. Over our bonding time together the white shoe became attached. He told me me thought I was the one, but I had to break the news that I am leaving for Spain second semester. Being the gentleman he is, white shoe #2 helped me finish my application for Monday. So I told him I had the perfect girl for him and although she has many different shoes, I know she will find something special about him.

-Lana

Games 3 & 4: Wheaton & DePauw

2010-09-14T13:26:00.000-07:00

Wheaton & DePauw:
Courtney Cook & Lindsay Jipping

Oh the wooden shoe, all the things that we’ll do. Shoe number one knows so much about me. He knows when I’m hungry and knows what will satisfy me …to Sluggo’s we go! Shoe number one got us a table. A table for two, lit with candles, just me and the shoe. Like the typical guy, he forgot the money but luckily I said, I got it honey . Every employee was giving him that hey baby nod, but shoe number one knows that I am the one. Shoe number one denies the sassy by keepin’ it classy. An after dinner stroll to get rid of our rolls turned out to be one great night. We watched the sunset at nine, he was looking so fine. I couldn't resist but to lean into that kiss.Oh the wooden shoe, all the things that we do.
Jipping

Game 2: ONU

2010-09-09T09:23:00.001-07:00

Kelsey Bos & Danielle Petzak

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White Shoe #2 and I had a wonderful day this past Saturday. There was a bridal show in Holland, so we decided to attend to gather some ideas for the upcoming summer event. As I was busy talking with a vendor, I turned to discuss with the shoe, and she had found her way into the live dress and tux display. With a veil and bouquet, she was fit for the big day, though she did get to be quite the bridezilla when they tried to fix her laces. That was about the time when I knew we should be leaving, plus we both had a big game to get back to. Until next time...

Bos

During our long break before the next game, white shoe #1 and I had a wonderful time catching up and discussing the week’s events. I told white shoe #1 that we would be taking a little trip to the lovely town of Zeeland, and he was very excited. On the ride there, white shoe #1 told me all about his adventures with the girl who barked, and decided that he wanted some more training about how to perfect his newly learned skill. So, when we arrived at the Petzak residence, it was obvious who would be teaching the white shoe more about the art of barking. Who better than a real expert; Toby of course! Toby and the white shoe had a great time chasing each other around the house, and also enjoyed watching the birds through the window. After a long afternoon of playtime, the pair decided to settle down for a nice nap. Who would’ve thought? Dogs are a shoe’s best friend.

Love, D

2010 Game 1: Cornerstone

2010-09-09T09:14:00.000-07:00

Kristina Bosch & Sara Lang

After being reunited with shoe #1, we decided to plan our glorious time together. Since we had to travel to Ohio for our weekend game, shoe #1 helped me pack. When we got on the bus Friday shoe #1 was excited for his 1st road trip. On the bus we cuddled while napping until we suddenly were woken up by ferocious barking. Surprisingly it was Mer getting us pumped for the game.

Immediately shoe #1 wanted to learn to bark like Mer and so the learning began. Once we arrived at the hotel, shoe #1 was very tired and sprawled out on mine & Hamers bed. Hamer and I decided not to argue with shoe #1 so we let him take up most of the bed. Saturday was a blur and shoe #1 was in a bad mood! But once we returned to Hope, he was happy to find cookies awaited him.

Eventually shoe #1 fell asleep watching Star Wars & knew that the rest of the weekend was set aside for homework.....until next time.........Lang

The Shoe: Once upon a time, in a small Dutch village, I, the most uncomfortable shoe in the world, was given to Kristina Bosch. We became best friends for life, or so I thought. We frolicked through the hills of tulips together (never saying a word to each other of course) took long walks on the beach and (again, no talking) even took a trip to Ohio (still, not ever a peep). Kristina was the best friend EVER!! I brought her and her soccer team so much luck in their game as the turn out was 7-1!!....oh wait, that was for the other team. Well, my luck just kept getting worse. My "Best Friend" left me in the hotel room in Ohio!! worst friend ever! Now I'm being shipped back to the Dutch mafia in a shoe box.....
Hope to see you again someday,
- uncomfortable shoe

Game 16

2009-10-21T19:58:00.001-07:00

W St. Mary's 4-2

Game 15

2009-10-21T19:57:00.002-07:00

W Trine 3-0

Game 14

2009-10-21T19:57:00.001-07:00

L Kzoo 1-0

Game 13

2009-10-12T16:04:00.003-07:00

Kristen Schwenk & Rachel Doud

W Olivet 2-0

After practice white shoe #1 and I found ourselves in the jam packed stadium watching the guys game against Calvin. We cheered along with the crowd and were having a good ole time until I started to get cold. Much to his dismay, I asked if we could head back to our dorm and he very unwillingly, I might add, walked me home. He helped me get started on my mountain of homework but as soon as he heard that we had won in double OT, studying pretty much went out the window. The shoe was really disappointed that he missed the rest of the game so to cheer him up we went to the Kletz to get some ice cream. When we got there we met up with Grace and filled up on all sorts of goodies. I think it cheered him up a little bit the rest of the night he still seemed a little bitter about the whole situation, but another bag of popcorn later, it was all behind us. It was getting late and both of us were pretty tired, so we decided to call it a night.
-Doud

After getting together last Saturday when the shoe saw my moves, things have gotten heavy fast. We spent the week doing homework, shopping, power pushing, and winning games against Trine and St. Marys. Scared of getting too serious too fast, the shoe and I went our separate ways that is until I found out that he was hanging out with another girl on the team – just my luck.
- Schwenk

Game 12

2009-10-12T16:04:00.001-07:00

L Adrain 2-1

Game 11

2009-10-06T10:10:00.000-07:00

Lana Gentry & Kelsey Bos

L Wheaton 2-0

Tuesday night White Shoe #1 was quite the entertainer. My housemates had accumulated too many apples to eat, so White Shoe #1 decided to break out his baking skills one more time. There was pounds of applesauce to be made, along with his own version of apple crisp, and an attempt at apple turnovers…oh what a night! Once our tummies were well past filled, we decided to call it a night and get some rest. White Shoe #1 will sure be missed, especially since the last turnover was eaten only days later. Until next time
- Bos

After the cold and rainy game, the shoe and I decided that it would be fun to have a cozy sleepover with some friends. So we headed over to the Crossbar with Nikki and BA where we all snuggled up and listened to momma Schwenk read us a scary story about the gang fights between the Mexican Mafia and the Latin Kings. In the middle of the night the white shoe told me he was glad that he slept by me after Mars started yelling at BA in her sleep for the second time that night!
- Lana

Game 10

2009-10-01T18:47:00.000-07:00

Al Prins & Grace Gonzalez

Alma T 0-0

It was a Friday night when I took the shoe home with me to Hudsonville, a small town where the word 'bagel' is spelled with a "G". Being me, the reason we went home was for food. To my surprise - the white shoe was keeping up with my slightly unusual eating habits. By the end of the night, I believe Max & Erma's closed early due to a shortage in chicken. After dinner, me and the shoe went shopping because I wanted his outside opinion on what shoes I should get for this winter. Finally, me and the shoe made it to Dykstra where we cuddled up and fell asleep.
- Al

After a super cold and rainy practice, White Shoe #1 had the brilliant idea to take me out on a romantic date. So off to the Olive Garden we went. However, when we get there, there was a huge line, but have no fear - Shoe #1 (being the gentleman he is) slipped a 20$ to the hostess and in no time we were seated. We proceeded to eat baskets of bread and scarfed down a hearty meal. It was a perfect way to end the night.......with the guy of my dreams.
- Grace

Game 8 & 9

2009-09-29T18:40:00.000-07:00

Lauren Miller & Jess Malkin

It was a dark and stormy night. Angry black clouds hung low in the sky as an ice cold drizzle fell over Holland. Shoe #1 and I, along with some others, sat huddled together shivering in the frigid........stadium. Despite the ominous conditions, we were actually having a lot of fun -- and to top it off - the boys won! Hooray for the first of many wins in our new home field !!
- Cali

After an intense game against Alma, white shoe #2 and I went back to my room to finish up some homework. The white shoe was patiently waiting for me when it pointed out that I had an overdue library book! As midnight drew near and the library was about to close, white shoe #2 and I raced to turn in my library book. The white shoe was incredibly fast and took my book for me and ran ahead to make sure it wasn't too late. We got there with a minute to spare!!
- Jess

Games 6 & 7

2009-09-21T16:13:00.001-07:00

Sara Lang & Courtney Cook

OWU: L 2-0
ONU: L 5-1

White shoe #2 and I started our time together trying to focus on the tasks at hand, homework. Unfortunately both the shoe and I had a rough weekend from Ohio so we gave up. Continuing with the shoe's love for baking, we made banana bread side by side enjoying each others company. This was a great time for me because the shoe compensated for my boyfriend no being with me on our 6 month anniversary. Eventually, one thing led to another and we crept up to the top bunk for a slumber.
- Cook

Shoe #1 and I were hanging out in Dykstra doing some homework when it started getting really hot. Next thing I know Shoe #1 and I were sweating prfusely, and I thought I sweat a lot! I had to grab 3 towels to mop up the sweat. Then shoe #1 hears Mars and Schwenks voice. They were collecting donations to help breast cancer. Shoe #1, being the classy shoe he is, gave generously. What a guy ?!
- Lang

Games 4 & 5

2009-09-14T09:39:00.000-07:00

Kelsey Bos & Alyson Epolito

Kenyon: W 3-1
Denison: L 4-0

It was just another ordinary night at Hope College. Shoe #1, Nikki, and myself were sitting together, bored in my dorm room. The three of us were desperately yearning for some excitement. Moments later, we received a knock at the door. With out hesitation, I got up and opened it. Immediately there after, a firey red-headed man in a fancy suit barged into our room. We all light up as we realized that it was the one, the only LUKE SIGOURNEY! Better yet, not only did he come dressed to impress, but he brought with him a cardboard cut-out of himself, and the endlessly-entertaining game of Hungry Hungry Hippos. The rest of the night was filled with many laughs and giggles. We all played the game and had a blast. Shoe #1 couldn't have been happier with the way the night turned out, and neither could we!

Aly

I decided to bring out a little of his Dutch heritage by making one my his grandmothers favorite recipes - blueberry buckle. I came to find out that white shoe #2 had little baking experience when he attempted to use the powdered sugar instead of the flour.
However, with the guidance of his favorite cookbook "Anyone (or anything) Can Cook" we were able to enjoy a delightful piece of blueberry buckle - until next time
Bos

Games 2 & 3

2009-09-14T09:31:00.000-07:00

Nikki Franzese & Tricia Bajema

Game 2: UM Dearborn W 8-0
Game 3: Elmhurst W 3-1

Its been a stressful week, yet the presence of shoe number one really
helped take the edge off. I decided that both the shoe and I could use
relaxation time. Shoe number one completely agreed and suggested we
take a bubble bath. Shoe number one had mentioned that he was still
feeling a little grimy from the previous tugboat trip with Jip. So rub
a dub dub me and shoe number one in the tub.
until we meet a again
Nik

The shoe and I started off with a boring evening of reading a whole book before my English class the next day. The shoe gave me magnificent powers to speed read 200 pages before my class. The white shoe then came with me to witness the victory of Hope volleyball against Alma!

Later on the white shoe and I took a stroll to Reese Cottage to visit my brother and his friends. After the white shoe and I stole some food from their kitchen, we dominated in Euchre!

Suddenly the white shoe started tapping and dancing and music filled the air. Confused, my brother and I moved to stop the shoe, but mesmerized, we started to join in. As we looked around more people joined in. By the end of the night, Hope college was bumpin'. The night came to a close and the white shoe said goodbye.
TB

Game 1

2009-09-06T07:17:00.002-07:00

Game 1: Hope 2, Cornerstone 1
White shoe winners are: Lindsay Jipping and Bethany Kicz

Lindsay Jipping:
White shoes and I enjoyed a very romantic evening watching the sun set over Lake MI and having a picnic at my tugboat. What a guy............

Bethany Kicz:
Reunited once again, the white shoe and I spend out beginning moments together catching up on the past few months we spent apart. After catching up I had to do some studying for Human Anatomy so the white shoe decided to help. Despite his efforts, the white shoe was not the best study buddy considering the fact that his hard wooden composition makes our anatomy not so similar. Over the weekend, the white shoe attended our games to witness the epic battles that both ended as victories - he was impressed. As our time together came to its final hours the white shoe and I decided to share a lovely sunset together - shoe in hand while we said our goodbyes.

2009

2009-09-06T07:17:00.001-07:00

The new shoes have finally be unveiled!

Put To Rest

2008-12-03T12:33:00.001-08:00

The White Shoes for the 2008 season have officially been put to rest with all of the shoes that have come before - or at least all of the shoes that could fit on those 2 shelves.
Until next year when the next pair is unveiled.......
all you old timers - look at the picture above the shoes
we have kept you around.....

Game 18

2008-11-03T16:57:00.001-08:00

Game 18 winners:
Kristen Schwenk
Kelsey Bos

Game 17

2008-11-03T16:51:00.000-08:00

Game 17 Winners:
Emily Carefoot and Courtney Cook

The white shoe and I had a great time together over the Halloween weekend. We ate lots and lots of candy, listened to scary stories, and dressed up in some crazy costumes. In the picture the shoe and I are just stretching and warming up for some intense 80's work out exercises.

See ya shoe!
- Carefoot

White shoe and I took FULL advantage of the Halloween festivities. The shoe was a streaker because it refused to put anything on.....I guess I sort of was a bad influence. However, the shoe couldn't keep up with my lifestyle the whole weekend.....so Saturday night it ditched me at a party and went home with some other shoe. Ask the shoe what happened later that night because he's not saying anything to me....
-Cook

Game 16

2008-10-22T07:53:00.001-07:00

Winners for game 16 include:

Sarah Sosolik
Danielle Petzak

Old McDonald had a farm....well not quite McDonald, but I took shoe 2 back to my roots on the farm. We fed the cattle, harvested grain (in the combine), and watched as the cattle almost escaped (do to a fallen tree branch on the electric fence). Don't worry shoe 2 wasn't put in harms way. I was going to share some corn with the next shoe winner, but it wasn't really edible, so they are getting candy corn instead. I hope shoe 2 doesn't get hungry first.

-Slick

Ws#1 and I had a nice long weekend together. One night, ws#1 told me that it was feeling a little tired from all of the traveling lately. So, naturally, I decided that the best remedy would be some Mountain Dew. Apparently, this wasn't a very good idea, because ws#1 wouldn't stop kicking me in the shins until I finally gave in to its ridiculous requests. Ws#1 REALLY needs to lay-off on the caffeine.

-Pezak

Game 15

2008-10-16T15:09:00.000-07:00

White shoe winners for road game #15:
Kelsey Bos
Bethann Hamer

The shoe and I spent a very enjoyable long weekend together. We started it off by going to the Hope-Calvin volleyball game, where the shoe lost its voice from cheering for the Dutch so loud. After that, the shoe was spent, so we spent the rest of our time together just hanging out and relaxing,

-Hamer

It was birthday weekend for white shoe #1 and I. After Saturdays game my family took the white shoe and I out to dinner for my dads birthday. The white shoe loved helping him open presents, but when it came time to sing "Happy Birthday" and to blow out the candles, white shoe got a little nervous. Fire makes him a little uneasy after seeing his friends thrown into a bonfire this summer. So White shoe was quick to blow out the candles before my dad even had a chance.

-Bos

Game 14

2008-10-11T17:46:00.001-07:00

With a road win over Kalamazoo - the white shoes go to:
Mallory Fox
Sonya Masghati

After returning home from defeating Albion, white shoe #2 and I spent the evening together watching the presidential debate. Who would have thought that shoe #2 was interested in politics? But to my surprise, shoe #2 put on its glasses to get a closer look at the two candidates and enjoyed the night of political ping pong! At this moment, shoe #2 claims that it is undecided but it promises to make a decision before election day. Thanks for the date Shoe #2!

-SonyaWhite shoe #1 and I spent our days doing the usual. We studied for hours and was introduced to the sci and mrs. martha miller. He began to become frustrated b/c he kept on insisting to help with Anatomy; but once we got passed the heel, point and sole, he had nothing left to offer. White shoe and I also received our first ticket together. He was missing yesterday from the locker room due to being 'hung up' in Juvie for failure to talk. However, he is back and to repay him for the misunderstanding, we picked out his Halloween costume! Goodbye white shoe!

-Foxxy

Game 13

2008-10-08T16:55:00.000-07:00

Last regular season home game versus Olivet. With a 4-2 win - the white shoe winners are:
Emily Baracy (Bear)
Sarah Sosolik (Slick)

The white shoe and I spent a nice relaxing weekend at home together. We had some wonderful adventures with the family. Our favorite being the haunted house. White shoe did not seem too afraid of the monsters but it was still a good time. Until we meet again -
-Bear

Shoe #2 and I had a wonderful break together. Shoe #2 was able to come back to my house to meet the fam. We did some studying, went shopping & had a steak dinner. I thought we had a good weekend, but shoe #2 is not happy with me right now b/c of the car ride with my brother.
-Slick

Game 12

2008-10-05T14:29:00.000-07:00

Big Alumni Game Weekend and Pink Jersey Weekend.....
Winners are:
Kristen Schwenk (VanSchwenkA)
Katie Lovinger

White shoe #2 and I had quite the couple of days together. After winning the shoe I put both her and my cleats in my sac for a quick stroll over to devos. The two shoes apparently got in an argument about my last name - white shoe #2 called me vanschwenka and my cleats called me schwenk. Well, white shoe #2 got quite the attitude and bit a large hole into my cleats. After a long talk about this anger issue, white shoe #2 and I went out to buy a new pair of cleats. Apparently all the shoes at gazelle are descendants of white shoe #2 and HUGE so we had to buy them on Eurosport. White shoe #2 is still showing symptoms of jealousy so I think I'm going to let her go for a couple of days -
-Schwenkie

The white shoe and I went on a road trip with the other Dutch soccer players to GR to cheer on the boys team against Calvin. The Dutchmen were sadly defeated in a heart wrenching close game and the white shoe and I became very sad. It needed some comfort, so it headed over to Cooks house with the girls for a delicious dinner. After it had eaten its fair share of chicken and potatoes the white shoe thanked cookies parents and exclaimed "you sure are great cooks!".....
-Love

Game 11

2008-10-02T18:09:00.000-07:00

The White Shoes went to Bethany Kicz and Emily Carefoot

This weekend the white shoe watched the intense game against St Mary's and scoped out who it would go to next. After the game, white shoe, Lesa (my mom), and I went to the mall for a little shopping. The shoe and I found a jacket at the coach store that we both agreed would look excellent on me, but was about $600 out of Lesa's price range so we decided to leave. Later that ight the shoe realized how much it loved my company and decided to ask me to the homecoming dance. It was a sweet gesture, but I had to say no because white shoe isn't really my type.
-BK

White shoe and I had a wonderful weekend together! On Sunday we did laundry, did homework and then relaxed while watching some Grey's Anatomy from season 3. We had a great time together.
-Carefoot

Game 10 - Conference Begins.....

2008-09-26T18:36:00.001-07:00

Winners are: Heather Reece & Ellen Molenaar

White shoe #1 picked an excellent time for a visit. Because it was my birthday, the shoe decided to throw me a dance party, so we put on our heels and shades and boogied down with our bad selves until we had no energy left. It was by far the highlight of my birthday.
-Ellen

On Tuesday we stayed up really late playing Tetris. After about 3 hours of playing tetris we decided it was time for bed - so we brushed our teeth and got ready for bed. White shoe #2 talks in its sleep - it talked about smelly feet and then it mentioned something about wanting to go dancing! It finally fell into a deep sleep. Then on Wednesday we slept in until 11, we got up and listened to some pump up music (It has a great voice). My ears will never be the same.
xoxo Reece

Game 9

2008-09-25T07:56:00.000-07:00

White Shoe Winners: Allison VanBeek & Bethann Hamer
Beeker:
White shoe #1 felt right at home in my closet with all my other shoes. They had a party to celebrate our victory and I was pleased to discover that white shoe #1 is a great karaoke singer!

Hamer:
The shoe and I had a long, funfilled weekend together. Since my own white shoes broke (clearly inferior to white shoe #2) we went to Gazelle together to pick out some new kicks. We also watched the movie "Just Friends" to symbolize our relationship - the white shoes seem to have already had plenty of romantic experiences.

Game 8

2008-09-23T09:56:00.000-07:00

Game 8 white shoe winners go to:
Emily Carefoot - 2 big assists this week
Kimmy Gordon - big goal this week

Carefoot decided to work up a sweat with her shoe. Three games of one on one later - the shoe was up 3-0! Don't be fooled - the shoe has mad ups!

Kimmy wrote a poem:

A Poem for you, White Shoe #1

White shoe, white shoe

Oh, how I already miss you.

I miss the way you kept me warm at night

And the look on your sole when we would fight

I miss your curves and the way you move!

And I will always remember the smooth-

ness of your grove.

Oh, the times we've had in a short few days.

To me, you'll always mean more than what they say.

Good luck shoe, wherever you go.

And always remember how well you ft on my toe(s)!

Miss you :)

Kimmy G.

Game 7

2008-09-19T06:21:00.000-07:00

The winners for game 7 were: Heather Reece & Lauren Miller!

Lauren (Cali) Miller spent her day studying with the shoe and then decided it was time for a break. Cali and the shoe (and a roomate) went out to Red Robin for a non dining hall experience!

Reece had a very busy day with her shoe - First night together!
With the little time we had together we did as much as possible. We started it off by taking a bubble bath with lots of bubbles. Then we slowed it down by going on a midnight walk together under the stars. It was a cold night so we snuggled down with the warmth of our arms wrapped around each other.
Goodnight and sweat dreams shoe#1. Hope to find myself in your arms in the future lit

Games 5 & 6

2008-09-15T16:54:00.001-07:00

We had a long wet weekend here at Hope College - but came away with 2 wins!
The white shoe winners for the weekend are:

Danielle Petzak and Sarah Sosolik!

After a little studying, Slick took her shoe to chapel with the team.

Danielle realized that her shoe was depressed and lonely, so she took her shoe to spend time with all the other white shoes that came before!

Publish Post

Game 4

2008-09-09T10:07:00.000-07:00

The winners of the white shoes for Game 4 were:
Katie Lovinger and The Middles (Schwenk, Beeker, Hamer)

After Schwenk got the shoe sick, Hamer and Beeker rescued the shoe and took it to the Kletz - but it looks like it went to tunnel park as well!!

Katie Lovinger (aka Love) decided to take a nice romantic walk on the beach with her white shoe.

Game 3

2008-09-08T17:49:00.000-07:00

Winners of the white shoes for game 3 were Allison VanBeek and Nikki Franzese!

Beeker convinced her shoe to get up and go for an early breakfast followed by an afternoon at the skate park!!!

Nikki decided to spend some time studying with her shoe, only to take a break in the library to catch up on the gossip by reading a People magazine.....(picture to come)

Next....

2008-09-05T15:41:00.001-07:00

Kelsey Bos was winner 2 of one of the white shoes for her performance in St. Louis. After returning to Holland and experiencing many 90 degree days in a row, it was time for both of them to cool off in the shower!

Kara Marsman was the other winner of the white shoe. She took her white shoe out to lunch and then over to the peanut store to pose for a picture!

The First Winners

2008-09-01T10:40:00.001-07:00

The first winner of the white shoes this year were Ellen Molenaar and Suzi Knowles. Ellen revived the "Ellenator" for her senior year and played stellar defense while Suzi summoned the first goal of the year.

Ellen and her shoe were so exhausted from the first game that they had to take a nap.

Suzi and her shoe also needed a nap to recover from her victory dance (it was a good one!); however, the nap was not captured on film.

Congrats to the first 2 owners of the White Shoe Award.

The Unveiling

2008-09-01T08:59:00.000-07:00

Before the unveiling of the white shoes, they needed to take a nap to get prepared. St. Louis was a long trip for them, and the excitement of going to their first game and being sent home with a player was too much to handle.

The Origin

2008-08-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

Before the shoes could come to St. Louis, tyler had to try them on. This seems to have become an annual or semi-annual event. This year it involved dancing!