Women of the Woods

It is a concept all women struggle with, and female student athletes are no exception. The goal for the Woman of the Woods’ program is to erase the stigma of “invisibility” associated with girls’ sports. Female high school athletes compete twice as hard for equity in athletics with minimal recognition from peers, the community and even family. Extraordinary internal strength is needed to persevere and operate in a spirit of excellence. Even more essential is the need to learn how to support and encourage one another as women. Healthy female bonds are often negated and minimized to just teammates until the season is over.

The purpose of this retreat is to assist in establishing female comradery as a norm at Harper Woods High School. “My goal as their administrator is to tangibly express their value beyond their gifts and talents; they will know they are worth our investment in their moral character over not championships.” — Dr. Alethea Wells