Throughout his life, George Andrews has dedicated his time, talents, and wisdom to Oberlin College. Starting out as a gridiron warrior as a member of the football team from 1950-54, Andrews, a fifth generation Oberlin graduate, later returned to the College as a mathematics professor from 1962-1997. During that time, he worked closely with the athletics department as an NCAA faculty representative. Assisting in the formation of the North Coast Athletic Conference, Andrews' fondness for Oberlin Athletics was second to none.Â
A former play-by-play announcer for the football team, he would also volunteer as a timer at numerous track and swimming meets throughout the years, including 1977 and 1981 when the NCAA Division III national championships were held at OC's Robert Carr Pool.Â
A regular fan-in-the-stands during his tenure, George particularly found enjoyment in cheering on his children and later grandchildren as they competed for the Yeomen and Yeowomen.Â
A 2005 recipient of the The Alumni Medal, which is the highest honor that the Alumni Association awards, Andrews also served as the interim director of athletics in the early 2000s. His legacy continues to live on annually with the naming of the Andrews Family Award winners at the athletic department's year-end awards ceremony.
