Scott BresslerEditor’s Note: This article was published in an April Fool’s Day edition of Student Life. Its content is not factual.
After winning the national championship, the Washington University volleyball team went out and did the natural thing. Rather than partying, the entire team made a stop at the County Clerk’s office to get name changes. In total, 13 players changed their names to a variation of Ali.
The roster, which already had juniors Alli Alberts and Ali Crouch and freshman Ali Hoffman, now includes seniors Aleigh Spencer, Allie Bruegge, Ally Schuessler and Alee Leeper; juniors Aly Janak and Alleigh Morrison; sophomores Allee Montijo, Alie Brazeal, Aly Blood and Alle Albers; and freshmen Alley Varriano, Aley Penwill and Allay Kaminski.
“The name change has really helped team unity,” said Head Coach Allie Luenemann.
The Athletics Department had no role in encouraging the name change.
“The name change will make the announcer’s job much easier,” said Assistant Sports Information Director Alli Novicki.