April 15, 2022

Taylor Made

The shirts were modeled at the season ticket holder dinner in June by, from left, Nate Watson ’21, Justin Minaya, and Al Durham. Minaya holds a note from Swift. — The shirts donated by Taylor Swift were modeled at the season ticket holder dinner in June by, from left, Nate Watson ’21,Justin Minaya, and Al Durham.

Taylor Swift loves the Friars, too. After her 2008 song “You Belong With Me” became the anthem of the student section during men’s basketball games at the Amica Mutual Pavillion during the 2021-2022 season, Swift responded by sending boxes of merchandise to the Department of Athletics. Among the items were Class of ’22 shirts and patches, accompanied by a note: “Hi Friars! What an amazing 2022 season! Congratulations to you all on your incredible and inspiring success. Sending you all hugs! Love, Taylor.” The shirts were modeled at the season ticket holder dinner in June by, from left, Nate Watson ’21, Justin Minaya, and Al Durham.