•1969 Athlete’s Cup Award recipient and stellar three-sport athlete.

• Played football at Washington & Lee where he had a notable 225-yard all-purpose game.

• Recognized as Charlotte Observer’s Player of the Week for the city of Charlotte.

• Led as team captain twice, carried the football an average of 10 yards per game, and received four varsity letters qualifying him for the coveted Monogram Club.

“Lat Purser is the epitome of Country Day athletics— participation and seeking excellence for the pure love of the game. Lat was always competitive in the most positive way, competing to pursue excellence and to exceed his records. As a witness to Lat’s conduct through his Country Day career, college, and his business career, I can confirm that he possesses all the highest virtues of hard work, honor, respect, and concern for others. He is a wonderful role model.”

–Phifer Helms ’70, Friend and Former Teammate