Author's Note: Deron Molen was a member of that 2013 Franklin College cross country team and was at the 2013 Sodexo Grizzly Invitational when Jenna collapsed.

The tragic death of Jenna Parlette forged an unbreakable bond between two schools.

Members of both the Franklin College and Wilmington College communities share their thoughts how the connection started and why their relationship has endured for so long.