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HOLY CROSS QUICK FACTS COACHING STAFF MISSION STATMENT Location: ...... Worcester, MA 01610 Director of Rowing: . . . . . Patrick Diggins (26th Season) COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS Founded: ...... 1843 Alma Mater: ...... Holy Cross, 1986 Enrollment: ...... 2,862 Phone: ...... (508) 793-3340 DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Color: ...... Royal Purple E-Mail: ...... [email protected] The Mission of the Athletic Department of the College Nickname: ...... Crusaders Head Coach:...... Todd Pearson (Fourth Season) of the Holy Cross is to promote the intellectual, physical, Affi liations: . . . . NCAA Division I, EARC,Patriot League Alma Mater: ...... Holy Cross, 1998 and moral development of students. Through Division I Home Course: ...... Lake Quinsigamond Phone: ...... (508) 793-3712 athletic participation, our young men and women student- President: ...... Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. E-Mail: ...... [email protected] athletes learn a self-discipline that has both present and Director of Admissions: ...... Ann McDermott Freshman Coach: ...... Nicholas Zinter (Third Season) long-term effects; the interplay of individual and team effort; Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2443 Alma Mater: ...... Holy Cross, 2005 pride and self esteem in both victory and defeat; a skillful Director of Financial Aid: ...... Lynne M. Myers Program Administrator: . .Lindsay Piotti (Eighth Season) management of time; personal endurance and courage; and Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2265 Alma Mater: ...... Rhode Island, 2004 the complex relationships between friendship, leadership, Director of Athletics: ...... Richard M. Regan, Jr. Phone: ...... (508) 793-2287 and service. Our athletics program, in the words of the Associate Director of Athletics:...... Bill Bellerose E-Mail: ...... [email protected] College Mission Statement, calls for “a community marked Associate Director of Athletics:...... Ann Zelesky Mailing Address: ...... Rowing Offi ce by freedom, mutual respect, and civility.” Associate Director of Athletics:...... Rose Shea College of the Holy Cross Besides teaching these virtues, a few sports played at Assistant Director of Athletics: . . . . . Frank Mastrandrea One College Street, Worcester, MA 01610 Holy Cross have the added value of focusing alumni and Head Athletic Trainer: ...... Anthony Cerundolo Captain: ...... Mike Walker student support and enhancing our reputation locally and Manager of Events & Promotions: . . . . . Jennifer Kagno nationally. While Holy Cross continues to commit itself to accomplishment in these sports, which are a rich part of our Fundraising Coordinator:...... Jennifer Whipple CREDITS Web Site ...... www.GoHolyCross.com tradition, we choose to do so in a way that complements the The 2011-2012 Holy Cross men rowing yearbook is pursuit of academic excellence. published by the College of the Holy Cross Department Holy Cross is committed to the guiding principles of ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS STAFF of Athletics, all rights reserved. Copyright 2012. Writing, the Patriot League, of which we are a founding member: Director: ...... Charles Bare layout, design and editing by Jim Wrobel. Writing by Paige presidential control of athletics; the cultivation of the ideal Assistant Director: ...... Jim Wrobel LaBella, Laura Madaio and Lauren Leary. Editorial assis- scholar-athlete; and participation in a wide variety of sports. Assistant Director: ...... Meredith Cook tance by Charles Bare. Special thanks to Meredith Cook, Commitment to the last principle assures that the College Assistant/Video Coordinator:...... Jamie Reynolds Jen Kagno, Kristen Kearnan, Frank Mastrandrea, Rose Shea sponsors, in a very evident way, gender equity. Secretary ...... Kristen Kearnan and Jennifer Whipple. Photography by Peter Cooke, Patrick The department of athletics is also committed to com- Diggins, John Raiola, Holy Cross Athletic Media Relations pliance with all College policies and regulations involved in and Holy Cross Public Affairs. Division I membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Eastern College Athletic Conference. As a member of the NCAA, Holy Cross also advocates student-athlete welfare, diversity, gender equity, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in its athletic programs 3 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING REECRUITINGCRUITING INNFORMATIONFORMATION

CORRESPONDENCE or legal guardians) prior to July 1 following the prospect’s transcript and a score from a PSAT, an SAT, a PACTPlus or It is important for prospective student-athletes to get in touch completion of the junior year in high school. After July 1, an ACT test taken on a national testing date under national with the coaching staff as soon as possible. An e-mail or institutional staff members may telephone a prospect once testing conditions. Prospects must be registered with the letter of inquiry into the program will initiate the recruiting per week (measured Sunday through Saturday). The once- NCAA Eligibility Center prior to making an offi cial visit. process. Recruiting questionnaires for most sports are also per-week limit applies to the entire institution. UNOFFICIAL VISITS available at www.GoHolyCross.com. 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We are limited to three off-campus contacts per regular decision. standardized test scores (e.g., SAT or ACT) directly to the prospective student-athlete. NCAA Eligibility Center. Prospects must also complete the APPLICATION DEADLINES: amateurism questionnaire. An institution may not provide OFFICIAL VISITS December 1 — Last day to request alumni interview an offi cial visit to a prospective student-athlete until he or According to NCAA bylaw 13.7.1.2, a prospect may not (application needs to be postmarked by this date). she registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center. make more than fi ve expense-paid visits to NCAA member December 15 — Deadline for admissions early institutions, regardless of the number of sports in which decision. TELEPHONE CALLS the prospect is involved. An institution may not provide December 30 — Last day for on-campus interviews. As per NCAA bylaw 13.1.3.1, institutional staff members an expense-paid visit to a prospect who has not presented January 15 — Deadline for admissions regular may not telephone a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives the institution with a high school (or college) academic decision. 4 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS ROOWINGWING FAACILITIESCILITIES

DONAHUE ROWING CENTER

The Donahue Rowing Center opened in 1992 as a center for rowing activities. It is located at the north end of Lake Quinsigam- ond in Shrewsbury, Mass. The center was constructed with a com- bination of a grant from the Massachusetts Ofﬁ ce of Environmental Affairs and private contributions, most notable of which was that of the Irving James Donahue, Jr., family for approximately 20 percent of the $1.1 million project cost. In 2002 the center was expanded by four bays thanks to a generous donation from the Donahue family and the cooperation of the Alumni Association. It is the home to a number of schools and the Quinsigamond Rowing Association. The bays in this state of the art facility allow for the housing of more than 150 boats, plus oars and other equipment.

LAKE QUINSIGAMOND

Competitive rowing teams ﬁ rst came to Lake Quinsigamond in 1857. Finding the lake ideal for such crew meets, avid rowers established boating clubs on the lake’s shores, the ﬁ rst being the Quinsigamond Boating Club. In 1952, the lake played host to the National Olympic rowing trials. Lake Quinsigamond is currently HART RECREATION CENTER considered the fourth best natural body of water for rowing in the / HOLY CROSS FIELD HOUSE world. The lake has played host to other national regattas such as the U.S. Nationals in 1979 and the U.S. Masters Nationals in 2005. The men’s and women’s rowing teams At least six championship regattas are held on the lake each year in- take advantage of the facilities at the Hart cluding the Big East Championship, Patriot League Championship, Recreation Center for indoor practice and New England Fours Regatta, New England Rowing Championship, conditioning. The Hart Center houses the Carol Men’s Eastern Sprints Regatta and New England Interscholastic and Park B. Smith Wellness Center — a state Rowing Association Regatta. of the art training facility designed for use by Crusader varsity athletes and the Holy Cross community in general. The Hart Center also contains a set of crew tanks for offseason and poor weather training. The Crusaders also practice in a new erg room in the Holy Cross Field House. 5 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING COOMMUNITYMMUNITY SEERVICERVICE

Holy Cross has a long history of community ministrators Association) at their Fall Conference involvement and service. On September 13, 2009, for the National Honor Society (NHS) held at the members of nine Crusader athletic teams partici- Hogan Center at Holy Cross. pated in the 11th annual Walk to Cure Cancer in In March of 2010, members of both rowing Worcester, Mass., which raised money for the teams helped clean and extend the East Side Trail UMass Memorial Cancer Center at the University System through Green Hill Park and adjacent of Massachusetts Medical School. The women’s parts of the city, benefi ting the Greater Worcester rowing team received Campus Challenge honors Land Trust. for organizing the most participants (32) from In recent years, the rowing program has reached Holy Cross, in addition to raising the most money out in other ways. In April 2008, members of the of any group on campus ($2,290). The Walk to team participated in Holy Cross’ Relay for Disaster Cure Cancer is the largest, single-day fundraising Relief. Contributions from the event were donated event in central Massachusetts. Funds raised sup- to the Beverly School in Kenya to show the Col- port cutting-edge research and wide-ranging pre- lege’s support for the spiritual, mental and physical ventive and behavioral studies to provide advanced development of children worldwide. In past years, cancer care to oncology patients. The UMass Me- the event has also raised funds for those affected by morial Cancer Center integrates some of the most Sept. 11 and Hurricane Katrina. vital cancer research and treatment activities avail- In October 2007, the Holy Cross rowing team able today. The center encourages innovative col- banded together to support one of its own. Twenty- laborations and actively promotes the development nine members of the team participated in the Light of projects dedicated to bringing the work of the The Night Walk on the Boston Common in support bench to the bedside. To date, the fi ve mile walk- of Mary Dixon ‘08, a member of the team who had a-thon has raised over $6 million enabling cutting been diagnosed with stage-two lymphoma. edge cancer research, bringing us one step closer to The team’s efforts in the community are ongo- fi nding a cure. ing. Every year members of the squad volunteer In October of 2009, coaches and athletes with Holy Cross’ Student Programs for Urban from both rowing teams put on three sessions on Development (SPUD), the largest student orga- “Navigating the College Recruiting Process” and nization on campus. SPUD consists of over 25 “Balancing the Academics and Athletics at the Col- different outreach programs and more than 350 legiate Level”. The presentation was given for the active members. MSSAA (Massachusetts Secondary School Ad- 6 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING SCCHEDULEHEDULE

DATE EVENT LOCATION October 15 Snake Regatta Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. October 22-23 at Head of the Charles Charles River, Boston, Mass. October 30 at Princeton Chase Regatta Lake Carnegie, Princeton, N.J. November 5 at Green Monster Regatta Connecticut River, Hanover, N.H. March 31 vs. Columbia, Dartmouth & MIT * Orchard Beach Lagoon, Pelham, N.Y. April 1 Bates & WPI Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. April 7 at George Washington Invitational Potomac River, Washington, D.C. April 14 vs. Georgetown * Lake Carnegie, Princeton, N.J. April 21 vs. Northeastern & Oregon State * Charles River, Boston, Mass. April 22 Rutgers * Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. April 28 Boston College Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. April 29 Bucknell Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. May 13 Eastern Sprints Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass. May 31-June 2 IRA National Championship Cooper River, Camden, N.J.

* EARC opponent All home regattas are listed in BOLD 7 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ROOSTERSTER

Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School Name Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School Alex Brandon Fr. 6-2 176 Amherst, N.H. / Bishop Guertin Sean O’Neill So. 6-2 193 Hamburg, N.Y. / Canisius Steve Burison Sr. 5-9 135 Worcester, Mass. / Doherty Memorial J.D. Power So. 6-2 160 Westlake Village, Calif. / Westlake John Burke Fr. 6-3 180 Bedford, N.Y. / Tabor Academy Nicholas Powers Jr. 5-7 165 Yonkers, N.Y. / Fordham Prep Andrew Cecchetti Jr. 6-2 210 Wall Township, N.J. / Wall Township Peter Prominski Jr. 6-7 195 Arlington, Va. / Gonzaga James Cerra Fr. 5-11 158 Needham, Mass. / St. Sebastian’s Bryan Ptucha So. 6-2 150 New York, N.Y. / Fordham Prep David Cieremans Fr. 6-4 205 Roseland, N.J. / Regis Steve Raiola Sr. 5-9 170 New Rochelle, N.Y. / Regis Brian Clark Fr. 6-0 156 Westport, Conn. / Fairfi eld Prep Pat Rapuano Jr. 5-11 150 Penn Valley, Pa. / Episcopal Academy Anthony Curro So. 6-1 165 North Andover, Mass. / St. John’s Prep Eddie Ryan Fr. 5-7 125 Pasadena, Calif. / Polytechnic Joveto De Carvalho Fr. 5-10 175 Charlton, Mass. / New Canaan Chris Roy Fr. 6-2 160 Holliston, Mass. / Catholic Memorial Ben Decoteau Fr. 6-4 205 Groton, Mass. / Middlesex Dan Ryan Sr. 6-3 190 Wilmette, Ill. / Loyola Academy Tiarnan Doherty Fr. 6-1 165 Doolin, Ireland / CBS Ennistymon Brendan Siebecker So. 5-6 127 White Plains, N.Y. / Fordham Prep Peter Dwyer Sr. 6-3 200 Keene, N.Y. / Keene Central Patrick Sleight Fr. 5-5 120 Westwood, Mass. / Westwood Conor Faron Fr. 6-0 175 Medway, Mass. / Xaverian Brothers Kevin Smith Sr. 6-1 160 Pelham, N.Y. / Fordham Prep Michael Fitzgerald So. 5-8 133 New York, N.Y. / Regis Tyler Smith Fr. 5-11 170 Amesbury, Mass. / Amesbury Nick Forgione Jr. 6-0 165 Haverhill, Mass. / Central Catholic Carey Spanos Fr. 6-1 155 Laconia, N.H. / Tilton Paul Gaffney Jr. 5-9 180 Newington, Conn. / Choate Rosemary Hall Jordan Traub So. 6-1 168 Eastham, Mass. / Kent Tom Gallant Sr. 6-2 195 Scotia, N.Y. / Scotia-Glenville Henry Van Damme So. 6-4 173 Cochabamba, Bolivia / American International John Gentile So. 5-8 110 Mays Landing, N.J. / St. Augustine Prep Mike Walker Jr. 6-1 180 Monson, Mass. / Monson Ryan Hallisey So. 5-10 145 Wethersfi eld, Conn. / Westminster Nick Whalen Fr. 5-11 160 Sutton, Mass. / Choate Rosemary Hall Colin Hayes Sr. 6-2 200 Chanhassen, Minn. / Benilde-St. Margaret’s Lucius White Fr. 6-5 195 Andover, Mass. / St. John’s Prep Kyle Johnson So. 5-11 192 Port Washington, N.Y. / Regis Trevor Zaleski Sr. 6-3 196 Haddonfi eld, N.J. / Haddonfi eld Memorial Kevin Kessler Fr. 6-1 165 Westfi eld, N.J. / Westfi eld Zack Zaniewski Fr. 6-7 185 Boxford, Mass. / Masconomet Regional Kyle Larkin Fr. 6-0 163 Buffalo, N.Y. / Canisius James LaVersa Fr. 6-1 175 Buffalo, N.Y. / Canisius Director of Rowing: Patrick Diggins (Holy Cross, 1986 / 26th Season) Mike Lindsay So. 6-0 150 King of Prussia, Pa. / La Salle College Head Coach: Todd Pearson (Holy Cross, 1998 / Fourth Season) Thad Logan Sr. 5-10 175 Pleasantville, N.Y. / Fordham Prep Freshman Coach: Nicholas Zinter (Holy Cross, 2005 / Third Season) Connor May Fr. 5-9 165 Wakefi eld, Mass./St. John’s Prep Program Administrator: Lindsay Piotti (Rhode Island, 2004 / Eighth Season) Andrew McNamara Fr. 6-2 175 Needham, Mass. / Belmont Hill Captain: Mike Walker Kevin Moran Jr. 6-2 175 Maitland, Fla. / Bishop Moore Catholic 8 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ROOWINGWING STTAFFAFF

Over the years the program has earned many accolades, PATRICK claiming two New Hampshire championships, winning one silver and five bronze medals at the New England Cham- DIGGINS pionship, winning gold in the varsity eight at the Patriot Challenge three times, winning the team trophy twice at ROGRAM IRECTOR P D / the Patriot Challenge, winning four Worcester City Cham- HEAD COACH pionship titles and finishing first and sixth at the ECAC 26TH SEASON National Invitational Championship. Other previous high points include six conference titles since 1987 and a victory HOLY CROSS, 1986 at the the prestigious Head of the Charles Regatta for the Patrick Diggins is now in his 1993 varsity eight. 26th season as the head women’s Diggins was voted New England Women’s Coach of rowing coach for the Crusaders in the Year in 1999 and 2002 and was awarded the irow.com 2011-2012. Diggins also serves as the director of rowing. A coaching award in 2002 along with former Holy Cross men’s rower both at St. John’s High School in Shrewbury, Mass., rowing coach Tom Sullivan. Diggins also serves on the and at Holy Cross, Diggins joined the Crusader coaching staff Board of Directors and as Treasurer of the Quinsigamond as an assistant upon graduation in 1986. He was promoted Rowing Association, Inc., the local organization that hosts co-founder of the ECAC National Invitational Regatta. to the head coaching position in 1987. During his tenure, the the Big East Championship, the Patriot League Champion- He and his wife Kristen (Holy Cross Class of 1990) program has enjoyed tremendous success and grown to be ship, the New England Championship, the Eastern Sprints, live in Holden, Mass., and have three children, Kate (Holy one of the largest varsity sports at Holy Cross. the ECAC National Invitational Championship Regatta and Cross Class of 2015), Daniel and Maggie. In the last eight years the women’s team has been the New England Interscholastic Regatta. He was also a remarkably successful, highlighted by two undefeated regular seasons. In the 2010-2011 campaign, Holy Cross tied for first out of 39 teams for the point trophy at the 40th Schuylkill Regatta. The Crusaders also won the Irving-Chris- tensen Cup as the varsity eight won their race with Boston College and Connecticut. The varsity eight also defeated UMass in a dual-race in the spring season. The Crusaders finished fourth out of 25 teams at the New England Cham- pionship, as the second varsity eight won the bronze medal. The second varsity eight and the varsity four also earned bronze medals at the Patriot League Championship. In 2009-2010, the Crusaders tied for second out of 24 teams at the New England Championship, as the second varsity eight boat earned a silver medal. Holy Cross also finished third at the Patriot League Championship and placed 21 members on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. In 2008-2009, the Crusaders placed second at the New England Championship, while Holy Cross also led the Patriot League with 33 selections to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 9 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ROOWINGWING STTAFFAFF

freshman eight again each earned victories. The Crusaders TODD also competed at the IRA National Championship for the fifth straight season. Holy Cross’ varsity eight received two PEARSON points in the last USRowing men’s varsity eight poll making it the first time that the varsity eight earned points in the EAD EN S OACH H M ’ C final poll of the season since 2007. FOURTH SEASON In 2008-2009, Pearson guided the Crusaders as they HOLY CROSS, 1998 participated in several big meets such as the Head of the Todd Pearson is in his fourth Charles Regatta, the Eastern Sprints and the IRA National season as the head men’s rowing Championship Regatta. In 2007-2008, he served as a volun- coach at the College of the Holy teer assistant coach for Holy Cross. He helped the Crusad- Cross in 2011-2012. ers to a first place finish at the Patriot Challenge Regatta, In the 2010-2011 season, the Crusaders earned numer- while the team also took part in the Eastern Sprints and the ous victories during the year as this was the first time since Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championship Regatta. 2007 that every boat on the team won at least one race in Pearson previously spent two seasons as a volunteer assis- the same season. At the George Washington Invitational tant coach at Dartmouth College (2003-2005). the varsity eight won the Sullivan Cup, which was named From 1998-2003, Pearson served as the men’s freshman after Holy Cross Hall of Famer Tom Sullivan, by defeating coach for Holy Cross. In 2002, his second novice eight boat George Washington. Also at the GW Invitational the second won the gold medal at the New England Championship, varsity eight placed first versus Gonzaga and Georgetown. while in 1999 the Crusaders took home the bronze medal in The Crusaders won three of four races versus Bucknell the second novice eight. Pearson also assisted in coaching as the varsity eight, the second varsity eight and the third the men’s varsity squad from 1998-2003. varsity four each earned victories. Holy Cross swept fellow A four-year member of the Crusader rowing team from EARC member Rutgers on the Raritan River. This was the 1994-1998, Pearson was a part of the first-ever Holy Cross program’s first-ever sweep of an EARC opponent as the squad to row in a varsity-level event at the Eastern Sprints, varsity eight, the second varsity eight and the freshman placing 10th in the varsity lightweight eight in 1998. He also eight were all victorious. At the IRA National Champion- earned two bronze medals at the New England Champion- ship, the varsity four placed second out of five boats in its ship, as a member of the second varsity eight in 1996 and opening heat to qualify for the semifinals. The varsity four the varsity lightweight eight in 1997. finished fourth in the petitte finals and 10th out of 19 boats Pearson earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from overall. Holy Cross in 1998, and went on to receive a Ph.D. in In his second season, Holy Cross competed versus biomedical sciences from the University of Massachusetts some of the nation’s top teams. The fall season featured Medical School in 2003. He resides in Worcester with his the Crusaders racing in the Head of the Charles Regatta. wife, Annie, and their daughter, Tessa. In the spring regular season, the varsity eight competed against five nationally ranked teams with races versus No. 16 Dartmouth, No. 20 UC San Diego, No. 15 George Washington, No. 20 Georgetown and No. 17 Oregon State. Against Bucknell on Lake Quinsigamond, the varsity eight and the freshman eight won their races, while versus Rut- gers on the Raritan River, the Crusaders’ varsity eight and 1100 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ROOWINGWING STTAFFAFF

ter winner for the Holy Cross Crusaders. As the coxswain of NICHOLAS the varsity eight, he led the Crusaders to two Silver medals LINDSAY at the 2003 and 2005 New England Rowing Championships ZINTER and a Bronze medal at the 2005 ECAC National Invitational PIOTTI Regatta. Zinter also won two Patriot Challenge titles in 2003 EN S RESHMAN ROGRAM M ’ F and 2005. In 2005, the Crusader varsity eight was ranked P COACH 16th in the nation by the US Rowing Collegiate Poll. ADMINISTRATOR / Zinter is a 2005 graduate of Holy Cross and holds a THIRD SEASON ASSIT. WOMEN’S COACH Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. In 2007, he earned HOLY CROSS, 2005 his Master of Arts degree in psychology from Medaille EIGHTH SEASON Nicholas Zinter is in his third College. RHODE ISLAND, 2004 season as the freshman men’s Lindsay Piotti is in her eighth rowing coach at Holy Cross in 2011-2012. He is a 2005 season as the rowing program administrator in 2011-2012. graduate of Holy Cross and was a member of the men’s She is also an assistant coach of the women’s team. The rowing team. Shrewsbury, Mass., native is a 2004 graduate of the Univer- In 2010-2011, the freshman eight defeated EARC mem- sity of Rhode Island, where she was a four-year letterwinner ber Rutgers. In his first year in 2009-2010, at the George for the women’s rowing team. Washington Invitational the freshman eight won two of its Piotti was selected co-captain her senior year and led three races with a win over UC San Diego and a first-place the lightweight eight to a fifth-place overall finish at the finish versus George Washington and Gonzaga. Also during 2004 IRA National Championship held in Camden, N.J.. It the season, the Crusaders earned victories over Bucknell was the first time in Rhode Island history that a Ram squad and Rutgers. reached the finals. That same lightweight eight finished first Zinter, a Buffalo native, joined the Crusader staff after at the 2004 ECAC Championship held in Worcester. working in hospital pharmacy. In his role as assistant coach, Piotti earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications Zinter’s primary duties are to direct the Holy Cross freshman Studies from Rhode Island in May of 2004. In 2005 and crews. Additionally, he assists head coach Todd Pearson in 2006 she attended U.S. Rowing coaching certification the administration of the overall men’s program. courses and is now a level 2 certified coach. In August of Coach Zinter has experience coaching junior athletes 2005, Piotti was co-director of the U.S. Rowing Master’s at West Side Rowing Club and Canisius High School in Nationals Regatta held on Lake Quinsigamond. She has Buffalo, N.Y. Zinter led the WSRC junior men to a second since continued to be co-director of the New England and third place finish at the 2010 Royal Canadian Henley Championship Regatta, held in Worcester each May. Piotti Regatta. While at Canisius in 2008-2009, Zinter was an also serves as part of the coaching staff for the WPI Rowing assistant coach and helped the Crusaders earn numerous Camp and Shrewsbury Parks and Recreation Rowing Camp New York state titles, two Scholastic Rowing Association each summer. (SRAA) National titles, two Canadian Secondary Scholastic She currently resides in West Boylston, Mass., with her (CSSRA) titles, and a Bronze medal in the lightweight four husband David. at the 2009 US Rowing Youth National Championships. Zinter began rowing at Canisius High School in Buf- falo, N.Y. in 1998. After developing his rowing skills as a high school lightweight, he chose to complete his career as a coxswain. After high school, Zinter became a four-year let- 1111 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

MIKE WALKER JR. • 6-1 • 180 • CAPTAIN MONSON, MASS. MONSON H.S. 2010-2011: Member of the varsity eight for three of the eight competitions in the spring, while rowing for the second varsity eight in ﬁ ve races...rowed for the varsity eight that defeated Buck- nell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30)…also member of the varsity eight at Eastern Sprints (May 15).

2009-2010: A member of the freshman eight…fi nished fi rst with the Crusaders’ novice ‘A’ boat at the Quinsigamond Novice Challenge (Oct. 24)...the freshman eight won two of its three races at the 23rd George Washington Invitational (April 9-10), defeating UC San Diego in the fi rst race and George Washing- ton and Gonzaga in the third race…won dual-races versus Bucknell (April 18) and Rutgers (May 2).

Personal: Majoring in Economics. 1122 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

STEVE BURISON SR. • 5-9 • 135 WORCESTER, MASS. DOHERTY MEMORIAL H.S. 2010-2011: Coxswain of the second varsity eight for all eight competitions that took place in the spring…the second varsity eight defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30).

2009-2010: Coxswain of the varsity four that competed at the 108th IRA National Championship (June 3-5) placing second in the third-level ﬁ nals and 14th out of 18 teams overall…coxswain of the second varsity eight.

2008-2009: A member of the freshman eight.

Before Holy Cross: Attended Doherty Memorial H.S.

Personal: Majoring in Biology. 1133 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

800m, 4x100 relay and 4x400 relay...named the track PETER DWYER team’s Most Improved in 2004 ...also a member of the Ad- SR. • 6-3 • 200 irondack Mountainmen AAU basketball team...was Class President and Student Council President and Keene Cen- EENE K , N.Y. tral, and was a recipient of the AP Scholar Award in 2007. KEENE CENTRAL H.S. Personal: Son of Barbara Dwyer...has three sisters (Elisa- 2010-2011: Member of the var- beth, Anna and Olivia)...majoring in Russian and Political sity eight that competed in the Science. Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing fi rst out of 20 boats…rowed for the varsity eight for all eight competitions in the spring…varsity eight won the Sullivan Cup by defeating George Washington (April 9)…the Crusaders also defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30)…was a member of the varsity four that qualifi ed for the semifi nals at the IRA National Championship (June 2-4).

2009-2010: Member of the varsity four that competed at the 108th IRA National Championship (June 3-5) placing second in the third-level ﬁ nals and 14th out of 18 teams overall…member of the varsity eight…ﬁ nished in second place at the Snake Regatta (Oct. 10) on Lake Quinsigam- ond…won races versus Bucknell (April 18) and Rutgers (May 2).

2008-2009: A member of the freshman eight in his ﬁ rst year...was selected for the U.S. National Team U23 Scull- ing Camp.

Before Holy Cross: Played soccer and basketball and ran track at Keene Central...was the captain of the soccer team his senior year and also won the team’s Coach’s Award... ran four events on the track team, including the 400m, 1144 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

win the conference and sectional championships while be- TOM GALLANT ing named an Academic All-Star...also a mid-distance run- SR. • 6-2 • 195 ner on the track team, fi nishing fi rst at the 2007 Foothills meet...was a class offi cer and president of the National COTIA S , N.Y. Honor Society. SCOTIA-GLENVILLE H.S. Personal: Son of Thomas and Maria Gallant...has one 2010-2011: Member of the var- brother (Bobby) and two sisters (Mia and Nicole)...sister, sity eight that competed at the Nicole, rowed for four years at Simmons College...major- Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing ing in Chemistry (pre-med). fi rst out of 20 boats…rowed for the varsity eight for all eight competitions in the spring…varsity eight won the Sullivan Cup by defeating George Washington (April 9)…the Crusaders also defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30).

2008-2009: Member of the freshman eight...invited and attended U.S. Men’s National Team Freshmen Rowing Camp.

Before Holy Cross: A three-sport athlete, participating in rowing, track, and tennis...two-time captain of the rowing team at Scotia-Glenville...was named the team’s Most Dedicated...helped lead the team to one sectional title and a third-place ﬁ nish at the New York state championship... set school records in the 2k and 6k pieces...went undefeated (9-0) in doubles on the tennis team, helping the squad 1155 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

Personal: Son of Ann Marie and Mark Hayes...has one COLIN HAYES brother (Ryan) and one sister (Kelsey)...his uncle, James, SR. • 6-2 • 200 graduated from Holy Cross in 1978...double major in Biol- ogy and Biochemistry. CHANHASSEN, MINN. BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S H.S. 2010-2011: Captain…member of the varsity eight that competed at the Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing ﬁ rst out of 20 boats...rowed for the varsity eight for all eight competitions in the spring…varsity eight won the Sullivan Cup by defeating George Washington (April 9)…the Crusaders also defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30).

2009-2010: Member of the varsity four that competed at the 108th IRA National Championship (June 3-5) placing second in the third-level ﬁ nals and 14th out of 18 teams overall…member of the varsity eight… ﬁ nished in second place at the Snake Regatta (Oct. 10) on Lake Quinsigam- ond…won races versus Bucknell (April 18) and Rutgers (May 2).

2008-2009: Rowed with the novice eight.

Before Holy Cross: Played two years at defensive tackle on the football team under head coach John Hanks...won the team’s sportsmanship award in his sophomore year... National Honor Society member. 1166 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

THAD LOGAN SR. • 5-10 • 175 PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. FORDHAM PREP SCHOOL 2010-2011: Member of the varsity four that defeated Bucknell (Apr. 23)…rowed for the second varsity eight at the Eastern Sprints (May 15).

2009-2010: Rowed with the third varsity eight.

2008-2009: Spent his ﬁ rst season on the novice eight with the Crusaders.

Before Holy Cross: Played tennis at Fordham Prep, where he was a teammate of fellow Crusader rower Kevin Smith... earned First Honors all four years.

Personal: Son of Thaddeus Logan and Patricia Eisemann... father rowed at the University of Virginia...has one brother (Devitt)...majoring in Political Science. 1177 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

STEVE RAIOLA SR. • 5-9 • 170 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. REGIS H.S. 2010-2011: Member of the varsity four that defeated Bucknell (Apr. 23)…rowed for second varsity eight at the Eastern Sprints (May 15).

2009-2010: Rowed with the third varsity eight.

Personal: Majoring in Political Science. 1188 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

Personal: Son of Dan and Julie Ryan...has two sisters DAN RYAN (Megan and Sarah) and one brother (Keenan)...majoring SR. • 6-3 • 190 in Biology. WILMETTE, ILL. LOYOLA ACADEMY 2010-2011: Member of the varsity eight at the Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing ﬁ rst out of 20 boats...member of the second varsity eight for all eight of the competitions that took place in the spring…the second varsity eight defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30).

2009-2010: Member of the varsity eight…won races versus Bucknell (April 18) and Rut- gers (May 2).

2008-2009: Split time between the freshman eight and the second varsity eight in his ﬁ rst year.

Before Holy Cross: Was a three-sport athlete at Loyola Academy, participating in football, basketball and rowing. 1199 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

Personal: Son of Catherine and Edward Smith...has one KEVIN SMITH sister (Clare)...majoring in Philosophy. SR. • 6-1 • 160 PELHAM, N.Y. FORDHAM PREP SCHOOL 2010-2011: Member of the second varsity eight for all eight of the competitions that took place in the spring…the second varsity eight defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30).

2009-2010: Member of the second varsity eight.

2008-2009: Rowed with the freshman eight that competed at the Eastern Sprints (May 10).

Before Holy Cross: A four-year varsity tennis player under head coach Kevin Pigott, he played ﬁ rst singles and ﬁ rst doubles...team captain his senior year...won the 2008 New York Junior Tennis League Mayor’s Cup Brian Watkins Memorial Award...runner-up at the 2008 CCHSA Cham- pionships...named the 2008 New York State Comptroller Award winner...was a teammate of fellow Crusader rower Thad Logan...also played club baseball in the Westchester Putnam Baseball Association. 2200 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

Personal: Son of Henry and Mary Ann Zaleski...father TREVOR ZALESKI pitched for the Rutgers baseball team...has two brothers SR. • 6-3 • 196 (Derek and Michael)...brother, Derek, played baseball at Gettysburg...a Mathematics major. HADDONFIELD, N.J. HADDONFIELD MEMORIAL H.S. 2010-2011: Member of the varsity eight that competed at the Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing ﬁ rst of 20 boats…rowed for the varsity eight for ﬁ ve out of eight spring competitions and was a member of the second varsity eight for three events…varsity eight won the Sullivan Cup by defeating George Washington (April 9)…the second varsity eight defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April 30).

2008-2009: A member of the freshman eight.

Before Holy Cross: Rowed for four years and played basketball for two at Haddonﬁ eld Memorial H.S....was one of two sophomores on the varsity eight in 2006...won gold at the Frostbite Regatta in 2005...occupied the three seat on the varsity four that ﬁ nished third at the Head of the Ohio... captain of the basketball team as a senior, and led the team to the state title game in 2007. 2211 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

ANDREW CECCHETTI NICK FORGIONE PAUL GAFFNEY JR. • 6-2 • 210 JR. • 6-0 • 165 JR. • 5-9 • 180 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. HAVERHILL, MASS. NEWINGTON, CONN. WALL TOWNSHIP H.S. CENTRAL CATHOLIC H.S. CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL 2010-2011: Member of the sec- 2010-2011: Member of the var- 2010-2011: Member of the second varsity eight for seven of sity eight that competed at the ond varsity eight in all eight the eight competitions in the Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing competitions in the spring…the spring… the second varsity eight fi rst of 20 teams…rowed for the second varsity eight defeated defeated Bucknell (April 23) and second varsity eight in seven of its Bucknell (April 23) and EARC EARC member Rutgers (April eight competitions in the spring, member Rutgers (April 30). 30)...member of the varsity eight including the win versus EARC at the Eastern Sprints (May 15). member Rutgers (April 30). 2009-2010: A member of the freshman eight…fi nished fi rst 2009-2010: Rowed with the third 2009-2010: A member of the with the Crusaders’ novice ‘A’ varsity eight. freshman eight…fi nished fi rst boat at the Quinsigamond Novice with the Crusaders’ novice ‘A’ Challenge (Oct. 24)...the fresh- Before Holy Cross: A three-sport athlete at Wall Town- boat at the Quinsigamond Novice Challenge (Oct. 24)... man eight won two of its three races at the 23rd George ship H.S. in soccer, basketball and volleyball...played the freshman eight won two of its three races at the 23rd Washington Invitational (April 9-10), defeating UC San center back on the soccer team for three years...captained George Washington Invitational (April 9-10), defeating Diego in the fi rst race and George Washington and Gon- the squad his senior year, earned All-Division honors, an- UC San Diego in the fi rst race and George Washington and zaga in the third race…won dual-races versus Bucknell chored the defense that shutout 10 opponents and led the Gonzaga in the third race…won dual-races versus Buck- (April 18) and Rutgers (May 2). team to the Central Jersey Group III sectional title game... nell (April 18) and Rutgers (May 2). voted the team’s Most Improved in 2007, and won the Before Holy Cross: A three-sport athlete at Choate Rose- Tom Farley Commitment to Excellent Award in 2008... Before Holy Cross: Was a member of the Essex Rowing mary Hall H.S. in rowing, wrestling and swimming...team captained the basketball team for two years and won the Club while attending Central Catholic H.S....earned fi fth captain of the rowing team his senior year...recipient of squad’s Sportsmanship Award in 2008...also played two place in the 2009 Northeast/Mid Atlantic Junior District the team’s Robert N. Wood Award for Sportsmanship in years on the volleyball team ...holds the school record Championships and third at the 2009 Saratoga Invitation- 2009...team earned back-to-back second place fi nishes for blocks in a season...led the team to the 2009 Moore- al, both as a member of the varsity eight...rowing with the at the New England Interscholastic Rowing Association stown Invitational Tournament Championship...the recipi- novice eight, his boat fi nished third in the 2008 Northeast/ Championships in 2008 and 2009...led his boat to fi rst ent of the 2009 Duct Tape and Glue Award, given out by Mid Atlantic Junior District Championships...earned a sil- place at the 2008 Founder’s Day Championship...wrestled the Manasquan Coast Star...Vice President of the National ver medal in Mathematics and French in 2009, and a gold at 162 pounds...won the JV New England Championship... Honor Society and graduated with honors. in History in 2008... president of the band and a National named Honorable Mention for the John Downey Award Honor Society member. for Sportsmanship...earned Honorable Mention for the Al- Personal: Son of Celeste and Rich Cecchetti...has one fred A. Cook Prize for Good Infl uence, Conduct, Industry, brother (Sean)...aunt, Cara Hudson Brown, graduated from Personal: Son of Lynn and Nicholas Forgione...has one Sound Scholarship and Honorable Conduct in 2006. Holy Cross in 1986...majoring in Mathematics. sister, Emily, who rows at Mount Holyoke...majoring in Political Science. Personal: Son of Paul and Susan Gaffney...has one sister (Kaitlyn)...majoring in Economics and Accounting. 2222 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

KEVIN MORAN NICHOLAS POWERS PETER PROMINSKI JR. • 6-2 • 175 JR. • 5-7 • 165 JR. • 6-7 • 195 MAITLAND, FLA. YONKERS, N.Y. ARLINGTON, VA. BISHOP MOORE CATHOLIC H.S. FORDHAM PREP SCHOOL GONZAGA COLLEGE H.S. 2010-2011: Member of the var- 2010-2011: Member of the sec- 2010-2011: Member of the varsity eight that competed at the ond varsity eight in all eight races sity eight that competed at the Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing in the spring season…the second Snake Regatta (Oct. 9), placing fi rst of 20 teams...rowed for the varsity eight defeated Bucknell fi rst of 20 teams…rowed for the varsity eight for all eight com- (April 23) and EARC member varsity eight for all eight competitions in the spring…varsity Rutgers (April 30). petitions in the spring…varsity eight won the Sullivan Cup by eight won the Sullivan Cup by defeating George Washington 2009-2010: A member of the defeating George Washington (April 9)…the Crusaders also freshman eight…the freshman (April 9)…the Crusaders also defeated Bucknell (April 23) and eight won two of its three races defeated Bucknell (April 23) and EARC member Rutgers (April at the 23rd George Washington EARC member Rutgers (April 30). Invitational (April 9-10), defeat- 30)…was a member of the varsi- ing UC San Diego in the fi rst race, and George Washing- ty four that qualifi ed for the semifi nals at the IRA National 2009-2010: A member of the freshman eight…fi nished ton and Gonzaga in the third race…won dual-races versus Championship (June 2-4). fi rst with the Crusaders’ novice ‘A’ boat at the Quinsigam- Bucknell (April 18) and Rutgers (May 2). ond Novice Challenge (Oct. 24)...the freshman eight won 2009-2010: A member of the freshman eight…fi nished two of its three races at the 23rd George Washington Invi- Before Holy Cross: Attended Fordham Prep. fi rst with the Crusaders’ novice ‘A’ boat at the Quinsigam- tational (April 9-10), defeating UC San Diego in the fi rst ond Novice Challenge (Oct. 24)...the freshman eight won race and George Washington and Gonzaga in the third Personal: Majoring in Computer Science and Classics. two of its three races at the 23rd George Washington Invi- race…won dual-races versus Bucknell (April 18) and Rut- tational (April 9-10), defeating UC San Diego in the fi rst gers (May 2). race and George Washington and Gonzaga in the third race…won dual-races versus Bucknell (April 18) and Rut- Before Holy Cross: Salutatorian of his graduating class... gers (May 2). spent four years on the rowing team, including two as captain...a Bronze Medalist at the 2007 Southeast Regional Before Holy Cross: Rowed for three years in seat four Championship Regatta...participated in the National at Gonzaga College H.S. in Washington, D.C....team won Championship Regatta Men’s Varsity 4+ in 2007...recipi- back-to-back WMIRA Championships in 2008 and 2009... ent of the team’s Oarsman of the Year Award in 2007 and member of the 2008 Washington Post Boat of the Year... 2008... won the 2008 Outstanding Student Award...Vice recipient of the 2008-2009 Student-Athlete Award. President of National Honor Society. Personal: Son of Kathy and Peter Prominski...father Personal: Son of Brian and Elizabeth Moran...father swam played football at Brown...has three brothers (Matthew, at Holy Cros...mother rowed at Trinity...has three brothers Thomas and Luke)...majoring in Political Science. (Brian, Charles and Jack)...majoring in Physics. 2233 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

PAT RAPUANO ANTHONY CURRO MICHAEL FITZGERALD JR. • 5-11 • 150 SO. • 6-1 • 165 SO. • 5-8 • 133 PENN VALLEY, PA. NORTH ANDOVER, MASS. NEW YORK, N.Y. EPISCOPAL ACADEMY ST. JOHN’S PREP SCHOOL REGIS H.S. 2010-2011: Rowed for the var- 2010-2011: Member of the fresh- 2010-2011: Coxswain of the sec- sity eight for all eight competi- man eight in all eight competi- ond freshman four that competed tions in the spring…varsity eight tions in the spring…freshman versus Bucknell (April 23). won the Sullivan Cup by defeat- eight defeated EARC member ing George Washington (April Rutgers (April 30) and took fi rst Before Holy Cross: Attended 9)…the Crusaders also defeated place in the third-level fi nal at Regis H.S. and was a member of Bucknell (April 23) and EARC the Eastern Sprints (May 15)…a the varsity track and fi eld team as member Rutgers (April 30)… member of the varsity four that a junior and senior…team cap- was a member of the varsity four qualifi ed for the semifi nals at tain as a senior. that qualifi ed for the semifi nals the IRA National Championship at the IRA National Champion- (June 2-4). Personal: Son of Michael and ship (June 2-4). Regina Fitzgerald...majoring in Before Holy Cross: A member of the Essex Rowing Club Biology. 2009-2010: A member of the freshman eight…fi nished while attending St. John’s Preparatory School…part of a fi rst with the Crusaders’ novice ‘A’ boat at the Quinsigam- crew that won the men’s varsity eight competition at the ond Novice Challenge (Oct. 24)...boat won two of its three 2010 US Rowing Northeast Championship…team placed races at the 23rd George Washington Invitational (April sixth at the 2009 Head of the Schuylkill and placed fourth 9-10), defeating UC San Diego in the fi rst race and George at the 2009 Textile River Regatta…rowed in the men’s in- Washington and Gonzaga in the third race…won dual-rac- termediate and senior pair in the summer of 2009 at Junior es versus Bucknell (April 18) and Rutgers (May 2). Nationals, Independence Day Regatta and the Cromwell Cup...member of National Honor Society and Spanish Na- Before Holy Cross: Rowed for two years at Episcopal tional Honor Society. Academy...senior captain...won the team’s Scholar Athlete Award...his team’s lightweight 4+ won the 2008 New Jer- Personal: Son of Frank and Diana Curro…has two sisters sey State championship...led the team to two champion- (Natalie and Gina)...has not yet declared a major. ships at the Head of the Schuylkill Junior Regatta...rowed with the Fairmount Rowing Association, where they were the junior 8+ Philadelphia Youth Regatta champions...also played hockey...member of the 2009 Cum Laude Society and the French Honor Society from 2007-2009.

Personal: Son of Christopher and Sara Rapuano...has two brothers (Danny and Michael) and one sister (Megan)... majoring in Biology. 2244 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

JOHN GENTILE RYAN HALLISEY KYLE JOHNSON SO. • 5-8 • 110 SO. • 5-10 • 145 SO. • 5-11 • 192 MAYS LANDING, N.J. WETHERSFIELD, CONN. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. ST. AUGUSTINE COLLEGE PREP SCHOOL WESTMINSTER H.S. REGIS H.S. 2010-2011: Coxswain of the var- 2010-2011: Did not compete. 2010-2011: Member of the sity four that defeated Bucknell freshman four against Bucknell (Apr. 23)…also the coxswain of Before Holy Cross: Attended (Apr. 23). the varsity four at the Eastern Westminster H.S. and was a Sprints (May 15)…coxswain member of the hockey and Before Holy Cross: Attended for the freshman eight in the baseball teams…served as captain Regis H.S. in New York City. win over EARC member Rut- of the hockey team in 2010, and gers (Apr. 30)…coxswain of the won the Barry Award. varsity four that qualiﬁ ed for the semiﬁ nals at the IRA National Personal: Son of Michael and Championship (June 2-4). Denise Hallisey…father played baseball at Holy Cross (Class of Before Holy Cross: A three-year member of the var- 1982)…has three brothers (Michael, David and Patrick)… sity rowing team at St. Augustine College Preparatory brother, Michael, attends Holy Cross (Class of 2013)... School…team won the New Jersey State Championship majoring in Biology. in 2008, 2009 and 2010, while it won the Atlantic County Championship in 2008 and 2009…was a member of a second varsity eight boat that went to the SRAA Nationals… member of National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of John and Deborah Gentile…has one sister (Stephanie)...majoring in Biology. 2255 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

MIKE LINDSAY SEAN O’NEILL J.D. POWER SO. • 6-0 • 150 SO. • 6-2 • 193 SO. • 6-2 • 160 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA. HAMBURG, N.Y. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF. LA SALLE COLLEGE H.S. CANISIUS H.S. WESTLAKE H.S. 2010-2011: Member of the fresh- 2010-2011: Member of the 2010-2011: Competed in the man eight in all eight competi- freshman eight in all eight freshman four against Bucknell tions in the spring…freshman competitions in the spring… (Apr. 23)…member of the eight defeated EARC member freshman eight defeated EARC freshman eight that defeated Rutgers (April 30) and took fi rst member Rutgers (April 30) and EARC member Rutgers (April place in the third-level fi nal at took fi rst place in the third-level 30)...rowed for the varsity four at the Eastern Sprints (May 15). fi nal at the Eastern Sprints (May the Eastern Sprints (May 15). 15). Before Holy Cross: Was a two- Before Holy Cross: Attended year member of the varsity row- Before Holy Cross: Attended Westlake High School...member ing team at La Salle College Canisius High School…two-year of the cross country and track High School...earned 2009 sec- member of the varsity lacrosse teams. ond team All-Catholic League honors…also a member of team, which won the 2009 MMAA championship…one- the Fairmont Rowing Association… earned National Merit year member of the varsity hockey team…was a student Personal: Son of James and Julie McCracken Power…has Commended accolades. senator…2009 National Merit Commended Student. one brother (Michael) and one sister (Laura)…grandfather James D. Power III (Class of 1953), aunt Sue Power Curtin Personal: Son of Edward and Cindy Lindsay…has two Personal: Son of Kevin and Catherine O’Neill…father (Class of 1993) and uncle Mike Curtin (Class of 1991) all brothers (Ryan and Kevin) and two sisters (Christina and played rugby at Le Moyne (Class of 1982)…has three sisters graduated from Holy Cross...majoring in Biology. Megan)…cousin, Stephanie Taylor (Class of 1997), was a (Emilie, Meg and Maura)…uncle Michael O’Neill, was a member of the Holy Cross fi eld hockey team...has not yet member of the Holy Cross rowing team (Class of 1986). declared a major. 2266 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

BRYAN PTUCHA BRENDAN SIEBECKER JORDAN TRAUB SO. • 6-2 • 150 SO. • 5-6 • 127 SO. • 6-1 • 168 NEW YORK, N.Y. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. EASTHAM, MASS. FORDHAM PREP SCHOOL FORDHAM PREP SCHOOL KENT H.S. 2010-2011: Member of the 2010-2011: Coxswain for the 2010-2011: Member of the freshman eight in all eight freshman eight in six of the eight freshman eight in all eight competitions in the spring… competitions of the spring… competitions in the spring… freshman eight defeated EARC freshman eight took fi rst place in freshman eight defeated EARC member Rutgers (April 30) and the third-level fi nal at the Eastern member Rutgers (April 30) and took fi rst place in the third-level Sprints (May 15). took fi rst place in the third-level fi nal at the Eastern Sprints (May fi nal at the Eastern Sprints (May 15). Before Holy Cross: A four-year 15). member of the varsity rowing team Before Holy Cross: A four-year while attending Fordham Prep…. Before Holy Cross: Attended member of the varsity rowing captained the team in 2010 and the Kent School...member of the team at Fordham Prep….served earned the Best Coxswain Award varsity rowing team, serving as a as 2008-2009 team captain…as a member of the New York in 2009…in 2009, team placed third at the New York State senior captain…part of a crew that won the boy’s varsity Rowing Association he was part of a boat that advanced to Championship, reached the semifi nals at Stotesbury and was eight competition at the 2010 NEIRAs…team won the the semifi nals at the 2009 Royal Canadian Henley…member a National qualifi er...also a member of Pelham Community Senior Cup at the Reading Regatta in 2008-2009 and was of National Honor Society. Rowing. second at the NEIRAs.

Personal: Son of Paul and Patricia Ptucha…mother was Personal: Son of Joseph and Patricia Siebecker…both Personal: Son of Dan and Margaret Traub…father was a the MVP and captain of the fencing team at St. Mary’s his parents were MVPs of the varsity tennis teams at New member of the swimming team at Southern Connecticut... College…has one brother (Matthew)...majoring in York University…has two brothers (Jack and Matthew)... mother was on the rugby team at Southern Connecticut…has Physics. majoring in History and Political Science. one brother (Kyle) and one sister (Carly)...majoring in Biology. 2277 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

HENRY VAN DAMME ALEX BRANDON JOHN BURKE SO. • 6-4 • 173 FR. • 6-2 • 176 FR. • 6-3 • 180 COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA AMHERST, N.H. BEDFORD, N.Y. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BISHOP GUERTIN H.S. TABOR ACADEMY 2010-2011: Member of the Before Holy Cross: Attended Before Holy Cross: Member freshman eight in all eight Bishop Guertin High School… of the varsity rowing team for competitions in the spring… member of National Honor So- two seasons at Tabor Academy freshman eight defeated EARC ciety and French National Honor for coach Wiley Wakeman…as member Rutgers (April 30) and Society. a senior, won the Harry Kakas took ﬁ rst place in the third-level Award for outstanding contribu- ﬁ nal at the Eastern Sprints (May Personal: Son of Paul and Maria tions to the crew team…as a ju- 15). Jose Brandon…has one brother nior, earned the Roderick Beebe (Dan). Award for enthusiasm and per- Before Holy Cross: Attended the formance…team placed fourth American International School of at the New England Champion- Guatemala…four-year member ship…member of the varsity of the varsity soccer team…also a three-year member of cross country team for one season, making it to the New the varsity volleyball team…member of National Honor England Championship…played varsity basketball for one Society. year.

Personal: Son of Yves and Wendy Van Damme…has four Personal: Son of Julia Burke…mother graduated from brothers (William, Frederick, Louis and Charles)...has not Holy Cross in 1985…has three brothers (Brian, Thomas yet declared a major. and George)...has not yet declared a major. 2288 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

JAMES CERRA DAVID CIEREMANS BRIAN CLARK FR. • 5-11 • 158 FR. • 6-4 • 205 FR. • 6-0 • 156 NEEDHAM, MASS. ROSELAND, N.J. WESTPORT, CONN. ST. SEBASTIAN’S SCHOOL REGIS H.S. FAIRFIELD PREP SCHOOL Before Holy Cross: Member of Before Holy Cross: Attended Before Holy Cross: Competed the varsity soccer team at St. Se- Regis High School…played for for the Saugatuck Rowing Club bastian’s…team won the Mark the Verona Storm club soccer for coach Sharon Kriz…2010- H. Blood Trophy…head of the team…two-time captain…Presi- 2011 team captain…attended Creative Writing Club…member dent of the Classics Club…a youth nationals in 2008 and 2011, of National Honor Society and Student Government Represen- and the Head of the Charles in National Latin Honor Society. tative. 2010…attended Fairﬁ eld Prep… member of National Honor Soci- Personal: Son of Salvatore and Personal: Son of Gerardus and ety and National Spanish Honor Deborah Cerra…has one brother Barbara Cieremans…has one Society…won the Regis College (Joseph). sister (Lauren). Book Award in 2010 and the English Award in 2011.

Personal: Son of Bob and Maureen Clark…has two sisters (Colleen and Megan)...majoring in Classics. 2299 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

JOVETO DE CARVALHO BEN DECOTEAU TIARNAN DOHERTY FR. • 5-10 • 175 FR. • 6-4 • 205 FR. • 6-1 • 165 CHARLTON, MASS. GROTON, MASS. DOOLIN, IRELAND NEW CANAAN H.S. MIDDLESEX SCHOOL CBS ENNISTYMON Before Holy Cross: Two-year Before Holy Cross: Competed Before Holy Cross: Member member of the varsity wres- for two seasons on the varsity of the varsity golf team at En- tling team at New Canaan High rowing team at the Middlesex nistymon Christian Brothers School…team captain…also a School for coach Mark Foster… School…team captain senior two-year member of the varsity earned a spot on the fi rst boat in year…awarded Student of the football team…team won the his fi rst year of rowing…also a Year. state championship in 2008 and fi ve-year member of the varsity 2009…four-year member of the basketball team…senior cap- Personal: Son of Paddy Doherty varsity track and fi eld team. tain…team made the ISL semifi - and Christine Swords…has one nals in 2009 and the quarterfi nals brother (Cian)…uncle, Kevin R. Personal: Son of Nilson and in 2010…played varsity soccer Swords, was inducted into the Zueylha De Carvalho…has one for one season. Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of sister (Isabella). Fame in 2002…had numerous other relatives who gradu- Personal: Son of Jay and Lea Decoteau…has one brother ated from Holy Cross including. (Corey) and two sisters (Kelley and Shauna)…brother, Co- rey, rowed at the University of Richmond for three years... has not yet declared a major. 3300 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CONOR FARON KEVIN KESSLER KYLE LARKIN FR. • 6-0 • 175 FR. • 6-1 • 165 FR. • 6-0 • 163 MEDWAY, MASS. WESTFIELD, N.J. BUFFALO, N.Y. XAVERIAN BROTHERS H.S. WESTFIELD H.S. CANISIUS H.S. Before Holy Cross: Member Before Holy Cross: Attended Before Holy Cross: Member of of the varsity wrestling team Westfi eld High School, where the varsity rowing team for three at Xaverian Brothers High he was a member of the varsity seasons at Canisius High School School…member of the varsity cross country and track and fi eld for coach Tom Flaherty…won track and fi eld team…member teams…cross country team won three national championships. of National Honor Society. the Group IV state championship in 2009 and 2010…team also Personal: Son of James and Personal: Son of Michael and won the conference champion- Deborah Larkin…has two broth- Barbara Faron… father was a ship from 2007-2011, and went ers (Conor and William)…broth- member of the rowing team at to regionals in 2010…was an AP er, William, is a member of the Holy Cross (Class of 1984)… Scholar…member of National rowing team at Cornell (Class has one brother (Henry). Honor Society. of 2013)...has not yet declared a major. Personal: Son of John and Kelly Kessler…father played rugby and lacrosse at Harvard…has three brothers (John, Owen and William). 3311 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

JAMES LAVERSA CONNOR MAY ANDREW MCNAMARA FR. • 6-1 • 175 FR. • 5-9 • 165 FR. • 6-2 • 175 BUFFALO, N.Y. WAKEFIELD, MASS. NEEDHAM, MASS. CANISIUS H.S. ST. JOHN’S PREP BELMONT HILL SCHOOL Before Holy Cross: Member Before Holy Cross: Three-year Before Holy Cross: Attended of the varsity rowing team for member of the varsity track and Belmont Hill School…editor four seasons at Canisius H.S. fi eld team at St. John’s Prep… of the high school magazine… for coach Tom Flaherty…also earned All-League honors as a member of the school newspa- rowed for the West Side Row- junior and senior…ran the 400 per…member of the Spanish ing Club for coach Nicholas and 600 meters…team won the club. Zinter…member of the men’s league championship as a junior, freshman eight that placed fi rst at and made the state championship Personal: Son of Kevin and Jean the 2008 Scholastic Rowing As- as a junior and senior…member McNamara…father is a 1979 sociation of America Champion- of National Honor Society and graduate of Holy Cross…has two ship…fi nished fi rst in the men’s Student Council…Prep Pride sisters (Caroline and Julie)…sis- junior B eight at the 2008 U.S. President. ter, Caroline, played women’s Rowing Club National Championship…part of the men’s lacrosse at Bowdoin…grandfather, John F. McNamara, Jr. senior eight boat fi nished fi rst at the 2011 New York Scho- Personal: Son of Peter May and Eileen Shannon…father (Class of 1944), and uncle, John F. McNamara III (Class lastic Rowing Association Championship…won the men’s played soccer at Clark...mother rowed at Clark. of 1973), graduated from Holy Cross. freshman eight title at the 2008 state championship…part of the men’s senior four boat placed fi rst at the 2010 and 2011 Ohio Governors Cup, and the freshman eight boat that fi nished fi rst in 2008…placed second in the men’s junior eight at the 2008 Canadian Secondary Schools Row- ing Association Regatta…fi nished third in the men’s junior eight at the 2010 Royal Canadian Henley.

Personal: Son of Jim and Susan LaVersa…has one brother (Alexander)...has not yet declared a major. 3322 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CHRIS ROY EDDIE RYAN PATRICK SLEIGHT FR. • 6-2 • 160 FR. • 5-7 • 125 FR. • 5-5 • 120 HOLLISTON, MASS. PASADENA, CALIF. WESTWOOD, MASS. CATHOLIC MEMORIAL H.S. POLYTECHNIC H.S. WESTWOOD H.S. Before Holy Cross: Competed Before Holy Cross: Member Before Holy Cross: Four-year for Community Rowing Inc. for of the varsity swimming team member and senior captain of coach Marko Vukovic…men’s at Polytechnic High School… the varsity cross country team at lightweight intermediate eight member of the Los Angeles Westwood High School...placed boat won the bronze medal at Cougars club team of the South- third at the Tri-Valley League club nationals in 2010…placed ern California Rugby Football freshman cross country cham- fourth in the men’s under-23 Union…team won the SCRFU pionship…a four-year member lightweight eight dash at the championship and placed ﬁ fth in and senior captain of the varsity 2010 Royal Canadian Henley the nation in 2008…awarded AP track and ﬁ eld team…posted a Regatta…won two gold medals Scholar with Distinction and Na- career-best time of 4:50.84 in the at the 2011 Saratoga Invitational tional Merit Scholar…an Eagle mile…also a member of the var- Regatta in the men’s youth light- Scout…founded Endurance for sity ski team as a senior…mem- weight eight, while also earning a bronze medal in the Outreach, which was the largest service organization at his ber of National Honor Society, National Foreign Language men’s heavyweight eight…won a gold medal in the men’s high school. Society and National Art Society. lightweight eight at the 2011 Northeast Regional…team placed 11th overall at youth nationals in 2011…won a Personal: Son of Paul and Honia Ryan. Personal: Son of Raymond Sleight, Jr. and Maureen Dil- silver medal at the 2010 Northeast Regional in the men’s lon Sleight…has two brothers (John and Rob). heavyweight eight…attended Catholic Memorial H.S. where he won the Peter Rockwood Jr. Memorial Award.

Personal: Son of Gerry and Diane Roy…has three sisters (Catherine, Caroline and Victoria)…sister, Catherine, is a junior on the Holy Cross women’s rowing team...has not yet declared a major. 3333 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

TYLER SMITH CAREY SPANOS NICK WHALEN FR. • 5-11 • 170 FR. • 6-1 • 155 FR. • 5-11 • 160 AMESBURY, MASS. LACONIA, N.H. SUTTON, MASS. AMESBURY H.S. TILTON SCHOOL CHOATE ROSEMARY HALL Before Holy Cross: Four-year Before Holy Cross: Four-year Before Holy Cross: Member member of the varsity ice hockey member of the varsity soccer of the varsity lacrosse team at team at Amesbury High School… team at the Tilton School…team Choate Rosemary Hall for coach team captain senior year…mem- captain senior year…won the Michael Velez…member of the ber of the Valley Jr. Warriors ice Coaches Award as a senior… varsity squash team for coach hockey club team…four-year team won the New England Tom Kiedel…was the Hartford member of the varsity baseball championship in 2008 and was Golf Club under-17 champion in team…three-year member of the the New England runner-up 2007. varsity golf team…member of in 2007…member of the New National Honor Society. Hampshire Olympic Develop- Personal: Son of Dr. Giles and ment Program for soccer… Lynn Whalen…father played Personal: Son of Shane and Ni- member of the varsity basketball lacrosse at Harvard…mother cole Smith…father played baseball at New Hampshire… team…team captain junior year…member of the varsity was a member of the ﬁ eld hockey team at Wheaton Col- played soccer at St. Anselm…has one brother (Tabor) and tennis team… team captain senior year…won team MVP lege…has one brother (John) and two sisters (Ann and one sister (Morgan). in 2011… member of National Honor Society. Sarah)…grandfather, Dr. Gerald Whalen, is a 1941 graduate of Holy Cross. Personal: Son of Peter and Sharon Spanos…has one sister, Sophia, who was a member of the Holy Cross ﬁ eld hockey team (Class of 2012). 3344 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING MEEETET THHEE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

LUCIUS WHITE ZACK ZANIEWSKI FR. • 6-5 • 195 FR. • 6-7 • 185 ANDOVER, MASS. BOXFORD, MASS. ST. JOHN’S PREP MASCONOMET REGIONAL H.S. Before Holy Cross: Competed Before Holy Cross: Competed for coach Mike Irwin with the for coach Mike Irwin with the Essex Rowing Club…team won Essex Rowing Club…a 2011 the Northeast Regional champi- Salem News Student Athlete of onship and was a two-time youth the Year nominee…member of national rowing participant…at- varsity eight that placed fourth at tended St. John’s Preparatory the 2009 Textile River Regatta… School…member of National part of the varsity eight which Honor Society. placed sixth at the 2009 Head of the Schuylkill…varsity eight ﬁ n- Personal: Son of Ian and Soﬁ a ished third at the 2011 Saratoga White…has six brothers (Cater, Invitational, Lowell Invitational Peter, Aaron, Solomon, Micah and Jude) and one sister and N.E. Junior District Championship…attended Mas- (Artemis)...has not yet declared a major. conomet Regional H.S., where he was a two-year member of the varsity basketball team…senior captain…won the 2010-2011 Coaches Award, while he was a 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 scholar athlete…member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Richard and Ellen Zaniewski…has one brother (Ben) and one sister (Jessica)...majoring in Biol- ogy. 3355 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING TEEAMAM HOONORSNORS & AWWARDSARDS

CANADIAN HENLEY HEAD OF THE CHARLES NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 1979 Gold Medalist, Pair-Oared 1980 Medalist 1975 Gold Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 2002 Silver Medalist, Senior Lightweight Pair 1991 Medalist 1980 Gold Medalist, Pair-Oared 1992 Medalist 1980 Gold Medalist, Freshman 8 COLONIAL LEAGUE Bronze Medalist, Club 8 1983 Gold Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 1988 Champions, Varsity 8 1994 Bronze Medalist, Club 8 1985 Bronze, Junior Varsity 8 1986 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 4 DAD VAIL HEAD OF THE CONNECTICUT 1988 Silver Medalist, Lightweight 4 1991 Champions, Freshman 4 1981 Medalist, Varsity 4 1992 Gold Medalist, Freshman Lightweight 8 1992 Semi-Finalists, Lightweight 8 1993 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 1997 Gold Medalist, Varsity 4 1993 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 EASTERN SPRINTS 2000 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 1994 Silver Medalist, Varsity Lightweight 1981 Holy Cross’ First Ever Invitation 1995 Gold Medalist, Novice Lightweight 8 1998 Competed in Lightweight 8 NEW HAMPSHIRE CHAMPIONSHIP Silver Medalists, Lightweight 8 1999 Competed in Lightweight 8 2001 Silver Medalist, Open 8 Bronze Medalist, Novice 8 2002 Competed in Lightweight 8 Bronze Medalist, Open 8 1996 Bronze Medalist, Junior Varsity 8 2004 3rd Place, 3rd Level Final, Varsity 8 2002 Silver Medalist, Open 8 1997 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 2005 4th Place, Petite Final, Varsity 8 2003 Silver Medalist, Open 8 1999 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 2006 1st Place, 3rd Level Final, Varsity 8 2004 Gold Medalist, Open 8 Bronze Medalist, 2nd Novice 8 2007 Competed as 2-Year Provisional Member 2000 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 2009 Full Member of the EARC INTERCOLLEGIATE NATIONAL 2001 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 8 ROWING CHAMPIONSHIP 2002 Men’s Overall Points Trophy ECAC NATIONAL INVITATIONAL REGATTA 1982 Bronze Medalist, Varsity Pair Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 1994 Silver Medalist, Junior Varsity Lightweight 8 1983 Bronze Medalist, Varsity 4 Gold Medalist, 2nd Novice 8 Bronze Medalist, Varsity Lightweight 8 2003 Gold Medalist, 3rd Varsity 8 1995 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 LAWRENCE M. CHICK, JR. CUP Silver Medalist, Varsity 8 1998 Silver Medalist, Lightweight 8 Awarded to the winner of the race with Holy Cross, Silver Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 Bronze Medalist, Novice Lightweight 8 UMass & Trinity 2004 Gold Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 2000 Silver Medalist, Varsity 4 1995 Champions, Lightweight 8 2005 Silver Medalist, Varsity 8 2001 Silver Medalist, Lightweight 8 2000 Champions, Lightweight 8 Silver Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 2002 Silver Medalist, Lightweight 8 Silver Medalist, Novice 8 2003 Bronze Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 MAAC CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 Gold Medalist, 3rd Varsity 8 2005 Bronze Medalist, Varsity 8 1988 Champions, Varsity 8 2006 Silver Medalist, Varsity 8 2006 Silver Medalist, Varsity 8 Silver Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 Bronze Medalist, 3rd Varsity 8 MASON-DOW CUP 1998 Champions, Heavyweight 8 FOOT OF THE CHARLES 1993 Champions, Lightweight 8 NATIONAL LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS 1994 Champions, Lightweight 8 1995 6th Place, Grand Final 3366 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING TEEAMAM HOONORSNORS & AWWARDSARDS

PATRIOT REGATTA TEXTILE RIVER REGATTA 2004 Champions, Varsity 8 1995 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 1980 Gold Medalist, Varsity 4 Champions, 2nd Varsity 8 1998 Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 1997 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 4 Champions, Freshmen 8 Gold Medalist, Junior Varsity 8 2000 Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 2005 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 4 2003 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 8 Champions, 2nd Varsity 8 2000 Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 Bronze Medalist, Open 8 Champions, Freshmen 8 2001 Men’s Team Trophy 2004 Gold Medalist, Club 8 Champions, Varsity 4 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 8 Silver Medalist, Lightweight 8 2002 Overall Team Trophy Bronze Medalist, Lightweight 8 WORCESTER ROWING ASSOCIATION Men’s Team Trophy 2005 Gold Medalist, Open 8 FALL CHAMPIONSHIP Gold Medalist, Lightweight 8 Gold Medalist, Open 4 1975 Champions 2003 Overall Team Trophy Bronze Medalist, Open 8 1976 Champions Men’s Team Trophy 1980 Champions Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 U.S. NATIONAL ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS 1981 Champions Gold Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 1979 Bronze Medalist 1992 Champions Silver Medalist, Lightweight 8 1994 Champions 2005 Overall Team Trophy WORCESTER CITY CHAMPIONSHIP Men’s Team Trophy 1975 Champions Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 1983 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 8 1984 Champions, Varsity 8 2006 Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 1985 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, Lightweight 8 1987 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 1988 Champions, Varsity 8 Silver Medalist, Novice Eight 1989 Champions, Varsity 8 2007 Overall Team Trophy 1991 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 1992 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, Novice 8 Champions, Varsity 4 2008 Overall Men’s Team Trophy 1997 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, Varsity 8 1998 Champions, Varsity 8 Gold Medalist, 2nd Varsity 8 1999 Champions, Varsity 8 2001 Men’s Overall Champions ROYAL HENLEY REGATTA Champions, Varsity 8 1985 Competed in Brittania Cup Champions, 2nd Novice 8 1995 Competed in Temple Cup 2002 Champions, Varsity 8 2002 Competed in Temple Cup 2002 Champions, Freshmen 8 Competed in Brittania Cup Champions, 2nd Novice 8 Runners Up, Freshmen 8 SHAMROCK GAMES 2003 Champions, Varsity 8 1985 Champions Champions, Varsity 4 3377 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING INNDIVIDUALDIVIDUAL HOONORSNORS & TEEAMAM REESULTSSULTS

U.S. ROWING COLLEGIATE ALL-AMERICANS 1990 Kevin Comcowich, Stan McCrae NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 1993 Thomas Sullivan (Second Team) 1991 Jim Black, Andrea Garbagnati, 1993 11th of 14 Christopher Noone (Second Team) 1992 Greg Comcowich, Dan Fulco 2004 4th of 16 Thomas Gillon (Second Team) 1993 Mike Smith, Peter Stanton 2005 3rd of 17 1994 Thomas Sullivan (Second Team) 1994 Frank Ernst, Reynaldo Carbera 2006 2nd of 17 1995 Thomas Sullivan (First Team) 1995 Tom Gillon, Nick Maganaro 1997 William O’Keefe (Second Team) 1996 Mike Beauvais, Elliot Repko, Chris Fulco ECAC NATIONAL INVITATIONAL 1998 David Klibansky (First Team) 1997 Drew Cutney, Aaron Zoawczyk 2006 3rd of 36 1999 Paul Guthrie (Second Team) 1998 John O’Connor, David Klibansky 1999 Bill Fox, Lee Gresham PATRIOT CHALLENGE U.S. NATIONAL TEAM FRESHMAN CAMP 2000 Paul Guthrie, Pat Godfrey 2002 1st of 6 2009 Peter Dwyer, Tom Gallant 2001 Chris Schultz, Roger Ross 2004 4th of 7 2002 Chris Schultz, Roger Ross 2005 1st of 7 AT&T CRUSADER OF THE WEEK 2003 Patrick Kennedy, Steve Ruane 2006 2nd of 7 Grant O’Connell 4/25/2011 2004 Albert Pierce, David Rancourt 2007 1st of 6 2005 Edward Evans, Edward Crowley 2008 1st of 3 TEAM CAPTAINS 2006 Greg Connors, Bryce Ritzel 1967 Ralph Orlandano, Phil Jordan 2007 Albert Monte, Mathias Weiden COMBINED MEN’S AND WOMEN’S FINISHES 1968 Phil Jonick, Jim Shelhimer 2008 Michael Cutting, Chris Piltin 1969 Rich Rizzolo, Mike Greene 2009 Adam Furlong, Erick Winstead PATRIOT CHALLENGE 1970 Larry Chick, Tom Sullivan 2010 D.J. Estes, Dan McGlinn 1999 3rd of 7 1971 — 2011 Pete Haney, Colin Hayes 2002 1st of 6 1972 Mark Sullivan 2012 Mike Walker 2003 1st 1973 Jim Murphy 2004 5th of 8 1974 Jim Murphy EASTERN SPRINTS 2005 1st of 7 1975 Nick Simone, Dick Kelley 1984 14th of 16 2006 2nd of 7 1976 John Shea, Charles Garrity 2009 16th of 18 2007 1st of 6 1977 Rich Murphy 2010 15th of 18 1978 William Hennrickus, Edwin McGlaughin 2011 15th of 18 NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP 1979 Timothy O’Connell, John O’Keefe 2002 2nd of 21 1980 Richard Watson, Tim Sherrie, John Dagher GEORGE WASHINGTON INVITATIONAL 2004 3rd of 23 1981 Francis Ermilio, Thomas Gorman, John Gralton 2009 10th of 12 2005 3rd of 23 1982 Mark Holowesko 2010 6th of 8 2006 2nd of 17 1983 Martin Keane, Tom Colbert 1984 Rick Savage, Steve Schmeiser IRA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ECAC NATIONAL INVITATIONAL 1985 Joseph Gilligan, Terrence Sullivan 1985 18th of 20 2006 2nd of 36 1986 Mark Simonds, Rob Hudlin, 2006 22nd of 49 Mike O’Neill, Kiernan Quinn 2008 34th of 39 1987 Ed Maher, William Manning, William Sullivan 2009 22nd of 22 1988 Paul Reilly, Jeff Zawacki 1989 Robert Nix 3388 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ABBOUTOUT HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS

Holy Cross is renowned for its academic excellence Mass., the campus occupies 174 beautifully and mentoring-based, liberal arts education in the Jesuit landscaped acres, featuring traditional and tradition. An exclusively undergraduate institution with contemporary architecture, state-of-the-art fa- just over 2,800 students, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic cilities, and striking views from atop Mount St. college in New England. Founded in 1843 in Worcester, James. Academic life at Holy Cross is serious, challenging and exciting. Student-professor exchanges in the classroom, as well as in countless informal settings, are at the center of academic life at Holy Cross. With a student to faculty ratio of 11 to one, the opportunity for individual attention is readily available. Few classes exceed an enrollment of 40, and most average 19 students. Holy Cross professors are widely respected in their academic special- ties. Many have national reputations for their research and publications, creative performances, recordings and exhibitions. Almost all of the nearly 300 full- and part-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees from some of the fi nest universities here and abroad. Among the major academic facilities on campus are Dinand Li- brary (which, along with three other specialized libraries on campus, has total holdings of more than 650,000 volumes); Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery (with a regular sched- ule of world-class exhibitions); Brooks Concert Hall (acclaimed by performers and acoustical experts as one of the fi nest medium-sized bookstore, post offi ce, coffee lounge, cafeteria and pub); performance spaces in the region); St. Joseph Carol and Park B. Smith Hall (housing the Center for Reli- Memorial Chapel (built in 1924 and contain- gion, Ethics and Culture and the Rehm Library); the Mul- ing the recently renovated McCooey Chapel on timedia Resource Center in Edith Stein Hall; and the new the lower level); Hogan Campus Center (with $60-million Integrated Science Complex. 3399 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ABBOUTOUT HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS

Coeducational since 1972, Holy Cross enrolls a stu- ity on the appointment and promotion of faculty. There dent body of proven accomplishment. Almost all graduat- are more than 100 co-curricular offerings on campus and HOLY CROSS AT A GLANCE ed in the top 20 percent of their high school classes. Most diverse opportunities for innovative academic options Affi liation: Roman Catholic — live in 10 residence halls on campus, all fully connected such as the fi rst-year program, community-based learn- Established by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) to the college’s computer network. Students, elected by ing, Washington semester, internships and full-year study Undergraduate enrollment: 2,862 their peers, represent their classmates at faculty meetings, abroad. 46% Male / 54% Female / on major college committees, and in a consultative capac- Holy Cross integrates faith and knowledge with an 20% Minority and International emphasis on service, in keeping with the Percent out of state: 63% Jesuits’ commitment to educate “men and Number of U.S. states and territories: 45 women for others.” A distinguishing and Number of foreign countries: 19 all-important characteristic of education Student to Faculty ratio: 11 to 1 at Holy Cross is the emphasis placed upon Number of faculty: 252 full time; 63 part time the service of faith and the promotion of Percentage of faculty who hold doctorates or justice. The Offi ce of the College Chap- terminal degrees: 95% lains advises Student Programs for Urban Varsity sports: 27 (696 participants) Development (SPUD), which is the larg- Intramural sports: 6 (1,350 participants) est student organization on campus. More Club sports: 19 than 450 students are involved in 37 direct- service programs in Worcester. • Graduates are admitted to medical school at rates better The athletics program has a storied than twice the national average. tradition that continues today with 27 • Each year, more than 100 Holy Cross graduates enter law varsity sports and charter membership in schools accredited by the American Bar Association – one the Patriot League, recognized for its de- of the highest rates in the nation. velopment of scholar-athletes. The col- • Holy Cross is in the top three percent of four-year colleg- lege sponsors many clubs and intramural es in the number of students going on to earn doctorates. sports programs, and has excellent athlet- • Holy Cross students have won Rhodes, Truman and Mar- ics facilities, including a football stadium, shall scholarships, Watson fellowships, Fulbright grants a baseball stadium, a soccer stadium, a and many other awards. hockey rink and the Hart Recreation Cen- • More than 10 percent of Holy Cross alumni are currently ter, home to the basketball, swimming and practicing medicine. hockey teams. The Smith Wellness Center includes a specialized strength and condi- Among the many Holy Cross alumni with stellar re- tioning facility for varsity student-athletes, cords of achievement are a Nobel Laureate; three Pulitzer as well as aerobic equipment and workout Prize winners; two members of the Naismith Memorial areas for the general student body. Basketball Hall of Fame; a U.S. Supreme Court justice; a The college offers focused preprofes- U.S. Poet Laureate; numerous members of the U.S. Con- sional advising programs for students inter- gress; hundreds of journalists, authors and media com- ested in medicine and health, law, business mentators; and countless CEOs, educators and business and engineering. The results for successful and community leaders. postgraduate study are well-documented: 4400 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ACCADEMICADEMIC OFFFERINGSFERINGS

MAJORS & MINORS Italian MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONCENTRATIONS Mathematics Anthropology & OTHER CURRICULAR PROGRAMS Art History Music Philosophy Established multidisciplinary programs of study with cur- Biology ricular and cocurricular components: Chemistry Physics Political Science Africana Studies Chinese Asian Studies Classics Psychology Religious Studies Biochemistry Computer Science Biological Psychology Economics Russian Sociology Education Economics & Accounting Environmental Studies Education Spanish Studies in World Literature Latin American & Latino Studies English Naval Science French Studio Art Theatre Peace & Conﬂ ict Studies German Women’s & Gender Studies History

STUDENT-DESIGNED MAJORS & MINORS Students can design original multidisciplinary majors and minors. Here are a few examples of recent self-designed programs: Architectural Studies Catholic Studies Chinese Language & Civilization Deaf Education Film Studies International Studies Medieval & Renaissance Studies Middle Eastern Studies Urban Studies

FOCUSED CAREER PROGRAMS Health Professions Law Business Engineering Teacher Education Program 4411 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING UNNIQUEIQUE PRROGRAMSOGRAMS

MONTSERRAT COLLEGE HONORS All fi rst-year students are part of a challenging academic In the college honors program, academically accomplished WHAT THE GUIDEBOOKS SAY and co-curricular program called Montserrat. Embracing students pursue multidisciplinary studies in the natural sci- • Among the nation’s top 50 “most competitive” colleges the excitement and discovery of living and learning at Holy ences, social sciences and humanities. Guided by rotating and universities, as ranked by Barron’s Profi les of Cross, this program — expressly designed for fi rst-year stu- faculty experts, students regularly meet and work to explore American Colleges. dents — integrates academic, co-curricular and residential how knowledge from different areas can be tested and • Graduates 91% of students in four years – ranked fourth experiences in unique ways. One of the cornerstones of a integrated across disciplines. The program incorporates an among the nation’s undergraduate, liberal arts colleges; Holy Cross education is the commitment to Jesuit values. honors colloquium — a series of interdisciplinary discus- named to Kaplan’s list of colleges and universities with So it is fi tting that the program is named after the mountain sions — and a thesis. Honors students publicly present their “Impressive Graduation Rates.” in Spain where, in 1522, St. Ignatius of Loyola (the founder fi ndings at the annual academic conference, a highlight of • Listed in the top 20 colleges for academics in The of the Jesuit order) decided to begin a new life. Students the academic year. Princeton Review’s “The Best 351 Colleges.” entering Holy Cross are also beginning a new chapter of • Peterson’s Guide to Four-Year Colleges cites a 95% their lives — and Montserrat provides experiences in and out fi rst-year retention rate. WASHINGTON SEMESTER • Named one of the country’s “most beautiful urban of the classroom to enhance their journey, while supplying Each semester, 15 juniors and fi rst-semester seniors are ac- the tools to climb to new places. campuses” in Kaplan’s National Guidance Counselor cepted into a highly selective program in the nation’s capital. Survey. Students work with members of congress or federal agen- • Ranked 15th for “professors who make themselves cies, assist advocacy and public policy groups, and explore accessible” in a student survey by The Princeton up-close the arts, history and culture of Washington, D.C. Review. With support from their Holy Cross advisor, students pursue • Regarding the college’s mission, Kaplan’s Guide to internships that consist of four full work days, and a public the 328 Most Interesting Colleges says, “The Jesuit policy seminar one night each week. On the fi fth weekday, tradition of ‘being men and women for others’ shines they conduct independent research for their Washington at Holy Cross.” thesis paper. • According to The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges, compiled by the staff of the Yale Daily News, the STUDY ABROAD three best things about attending Holy Cross are: “the Students looking to broaden their Holy Cross experience professors, the beautiful campus and the connections have an excellent opportunity to do so through the Study with classmates.” Abroad program. Year-long programs provide qualifi ed • The Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Holy Cross’ small students with exciting and fully credited extensions of class sizes and beautiful campus as “award winners.” the college’s curriculum at participating universities in: Australia, Austria, Cameroon, England, France, Germany, COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Through a generous endowment established by its name- Spain and Russia. One-semester programs are also avail- sake, Joseph P. Donelan II, the Donelan Offi ce of Com- able in China and Sri Lanka. Third-year students in good munity-Based Learning provides a directorship to establish academic standing live with host families, and take courses connections between courses across the college curriculum and exams alongside foreign students in their native with internship sites in the greater Worcester area. In keep- language. Deepening the cultural experience, students ing with the college’s social mission to prepare students to be complete an independent study project in the local com- “men and women for others,” Community-Based Learning munity to ensure close interaction with the people of their enables students to be of service to the community while chosen countries. enhancing their understanding of course material. 4422 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING STTUDENTUDENT LIIFEFE

Holy Cross has three performance theaters, RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS two art galleries, a concert hall, ballroom, • Ballroom Dance dance studio and a movie theater. There are • Club Baseball more than 90 student groups and organiza- • Club Basketball (men’s and women’s) tions on campus, including: • Club Hockey • Club Lacrosse (men’s and women’s) ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS • Club Soccer • American Medical Student Association • Club Tennis • American Sign Language Club • Club Volleyball (men’s and women’s) • Biology Society • Equestrian Club • French Club • Figure Skating Club • GESSO (Art Society) • Golf Club • Neuronauts • HC Recreational Water Polo Club • Poetry Circle • Racquetball Club • Psychology Club • Running Club • Science Ambassadors • Sailing Club • Sir Thomas More Prelaw Society • Ski Team • Student Programs for Urban Develop- • College Republicans COMMUNICATION ORGANIZATIONS • Ultimate Frisbee ment • Eco-Action • The Advocate (alt. student newspaper) • HC Wilderness Outing Club • Spring Break Immersion Program • HC Political Union • The Crusader (student newspaper) • Women’s Rugby • Model United Nations • The Fenwick Review • Yoga Club STUDENT GOVERNANCE • Peace Around the World • Purple Patcher (student yearbook) ORGANIZATIONS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS • Purple Key Society • WCHC 88.1FM (radio station) • Campus Activities Board • Campus Christian Fellowship • Sader Nation • Class Councils MULTICULTURAL STUDENT • COMPASS • Students for Life • Hall Councils ORGANIZATIONS (MSO) • Fellowship of Christian Athletes • Student Government Association DEPARTMENTALLY SPONSORED • ABiGaLe-Allies • Orthodox Christian Fellowship STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS • Asian Students In Action • Pax Christi PERFORMANCE ORGANIZATIONS • Chamber Singers • Bishop Healy Multicultural Society • Religious Education Teacher’s Club • Alternate College Theatre • Chapel Choir • Black Student Union • Chamber Orchestra SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS • College Choir • Caribbean African Student Assembly • Dance Ensemble • Amnesty International • HAYES Retreat Team • Individuals of all Nations Developing • Delilahs (female a cappella) • Appalachia Service Project • Holy Cross Orchestra Indian Appreciation • Fools on the Hill (co-ed a cappella) • Best Buddies • Jazz Ensemble • Latin American Student Organization • Off the Record (female a cappella) • The Beverly Connection • Knights of Columbus • Multiethnic Identity Xploration • Rythm Nation Steppaz • Crusaders for Children • Holy Cross Good Time Marching Band • Women’s Forum • Sons of Pitches (male a cappella) • Cures for Kids • Multicultural Peer Educators • Sound of St. James (male a cappella) PEER EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS • Habitat for Humanity • Orientation Leaders • Student Musician Coalition • Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders • Holy Cross for a Cure • Relationship Peer Educators Peer Educators • Operation Smile SPECIAL INTEREST • Resident Assistants • Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators • Religious Education Teacher’s Club ORGANIZATIONS • ROTC • Share our Soles • College Democrats • Students for Responsible Choices 4433 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING DIISTINGUISHEDSTINGUISHE DHOOLYLY CRROSSOSS ALLUMNIUMNI

Holy Cross aims to make a positive difference in society not BILLY COLLINS ’63 only through teaching and service, but through our alumni. Former Poet Laureate, consultant in poetry to the Library In fulfi lling its mission, the College educates people who of Congress, 2001-2003 go on to become leaders in their fi elds. ROBERT J. COUSY ’50 DAVID P. A NDERSON ’51 Basketball legend and Hall of Famer; led the Boston Celtics Sports columnist, The New York Times; winner of a Pulitzer to an unprecedented fi ve straight NBA titles Prize in 1981 MICHAEL DANIELS ’76 KAREN BALDWIN ’85 Senior vice president and group executive, IBM Global Partner and senior executive vice president of Creative Af- Technology Services fairs, Baldwin Entertainment Group; Producer of the fi lms Mystery, Alaska; Ray; Sahara; A Sound of Thunder; The Game of Their Lives ANTHONY S. FAUCI, M.D. ’62 Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Dis- eases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health MARY G. BERNER ’81 President and CEO, Fairchild Publications JON FAVREAU ’03 Chief speechwriter for President Barack Obama REP. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP ’72 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat NNE CHIFFMAN INK from New York A S F ’85 Vice president and general manager of PepsiCo Sales-Target Corporation EIGH NNE RODSKY L A B ’80 TOOMM Executive vice president, Nickelodeon Consumer Prod- TANLEY RAYSON ucts S E. G ’72 HEEINSOHNINSOHN President and Chief Operating Offi cer, M.R. Beal and Company, NY, NY HON. ROBERT CASEY ’82 Member of the U.S. Senate, Democrat from Pennsylvania MARK G. HOLOWESKO ’82 JULIE A. HALPIN ’84 Chief executive offi cer and president, Templeton Capital CEO, The Geppetto Group, advertising company special- Advisors, Inc. JOSEPH A. CALIFANO ’52 izing in products for children President and chairman, The National Center on Addic- tion & Substance Abuse; former U.S. Secretary of Health, EDWARD P. J ONES ’72 HOMAS EINSOHN Education and Welfare T W. H ’56 2004 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Known World Former Boston Celtics player and coach; Hall of Famer

RABBI NORMAN M. COHEN ’72 CAPT. THOMAS G. KELLEY, USN OHN ACK IGGINS Rabbi, Bet Shalom Congregation J H. “J ” H ’76 Editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times; winner of (RET) ’60 a Pulitzer Prize in 1989 Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor 4444 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING DIISTINGUISHEDSTINGUISHE DHOOLYLY CRROSSOSS ALLUMNIUMNI

CAPT. JOSEPH P. K ERWIN, M.D. JAMES DAVID POWER III ’53 USN (RET) ’53 Chairman and CEO, J.D. Power & Associates, consumer First medical doctor in space; senior vice president, Wyle ratings of the automobile industry Laboratories MARY PAT RYAN ’78 PAUL O. LECLERC ’63 Executive vice president of marketing, Sirius Satellite President and CEO, New York Public Library Radio

EDWARD J. LUDWIG ’73 DANIEL E. SHAUGHNESSY ’75 Chairman of the board and chief executive ofﬁ cer, Becton, Sports columnist, The Boston Globe; author of “The Curse Dickinson and Company of the Bambino”

CHRISTOPHER J. MATTHEWS ’67 JOE SHORTSLEEVE ’79 Host of NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show” and MSNBC’s Chief correspondent for WBZ-TV News in Boston “Hardball” WILLIAM J. “BILL” SIMMONS III ’92 WILLIAM J. MCDONOUGH ’56 Columnist for Espn.com’s “Page 2” and ESPN The Maga- Retired president of the New York Federal Reserve; former zine president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; former chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight HON. CLARENCE THOMAS ’71 Board Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court

HON. JAMES P. M ORAN, JR. ’67 AMB. HARRY K. THOMAS, JR. ’78 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat U.S. Ambassador to the Phillipines CLLARENCEARENCE from Virginia THHOMASOMAS LT. GEN. BERNARD TRAINOR, USMC JOSEPH E. MURRAY, M.D. ’40 (RET.) ’51 Nobel laureate 1990 for the ﬁ rst successful kidney trans- Senior fellow for National Security Studies at the Council HON. PETER WELCH ’69 plant; professor emeritus of surgery, Harvard Medical on Foreign Relations; associate at the Center for Science Member of U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat from School and International Affairs at the John F. Kennedy School of Vermont Government, Harvard University JOYCE A. O’SHAUGHNESSY, M.D. ’78 ROBERT C. WRIGHT ’65 Leading breast cancer researcher and practitioner at Texas THEODORE V. W ELLS, JR. ’72 Vice Chairman and Executive Ofﬁ cer, General Electric Oncology, P.A.; associate director for clinical research and Partner and co-chair of Litigation, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Company; Chairman and CEO, NBC Universal co-director, Breast Cancer Research, at U.S. Oncology; Wharton & Garrison, New York director, Chemoprevention Research MAGGIE WILDEROTTER ’77 President and CEO, Citizens Communications 4455 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING STTRENGTHRENGTH & COONDITIONINGNDITIONING

Opened in 1997, the Carol and Park B. Smith Wellness 60 people at a time, enables Holy Cross’ Center is a two-story facility which was built as an addition larger sports teams to work out together, to the Hart Recreation Center. The wellness center provides thereby enhancing team unity. state-of-the-art fi tness equipment for varsity athletes and all The second fl oor has been designed other members of the Holy Cross community. for use by all students, faculty and staff. A $1.5-million gift from Carol and Park B. Smith (Class It has two sections: one for aerobic train- of 1954) kicked off the campaign to fund the facility. “Ev- ing, and the other for cardiovascular, eryone today agrees that fi tness is very important,” Smith variable-resistance and strength training. said in 1997. “I’m confi dent that this new Wellness Center A diverse selection of equipment accom- — whose facilities will be second-to-none — will provide modates users ranging from beginners to a real benefi t to current and future Holy Cross students, advanced athletes. Its south-facing wall is teachers and staff.” mostly glass, allowing most users a view With 15,000 square feet, the wellness center provides of the practice fi elds and the rolling hills over four times more space than the college previously of central New England. had for varsity and community exercise and training, and The center also offers programs that centralizes athletic equipment and facilities once found in explore the connections between fi tness fi ve locations in three campus buildings. and wellness, to help students learn how On the fi rst level, the center houses a highly versatile good health can complement and enhance strength and conditioning center for Holy Cross’ varsity other aspects of their educational expe- student-athletes. There are areas for speed development rience. An advisory board comprising programs, as well as for strength and endurance condition- physicians, fitness and strength training. The space, which is able to accommodate as many as ers, faculty members, psychologists, nutritionists, a college chaplain and others are and his staff to are able to accommodate a much larger responsible for creating and coordinating number of athletes at one time, allowing teams to train programming for the center. together at times more convenient to their busy schedules Holy Cross head strength and con- as student-athletes. ditioning coach Jeff Oliver believes that The state-of-the-art equipment in the wellness center the wellness center is of the utmost im- includes: portance to Crusader athletic teams. • Eight multi-purpose power racks, each with over 600 “Over the past few decades, col- pounds of free weights. lege coaches have turned increasingly to • Seven Olympic lifting platforms with over 375 pounds of strength and conditioning to gain an edge rubberized free weights. over their opponents,” Oliver said. “And • More than 3,000 pounds of dumbbells. while football may have been the fi rst to • Eighteen pieces of aerobic equipment. grasp the concept, we now train athletes • Three full sets of plyometric boxes. from every varsity sport. The wellness • A number of free weight-loaded pieces of equipment to center has been a huge boon to our pro- accommodate injured athletes. gram.” “Thanks to the generous donation from the Smiths,” With 6,500 square feet of the center Oliver said, “This facility is state of the art.” devoted solely to varsity athletes, Oliver 4466 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING THHEE CIITYTY OOFF WOORCESTERRCESTER

Worcester, the economic and social center of central the hundreds of rivers and lakes in the area, Massachusetts, is New England’s third-largest city with a including Lake Quinsigamond. population of 175,500. Holy Cross is one of the area’s 13 First incorporated as a township in 1722, colleges and universities, which together make an enormous this settlement 40 miles west of Boston soon impact on the area’s culture and economy. Boston, Spring- became an important transportation center fi eld, Hartford and Providence are all about a one-hour drive. on the Boston Turnpike, linking the capital New York City is about three hours away; Cape Cod and city with New York and the west. One of the Atlantic Ocean are less then two hours from Worcester; America’s fi rst internal commercial water- and the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire can be ways, the Blackstone Canal, linked the town reached in about three hours. Skiing is available at nearby with Providence to the south and gave direct Wachusett Mountain, and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy access to the Atlantic Ocean. Primarily an industrial city through the mid-20th century, Worcester has emerged as an educational, medical, health care, cultural and entertainment center. An expanded business and commercial base, and the recent addition of a variety of high-technology companies and growing biotechnol- ogy research parks, have made Worcester attractive to expand- ing companies. Downtown Worcester stands on the brink of a dramatic renaissance with a new hotel attached to the con- venue for opera, jazz, blues and classical concerts; and the vention center, a new courthouse and major Worcester Art Museum, internationally known as one of the housing and retail projects all in the works. fi nest small museums in the United States. Other museums Worcester is nonetheless predominantly include the Higgins Armory Museum, a repository of Me- residential in character. More than 1,200 acres dieval arms and armor; the Ecotarium, which combines the of city-owned parkland are found within its features of a science museum, a planetarium and a zoo; the 38 square miles. Half of the entire city budget headquarters of the American Antiquarian Society; and the goes for educational purposes, testimony to Worcester Historical Museum. the values of its inhabitants. Its parklands After a $40 million restoration project, the historic are among the oldest in the nation, as are its Union Station now serves visitors and commuters via MBTA library and music festival. Worcester is a city regional service and Amtrak national service. proud of its past and secure in its future. Worcester has world-class dining, ethnic restaurants, Worcester is home to the DCU Center, a diners, coffee houses, bookstores, shopping, parks and 13,000-seat arena that features big-name rock recreation — all within easy reach of campus. bands; Mechanics Hall, a world renowned 4477 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING COOLLEGELLEGE ADDMINISTRATIONMINISTRATION

REV. PHILIP L. BOROUGHS, S.J., PRESIDENT OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE Fr. Philip (Chicago) in 1978. He holds a Licentiate of Boroughs, S.J., a Sacred Theology from the Jesuit School of faculty member Theology in Berkeley (1987) and received and senior ad- a Ph.D. in Christian spirituality from the ministrator with Graduate Theological Union (Berkley, Ca- decades of expe- lif.) in 1989. His doctoral dissertation was rience and a deep on John Woolman (1720-1772), the itiner- understanding of ant Quaker preacher in Colonial America, Jesuit higher ed- who advocated against slavery and whose ucation through journal is considered a spiritual classic. his work at Gon- He entered the Jesuit order in 1967, zaga, Seattle, was ordained a priest in 1978, and made and Georgetown his fi nal vows as a Jesuit in 1986. universities, assumed offi ce as the 32nd Prior to coming to Georgetown, Fr. Frank Vellaccio Timothy R. Austin William Durgin president of Holy Cross in January 2012. Boroughs served as the rector of the Jesuit Senior Vice President Vice President for Treasurer and Chief Immediately before coming to Holy Community at Seattle University where he Academic Affairs and Investment Offi cer Cross, he served as Georgetown’s fi rst-ever was also a faculty member in the School Dean of the College vice president for mission and ministry from of Theology and Ministry. Previously, he 2003 to 2011. There, he was the only Jesuit taught religious studies at Gonzaga Uni- serving as a senior university administra- versity (1989-1991), served as the assistant tor. In addition to overseeing a division of novice director for the Oregon Province of the university as well as directing ministry Jesuits (1980-1982), and was a parish priest on campus and at Georgetown University at St. Leo Church in Tacoma, Wash. (1978- Hospital, Fr. Boroughs was responsible for 1980). A former member of the Board of numerous programs for faculty, staff, stu- Trustees at the University of San Francisco, dents, and alumni which advanced Catholic he also served as a member of the Holy and Jesuit identity. During his eight-year Cross Board of Trustees (2008-2011). tenure at Georgetown, he raised funds to Fr. Boroughs travels frequently for both develop and endow the Calcagnini Contem- professional responsibilities and personal in- plative Center currently under construction, terests. He has relatives in Canada, Scotland, to renovate the historic Dahlgren Chapel, and England; his four siblings live on the Michael Lochhead Jacqueline Peterson and to endow positions and programs for West Coast, and he enjoys hiking and outdoor Vice President for Vice President for the Offi ce of Mission and Ministry. recreation in the Pacifi c Northwest. He has Administration and Student Affairs and Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, traveled regularly to Kenya, leading a faculty/ Finance Dean of the Students in 1949, Fr. Boroughs was raised in Seattle, staff immersion experience, and in connection the third of fi ve children of the late Robert with his longstanding commitment to support and Catherine Boroughs. He earned his and raise funds for St. Aloysius Gonzaga Sec- B.A. from Gonzaga University in Spokane, ondary School in Nairobi. St. Aloysius serves Wash., in 1973, and received a Master of young people from the slum of Kibera whose Divinity from the Jesuit School of Theology parents have died of AIDS. 4488 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ATTHLETICHLETIC ADDMINISTRATIONMINISTRATION

RICHARD M. REGAN, JR., DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Richard M. in three consecutive seasons (2001, 2002 comprised of 49 athletic administrators and Arthur Andersen & Company in its Boston, Regan, Jr., is now and 2003). faculty athletic representatives from around Mass., offi ces, rising to the level of senior in his 14th year Success is not measured only by wins the nation, reports directly to the NCAA’s manager. He then moved to the NFL with as the director of and losses, but by other gains as well. In Division I Board of Directors. The council the New England Patriots, where he served athletics at Holy an effort to further increase the number of is responsible for adopting operating bylaws in the role of Vice President of Finance from Cross in 2011- Crusader teams coached by full-time staff and rules to govern Division I, interpreting 1985-1988. 2012. Regan, members, Regan announced the appoint- Division I bylaws, reviewing recommenda- His ties to Mount St. James run deep, whose tenure ment of full-time coaching positions in tions from the Division I conferences and as he is the third generation of his family to began on July 1, track, volleyball, women’s lacrosse and soft- universities, and developing and implement- attend Holy Cross. He is the son of Richard 1998, became just ball. Gender equity has been a major focus ing the Division I budget. M. Regan (Class of 1950), and the grandson the fourth Holy of Regan’s administration and he introduced Prior to returning to Worcester in July of Harold J. Regan (Class of 1917). Regan’s Cross athletic di- the college’s fi rst two new varsity sports in of 1998, Regan worked for NFL Interna- sisters, Mary (Class of 1977) and Ann (Class rector in the last 50 years. “He is smart, full more than 15 years — women’s ice hockey tional and NFL Europe (formerly the World of 1980), also graduated from Holy Cross. of energy, skilled in fi nancial management and women’s golf. League of American Football). He joined His daughter, Deirdre, graduated from Holy and fully committed to Holy Cross,” said Improvements to the athletics facilities the New York offi ce of the World League in Cross in 2006. then Holy Cross president Fr. Gerard Reedy, have also been part of Regan’s focus. The new 1991 and was based in London beginning in Born in Providence, R.I., Regan and his S.J., at the time of Regan’s hiring. Linda Johnson Smith Stadium is home to not 1992. Over the next several years he lived in wife, Judi, have three daughters — Jennifer, Regan’s fi rst 13 years have been pro- only the men’s and women’s soccer teams, London and Edinburgh, and served as man- Deirdre and Colleen. ductive ones for the Crusaders. During this but its unique two-sided stands and press fa- aging director of the Scottish Claymores, period of time, 19 Holy Cross teams have cilities provide an additional benefi t to home vice president of European operations and advanced to NCAA tournament play — in- events for fi eld hockey and outdoor track and chief operating offi cer. cluding at least one team in 10 of the last fi eld. In 2009, a new synthetic turf facility When the World League went through 13 seasons. The women’s basketball team was opened for use by the football, men’s a reorganization following the 1992 season, has been to the postseason in seven of the lacrosse and women’s lacrosse teams. National Football League commissioner last 13 years (six NCAA appearances and The baseball team opened a new on- Paul Tagliabue appointed Regan as manag- a WNIT berth in 2002), while the football campus stadium beginning in the fall of ing director of NFL International, Ltd., to (2009), fi eld hockey (1998 and 2000) and 2005. And there have been improvements to oversee and develop the NFL’s business women’s soccer (2000) programs have other facilities as well, such as the softball interests throughout Europe. In that role, also made NCAA appearances. Regan’s fi eld, new football and men’s ice hockey he was instrumental in establishing NFL tenure has also seen the fi rst-ever NCAA locker rooms, and a video room for the International in Europe and planning and appearances for the men’s ice hockey men’s and women’s basketball teams. executing the NFL’s American Bowl series (2004 and 2006), men’s soccer (2002) In addition to his duties on campus, of international games in London, Dublin, and women’s lacrosse (2006 and 2007) Regan has become involved in college ath- Barcelona and Berlin. teams. In addition, the men’s basketball letic policy on a national scale. A current Regan held the post of managing direc- program has seen a great deal of success member of the NCAA Division I Men’s tor of Monarch International, Inc., a licens- under Regan’s watch, having advanced to Soccer Committee, Regan previously served ing and fi nancial consulting fi rm, for three postseason play in fi ve of the last 11 years, a term as a Division I-AA representative on years before joining the World League. and becoming the fi rst Patriot League team the NCAA Division I Management Council After graduating from Holy Cross in ever to advance to the NCAA tournament from 1999-2004. The Management Council, 1976, Regan spent nine years working for 4499 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ATTHLETICHLETIC ADDMINISTRATIONMINISTRATION

BILL BELLEROSE ROSEMARY SHEA ANN ZELESKY FRANK MASTRANDREA ASSOCIATE A.D. ASSOCIATE A.D. ASSOCIATE A.D. ASSISTANT A.D. Bill Belle- Now in her In her 23rd Frank Mas- rose is in his 20th 25th year at Holy year at Holy trandrea is in his year as associate Cross in 2011- Cross in 2011- 19th year at Holy director of ath- 2012, Rosemary 2012 is Worces- Cross in 2011- letics and busi- Shea joined the ter native Ann 2012, and was ness manager at athletic staff Zelesky, who is named assistant Holy Cross in shortly after responsible for athletic director 2011-2012, a po- earning a bach- the administra- for marketing sition he has held elor’s degree in tion and sched- and media rela- since November English from uling for all the tions for Cru- of 1992. A 1977 Holy Cross in women’s pro- sader athletics in graduate of Holy 1987. Since 1990 grams. In 1995, August of 2000. Cross with a dual degree in Economics and she has served as the athletic department’s Zelesky was promoted to associate athletic A 1988 graduate of Holy Cross with a Accounting, Bellerose handles the day to compliance offi cer, with responsibility director. bachelor’s degree in English, Mastrandrea day fi nancial support of individual teams to assure that the college’s staff, coaches, Zelesky joined the Crusaders in April oversees all marketing and media relations and the athletic department. He is responsi- and student-athletes understand and com- of 1989 after a highly-successful 13-year efforts for the athletic department, includ- ble for preparing and administering the bud- ply with NCAA rules and regulations. She coaching career at St. Peter-Marian High ing all television, radio and internet cover- gets for all 27 varsity sports. Bellerose also monitors eligibility and academic progress School in Worcester. Zelesky’s girl’s bas- age of all of the athletic programs. handles equipment inventories, and much of for all Holy Cross student-athletes and co- ketball squads posted a 272-54 record, Mastrandrea previously served as the Holy Cross’ travel and ticket operations. ordinates an ongoing rules education pro- winning eight Central Massachusetts titles, college’s director of athletic media rela- Prior to his current appointment, Bel- gram for coaches and staff members. seven district championships and one state tions from 1993-2000. While serving as lerose was the college’s purchasing direc- In 2000, Shea was promoted to asso- crown. Her softball teams were 253-21, the director, Mastrandrea was responsible tor for four years, coordinating purchases ciate athletic director and added the duties capturing 10 Central Massachusetts titles, for the publicity and promotion of the for all departments on campus. From 1988 of scheduling for men’s sports. She also nine district crowns and fi ve state cham- school’s 27 varsity sports, with his major through 1993, Bellerose also served as the assists the director of athletics with the pionships. Zelesky, who also served as St. focus on the football and men’s basketball head coach of the Crusader men’s ice hock- overall management of the men’s athletic Peter-Marian’s athletic director for nine programs. ey team. He previously spent time as an as- programs. years, was twice named Massachusetts Mastrandrea earned his law degree sistant coach of the squad from 1977-1988. Shea was a member of the NCAA Coach of the Year for both basketball and from the University of Connecticut School During his days as an undergraduate, Bel- Division I Rowing Committee from 2001- softball, and has been inducted into the of Law in 1991, and worked for the fi rm lerose was a member of the ice hockey team. 2005, serving as the committee’s chair New England Basketball Hall of Fame. of Updike, Kelley & Spellacy as a litigator He still ranks eighth all-time in career points from 2004-2005. She has also represented A 1973 graduate of Worcester State from 1991-1993. (152) and 10th all-time in career goals scored the Patriot League on the NCAA Division I College, Zelesky played volleyball, bas- He and his wife, Joan, reside in (71). In 2002, Bellerose was inducted into the Championship / Sports Management Cabi- ketball, fi eld hockey and softball. She be- Shrewsbury, Mass., with their son, Jacob. Holy Cross Varsity Club Hall of Fame. net since 2008. gan her coaching career at Worcester State Bellerose and his wife, Susan, reside following her graduation. Zelesky, who in Shrewsbury, Mass., with their son, Wil- resides in Worcester, has two sons, Brian liam, Jr., and daughter, Lauren, who are (a 2011 Holy Cross graduate) and Kevin (a both enrolled at Holy Cross. Holy Cross senior). 5500 22011-2012011-2012 HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS MEENN’S ROOWINGWING ATTHLETICHLETIC DEEPARTMENTPARTMENT STTAFFAFF

Brian Atkins Charles Bare Tina Borrelli Anthony Cerundolo Meredith Cook Janet Fahnestock Janine Ferro Athletic Trainer Media Relations Cheerleading Athletic Trainer Media Relations Athletic Secretary Athletic Trainer

Scott Gallon Linda George Lu-Ann Hennessy Bryan Hill Jen Kagno Brittany Keil Athletic Trainer Business Ofﬁ ce Athletic Secretary Equipment Promotions/Events Strength/Conditioning

Bob Neville Jeff Oliver Nancy Olson Jennifer Whipple Lillian Wiliams Jim Wrobel Hart Center Strength/Conditioning Athletic Secretary Fundraising Athletic Secretary Media Relations