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This is Marist

Marist is a comprehensive institution with its 210-acre main campus in the Hudson River Valley in MARIST COLLEGE DISTINCTIONS New Yois a comprehensive institution with its 210-acre main campus in the Hudson River Valley in New York, a campus in Florence, Italy, extension centers throughout New York, and educational offerings � Marist is ranked as a top ten Regional University by U.S. News. The College is also #2 on the U.S. News list of Most Innovative Schools. around the world through its online programs. Marist is distinguished by high-quality faculty, innovative Marist is embarking on the creation of a medical school with the nonprofit healthcare organization, Nuvance Health. program offerings, a beautiful riverfront campus, and a technological platform that is comparable to those � Marist has launched a center at 420 Fifth Avenue in New York City to house its innovative corporate training, graduate and professional of the best research universities in the world. education programs. HISTORY & MISSION OF MARIST COLLEGE � The Marist Fashion Program is ranked as one of the top fashion programs globally by the premier industry publication Business of Fashion. Marist is dedicated to helping students develop the intellect and character required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century. These goals derive from the � Marist prepares its students well for life after graduation, as evidenced by the success of our alumni in winning prestigious fellowships such Marist Brothers, a teaching order that originated in France in 1817, settled in Poughkeepsie in 1905, and as Fulbrights, Goldwaters, and Teach for America; admission to top graduate schools like Harvard, Yale, and Georgetown; and positions at established the Marist Normal Training School in 1929. The school evolved into an independent four-year top companies such as IBM, Goldman Sachs, and Johnson & Johnson. liberal arts college, receiving its charter from New York State in 1946. Marist is committed to ensuring � Marist’s longtime research partnership with the IBM Corporation has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform student success, promoting innovation, and social good. typically found only at leading research institutions, while giving our students the opportunity to work with IBM professionals in developing cutting-edge applications. VISION STATEMENT � A $75 million gift from Raymond A. Rich, one of the 20th century’s leading businessmen and industrialists, established the Raymond A. The Marist ideal of excellence in education is achieved through an emphasis on quality teaching and Rich Institute for Leadership Development at Marist College. The gift included the Colonel Oliver Hazard Payne Mansion, a historic 60-acre distinctive learning opportunities. At the undergraduate level, this begins with a firm foundation in the estate in Esopus, New York, overlooking the Hudson River. liberal arts and sciences. Through core courses and their major, students are educated to think logically and creatively, to synthesize and integrate methods and insights from a variety of disciplines, and to express � The Marist Center for Sports Communication prepares students to excel in one of society’s most far-reaching disciplines. Activities include their opinions both orally and in writing. Students are encouraged to consider the ethical dimensions of partnering with the Marist Poll and HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel on sports-related survey research. the subjects they study, and to become more aware of their own values and the value implications of the choices they make. They are also exposed to cultures other than their own through on-campus, community- � Marist is home to the Hudson River Valley Institute (HRVI), a nationally recognized history and regional studies center. HRVI’s based, and study abroad programs. Marist has a long history of serving the needs of adult learners, accomplishments have been recognized by the National Endowment for the Humanities, which awarded the institute a highly competitive offering graduate and undergraduate programs that are built on a strong liberal arts foundation and meet Challenge Grant. the same high standards as Marist’s traditional programs. Marist allows these students to balance their � Marist’s partnership with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and Museum makes it one of only six colleges and universities nationwide education with work and family responsibilities by offering flexible scheduling, degree completion, online affiliated with a presidential library. Among other initiatives, Marist hosts the library’s digital archives (www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu). programs, and satellite campuses. Marist seeks to distinguish itself by the way it uses information technology to support teaching, learning, � The Marist Institute for Public Opinion (MIPO) is one of the nation’s premier independent survey research centers. Students of all majors and scholarships. By familiarizing students with advanced technologies, Marist helps them become better work as interviewers, supervisors, and research assistants. The Poll partners with NBC News, the Wall Street Journal, and NPR to poll prepared to be productive members of society and lifelong learners. The Marist ideal of community is presidential, senate, and gubernatorial races. based on the belief that the College becomes a better institution through the involvement of faculty, � Marist is a top-ranked college for long-term study abroad in the U.S. State Department’s Open Doors report. staff, students, and alumni. Marist strives to be a diverse community, but also one united by a shared commitment to the free exchange of ideas, consideration of the opinions of others, and civility in all � Marist is home to the New York State Cloud Computing & Analytics Center established with a $3 million state grant—which provides IT interactions. services to new and growing businesses. Marist believes in the dignity of every human being and is committed to the principle of service. The � Marist’s main campus, on the banks of the scenic and historic Hudson River, is one of the nation’s top college campuses, with extensive College conducts programs for the disadvantaged, a wide variety of programs that meet community needs, investment in new buildings and renovations under a master plan prepared by the leading firm of Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), and programs that broaden access to education. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are encouraged to including two new RAMSA-designed signature academic buildings. make service an important part of their lives. 88 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 89

RICH INSTITUTE CAMPUS GROWTH for Leadership Development The Marist campus has undergone significant growth HANCOCK CENTER in the past decade. n Dedicated in 2011. LARGEST GIFT IN MARIST HISTORY ESTABLISHES LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE The last 10 years in athletics has brought the following additions: n 57,000-square foot facility named for lead n A tennis facility on the East Campus (2006). donor and immediate past chair of the Marist n Tenney Stadium (2007) board of trustees Ellen Hancock and her husband, Jason. Raymond A. Rich bequeathed to Marist a 60-acre riverfront estate in the Ulster County Town of n The re-construction of McCann Arena with the addition of a n Esopus that contains one of the most historically and architecturally significant homes in the Hudson basketball wing (2011). Designed to fulfill Marist’s goal of infusing information technology into all of its academic River Valley. The “Payne Mansion,” also known over the years as “Omega” and “Wiltwick,” is a n Leonidoff Field turf replacement (2017) 42,000-square-foot Beaux Arts-style palazzo designed by the famed Manhattan firm of Carrère and disciplines. Hastings, architects of the New York Public Library and the Frick Museum. It was built in 1905 by The campus has continued its n Home to the Marist Poll, School of Computer Colonel Oliver Hazard Payne, a brigadier general in the Civil War who founded an oil refinery that growth in a number of areas: Science & Mathematics, International Programs was later bought by John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil Co., where Payne went on to serve as Office, and student-run Investment Center. treasurer. The firm of Robert A.M. Stern, dean of the Yale School of Architecture, whose firm MURRAY STUDENT CENTER designed Marist’s Hancock Center now under construction, believes a residence of this significance n Renovated in 2014, with Rotunda finished SCIENCE & ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING and style would have a replacement value conservatively estimated at approximately $65 million. in 2015. n Opened in 2016. n Re-named in 2016 in honor of President n Home to 35 lecture and laboratory classes In addition, Mr. Rich has designated approximately $10 million for an endowment to support the Emeritus Dr. Dennis J. Murray and his wife, Raymond A. Rich Institute for Leadership Development, which will be housed at the Esopus estate. in Biology, Biomedical Science, Medical Marilyn. Technology, and Athletic Training. The Raymond A. Rich Institute will focus on developing the communication, interpersonal, and social n New Grand Dining Hall created. n Equipped with specialized laboratories, skills necessary to lead complex organizations in a global setting. It will accomplish this in a frame- n Contains nearly four times as much space learning-efficient classrooms, and professional work that emphasizes the values and integrity found in successful leaders. Speakers, conferences, in square feet as original student center. technology. and workshops will encourage potential leaders to become better at motivating others through con- n Home to two graduate programs dedicated to sideration and persuasion, and to foster dedication to a better social and economic environment. STEEL PLANT EXPANSION AND RENOVATION developing skilled medical professionals: The n Scheduled to open Fall 2018. Master in Physician’s Assistant (PA) Studies Program and the Doctorate in “When Ray first started thinking about a leadership training legacy in his estate a few years ago, n Will house Marist’s Fashion and Art Programs. Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. he wanted it to have a special niche, focused on people’s perceptions - voice, body language,

presentation, etc. as an integral part of expressing integrity, sensitivity, relationships, first impres- n 38,000 square feet of new building space and 13,000 square feet of NORTH CAMPUS HOUSING sions, lasting trustfulness, and respect for others,” said Claire Carlson, Mr. Rich’s long-time compan- renovated space. ion and confidante and the executrix of the estate. n 23 faculty offices, 3 classrooms, 4 digital labs. n First building completed for students to move in for Fall 2016 semester. n Studios for fashion, sculpture, painting, Following the purchase of the Payne Mansion from the Marist Brothers in 1986, Mr. Rich and and drawing. n Contains stone and brick exterior with Ms. Carlson were introduced to Marist College President Dennis J. Murray. “It didn’t take Ray long spectacular Hudson River views. to realize that Dennis and Marist College were the ideal conduit for his personal quest to ignite his n Dedicated gallery space for both Art n Private bedrooms in spacious suites with sleek leadership concept. Ray believed ethics, values, humility and thoughtfulness must be inherent in t and Fashion. kitchens and plenty of common space. leadership training as primary elements. Marist College has ethics and philosophy as required n Winter garden with café. courses in its curriculum. Not many colleges do,” said Ms. Carlson. n Second building opened in January 2017, while third and fourth buildings opened in 2017-18 Raymond A. Rich school year. Raymond A. Rich was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1912, the son of n Features dining hall and fitness center. Arthur and Lucy Baker Rich. He was raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and started his career by hiring on to a tramp freighter for a job in the engine room at age 18. After receiving a double engineering degree from Iowa State University, he was hired in the midst of the Great Depression by General Electric Co. and became its youngest national sales manager at that time. He was awarded the rare “E Award” for overseeing GE’s multiple war production plant facilities.

Mr. Rich then was asked to lead the federal Northeast District for the Council for Economic Development. He volunteered for active duty in World War II in the Navy and Marines, serving in the South Pacific Islands and in Tokyo after the Japanese surrender. He received numerous decorations for his distinguished service. After the war, Mr. Rich became vice president and director of Philco Corp. and then accepted the presidency and directorship of Avco Corp. From there his career escalated, and he went on to hold multiple, simultaneous CEO and chairman positions in numerous companies. 90 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 91

THIS IS POUGHKEEPSIE

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.

nown as the Queen City of the Hudson Valley, Poughkeepsie is nes- Cultural Sites Located in Poughkeepsie Ktled on the east bank of the Hudson River halfway between New • Locust Grove (former home of inventor Samuel F. B. Morse) York City and Albany, the state capital. Founded in 1687, Poughkeepsie • Clinton House (named for George Clinton, New York’s first governor) is the county seat of Dutchess County and home to a number of historical sites. • Bardavon Opera House: Home of the Hudson Valley Philharmonic • Glebe House: A 1767 house restored to represent a late 18th-century home Located just 75 miles north of midtown Manhattan, Poughkeepsie is • Maple Grove: Built in 1850 by banker Charles Al Macy home to over 42,000 people and serves as a regional center of the arts, • Poughkeepsie Post Office: A National Historic Landmark entertainment, higher education, health care, transportation, business and • Frances Lehman Loeb Art Museum: Located at Vassar College government. A town rich in culture and steeped in history, the inspired • Springside National Historic Site ideas and works of Alexander Hamilton, Matthew Vassar, Franklin D. • Mill Street Loft Roosevelt and many others are alive in the spirit of Poughkeepsie situated • Barrett Art Center on the scenic Hudson River.

Settled in the late 1600s by the Dutch, Poughkeepsie was first organized Nearby Cultural Sites as a town in 1788. It was in this year that the U.S. Constitution was • Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum (Hyde Park) officially ratified there by the state of New York, as Poughkeepsie was • Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site (Hyde Park) serving at that time as the temporary state capital. In 1799, the city of Poughkeepsie was taken off the town of the same name and organized • The Vanderbilt Mansion separately as a village, later to become incorporated (in 1854) as a city. • Bannerman Castle: A Scottish-style castle on the Hudson River (Fishkill) • Clermont State Historic Site The city’s name is derived from the phonetic translation of an Algonquian • Hyde Park Railroad Station Indian term variously interpreted as meaning “waterfall,” “pleasant • Mount Gulian Historic Site (Beacon) harbor,” or “campsite by small water.” In addition to Marist College, • Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum the Town of Poughkeepsie is home to Vassar College and Dutchess • Sports Museum of Dutchess County (Wappingers Falls) Community College. • The Howland Cultural Center (Beacon) Arts and Culture in the Poughkeepsie Area Distance to Major Cities (Miles) In the early to mid-20th century, famous families such as the Astors, Rogers, and Vanderbilts built seasonal retreats in the Poughkeepsie area, New York, N.Y. - 75 many of which today are open to the public as historic sites. Located in Albany, N.Y. - 80 Poughkeepsie are the Locust Grove, former home of inventor Samuel F. Buffalo, N.Y. - 360 B. Morse, and Clinton House, named for George Clinton, New York’s Syracuse, N.Y.- 220 first governor. The Bardavon 1869 Opera House is another historical Hartford, Conn. - 100 attraction, and is the oldest continually running entertainment venue in Boston, Mass. - 200 New York State. Nearby Hyde Park is home to the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, the Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, and the Vanderbilt Mansion. 92 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 93 CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

113 31 51 11 MAAC Commissioner’s NCAA NCAA Tournament Tournament Cups Tournament Appearances Victories Championships

On Feb. 15, 2014 Marist’s women’s swimming & diving program “For us to get into a very good football league won the 100th Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference at that time, and to be able to come away with a championship in school history. Marist became the championship really allowed our program to grow and first school in the conference, which was established in move forward,” said Parady, who will be entering his 1981, to reach the landmark of 100 championships. 27th season as head coach in 2018. “To have this opportunity be the 100th MAAC Through the 2018-19 season, Marist has won 111 champion is really special,” Marist Director of MAAC championships. The overall success of the The MAAC Commissioner’s Cup Swimming Larry VanWagner said. “I feel very gratified Red Foxes has resulted in 51 NCAA Tournament is awarded annually as a symbol of overall that we can show specifically, in black and white, how appearances and 11 triumphs in NCAA Tournament excellence in athletics in the 24 championship much of a contribution swimming and diving makes to play. Marist also owns the conference record with 11 athletic events conducted within the MAAC. the overall success of the athletics department, and in Commissioner’s Cups, which are awarded annually Here is a list of the Commissioner’s Cups the terms of the image of the College as well.” as a symbol of overall excellence in the championship Red Foxes have won since joining the MAAC in the 1997-98 season: Hitting the century mark is only possible with a diverse athletics events conducted within the MAAC. The Red amount of programs being able to achieve greatness. Foxes have also led the conference in Academic Honor MARIST OVERALL Indeed, the championship success ranges from Roll selections for 18 consecutive years. COMMISSIONER’S CUPS programs that won titles before Marist even became “I think it’s a terrific milestone for Marist and for 2013-14 2007-08 2001-02 a full-fledged MAAC member in 1997 (football, men’s our athletics program,” Director of Athletics Tim 2012-13 2006-07 2000-01 1999-2000 crew, women’s crew, men’s swimming and diving, Murray said. “I think we should all be proud of the 2010-11 2005-06 2009-10 2004-05 1998-99 women’s swimming and diving) to those that didn’t accomplishments of our student-athletes and our have their inaugural season until the 21st century coaches over the past 20 years. I’m proud of the fact MARIST MEN’S (water polo). that there are so many Marist athletes who have COMMISSIONER’S CUPS The tradition was started by the football team, which graduated and will always have the memories of 2012-13 2004-05 2001-02 won the MAAC Football League championship in winning a championship. I also think that not only did 2006-07 2002-03 2000-01 1994. That was the team’s first season in the league, we win championships, but we won championships 2005-06 1998-99

and second after moving from Division III to Division with quality individuals who took great pride in representing Marist in the best possible way.” MARIST WOMEN’S I-AA, under third-year head coach Jim Parady. COMMISSIONER’S CUPS 2015-16 2010-11 2006-07 2013-14 2009-10 2005-06 2012-13 2007-08 2004-05 2011-12 2000-01

MAAC CHAMPIONSHIPS BY SPORT 18 Women’s Swimming & Diving 17 Men’s Rowing 12 Men’s Swimming & Diving, Men’s Tennis 11 Women’s Rowing 10 Women’s Basketball 6 Baseball 4 Women’s Cross Country, Women’s Tennis, Water Polo 3 Softball, Football, Men’s Soccer, Men’s Lacrosse Marist men’s lacrosse and women’s rowing celebrate their 2019 MAAC championships. 2 Women’s Lacrosse 1 Women’s Soccer 94 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 95

DR. DENNIS J. MURRAY INTERIM PRESIDENT TIM MURRAY DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Dr. Dennis J. Murray was President of Marist College for 37 years before being named President Emeritus and Professor of Public Policy. He is currently In October 2007, Tenney Stadium - the home of Marist football, men’s soccer, serving in the role of Interim President. women’s soccer, men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse - opened. The stadium features the DuraSpine Revolution 360 playing surface, a modern press box, During Dr. Murray’s tenure, the College quadrupled enrollments while becoming locker rooms, a concession stand and unique lawn-style seating for a capacity of highly selective in admissions and establishing many new academic programs, 5,000. The previous fall, the Marist Tennis Pavilion opened on the East Campus. including a campus in Florence, Italy. The Marist campus went from 93 to The facility includes eight courts which have the Deco II playing surface. 224 acres, and virtually all of the College’s 77 buildings were constructed or The improvement of facilities has also included upgrades to the boathouse renovated. More than $500 million was invested in the campus, including new and waterfront as well as the softball complex on the north end of campus. In academic buildings, new student residences, a new Student Center and dining August 1997, the doors were opened to the McCann Expansion, a $3 million, hall, a sports stadium, and a state-of-the-art digital library. 20,000-square foot expansion project that houses a premiere 7,000-square foot weight training facility and cardiovascular center. Today, Marist is recognized as a national leader in higher education. The Princeton Review includes Marist in its book, Colleges That Create Futures: 50 Additionally, Murray oversaw the renovation of the McCann Center, including Schools That Launch Careers By Going Beyond the Classroom; among schools of the dedication of the Coaches’ Complex. In 2001, the Dr. Michael J. Maynard comparable size, Marist is listed alongside Princeton, Stanford, the University of Center for Sports Medicine and the Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement Pennsylvania, Columbia, and Duke. were added to the McCann Center. The state-of-the-art sports medicine facility boasts a 1,600-square foot treatment room for rehabilitation and treatment and an added tape room to provide for the first-class treatment of Marist studentathletes. The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement has provided study carousels, meeting and private tutoring rooms, and state of the art computer technology needed for student-athletes to succeed in the challenging Marist curriculum. A hallmark of Murray’s administration is his commitment to hosting conference championships. In his tenure, Marist has hosted the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships in swimming and diving, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and water polo. Tim Murray was hired as Director of Athletics at Marist College on Feb. Murray’s devotion to the 17, 1995. His athletic paradigm of commitment, leadership, integrity, discipline betterment of collegiate athletics and accountability has proven to be a model for unprecedented success and is evident by his involvement in growth for Marist athletics during his tenure. various committees. In 2017, Murray was named to NCAA Under Murray’s direction, Marist athletics has undergone exceptional growth Division I Football Championship and achievement since joining the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference in 1997, Committee, which he will serve becoming one of the most competitive programs in the MAAC. In the 2013- on until 2021. He served one 14 school year, Marist captured its 12th overall Commissioner’s Cup, which is term on the NCAA Division I awarded as a symbol of overall excellence in athletics. That total is the most Football Championship Subdivision of any school in conference history. The Red Foxes became the first school in Eastern Advisory Committee and conference history to win four consecutive MAAC Commissioner’s Cups, while NCAA Peer Review Committee, capturing 31 overall Commissioner’s Cups since Murray began at his post. and was a member of the NCAA Dr. Murray and his wife, Marilyn, take part in the coin toss prior to Marist’s Championship Cabinet from Nov. 21, 2015 game against Morehead State. On Feb. 15, 2014, Marist became the first school in MAAC history to win 100 conference championships when it captured the women’s swimming & diving 2001-05. His involvement with title. Through the 2018-19 school year, the Red Foxes have won a conference committees at the conference level have included serving as chair of the MAAC record total of 113 MAAC championships. In addition, Murray has increased Awards Committee, and chair of the MAAC Women’s Basketball Committee. the varsity sports from 20 to 23, adding women’s soccer, women’s lacrosse He began a term as chair of the MAAC Committee on Athletic Administration in and women’s water polo. June of 2015. Murray also serves on the MAAC Gender Equity Committee and Dr. Murray with Tim Tenney at the dedication of Tenney MAAC Marketing Committee. He was chair of the Marist College annual fund in Stadium on Oct. 6, 2007. Under Murray’s leadership, Marist student-athletes have also thrived in 2006 and 2007, and served on the Baseball Eastern Advisory Committee. the classroom and the community. The Red Foxes won the MAAC Pepsi Goodworks Challenge in each of its four years of existence, which goes to An active member of the Hudson River Valley community, Murray is a former the top conference’s top school for community service. Marist also led the member of the Board of Directors of both the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and the conference in selections to its Academic Honor Roll for the 18th year in a row New Horizons Foundation. Murray began his association with Marist in 1986, in the 2018-19 school year. when he served as an assistant coach on the men’s basketball staff for three seasons and helped guide the Red Foxes to an NCAA berth in 1987. He left Murray has overseen the improvement of athletic facilities all over the Marist Marist for six years to serve as Associate Director of Athletics at Iona College. campus in recent years. In the fall of 2011, extensive renovations to the James Murray received his master’s degree in Sports Management from St. Thomas J. McCann Recreation Center were completed. The newly-branded McCann University (Fla.), and a degree in Health and Physical Education from East Arena now features chair-back seating, video boards and a new playing Stroudsburg University in 1985. surface. An 11,660-square foot addition connected to the south end of the McCann Center includes new offices, locker rooms, player lounges, conference A native of Bridgewater, New Jersey, Murray and his wife, Barbara, make their rooms, video editing rooms and a film theater. The building also received lobby home in Poughkeepsie with their daughters, Katherine and Lauren, and son, and restroom renovations. Owen. 96 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 97 ADMINISTRATION

DEBORAH DiCAPRIO ELIZABETH DONOHUE ANDY ALONGI ZAK HARKENRIDER Vice President/Dean for Student Affairs Associate AD/Senior Woman Administrator Associate AD/External Affairs Assistant AD/Facilities & Operations On July 1, 2001, DiCaprio was named the interim Vice President/ Elizabeth Donohue is in her 10th year as Associate AD/Senior Woman Andy Alongi, a two-time Marist College graduate, was promoted Zachary Harkenrider is in fourth year with the Marist Athletic Dean for Student Affairs and was appointed Vice President/Dean for Administrator. She had spent the previous five years as Marist’s to Associate AD/External Affairs in the summer of 2019. Alongi Department. Harkenrider currently serves as the Assistant AD for Student Affairs effective Dec. 1, 2001. Assistant AD/Senior Woman Administrator after serving three years as oversees marketing and sponsorship, in-game presentation, and Facilities and Operations, assisting the Associate AD for Facilities & As the Dean, DiCaprio oversees the Department of Athletics, the Director of Academic Advisement for Student-Athletes. the department’s sports information and multimedia staffs. For Operations in overseeing all aspects of the daily operations of Marist Housing and Residential Life and Student Activities. DiCaprio began She is in her 20th year as part of the Marist Athletics family, also the previous six seasons, Alongi served as Assistant AD/External athletics facilities, supervising event staff, and coordinating with game her association with Marist College in 1982 when she was hired as serving as a sports information assistant and compliance assistant, Affairs. day officials and visiting teams, for all varsity sports teams. Harkenrider also oversees the operations of the three Fitness Centers on campus. Mentor in January of that year. Over the next three years she lived before assuming her current role which involves overseeing Marist’s Since rejoining the Marist Athletics Department in 2013, Alongi and worked in the residence halls, assisting the Marist students both compliance office. has successfully marketed multiple sellouts at basketball games, Prior to working at Marist, Harkenrider interned in the position in the Fall of 2015 where he academically and personally. Donohue has served on several committees, including the college’s Strategic Planning the top crowd in NCAA lacrosse First Four history and increased average football coordinated with opposing football, volleyball, and soccer teams and officials. In 1985 she was named the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs where she continued to Committee, as well as the NCAA Steering Committee for Athletic Certification. She currently attendance. Additionally, revenue from MaristGear.com, the official online store of the Harkenrider graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland in December 2015 work on behalf of the Marist students. In 1999, upon the resignation of the Associate serves as the chairperson for the MAAC Water Polo committee, and is also a member of the Marist Athletics Department, and corporate partnerships has increased. In the summer with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. During his time at Cortland, Harkenrider Dean of Student Affairs, she assumed responsibility for some of those duties. She NCAA Division I Cross Country/Track & Field committee. of 2017, he led a website redesign as Marist joined with SIDEARM Sports. He oversaw worked at college sporting events and in the school’s intramural sports department. He also supervised the Counseling Center, Health Services, Special Services, Campus Ministry and Marist’s transition to school-produced ESPN broadcasts in the 2017-18 school year. During the 2009-10 academic year, Donohue served as the Vice Chairperson of the Metro worked as a camp counselor at Marist’s summer basketball camps. the Mentor Program. She also had responsibilities pertaining to the Orientation Program, Atlantic Athletic Conference Committee on Athletic Administration. She was selected to Prior to his return to Marist, Alongi oversaw the media relations and publicity efforts Parents Weekend and the annual Junior Ring Ceremony. Harkenrider currently resides in Hyde Park, New York. participate in Marist’s Professional Women’s Mentor pilot program during the Spring 2009 at Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. He ensured the accuracy of all statistical DiCaprio earned her Bachelor’s Degree in History from St. Bonaventure University, where semester. data and reports all information to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) she also earned her Master’s Degree in Education, with a concentration in Student office and the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) as well as all media outlets that Prior to her current post, Donohue was oversaw the Center for Student-Athlete JANIE PIERSON Personnel Services. cover Post University. During his tenure with Post, web traffic increased significantly Athletics Business Manager Enhancement, coordinated the Faculty Mentor program and was the academic liaison highlighted by increases in visits, unique visitors, page views and new visits. DiCaprio resides in Poughkeepsie, NY; she and her husband Joseph have two children, between the Department of Athletics and the Academic School and Administrative Offices. Additionally, he engineered a website redesign with SIDEARM Sports. Janie Pierson was promoted to Athletics Business Manager in January Adam and Kira. Donohue began her tenure at Marist in August 2000 when she was hired as an Assistant of 2018. Pierson joined the Marist Athletics Department in June of Sports Information Director. Alongi successfully promoted a pair of All-Americans, including the Northeast Region 2017 as Marketing/Ticketing Coordinator. Co-Player of the Year in men’s soccer. He also covered the team which advanced to DR. JOHN RITSCHDORFF In July 2001, Donohue accepted the position of Compliance Assistant, working under the the first NCAA Tournament in program history. In the 2016-17 season, Pierson enjoyed a successful year as a direction of the Senior Woman Administrator. She holds memberships in four professional Marketing Intern at Villanova University of the Big East Conference. Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs/ Prior to his time at Post, Alongi served as Assistant Sports Information Director at Dean of Academic Programs/NCAA Faculty Representative organizations: the American Counseling Association (ACA), the New York State School There, she worked with all of the Wildcats’ varsity athletics teams, Counselor Association (NYSSCA), the National Association of Athletics Compliance Marist College from 2008-11. He served as the primary media contact for men’s with an emphasis on football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, Dr. John Ritschdorff is in his 31st year as the NCAA faculty Coordinators (NAACC) and the National Association of Collegiate Women’s Athletic and women’s soccer, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, softball and men’s lacrosse. representative for Marist athletics. In this role, Ritschdorff is Administrators (NACWAA). and women’s lacrosse. During his three seasons with the Red Foxes, Marist responsible for monitoring the academic progress of the student- was prominently featured in the New York Times, the Associated Press and the As a Marist student, Pierson interned in the Marist Athletics Department in Marketing. She athletes, overseeing eligibility certifications, and providing support in A 1997 magna cum laude graduate of Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Poughkeepsie Journal among other sources. Specifically, the women’s basketball assisted with game day promotional and marketing efforts through social media, created various compliance areas. He also chairs the Standing Committee on Psychology and a minor in Business, Donohue received the Carl Grothehen, Jr. Award for program earned placements on SI.com, NCAA.com, ESPN.com and USAToday.com. digital content, and wrote weekly recaps for email blasts. Excellence in Psychology. She then went on to attain a Master’s degree in counseling and Athletics – Marist’s campus-wide advisory board on Athletics to the Pierson graduated from Marist in 2016 in just three years. A Sports Communication major and development from Long Island University at West Point in June 2009, concentrating in In addition to promoting student-athletes and varsity athletic programs, Alongi also college president. Music minor, Pierson graduated Summa Cum Laude and earned the Alumni Leadership Award. school counseling. started the Marist Athletics Facebook Page and the Marist Athletics Twitter handle (@ In 2008, Dr. Ritschdorff was named to the National Collegiate Athletic Association MaristAthletics). In that role, he was charged with the day-to-day maintenance and She earned the Outstanding Achievement in Sports Communication Award, interned in the (NCAA) Division I Leadership Council, one of the most prestigious and important bodies Donohue currently resides in Poughkeepsie. up-keep of both pages. Center for Sports Communication, served on the Executive Board for Marist’s Ambassadors within the NCAA. The Division I Leadership Council is the primary advisory group on Program, worked for Admission as a tour guide, performed in Concert Band, and was the While he was an undergrad, Alongi served as Co-Editor of the Sports section of The men’s club ice hockey team manager in her time on campus. She earned her Master’s degree policy issues to the NCAA Board of Directors. In this role, Ritschdorff assisted the Board Circle, the student newspaper at Marist. Additionally, he was a member of MCTV DARREN McCORMACK from Marist in the spring of 2019. in identifying strategic issues that impacted intercollegiate athletics, worked on issues and the Marist College Marching Band, Pep Band and Concert Band. Alongi was that required legislative solutions, and served on the sub-Committee that formulated the Associate AD/Facilities & Operations Vice President of Pep Band for a total of five semesters. He interned in the Athletic revised recruiting standards for men’s and women’s basketball. Darren McCormack returned to Marist in August 2007 for Department and spent a summer in the New Media Department at MSG Network. JULIE BYRON Ritschdorff also works closely with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) his second stint as Assistant Athletics Director for Facilities & Alongi received his Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication from Marist Coordinator of Club Sports, Intramurals & Camps and serves on the conference’s Strategic Planning Committee. Ritschdorff is in his fifth Operations. In the 2010-11 school year, he was promoted to College in May 2011. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a Julie Byron begins her first year as Coordinator of Club Sports, decade of service at Marist, having joined the department of mathematics in 1970. He Associate AD. concentration in Sports Communications and a Business minor from Marist College in has served as Chair of the department of mathematics and computer science, Chair of Intramurals and Camps at Marist College in 2019-20. In this role, Byron McCormack previously worked at Saint Peter’s College as Associate 2008. He is married to the former Amanda Greco, who is an assistant athletic trainer the Marist faculty, Dean of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, the School will oversee the 14 recognized club sports - including the emerging AD for Business from 2001 until 2007. Before that, he had worked at Marist. of Communication and the Arts, and the School of Management, as Assistant Academic eSports program - intramurals, and assist overall operations of the at Marist for four years. In 1997, McCormack was hired as the Vice President, and as Dean of Academic Programs. He currently serves as Heritage various sport camps held on campus each summer. Coordinator of Athletic Facilities. The following year, he was he was promoted to Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Interim AD for Facilities before being named Assistant AD for Internal Affairs in 2000. BRANDON JAMES Prior to joining the Marist Athletics Department, Byron was a freelance Dean for the School of Professional Programs. Assistant AD/Business Operations event manager for ESPN Events and the Naismith Basketball Hall of McCormack earned his Bachelor’s from Villanova University in 1992. He then served as a Ritschdorff received his Bachelor’s degree from Marist and earned his Master’s degree Fame. While with ESPN Events, she assisted with game day operations and general event Volunteer Assistant Cross Country and Track & Field coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Poughkeepsie native Brandon James was promoted to Assistant and doctorate from New York University. management for the Puerto Rico Tip-Off and Myrtle Beach Invitational. In 2018, Byron McCormack then was an Athletic Administration Graduate Assistant at Saint Peter’s, where AD/Business Operations on Oct. 26, 2017. supported the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame at the Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix, AZ A native of New York City, Ritschdorff lives in Poughkeepsie with his wife, Joanne. His he earned his Master’s in 1996. James joined the Marist Athletics Department in August 2014 and the Air Force Reserve Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Los Angeles, CA. three grown children are all Marist graduates. McCormack is a member of the Sports Turf Managers Association, Sports Field Managers of as Facilities & Operations Assistant. That year, he assisted the Byron began her athletic administration career at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. As New Jersey, College Athletic Business Managers Association, and was briefly the President Associate AD for Facilities & Operations in overseeing all aspects the Director of Special Events, she served as tournament director for MAAC Championships of the Collegiate Athletic Administrators of New Jersey. of the daily operations of Marist athletics facilities, supervising held at Disney and the Tournament Manager for the 2002 NCAA Division I Wrestling event staff, and coordinating with game day officials and visiting teams, for all varsity McCormack and his wife, Elise Pattison, reside in Poughkeepsie with their son, Casey. Championships. In 2003, she was the Assistant Tournament Manager for the NCAA Division I sports teams. Men’s Basketball Regional held in Albany, NY and NCAA Frozen Four in Buffalo, NY. James was then promoted to Coordinator of Club Sports, Intramurals & Camps, during In 2004, Byron was promoted to Assistant Commissioner for Women’s Basketball. She was the 2015-16 academic year. He was promoted to Athletics Business Manager in responsible for developing the MAAC women’s basketball schedule, grassroots marketing and September of 2016. planning and operations of the MAAC Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship. In 2006, James, who was born and raised in Poughkeepsie, is a graduate of Poughkeepsie High Byron served as the Tournament Director for the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball First & School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in 2013, where he Second Rounds in Trenton, NJ. majored in Sociology and Anthropology. James was a four-year member of Colgate’s Byron is a 1996 graduate of Hartwick College, where she was a four member of the women’s men’s basketball team. basketball team. In 1999, she received her Master of Education, concentration in Athletic Administration, from Springfield College. Byron and her husband, Sean, have two daughters: Grace (15) and Calleigh (12). 98 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 99

HEAD COACHES AND STAFF HISTORY OF LEONIDOFF FIELD

ith a ground breaking in 1965 and an official dedication in 1968, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s men’s lacrosse championship tournament WLeonidoff Field is named after Dr. Alex Leonidoff a local physician and was held on Leonidoff Field. The Red Fox men’s lacrosse team would go avid Marist Athletics supporter. Leonidoff Field has served as a hub of activity on to win the 2005 league championship on their home field by defeating for the Marist College Athletic Department and has truly become a cornerstone Providence College on their way to the program’s first appearance in the athletic facility at Marist College. Five individual programs have called Leonidoff NCAA tournament. field home, making it a constant site of Red Fox athletic events. With the arrival of the 1995 fall season, came the addition of Leonidoff Joe Ausanio Kyron Beale Melanie Bolstad Sean Byron Pete Colaizzo Janet Davis Softball Multimedia Diving Volleyball Director of Men’s Administrative The Marist College football team has been the one Field’s fourth intercollegiate program, women’s soccer. The program’s Coordinator & Women’s Cross Assistant to the program that has seen the first match on Leonidoff Country/ Track & Field Director of Athletics greatest amount of was a tough 1-0 loss to activity on Leonidoff. The Columbia on September program’s humble begin- 9, 1995. Although the nings date back to 1965 Red Foxes would come when the sport held club right back on September status until 1977. Although 10, 1995 to earn the during the days of club program’s and Leonidoff football team records were Field’s first women’s set that still stand today, soccer victory by defeating Judy Davis John Dunne Peter Fagan Mike Ferraro Connor Giblin Brian Giorgis including the punting Maine 2-1. Administrative Men’s Basketball Assistant SID Assistant AD/ Associate SID/Social Women’s Basketball Media Coordinator record held by Fox News’ Assistant Sports Information The most recent program (Athletics/Ticketing) Bill O’Reily ‘71 averaging 41.4 yards per punt. addition to Leonidoff Field was the women’s lacrosse A new milestone was ush- team which began play ered in when the football in 1997. This team program moved to NCAA began their occupancy Division III status in 1978. on Leonidoff Field with The first game held at a 14-6 loss to Albany on Leonidoff Field played at April 2, 1997. In 2004 the the Division III level was on September 24th 1978 which saw the Red Foxes Red Fox women’s lacrosse achieved a 4-1 home record and in 2005 quali- Meghan Graham Leigh Howard Jim Parady Maria Quiroz Andrew Sahawneh Cheryl Southern narrowly lose to St. John’s (NY) 7-3. fied for the MAAC championship tournament. Director of Athletic Women’s Soccer Football Multimedia Ticketing & Office Assistant (Sports Multimedia Coordinator Marketing Assistant Information/Basketball) The next leap for the football program came in 1993 when Red Fox football Leonidoff Field has played host to numerous Metro Atlantic Athletic began play at the NCAA Division I-AA level. This new era of competition was Conference Championship Tournaments, most recently hosting the men’s ushered in at Leonidoff Field on a winning note. The Red Foxes defeated lacrosse league championship and men’s soccer league championships. Pace by a score of 47-19 on September 18, 1993. Since beginning play at the The summer of 2005 once again saw Leonidoff Field take center stage as Division 1-AA level, the Red Foxes enjoyed a 40-22 home mark at Leonidoff it functioned as the competition site for 2005 Empire State Games men’s Field, including a perfect 5-0 home season in 1998. lacrosse tournament.

For many years football was the only activity on Leonidoff Field until 1981 when As a pivotal field in the Marist College Athletic Department, capital the inaugural Division I season of men’s soccer was played. That first season improvements have been made to Leonidoff over the years. The beginning Steve Speedling Tom Sanford Aaron Suma Gary Sussman Chris Tracz Larry VanWagner saw the Red Foxes post a 12-6-2 mark. Since 2001, Marist men’s soccer has com- of the 2001 season saw the addition of Musco field lighting to allow night Assistant SID Director of Rowing Strength & Director of Tennis Baseball Director of Swimming piled 15 wins at home and in 2004 Leonidoff Field had one of the most success- games to occur. An irrigation system consisting of 11 separate zones and Conditioning ful men’s soccer seasons take place on its turf. The team picked up four home 36 individual sprinkler heads was installed in 1990 to keep the Kentucky victories on their way to the MAAC Championship and NCAA Tournament bluegrass, fescue and rye natural turf surface looking its best. The base of berth. this hallowed ground for Marist Athletics is comprised of a blend of soils native to the region. Leonidoff Field’s resume of programs continued to grow with the inception of the Marist College men’s lacrosse team who played their first full Division I The final event on the old field took place on Nov. 11, 2006, when the season in 1992. The first Marist men’s lacrosse match featured on Leonidoff Marist football team defeated Iona 24-17 to earn a share of the MAAC Field was a 18-5 loss to Boston College on March 28, 1992. Recently the 2005 Football League championship.

Chris Vidale Matt Viggiano Jessica Wilkinson Keegan Wilkinson Abby Witczak Water Polo Men’s Soccer Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Lacrosse Compliance Assistant 100 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 101 ACADEMICS ACADEMIC HONOREES uring the 2018-19 academic year, The following student-athletes were named Academic All-District in the 2018-19 school year: ntercollegiate competition is a rewarding extracurricular activity that can DMarist had eight Academic All-District Iadd a special dimension to a student’s life. The student-athlete at Marist selections. The Red Foxes have a total of 98 can utilize its academic support programs, with the Center for Student-Athlete Academic All-District honorees in the last Enhancement staff helping to ensure that student-athletes successfully balance 11 years. The program, which is selected their commitment of academics and athletics. by the College Sports Information Directors Director of the Student-Athlete Enhancement Center Alyssa Gates, Assistant of America (CoSIDA), has a total of 12 Directors Ali Kenney and Peaches Brown, and Coordinator Justin Corcoran categories in which student-athletes can be provide student-athletes with academic support through various means, nominated. They include: including academic advisors, tutors, and study facilities, which help the student- Andrew Burns Hayley Collins Jillian Colucci Brandi Coon Men’s Cross Country/ Women’s Cross Country/ Women’s Soccer Softball athlete to not only be successful in the classroom but also prepare them to be � Men’s Soccer Track & Field successful long after their playing careers are complete. � Women’s Soccer Gates and her staff play a vital role in the student-athlete’s career at Marist from � Football the time that each person steps on the Hudson River Campus until each student walks at commencement, both in and out of the classroom. � Women’s Volleyball The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement provides the Marist student- � Men’s Basketball athletes with a venue in which to pursue academic and life skills. The center � Women’s Basketball provides 18 computers with access to research databases, as well as word � Baseball Michael Kennedy Michael Lorello Christopher Rivas Hailey Wagner processing programs. Students also have access to a group-study conference Men’s Cross Country/ Men’s Soccer Men’s Cross Country/ Women’s Lacrosse room, and individual tutorial rooms in which to study. � Softball Track & Field Track & Field Ali Kenney Peaches Brown Justin Corcoran ACADEMIC MONITORING Alyssa Gates � Men’s At-Large (Fencing, Golf, Marist’s 18 All-Time Academic All-Americans Are: Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rifle, The Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement Staff members work closely with Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, student-athletes as well as faculty advisors on academic planning, study skills, CHAMPS/LIFE SKILLS Water Polo, Wrestling) goal-setting, major selection, etc. The program has two main focuses: The first In 1991, the NCAA Foundation initiated efforts to create a total development is to be a valuable resource to the student-athlete for all types of collegiate program for student-athletes. Through the collaborative efforts of the NCAA � Women’s At-Large (Bowling, information. Gates and her staff help student-athletes create a class schedule Foundation and the Division I-A Athletic Directors’ Association, the CHAMPS/Life Crew, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, that allows each individual to maximize class participation without compromising Skills Program (Challenging Athletes’ Minds for Personal Success) was created Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rifle, their athletic commitments. The office also assists student-athletes to identify (www.ncaa.org). Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Water Polo) major and pre-professional programs that will prepare them for life in the � Amanda Koldjeski Jenny Shanks David Bennett Viktor Sapezhnikov professional world. Additionally, the Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement Marist has implemented the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program to provide student- Men’s Track & Field/Cross Country Softball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s Basketball, Men’s Tennis, Second Team, 2000 Second Team, 2002 Second Team, 2003 First Team, 2003 serves as a safety net. In this capacity, the office staff monitors student-athletes athletes with the opportunity to experience programs that increase their academic � Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country progress through the course of the semester. and personal successes. The program is designed to give the student-athletes the support and skills needed to become effective citizens, inspired leaders and Each nominee must meet ALL of the Should a student-athlete begin to struggle in a class, the professional staff motivated activists after their graduation from college. The CHAMPS/Life Skills following criteria: intervenes and helps the individual through the learning process by identifying program focuses on five areas of commitment: Academic Excellence, Athletic the problem and assisting in organizing tutorials and study hall sessions to Excellence, Personal Development, Career Development, and Community Service. � To be nominated, a student-athlete must help the student better understand class material and improve their study To this means the Department of Athletics provides seminars on Violence be a starter or important reserve with skills. Staff of the Center for Student-Athlete Enhancement as well as Marist’s Prevention, Drug & Alcohol Education, Nutrition & Eating Disorders, Career at least a 3.30 cumulative grade-point National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Faculty Representative Dr. Development, a Faculty & Peer Mentor Program, and Community Service projects. average (on a 4.0 scale) at his/her current John Ritschdorff, help the student-athletes to prioritize their time so as not institution. Mike Rolek Melissa Giordano Ryan Schneider Joe Touloumis Rachele Fitz to be overwhelmed by the adjustment to college life. They provide assistance As part of the Marist College CHAMPS/Life Skills Program two student-athletes Men’s Track & Field Cross Softball, Third Team, Men’s Basketball, Second Men’s Soccer, Third Women’s Basketball, � Nominated athletes must have participated Country, Third Team, 2008 2009 Team, 2009 Team, 2009 Third Team, 2010 in helping the student-athlete to balance the rigors of academic and athletic are selected by the NCAA to attend the Foundation Leadership Conference each in at least 50 percent of the team’s games demands. year. The mission of the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conference is to provide student-athlete leaders with a multitude of challenging and thought-provoking at the position listed on the nomination Marist Vice President of Student Affairs Deb DiCaprio is an avid supporter of the activities that will enable them to become agents of change on their campuses form (where applicable). In baseball and program. DiCaprio sees each participant, at whatever level of competition, as and in their communities. As a result of participation, the student-athletes will softball, pitchers must have at least 10 a student-athlete, a person who is first and foremost a student, but who also enhance their communication skills, decision-making and problem-solving skills, innings pitched. Athletes who have not extends and heightens his or her undergraduate experience through personal critical-thinking skills, and collaborative skills. participated in at least 50 percent of their fitness and team dedication. team’s contests are not eligible. ACADEMIC SUCCESS � No student-athlete is eligible until he/she Joe Toulumis Ricky Pacione Erin Betsch Brittany Burns Michelle Fountain � 18 straight years leading the MAAC in student-athletes named to MAAC has completed one full calendar year at Men’s Soccer, First Baseball, Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Cross Country/ Women’s Swimming Team, 2010 Second Team, 2011 Second Team, 2011 Track & ield, Second & Diving, Academic Honor Roll, with 262 student-athletes recognized in 2018-19. his/her current institution and has reached Team, 2011 Third Team, 2012 � Seven teams earned NCAA Public Recognition Awards. sophomore athletic eligibility. � Eight CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees in the 2017-18 school year. � In the cases of transfers, graduate students and two-year college graduates, the stu- dent-athlete must have completed one full calendar year at the nominating institution to be eligible.

Chelsea Botta Kate Conard Gabrielle Kelliher Hailey Wagner Women’s Soccer, Women’s Swimming & Diving, Softball Women’s Lacrosse Third Team, 2012 Third Team, 2013 Second Team, 2017 Third Team, 2019 102 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 103

JAMES J. MCCANN CENTER MARIST FACILITIES

he McCann Center is undergoing an � Renovated athletic training room/tape room Upper West Cedar/Marketplace GARTLAND MCCANN SOFTBALL PARK BASEBALL Textensive renovation and expansion. The to include new carpeting, training tables and Fitness Center ATHLETIC AT GARTLAND renovated facility will increase the College’s FIELD FIELD ATHLETIC FIELD modalities The Upper West Cedar/Marketplace Fitness Center capacity to meet the fitness and recreational needs is conveniently located in the Upper West Cedar A picturesque and of all students. New features will include: � Café/lounge with space for concessions on arena The Gartland Built in 1991, the game days Townhouses. The center was expanded and Athletic Field, also McCann Baseball breathtaking view of � Nearly 8,000-square foot weight room for varsity renovated in 2018 and features: known as North Field has served the Hudson River � Expanded ticket office with multiple box office athletes, with refueling station and multiple lane Field, provides striking views of the Hudson River as the home to provides the dramatic backdrop for the Softball Park windows for will call and ticket sales on game � 2,000-square foot area comprised of cardio and 40-yard turf track while serving as a core practice facility for both Marist baseball since its dedication at the onset at Gartland Athletic Field. This jewel of an athletic days and throughout the year plate-loaded weight training equipment of the 1992 season. This venue, which brought venue is nestled on the north end of the Marist � Over 7,600-square foot fitness center for all Marist intercollegiate and club teams. Formerly the During the renovation students will have access � Seven treadmills, seven ellipticals and four Division I baseball to the Mid-Hudson Valley, was campus as part of the Gartland Athletic Field, and students, with treatment space for a new site of an amusement park, the Gartland Athletic two fitness centers on campus. espresso bicycles a project championed by longtime Marist Trustee has served as the home of Marist softball since the partnership with the College’s Doctor of Physical Field is large enough to accommodate three John J. Gartland Jr. and the McCann Foundation. program’s inception in 1992. Therapy Program � Satellite radio team practices simultaneously and sees a diverse amount of activity. Events ranging from soccer The field is located directly next to the James J. � 50 pieces of cardiovascular fitness equipment, McCormick Hall Fitness Center and lacrosse practices to college special events McCann Recreation Center TENNIS raising the total fitness equipment on campus to Part of Marist’s North Campus Housing Project, a and graduation week activities all occur on this on the south end of campus. PAVILION nearly 100 pieces vibrant new hub that includes residence halls and multi-use field. The field is also occasionally used as a helicopter landing area for VIP guest arrivals � Secondary entrance for game day to allow a satellite dining facility, McCormick Hall Fitness MCCANN Completed in the fall of on campus. students a dedicated entrance when traffic Center features: ARENA 2006, the Marist Tennis around building increases Pavilion provides the � A total of 3,400-square feet comprised of BOATHOUSE Built in 1977, the first on-campus home to highly successfully men’s � Two full size basketball courts for intramural and a 2,300-sqaure foot fitness center and a ROW James J. McCann and women’s tennis programs. The Marist Tennis club sport activities 1,100-square foot dance studio Center is called Pavilion, located off Fulton Street on the East Without question home by the Marist men’s and women’s basketball Campus, features eight regulation- sized courts, a � Second story walking track � Extensive equipment, including 37 cardio the campus and women’s volleyball programs. Additionally, the center walkway and a pergola-covered spectator � Multipurpose space with an indoor turf area machines: 13 treadmills, 10 ellipticals, 10 athletic facilities McCann Center’s versatility makes it a highly used area. To provide the Marist tennis programs with a espresso bicycles, and four free motion machines with the great- practice venue by many of Marist’s varsity teams. world-class surface, a Deco II surface was installed. � Multipurpose rooms for fitness, dance, yoga, and est amount of history in the Marist Athletics The building’s namesake, James J. McCann (1880- Marist, the United States Military Academy and the academic classes with hardwood floors � State-of-the-art aerobics room for an array of Department are the boathouses, located on cam- 1969), was a Poughkeepsie native and a strong United States Tennis Center in Queens, host site dance, fitness, and yoga classes. The room is � Creation of ESPN teaching control room which pus, which sit on the banks of the Hudson River. supporter of Marist Athletics. Generous support of the U.S. Open, are the only tennis venues in the Equipped with a hardwood floor, dimmable lights will train students for professional opportunities Currently, two houses exist. The first is the original from his charitable trust made the building’s con- area that boast a Deco II surface. and a high-quality sound system in live production through partnership with boathouse once occupied by Cornell University’s struction possible. Center for Sports Communication crew teams during their annual training and racing � Satellite radio at the IRA National Championship Regatta, which MCCANN � Apparel shop was held in Poughkeepsie from the late 19th cen- NATATORIUM tury until 1949. The second boathouse is currently � Renovated locker room space to accommodate home to the Marist men’s and women’s rowing Built in 1977 varsity student-athletes with team rooms and programs. The Marist boathouse, which stands on through the shared lounges the former site of the University of California and generosity of Marist University of Washington boathouses, is adjacent athletics supporter James J. McCann, the McCann to the Cornell boathouse. Natatorium is one of the premier aquatic facili- ties in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. The natatorium is home to the Marist men’s and women’s swimming and diving and women’s water polo programs. The 265,000-gallon facility, rang- ing in depth from 4 feet to 13 feet, provides six 25-yard lanes and an independent diving well. The well contains two 1-meter Duraflex diving boards and one 3-meter Duraflex diving board. 104 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 105

The Marist Athletics Department’s top priority is to provide the best academic and athletic opportunities for our student-athletes, while maintaining the high standards of excellence associated with Marist College. Since 1981, the Red Fox Club has served as the official booster club for Marist Athletics, promoting and encouraging interest in the athletics program at Marist College.

SUPPORT: MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: The Red Fox Club generates financial support to assist in covering program To encourage support of Marist Athletics, Red Fox Club members receive the Jeff Carter Amanda Alongi Briana Galeazzi Maikee Migallos expenses such as scholarships, operational costs, academic services, best men’s and women’s basketball tickets. Red Fox Club members also Coordinator of Assistant Assistant Assistant championship awards and recruiting efforts for all of Marist’s varsity receive priority in the allocation of tickets for basketball games at conference Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer intercollegiate programs. championships and NCAA championships. Priority parking privileges, pre-game 7th season 9th season 6th season 1st Season and post-game receptions, and additional benefits are available for The Red Fox Club also sponsors the annual Senior Athletic Awards Banquet, members. Dr. Daniel Zelazny, MD – Team Doctor Sports Medicine Facilities: where each qualified senior student-athlete is presented with a Marist varsity Dr. Daniel Zelazny is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon at Westchester Michael J. Maynard Center for Sports Medicine letter in recognition of his or her accomplishments. Awards for academic and Medical Center, specializing in sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma. He is JOIN THE RED FOX CLUB! • Opened in 2001; over 2100 square feet over two rooms, more than three athletic excellence are also presented to members of the senior class and also an Attending in Orthopaedic Surgery at Sound Shore Medical Center. He teams honoring their outstanding achievements. By joining the Red Fox Club, you are contributing to the success of our 550+ received his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine times the previous size student-athletes. Help us continue building the winning tradition at Marist by in Philadelphia and went on to do specialty training in Sports Medicine at the • Main Athletic Training Room; includes eight treatment tables and FUNDRAISING: becoming a part of the Red Fox Club! For more information on becoming a member Graduate Sports Medicine and Human Performance Center in Philadelphia and modalities in an electrotherapy area, two whirlpools in the hydrotherapy Representatives from the Red Fox Club’s Board of Directors and the Marist of the Red Fox Club, please contact Associate AD/External Affairs Andy Alongi at Orthopaedic Trauma at Westchester Medical Center. He is the team physi- room, a large, open rehabilitation space, a physician’s office and Athletics Department organize fundraising events throughout the year to (845) 575-3699, ext. 2329. cian for Stamford High School in Connecticut and Westlake High School in examination room, and offices for the staff and students benefit Marist’s student-athletes. From the Barbecue-on-the-Hudson, to the Westchester. Dr. Zelazny is a frequent lecturer on orthopaedic trauma and • Additional 500sqft taping and triage room directly across the hallway Tony Antenucci Memorial Golf Tournament, these annual events give Red Fox sports medicine. He has also co-written articles that have been published in • New, branded treatment tables and carpeting added in the summer Club members the opportunity to socialize in a festive environment within the the Journal of Neuroscience, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences and of 2018. Marist community, while raising funds to support Marist’s student-athletes. Society of Neuroscience Abstracts. Dr. Jeremy Mangion - Team Doctor Tenney Stadium Athletic Training Room Dr. Jeremy E. Mangion is an Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship • Opened in 2008 as a brand-new satellite facility beneath the stadium training in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine. He is a graduate of Columbia grandstand University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. He sub- • Services home and visiting teams for football, soccer, and lacrosse sequently obtained his Medical Degree from Rutgers – New Jersey Medical • Three treatment tables and a range of therapeutic modalities, whirlpools, School where he was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical rehabilitation aides, and a taping area Society. Dr. Mangion completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at New York Medical College and Westchester Medical Center. He completed his specialty training in sports medicine at Brown University. Marist College Student Health Center (Information received from University Orthopaedics, www.uopc.org) • Marist Health Services (MHS) provides leadership and advocacy in support of a healthy Marist College community Dr. Gina DelSavio, MD, Orthopedics-Hand • Staff of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered Dr. Rich Whalen, Dentist nurses, and clerical staff, available daily to evaluate, monitor and treat Dr. Lewis Sims & Dr. Eric Sims, Podiatry acute illness and injury Dr. Misha Kucherov, Neurology • Provides allergy immunotherapy for student-athletes and undergraduate students Dr. David Ness, Chiropractics Dr. Robert Frisenda, General Surgery Dr. Vincent Beltrani, Dermatology Athletic Training Education Program: Hudson Valley Heart Center Cardiology • Established in 2000, and gained initial accreditation by the Committee Caremount Medical Group on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education in 2004 Hyde Park Optometry • Students earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training upon completion of didactic coursework and over 800 hours of clinical Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital experience in a variety of settings, including rotations with the Sports Fairview Fire District Medicine Staff and Marist student-athletes • Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam

Program is housed in the Marist College School of Science, and is under the direction of Dr. Michael Powers, PhD, ATC, CSCS.

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106 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 107 GIVING BACK GIVING BACK

The Marist football team is involved WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN #SETTHEEXPECTATION The White Ribbon Campaign was founded after the massacre of 14 female college students in Montreal in in a number of community service On Oct. 20, 2018, Marist participated in a initiatives both on and off campus 1989. It is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. In over 55 coun- tries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is to educate men and boys. #SetTheExpectation game when it hosted Davidson. throughout the year: In some countries, it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women. #SetTheExpectation is a campaign that engages male athletes and their coaches as the solution A dedicated group of Marist student-athletes helped to bring the first White Ribbon Campaign to Marist to end sexual assault and physical violence. The College on April 23, 2008. Led by Dan Smith and Adalberto Ruiz of the football team, more than 100 Red Fox student-athletes participated in the program that fights to end domestic abuse against women. Red Foxes’ #SetTheExpectation game is a result of the partnership between the Marist Center for “This was something we wanted to bring to Marist because we always hear about it in today’s society,” Student-Athlete Enhancement and campaign leader said Smith, who was a captain of the 2007 team. “The support we received for the other athletes and people Brenda Tracy, who has traveled to college campuses like Sergeant Gale from the Poughkeepsie Police Department was fantastic.” across the country to deliver her message. Marist In 2009, the second White Ribbon Campaign was partnered with a Take Back the Night ceremony. One of football players wore teal and purple ribbons on that year’s captains – senior defensive lineman Terrence Turner – was one of five student-athletes to speak at their helmets, and coaches wore #SetTheExpectation the event. Proceeds from the 2010 event benefitted the Grace Smith House in Poughkeepsie, which provides t-shirts. Fans were able to sign a community pledge. shelter, apartments, advocacy, counseling and education on the topic of domestic violence. In the spring of 2011, a Take Back the Night ceremony was held. Senior captain Brandon Kicklighter was the event’s keynote speaker. The team has continued the event with a walk around campus the past eight years. PLAY FOR YOUR FREEDOM The Red Foxes have been involved in Play For Your FRIENDS OF JACLYN Freedom workshops. Play for Your Freedom is an The Marist football team, in conjunction with the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, held an adoption ceremony official 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization based out for 11-year-old Daniel Ferretti on Oct. 12, 2012. of Newburgh, NY. The organization’s primary focus is Daniel is the older brother of Jaimie Ferretti, who was adopted by the Marist women’s soccer team earlier in on monthly Wellness Workshops conducted to help 2012. Daniel’s adoption took place at Tenney Stadium, just prior to the Marist women’s soccer team’s home soldiers become civilians using fitness and peer to game against Fairfield. Daniel is part of the Friends of Jaclyn Safe-on-the-Sidelines program, in which siblings peer support of adopted children are adopted by a team themselves. Marist football players and coaches participate in several other events on and off campus, including: n Mentors in Violence Prevention

(MVP) program n Special Olympics n Big Brothers/Big Sisters MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUTHS n Walk a Mile in Her Shoes The Marist football program has participated in several community service projects aimed at working with n Senior Senior Prom the youth of the community. Members of the program have volunteered at both the New Hope Center After n ARC Picnic School Program and The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie. Activities included assisting students with home- n Haviland Sportsmanship Days work and participating in extracurricular sports. n Hunger Walk The football team also has given tours of on-campus facilities, including McCann Arena and Tenney Stadium, to children from the Astor Children’s Home of Rhinebeck. They also assisted with set up for a yard sale at The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Poughkeepsie, which helped raise funds for children and families affected from child abuse.

COACH TO CURE MD The Marist coaching staff wears patches on their sleeves annually in conjunction with Coach To Cure MD Week. The movement raises awareness and funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Last year, the Red Foxes honored two-year-old Liam between the first and second quarters of their game against Dayton. 108 MARIST FOOTBALL RED FOXES 109

IN MEMORY

“Our Athletic Department and Marist community “When I arrived on the Marist campus 32 years is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved ago as a scared and skinny freshman on the cross colleague and friend. He served the department country team, Glenn was the guy who took care of Glenn with selfless professionalism, integrity and my blisters, my sore muscles and my tired joints. He commitment to excellence in his service to student treated me with compassion and care, as he would athletes and coaches. As the cornerstone to our for the hundreds and hundreds of athletes who Marinelli sports medicine department for the past 32 years, would follow in the decades that followed. As a Glenn has impacted the lives of every Division I runner himself, Glenn had an understanding of the “He’s been a close friend of mine for many years. athlete in our history. complexities and unique needs of our sport. Through When I think of Glenn Marinelli, I think of someone “Glenn, Angela and their children will always be a the years, our runners loved Glenn. I speak for all who would do anything all for you. That’s the kind special part of the Marist family. Our love, thoughts of us in the Marist Track family -- past and present of person he was.” and prayers are with them.” runners, and Athletic Training majors -- when I say Steve Eggink Tim Murray how much we mourn his loss.” Former Marist College Men’s Basketball Player, Director of Athletics, Marist College Pete Colaizzo Marist College Class of 1986, Current Director of Current Radio Analyst for Red Fox Network Cross Country/Track & Field E

E “Glenn will be deeply missed as a friend and colleague by all of his fellow Athletic Trainers in “I always think of him as going all out, he was the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Glenn’s always moving forward. His motor was always dedication to our profession and his concern for running. I knew him as a professional and as a the well-being of his student athletes at Marist for family man too – he’s a great dad, a great husband, 30-plus years, set the bar high for the rest of us to and a great friend to me. He always put the student- follow. athletes first.” “His strength and courage is a true inspiration. He Jim Parady never gave up and he never surrendered, and we Head Football Coach, Marist College will never forget him.” E Mark Ayotte Director of Sports Medicine, Fairfield University “My thoughts and prayers are with the Marinelli 1957-2014 family. I was deeply saddened to hear of Glenn’s E passing as I have lost a great friend and I know the “We have lost one of the best Certified Athletic Marist community is losing a great man. When I Trainers in the business. Glenn’s friendly smile, ong-time Marist Coordinator of Sports Medicine Glenn Marinelli passed away on began my time at Marist, Glenn always was always willingness to help anyone he encountered and willing to help me and over the past 10 years our May 30, 2014 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. He was 56 years old. expertise in the field of Sports Medicine will be L relationship grew into a close friendship. Glenn greatly missed. The care he provided to the student- “It is with great sadness that we received the news always went above and beyond in helping me athletes at Marist, his efforts in the Executive Glenn’s battle against cancer began in July of 2011. During his courageous fight, Glenn of Glenn’s passing on Friday evening. Our thoughts overcome injuries both during my Marist career and Council of NYSATA and the many friendships inspired many with his resiliency and determination. Glenn took pride in delivering and prayers are with Angela and the rest of their professional. He was a great athletic trainer but his developed over his long tenure are a testament to motivational messages to Marist’s student-athletes, coaches and staff members. His family today. As a fellow Springfield College alumni relationship with the athletes at Marist extended far man he was. He will be missed sorely.” phrase, “Never Give Up, Never Surrender” became the rallying cry for the Red Foxes. my connection with Glenn began prior to his arrival beyond the training room. ” The phrase was inscribed on wristbands, and is now painted above the offices in the Dr. at Marist College. It has been my pleasure to work Andy Smith Jared Jordan Michael J. Maynard Center for Sports Medicine in the McCann Center. with him throughout his 33-year career. Melanie Director Sports Medicine, Canisius College; Past Bolstad and I have always held the greatest respect Marist College Men’s Basketball, 2003-07; 2007 President of New York State Athletic Trainers’ NBA Draft Pick (Los Angeles Clippers) Glenn began his tenure as Marist’s Coordinator of Sports Medicine in 1981. He also for Glenn’s knowledge and professionalism. He was Association (NYSATA) served as Assistant Director of the Physical Education Program at Marist, as well as available to us at all times, and we will miss his E E presence in the athletic department. being an adjunct professor in the Athletic Training Program. During his 33 years of “I’m very saddened. I got the chance to be with “Glenn Marinelli lived his life with strength and “Just a good, good man. I can’t say enough good service to the Marist community, Glenn impacted the lives of countless student-athletes, Glenn not only through Marist Athletics, but we unwavering courage. No one fought the good fight things about Glenn. He was always glad to see you, coaches and staff members who cherished his sense of humor and fun-loving attitude. played softball together as well. He was energetic better. He was a fine example for us all. and it was always good to see him. He was a good and fun-loving. Being on the road with him was so family man. He always talked about his family, and “Rest well Glenn. You have earned it.” much fun, whether it was dissecting our team, the how proud of his kids and his wife he was. He loved Larry VanWagner opponent or talking about life in general.” his job.” Director of Swimming & Longest Tenured Head “Never Give Up, Never Surrender” Dean Darling Greg Danshaw Coach, Marist College Play-By-Play Broadcaster, Red Fox Network Head Athletic Trainer, Siena College 110110 MARISTMARISTFOOTBALL FOOTBALL RED FOXES 111 PLAYER The 2018 Marist Football Team PROFILESJ.J. ALLEN DECEMBER 13, 1975 – DECEMBER 31, 2003

J.J. Allen embodied all the qualities of a great student- athlete, from his success on the football field, to his contributions to the Marist community as a whole. J.J. J.J. Allen in the Marist Record Books passed away on New Year’s Eve, 2003, with his wife, Game Lori, by his side. He had turned 28 just 18 days earlier. Rushing Attempts His passing left a void for his family and friends that can never be filled. 2. J.J. Allen vs. Duquesne, 1998, 36 FIFTH YEAR SENIORS “He was the best we ever had, as a person and a player,” said Marist head 3. J.J. Allen vs. St. John’s. 1998, 35 football coach Jim Parady. “He was tremendous, there are not many like 4. J.J. Allen vs. St. Francis (Pa.), 1998, 34 him.” 5. J.J. Allen vs. Siena, 1998, 33 J.J. spent three years at Net Rushing Yards Marist, 1996-99, after 1. J.J. Allen vs. St. Francis (Pa.), 1998, 316 spending his freshman 4. J.J. Allen vs. Iona, 1998, 247 year at Howard University. His impact far exceeded Touchdowns his great successes on the T1. J.J. Allen, three times, 1998, 4 football field. Over the course of his three years, he was always among the Season first to volunteer his time Rushing Attempts JUNIORS SOPHOMORES to the local community. 1. J.J. Allen, 1998, 278 T5. J.J. Allen, 1997, 10 He spent countless hours Net Rushing Yards working with local youth Career 1. J.J. Allen, 1998, 1,623 organizations, and was Rushing Attempts always the first to Yards Per Carry 4. J.J. Allen, 1996-98, 596 volunteer for an event 3. J.J. Allen, 1998, 5.8 Net Rushing Yards that involved working Rushing Touchdowns 3. J.J. Allen, 1996-98, 3,015 with others. 1. J.J. Allen, 1998, 21 J.J. graduated from T5. J.J.Allen, 1996, 9 Touchdowns Marist in May 1999 with J.J. Allen, 1997, 9 2. J.J. Allen, 1996-98, 41 a Bachelor’s of Science Scoring Degree in Biology. Former Marist head softball coach Melissa Tucci, a 2001 1. J.J. Allen, 1998, 126 Marist graduate, had a biology class with J.J. her freshman year. 5. J.J. Allen, 1996, 62 FRESHMEN “Here I was a freshman, and the star football player was in my class,” remembers Tucci. “He was so willing to lend a hand to anyone to help Touchdowns them out. He was someone I looked up to academically and athletically. He 1. J.J. Allen, 1998, 21 was a real person and I will always remember that about J.J.” Allen had great success as a member of the Red Foxes football program, placing his name into the record books in numerous categories. For his career, 30 games, he carried the ball 597 times for 3,015 yards, the third- highest career total in program history. He holds the school record for career touchdowns with 41, and helped Marist to 20 wins in his three OPERATIONS & MANAGERS COACHES ATHLETIC TRAINERS seasons. Allen was the heart and soul of the 1998 squad, a season in which he set single-season school records with 278 carries, 1,623 yards, 21 touchdowns and scoring with 126 points. Follow the Red Foxes all season long “What will always stand out about J.J. for me is how his personality made the spirit of our team,” said Parady. “His enthusiasm and love for the game was contagious and that part of him made for a closeness with his class and the team, which has been hard to duplicate over the years.” J.J. will always be remembered within the Marist football program. To @MaristAthletics Marist Athletics @MaristAthletics MaristAthletics show its appreciation for what J.J. meant to the program and the legacy of @Marist_FBall Marist College Football @MaristFootball excellence which current players strive to emulate now and in the future, Marist retired Allen’s jersey in a ceremony at halftime of the Red Foxes’ For the latest news on Marist’s 23 Division I programs, visit game against Duquesne on October 22, 2005. J.J. Allen will be remembered for all his contributions to the entire Marist community, including his efforts on the gridiron. 2019 MARIST FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Day Date Opponent Location Time Sat. Sept. 7 Georgetown Washington, D.C. 12:30 p.m. Sat. Sept. 14 Stetson* Poughkeepsie, NY Noon Sat. Sept. 21 Cornell! Poughkeepsie, NY Noon Sat. Sept. 28 Drake*^ Poughkeepsie, NY 1 p.m. Sat. Oct. 5 San Diego* San Diego, CA 5 p.m. Sat. Oct. 19 Dartmouth Poughkeepsie, NY Noon Sat. Oct. 26 Davidson* Davidson, NC 1 p.m. Sat. Nov. 2 Butler* Poughkeepsie, NY Noon Sat. Nov. 9 Dayton* Dayton, OH 1 p.m. Sat. Nov. 16 Jacksonville* Poughkeepsie, NY Noon Sat. Nov. 23 Valparaiso* Valparaiso, IN 2 p.m.

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