UUPCOMINGPCOMING EEVENTSVENTS WWinterinter PreviewsPreviews Saturday, January 5 Wednesday, February 6 Basketball Basketball The 2006-07 season was one to remember without the services of As- at Western New England - 3:00 vs. Clark - 7:00 for the Mount Holyoke tuccio and Silvey this winter. Wednesday, January 9 Saturday, February 9 team. For the fi rst time in school history, the Both players enjoyed stellar Basketball Squash Lyons captured the NEWMAC Tournament careers at Mount Holy- vs. Wheaton College - 7:00 at William Smith/Cornell - 9:00 championship and advanced to the NCAA oke, scoring over 1,000 Division III National Tournament. points apiece. To fi ll the Friday, January 11 Indoor void, she has retooled FALL / WINTER 2007-08 Squash at Inv. - 10:00 Despite a 74-57 setback at top-ranked her roster, adding seven at Constable Invitational and in the opening round of talented newcomers to a hosted by Fall Sports Laurie Priest Lyon FOA Winter Sports Upcoming at Smith College - 1:00 the NCAA’s, Mount Holyoke fi nished with solid core of fi ve battle- Shorts Honored Tracks Tournament Previews Events 21-8 record (10-3 NEWMAC). Head coach tested veterans. Indoor Track and Field Basketball Page 2 Page 2 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 4 Michelle Scecina was named NEWMAC Dartmouth College Relays at - 7:00 Coach of the Year, while Angela Astuccio Scecina will look to Saturday, January 12 Wednesday, February 13 received Conference Player of the Year hon- co-captains Marisa Squash Basketball ors. Astuccio was joined on Barone and Katie TTrackrack aandnd FFieldield ooff DDreamsreams at Constable Invitational vs. Springfi eld College - 7:00 All-Conference squad by Joeanna Silvey. Austen to provide her youthful squad with hosted by Princeton University t’s been only a couple of months for fi eld hockey, lacrosse and soccer, the cross country team member Kiri-Lin leadership as it attempts to defend its NEW- since de- synthetic turf fi eld is capable of serving MacGregor. “I’m looking forward to Saturday, February 16 Now in her fourth season at the helm, Scecina Indoor Track and Field MAC title this winter. With consistent play buted its new $5.9 million outdoor a variety of purposes. The addition of seeing how this will help us reach Indoor Track and Field is optimistic that her program can once again from the returnees and rapid development of I Dartmouth College Relays athletic facility, but student-athletes lights will make it possible for teams to our potential as a team. It’s a great at MIT Invitational - 12:00 remain competitive in the region in 2007-08. the newcomers, Mount Holyoke should be a Basketball and coaches are already reaping its practice and play during the late afternoon opportunity for the team and the Basketball For the fi rst time in her tenure, she will be formidable squad in 2007-08. at - 1:00 benefi ts. and early evening hours. Additionally, the College.” vs. Smith College - 2:00 Track and Field head coach Christine Lee synthetic turf will give Mount Holyoke Swimming and Diving Squash INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD said seeing her team practice on the new teams a competitive advantage because Senior Natalie Martin, a member of at Western New England - 1:00 track has been “a dream.” it can be used for a longer season and both the cross country and track and at Trinity/Princeton - 12:00 Now in his fourth year at the helm of the The Lyons improved depth will be most Sunday, January 13 in more inclement weather than a natural fi eld teams, said the new facilities will Wednesday, February 20 Mount Holyoke College indoor track and apparent in the sprints and relays, Indoor Track and Field “I can see so much momentum and en- grass fi eld. be an asset in recruiting scholar-athletes Basketball fi eld team, head coach Jason Hewitt has where Hewitt will be able to fi ll the Dartmouth College Relays ergy,” Lee said. “We have a good, well- to Mount Holyoke and in keeping current at Coast Guard Academy - 7:00 assembled his largest squad. With fi elds in each event. Senior captain marked surface, and practicing is such With its new facility in place, the College and future athletes in top shape. Thursday, January 17 added depth comes a heightened Charisse Pickron will anchor the an easy experience now.” will be able to host track and fi eld events Friday, February 22 Squash expectation that the team can group. for the fi rst time since 1996. The complex “This will help in bringing the best athletes converted Swimming and Diving at - 1:00 reach new levels of success in The complex features a synthetic multi- replaced an existing practice fi eld at the to Mount Holyoke. When they look at us into an exercise at NEWMAC Championship 2007-08. Mount Holyoke’s throwers will Basketball purpose turf fi eld with lights surrounded eastern end of the outdoor playing fi elds in comparison to our peers, now our fi elds facility, and new dance studios will be hosted by Wellesley College enter the season in excellent by an eight-lane track with a nine-lane at Woodbridge Street, Silver Street, and are the superior ones,” she said. “The old built contiguous to the current dance at - 7:00 Squash Leading the way for the Lyons will shape. Hewitt expects their out- straightaway. Dunlap Place. tracks were worn and uneven, but running performance space on the south side of Saturday, January 19 at Howe Cup be senior Grace Zeigler. The put to improve under the tutelage of on the new tracks is decreasing injuries the complex. The new exercise facility will Diane Wil- Indoor Track and Field hosted by Princeton University school record holder in the long new assistant coach Though it is expected to be used mostly “This was much needed,” said junior and wear and tear on our legs.” have a prime location on the main corridor jump, she should once again be one liams. Highlighting the group will at Brandeis Univ. Inv. - 10:00 as well as large windows, skylights and Saturday, February 23 of the region’s strongest competitors be junior Chelsea McCracken Mount Holyoke also added lights to an glass walls to showcase the space. Also Swimming and Diving Swimming and Diving in the event this season. (weight) and sophomore Hillary existing grass playing field and reno- included in the renovation is an expanded at Simmons College - 12:00 at NEWMAC Championship Haber (shot put). vated another field to accommodate lobby. The $7.6 million project will be con- Basketball hosted by Wellesley College Mount Holyoke’s distance squad will be rugby. With the expanded and improved structed in stages due to the heavy usage Halaina Demba Caroline at Springfi eld College - 8:00 Squash bolstered by seniors , In the high jump, senior outdoor facilities, the College looks of Kendall during the academic year. at Howe Cup Meghan Lynch and Catherine Riffi n, Gillaspie will be the Lyons top threat forward to hosting NCAA and NEW- Squash who all have the potential to qualify for the to qualify for the postseason. at hosted by Princeton University MAC competitions in the near future. A modernized boathouse for the crew postseason. team is the fi nal piece of the athletic facility Round Robin Indoor Track and Field at NCAA DIII Regionals - 11:00 Construction of the project began in late update. The boathouse will be built on the Tuesday, January 22 spring and wrapped up in early Novem- River. It will provide space hosted by Smith College SQUASH Squash ber. for the crew athletes as well as increased at Brown University Basketball The Mount Holyoke College squash team will Hettiarachchi, along with sophomore Laura indoor storage space for the entire fl eet. vs. Babson - 2:00 enter the season with high hopes, as it looks Robinson. The trio each went undefeated in A $15.6 million priority of the recently No timetable has been set for this $2.1

Wednesday, January 23 to build upon an outstanding 2006-07 cam- regular season play last winter. It was Ancker- launched Campaign for Mount Holyoke million project. Sunday, February 24 Basketball paign in which it vaulted to 13th in the College mann’s second straight unblemished regular was to update the College’s athletic fa- Swimming and Diving th vs. Coast Guard Acad. - 7:00 Squash Association (CSA) national rankings. season. She fi nished 25 at the Individual cilities. With the outdoor facilities now in With 325 varsity athletes and 230 com- at NEWMAC Championship th Last year’s 13 place fi nish was the best in the National Championships, narrowly missing place, major improvements to the Kendall petitive club athletes, Mount Holyoke is Friday, January 25 hosted by Wellesley College Paid school history and ranked fi fth among Division All-America honors. t Non-Profi Sports and Dance Complex will soon be- committed to supporting its athletes and Permit No. 2 Permit Organization Squash U.S. Postage

III schools that compete in the CSA. MA South Hadley, Mount Holyoke/Smith Inv. Squash gin. Last year, Mount Holyoke students, fi tness enthusiasts. at Howe Cup Saunders has also add- faculty, staff and alumnae used Kendall Saturday, January 26 hosted by Princeton University Head coach Pamela Saunders is eager for ed a pair of impact fi rst 101,169 times. Renovations will result in “We are pleased to have the College sup- Indoor Track and Field the season to begin, as she knows that the years to the mix. They are a state-of-the-art fi tness facility to meet port our new sports and fi tness facilities. Wednesday, February 27 at Wesleyan Invitational - 10:00 leadership of her squad’s captains combined Sri Lankan National Junior the complete fi tness needs of the College These state-of-the-art facilities will be a Basketball with the overall experience of the team will Team member Vidushi Basketball community. A consolidated dance depart- great addition to our campus and will help NEWMAC Tourn. (First Round) establish a strong foundation for surpassing Gurunada and Sonali ment with new practice studios will also maintain our competitive edge and attract at MIT - 1:00 Friday, February 29 last year’s results. She will look to senior Lappin. be created. top scholar-athletes to Mount Holyoke,” Pia Seth Lizzie Wright Swimming and Diving Indoor Track and Field tri-captains , , and The current dance practice studios will be said Director of Athletics Laurie Priest. Jackie Wade at Invitational at New England Championships to provide the Lyons with direc- hosted by Smith College tion this winter. Saturday, March 1 Squash Basketball Nine players have returned for Saunders, FFromrom thethe DeskDesk ofof LaurieLaurie PriestPriest Mount Holyoke/Smith Inv. NEWMAC Tourn. (Semifi nals) who is now in her fourth season at the helm It has been awhile since we last published professionals bring a wealth of experience Sunday, January 27 Squash for Mount Holyoke. Included in that group are a Friends of Athletics Newsletter, and it is to our department and are already making juniors Pamela Anckermann and Menusha nice to have this opportunity to connect a difference in the short time they have Swimming and Diving WCSA Individuals at Seven Sisters Invitational with so many of our friends and support- been with us. hosted by Smith College Indoor Track and Field ers. After Bridget Gunn’s departure last at New England Championships SWIMMING AND DIVING November, we were very lucky to have Liz As many of you know, our “fi eld of dreams” Squash and new track have been completed and Sunday, March 2 Tenth year head coach David place in the NEWMAC Mullin fi ll in on an interim part-time basis Mount Holyoke/Smith Inv. as our Sports Information Director. During our student-athletes are already practic- Basketball Allen will once again lead the Championship with a that time, we decided to put a hold on the ing and competing on them. We could Wednesday, January 30 NEWMAC Tourn. (Semifi nals) Mount Holyoke College swim- score of 125, fi nishing Basketball ming and diving team as it tackles ahead of WPI. newsletter until we brought our new SID not be happier with the fi nal product of at Smith College - 7:00 Squash a 14-event slate this winter. on board in the fall. this important facility upgrade, and it has WCSA Individuals Entering her senior season been a real “shot in the arm” for all of our Wednesday, January 30 student-athletes. We have plans on the Indoor Track and Field Allen’s teams have been competitive Bauer will once again look to I am happy to report that our search was Basketball wildly successful, and I am pleased to docket to begin renovations on the Kendall at New England Championships within the region since he took over the lead Mount Holyoke this winter. at Smith College - 7:00 reigns of the program in 1998. Over 100 Joining her as captains this year will introduce Mike Raposo to you. Mike is Sports and Dance Complex for a new fi t- ness center and dance studios in the late Saturday, February 2 Friday, March 7 - College and pool records have fallen with be classmates Meredith Bartel- a 2004 graduate from the UMass Sport spring. It is our intention to break ground Swimming and Diving Saturday, March 8 him at the helm, and his teams have pro- stein and Cristina Vieira. The trio Management program, and we are happy Indoor Track and Field to have him on board. This will be his for our rowing docks and boathouse no vs. Wellesley College - 1:00 duced two national qualifi ers. Alongside will be looked to for leadership from at ECAC Championships Allen for the fourth year in a row will be a squad that includes seven seniors, inaugural newsletter, and I know you will later than early summer 2008. I want to Basketball hosted by diving coach Mary Ellen Clark. two juniors, fi ve sophomores and four look forward to hearing from him in future thank Bardee Sadlier, Associate Director - vs. WPI - 2:00 fi rst years. editions. I encourage you to check out the Facilities for her unrelenting oversight and Thursday, March 13 - Last winter, the duo guided the swim- Mount Holyoke College athletic web site, management for our facility projects. Her Track and Field Friday, March 14 ming and diving team to a 3-6 mark in as Mike has made some changes there dogged eye for oversight of the details has at Invitational Indoor Track and Field dual meets. Throughout the entire sea- in order to better promote our student- been critical in managing these projects at National Championships Squash son Grace Bauer led the team, posting athletes and teams. and making sure that they are held to high hosted in Ada, Ohio at Seven Sisters Invitational fi ve team records (50, 100 and 200-yard standards of excellence. hosted by Smith College freestyle, 100-yard butterfl y, 200 indi- I encourage you to read about Mike and vidual medley). The Lyons swam to 9th our other new hires in Lyons Tracks. This I hope you enjoy the newsletter, and I hope year we have brought on two new head to see you at an upcoming event! 4 coaches and three new members of our Mount Holyoke College Friends of Athletics Sports and Dance Complex Kendall MA 01075-1431 South Hadley, training and administrative team. These Laurie LLaurieaurie PriestPriest HonoredHonored Friends of Athletics FFOAOA GolfGolf TournamentTournament Laurie Priest, Chair of Physical Education and Director - as a means to educate and shape positive values,” he Executive Council of the Eastern College Athletic Confer- Lyons Club This year’s Friends of Athletics Tournament was another great success, attracting of Athletics at Mount Holyoke College since 1989, was concluded. ence (1993-1996), the Executive Board of the National nearly 140 participants! The 2008 tournament is set for Monday, September 8. Since recently named one of “The 100 Most Infl uential Sports Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators its inception in 1998, the proceeds from this event have helped numerous teams Educators in America” by the Institute for International From the time the Institute announced the project in (NACWAA) (1996-2000) and the Board of Governors JOIN NOW! and individuals afford the costs of spring training trips, postseason tournaments and Sport. The prestigious list included Tiger Woods, Pat 2004, the organization received over 1,500 nominations for the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Enjoy the opportunity to support Mount Holyoke other special events. Participants enjoy 18 holes of golf at The Orchards Golf Club, Summit and Billie Jean King among others. for individuals and “teams.” Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) (1999-2002). as a Lyons Club Member. Your contribution will help the Athletics Department unlimited beverages throughout the day, a raw bar at the turn and several exciting as it marches ahead, creating a “higher profi le” for athletics. prizes. The day of friendly competition ends with a superb chicken and lobster dinner, When Institute for International Sport founder Daniel E. In addition to her numerous responsibilities at Mount as well as an awards ceremony. For further information, please visit www.mtholyoke. Doyle, Jr. administered a series of “coach and athlete” Holyoke, Priest has also published many articles and is a • Lyons Gold Member: $500 • Lyons Bronze Member: $50 edu/athletics/foa or contact Lori Hendricks at 413-538-2276. surveys for his forthcoming book, The Encyclopedia of frequent presenter at conferences. She has also received Lyons Silver Member: $100 Other: Amount Sport Parenting, a common theme among both present several awards for her contributions to women’s athlet- • • and former surveyed athletes emerged. Many pointed to ics. In 1991, she received the Mabel Lee award from Name (Last, First) the profound impact of the sports experience in shap- AAHPERD and in 1992 was inducted into the Northeast ing their views and practices regarding teamwork, self New Agenda Hall of Fame. In 1997, she was awarded the Birth Name discipline, fair play, diversity- and a term Doyle employs Association for Intercollegiate Athletics Street Address throughout the book - competitive self restraint. Many also for Women Merit Award for outstanding leadership. Most City pointed to former coaches and athletic administrators as recently, Priest was named the 2002 Woman of the Year key mentors in their lives. for Division III athletics by NACWAA, and was recognized State Zip Code by the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport Phone E-Mail As a result, Doyle had the Institute embark upon a three as their Honor Award recipient that same year. year project - the selection of two categories of distin- Alumna (Class Year/Sport(s)) guished sports educators - “The 100 Most Infl uential Priest received her B.S. in physical education from the Sports Educators in America” and “The Fifteen Most (Ohio) and her M.S. in exercise physi- Infl uential Sports Education ‘Teams’ in America.” ology from the University of Maryland-College Park. Prior Parent of to coming to Mount Holyoke, Priest served for seven years Please make your check payable to: Mount Holyoke College Friends of Athletics. Mail to: Mount Holyoke College, Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, South Hadley, MA 01075-1431 The core criterion for selection in each category was the as director of athletics, assistant professor, and swim Gifts are tax deductible as provided by law. effective use of sport as a means to educate. coach at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia.

“In America and in many other countries, we honor elite Priest, who was among those selected, has been active The Athletic Department hosted a surprise tribute athletes, winning coaches, wealthy team owners and professionally on the state, regional and national level for to Priest during a home basketball game on Thursday, media moguls. We praise sports educators yet we really over 20 years. She served as President of the National November 30. A halftime ceremony highlighted the event, LLyonyon TracksTracks do not honor them in a manner befi tting their admirable Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) in which was organized by the Student-Athlete Advisory NNEWMACEWMAC NNOTABLESOTABLES RRIDINGIDING CCHAMPIONSHAMPIONS WWELCOMEELCOME ABOARDABOARD Health Science from Juntendo University impact on society,” said Doyle. “This project is aimed at 1989-1990 and has consistently donated her time and Committee (SAAC). Head fi eld hockey coach Andy Whit- players Jaimie Macari and The Mount Holyoke College Department and a M.S. degree in Exercise Science honoring individuals and organizations who have cre- energy to accomplished committees, including the NCAA comb spoke on behalf of the staff, and senior Natalie Anne Doton were each voted to the of Physical Education and Athletics wel- from the University of Memphis (2005). atively and effectively used sport in the very best way Women’s Committee on Committees (1991-1994), the Martin represented the student-athletes. NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team comed fi ve new staff members this fall. Haneishi also earned a M.S. degree in by the league’s coaches. Exercise and Sport Studies from Smith They were also selected Lori Hendricks took over as Associate College in 2007. FFallall SSportsports SShortshorts to the Longstreth/NFHCA Athletics Director in August. A 1992 Division III New England graduate of the College, she returned Peter Olsen is in his fi rst year as full SOCCER FIELD HOCKEY East Second Team. The ju- to her alma mater after serving as the time Assistant Athletic Trainer at Mount niors carried the offensive Associate Director at the National Fo- Holyoke. He is also a member of the In her fi rst season at the helm of the Mount Holyoke For the tenth year in a row, the Mount Holyoke College In 2007, the Mount Holyoke College vol- load for the Lyons this fall, rum on Higher Education for the Public Athletic Department’s Administrative College soccer program, head coach Kanae Haneishi fi eld hockey team qualifi ed for the New NEWMAC Tour- leyball team advanced to the NEWMAC combining for 46 points, The riding team captured High Point Good since 2002. Hendricks simultane- Team. Olsen rejoined the Lyons staff after led her squad to three victories. The Lyons nament. The Lyons squared off against nationally ranked Tournament for the second straight season 17 goals and 12 assists. Macari paced titles at both the Preseason Tournament ously pursued a Ph.D. at the University a brief stint as interim athletic trainer at completed their 2007 slate with an overall Springfi eld College in the quarterfi nal round, falling 3-0. and fourth time in the last fi ve years. The Ly- the team with 13 goals and four assists. of Champions in Laurinburg, N.C. and of Michigan Ross School of Business, the College in the spring of 2006. He record of 3-13, posting a 1-8 mark versus They closed out the 2007 season with an overall record ons fi nished the year with an overall record The forward recorded a hat trick, includ- the Holiday Tournament of Champions concentrating her studies in Higher recently graduated from the University NEWMAC foes. At the conclusion of the of 7-9 and a league mark of 4-4. of 5-21 and a league mark of 1-8. At the ing the match-winner in the Lyons 7-0 in Hackettstown, N.J.. In both events, the Education Administration. She earned a of Massachusetts Amherst with Masters year, they were selected to receive the conclusion of the season, head coach Peer triumph over (9/16). Lyons were competing against some of Master’s Degree in Sport Management Degrees in Business and Sport Manage- NEWMAC’s annual team Sportsmanship The Lyons rebounded from a season opening loss to pick Nasseir’s squad was selected to receive She was also respon- the top teams from around the nation. from The Ohio State University in 1995. ment. Olsen also earned a Bachelor’s Award. up three straight victories, including a pair at the Seven the NEWMAC’s annual team Sportsman- sible for the winner in the In 1996, Hendricks was named the Edu- Degree in Sports Medicine from Whit- Sisters Classic. Mount Holyoke hosted the annual event, ship Award. squad’s 3-2 victory over SSEVENEVEN SSISTERSISTERS SSUCCESSUCCESS cation Outreach Program Coordinator worth College, located in Spokane, Mount Holyoke broke into the win column offi cially unveiling its new turf fi eld facility in the process. Clark University (10/13). Led by senior Catherine Riffi n, the cross for the NCAA, where she oversaw the Wash., in 2001. Originally from the state with a 3-1 triumph over the Massachu- Following their 3-1 start, the Lyons fell in four of their next Mount Holyoke was at its best midway Doton enjoyed a breakout country team raced to the team title NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program. of Montana, Olsen was an Offi cer in the setts College of Liberal Arts. The Lyons fi ve outings. They closed out the year with four triumphs through the season, when it captured three season on the offensive in this year’s Seven Sisters Invitational, She has also served as a facilitator for the Army for fi ve years prior to added a 2-0 win over and over their last seven matches. In NEWMAC contests, wins in fi ve outings. Included in the streak end for Mount Holyoke. hosted by Wellesley Col- NCAA Division II Student Athlete Leader- moving to Massachusetts in 2005. defeated the Coast Guard Academy, 1-0 head coach Andy Whitcomb led the club to victories were back-to-back shutout victories over The midfi elder found the lege. It was the Lyons fi rst ship Action Academy and as a Special in . over MIT, Smith College, Clark University and WPI. Salem State College and WPI as well as cage four times and dished out a squad- win at the event since Consultant to the Knight Commission on Miriam Esber is in her fi rst a 3-0 triumph over Elms College. The Lyons best eight assists. She notched the 1999. Ironically, Wellesley Intercollegiate Athletics. year as head coach of the CREW GOLF win over Elms was their second of the fall, as they downed winner in the Lyons thrilling 3-2 double was also the host school Mount Holyoke soccer la- the Blazers 3-0 in the clubs’ fi rst meeting. Mount Holyoke overtime victory over WPI (10/23). that year. Riffin crossed Mike Raposo joined the Mount Holyoke crosse program. She came Jeanne Friedman Led by head coach , the Mount Holy- Following the lead of head coach also found the win column in their season opener, when the line in 19:13 to earn a staff as Sports Information Director in to the College after serving Shawn Durocher oke College crew team posted solid results in each of , the Mount it downed Simmons College 3-1. Soccer player Lauren Orr took home fourth place fi nish. August. He came to the College after a as the head lacrosse coach at Hartwick its two events this fall. Holyoke College golf team com- NEWMAC All-Conference Second Team two-year stint as Assistant Athletic Direc- College for four seasons. Before arriving peted in fi ve tournaments this fall. RIDING honors following her outstanding play The fi eld hockey team hosted this tor for Sports Information at Mount Ida at Hartwick, Esber was the graduate In its season opener, the Lyons participated in the Head of First year Zahra Hanif made an imme- this fall. The sophomore forward led the year’s Seven Sisters Classic. After College. Raposo earned his Bachelor’s assistant coach for the Ithaca College the Housatonic Regatta (10/6). Mount Holyoke’s varsity diate impact on the program, fi nishing The Mount Holyoke College riding team entered its fall team with eight goals and defeating Elms College 5-0 in the fi rst Degree in Sport Management from the women’s lacrosse team. While at Ithaca, eight boat highlighted the day with a second place fi nish as the team’s top competitor in four of season with high aspirations after capturing Reserve 18 points. She registered offi cial contest played on the College’s University of Massachusetts in 2004. she earned a Masters of Science in Exer- in its race. Racing against some of the top squads from their fi ve events. The squad also received National Champion honors at the conclusion of the three multi goal efforts newly constructed artifi cial turf fi eld, the Upon graduation, he served as Assistant cise and Sport Science with a concentra- around the region, the Lyons earned the silver medal with a boost from junior Martha Elson, who 2006-07 campaign. and a pair of winners. Orr Lyons downed Bryn Mawr College 7-0 Sports Information Director at Franklin tion in Sport . She received a a time of 16:27. The varsity four boat posted outstanding was consistently amongst its leaders each played a crucial role in all to complete a perfect run at the event. Pierce College for one year. Raposo was Bachelor of Arts degree from the College results, fi nishing in fourth place in the 15 team fi eld with week. For the second year in a row, the Lyons earned top hon- three of the Lyons victories Juniors Jaimie Macari and Anne Doton the head statistician for both the NCAA of Wooster in 2002, where she was a se- a time of 18:06. ors at the Pre-Season Tournament of Champions Horse this season. She exploded were selected to the All-Classic Team. Division III Field Hockey Final Four and nior co-captain for the women’s lacrosse Mount Holyoke took ninth place at its Show, which was hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian for a natural hat trick in the Basketball Classic team. While at Wooster, Esber was Two weeks later, Mount Holyoke traveled to , home Invitational. Elson turned in a College in Laurinburg, N.C. Mount Holyoke opened up its named to the All-North Coast Athletic rd the second half of their 3-1 victory over AACADEMICCADEMIC ACCCOLADESCOLADES in 2004. In 2005, he was a member Mass. to compete in the 43 annual Head of the Charles brilliant performance, fi nishing in fourth regular season slate with a High Point Championship at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Twenty-fi ve fall student-athletes earned of the media relations staff for the fi rst Conference team three times and All- Regatta. Racing amongst 44 teams in the Collegiate place overall with a score of 161 on the par-72 course. . The Lyons also rode to High Point titles Arts (9/15). In Mount Holyoke’s 2-0 win NEWMAC Academic All-Conference and second rounds of the NCAA Divi- West Regional All-American team twice. Eights event, the Lyons earned a tenth place fi nish with at and Amherst College during the fall. over Elms College (9/27), she assisted recognition this year. Honorees must sion I Men’s Basketball tournament in During her senior year, she was invited a time of 18:18. It was the fi fth best fi nish amongst the At the conclusion of its fall season, Mount Holyoke was on both tallies. Orr then collected the earn a minimum cumula- Worcester, Mass. to play in the prestigious North/South 22 Division III competitors in the race. invited take part in the Holiday Tournament of Champions match-winner just 56 seconds into the tive GPA of 3.5, achieve All-Star game. in Hackettstown, N.J. Facing off against 26 teams from fi rst overtime period, as the Lyons picked second year academic Kanae Haneishi is in her TENNIS CROSS COUNTRY around the nation, the Lyons fi nished on top. up a thrilling 1-0 triumph over the Coast status and be a member of the varsity fi rst year at the helm of the The Mount Holyoke College tennis team advanced to Under the direction of head coach Tina Lee, the Mount Guard Academy (10/20). team for the entire season. This year’s Mount Holyoke soccer team. Mount Holyoke will enter the spring trailing the University the NEWMAC Tournament for the fourth year in a row in Holyoke College cross country team competed in eight honorees were: Christine Klepacki ‘09, She joined the Lyons staff in of Massachusetts by just one point in the Zone 1, Region Mount Holyoke Sports on the Web 2007. The Lyons took on in the quarter- events in 2007. Seniors Halaina Demba and Catherine Cross country team member Joan Meiners ‘08, Catherine Riffi n ‘08, August after a three-year stint III overall standings. Head coach C.J. Law and the Lyons fi nal round, falling 5-1. They wrapped up their fall slate Riffi n earned top team honors three times apiece to lead Halaina Demba earned Stephanie Sluyter ‘10, Julia Wagner ‘08, as an assistant coach for Smith College. will be seeking their second national championship in with an overall record of 3-8 and a league the way. NEWMAC All-Conference Anna Zimmerman ‘09 (Cross Country); Haneishi was a member of the 2003 three years. mark of 2-5. accolades following a 13th Rose Cantlin ‘10, Janine Gresko ‘08, Japanese National team that earned a sil- Riffi n’s fi ne season began at the University of Massa- place fi nish at the Conference Helena Jedziniak ‘10, Sarah London ver medal at the World University Games. Championships. Demba was one of the ‘10, Elizabeth Tighe ‘10 (Tennis); Claire She also helped the Christian Brothers Mount Holyoke raced past Western New chusetts Dartmouth Invitational, where she captured CREDITS England College 8-1 for its fi rst victory top honors in the sub-varsity race. Later in the year, she Lyons most consistent runners during her Emery ‘08, Ali MacFadden ‘10 (Field University (Tenn.) women’s soccer team of the season. The Lyons downed boosted Mount Holyoke to the team title at the Seven Written, Designed and Edited By: senior season, as she fi nished in their top Hockey); Lauren Bleyendaal ‘09, Mela- to the NCAA Division II Championship Mike Raposo fi ve in all seven races. nie Finn ‘10, Karen Frost ‘08 , Lauren match in both 2001 and 2002. After Springfi eld College 6-3 in dramatic Sisters Invitational with a fourth place individual showing. Sports Information Director fashion for their second triumph of It was the Lyons fi rst win at the event since 1999. Orr ‘10, Bethany Paterson ‘08, Hannah leading her squad to the National Title in the year. Trailing 3-0 after doubles Photos By: Three Mount Holyoke squads (soccer, Shakartzi ‘10 (Soccer); Kendall Burns 2002, she earned tournament Outstand- play, they rebounded to sweep the Mount Holyoke earned a fi fth place fi nish at the NEW- Richard Orr Sports Photography volleyball, cross country) were selected ‘10, Teresa Campbell ‘10, Kathryne ing Defender honors. In 2006, Haneishi Visit us at...www.mtholyoke.edu/athletics singles matches. They then secured a MAC Championships and fi nished 13th at the NCAA John Risley Sports Photography to receive the NEWMAC’s annual Schwartz ‘09, Brenna Shepherd ‘09, earned her coaching certifi cation from Fornero Sports Photography Team Sportsmanship Award for their Amanda Trask ‘09, Rachel West ‘08 the NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy. Scores, Recaps, Statistics and More... spot in the postseason with an 8-1 win Division III New England Regional Championships. Fullerview Aerial Photography updated daily over Clark University. respective sports. (Volleyball). She owns a B.S. degree in Sport and 2 3