BIG GREEN SPORTS NEWS

J ANUARY 15, 2003 • VOL. 47 NO . 5 A NEWSLETTER OF ATHLETIC SPONSOR PROGRAM Winter Sports News Highlighted by Swimming & Diving Announcement Men’s Hockey Solid at Midway Dartmouth to Continue Swimming & Point of Campaign The Dartmouth men’s hockey team has Diving Programs reached the midpoint of the 2002-2003 sea- The Dartmouth men’s and women’s varsity sible. The agreement supports Dartmouth son and, despite a tough weekend against swimming and diving programs will be in meeting our fiscal responsibilities and Clarkson and St. Lawrence on January 10- continued through a funding agreement also maintaining the swimming and diving 11, the Big Green is in good shape skating between a group of students, alumni and program. We are eager to do that.” into the second half. parents and the Dartmouth administration. President James Wright said that the “We are in striking distance in the league The agreement calls for the program to be plan “is a wonderful example of how the and that’s what is important,” head coach fully reinstated based on a $2 million fund- Dartmouth community can work together Bob Gaudet said. “We have had our ups and raising effort. in a constructive effort. I commend the dif- downs so far, but that is expected. At the “I am very pleased that we have reached ferent groups involved — the athletes, midway point, we are in the hunt and with a a positive outcome that enables us to con- Student Assembly, parents and alumni/ae good second half we have the chance to do tinue the programs,” Athletic Director as well as James Larimore and JoAnn something in the conference. We show JoAnn Harper said. “Through the efforts of Harper and her staff, and I am pleased that glimmers of being a good, consistent team, a group of generous alumni, parents and we will continue to have swimming and but we still need to eliminate some of the friends, and the support of President diving at Dartmouth.” inconsistencies.” Wright, Dean Larimore and the senior The volunteer effort has been led by for- The Big Green has played perfect hock- administration, we have overcome the bud- mer Dartmouth varsity swimmers John ey at , winning 10 straight get pressure that forced the original deci- Ballard ’55, Tom Kelsey ’54 and Steve games dating back to last season’s ECAC sion.” Mullins ’54, and by several parents of playoffs against Colgate. Dartmouth announced in late November swim team members, including Dean It is on the road that Dartmouth has Lee Stempniak that the swimming/diving programs would Allen, Paul and Marilyn Bochicchio, Sheila hit some frost heaves. The squad is 1-6 be eliminated at the end of the current Brown Klinger, Bart Cameron and Chuck away from Hanover, including three losses competitive season in March as part of Zarba. that saw the team surrender seven goals. The three lead an attack that has had planned College-wide budget reductions. Ballard, chair of the board of overseers Dartmouth is 9-6 overall, 5-4 in the Dartmouth ranked first in the ECAC for Arecent series of discussions between of Dartmouth’s Thayer School of ECAC, and right in the middle of the pack. much of the year. Dartmouth officials and supporters of Engineering, said the $2 million in pledges The Big Green had its final non-league con- Stempniak is first on the squad with 23 swimming and diving (including current will be provided to Dartmouth through the test on Wednesday, January 15 against the points (11g, 12a) followed by Jessiman with students, their families and alumni) pro- newly formed John C. Glover Fund for the University of at the 21 (9g, 12a). Ouellette is fourth overall with duced the agreement. Under its terms the Support of Swimming and Diving. Glover, Verizon Wireless Arena before closing out 18 points (7g, 11a). teams will be restored through $2 million a member of the class of 1955, was widely the regular season with 13 conference Pete Summerfelt (Anchorage, Alaska) — in pledges to finance operating expenses regarded as a top sprinter when he died in games. who is first nationally for points per game for 10 years while other funding options early 1956 while in training as an Olympic “It’s going to be fun because every by a defenseman — is third on the team are identified. The continuation of the pro- swimmer. game is so important,” said Gaudet. “The with 19 (2g, 17a). gram next year will be supported with “We are grateful to the leaders of standings will probably be tighter than ever. “This team has the ability to score,” funding arranged through reallocations in Dartmouth for their willingness to listen to The conference has good teams from top to Gaudet said. “We have some gifted offen- the Dean of the College area. the needs of Dartmouth students, the bottom. We are going to have to be at our sive players who can generate and cash in, “We are delighted to reach an agreement desires of alumni and the concerns of best. My sense is that if we take care of and some of that originates from the point that allows the swimming and diving pro- swimmers and divers everywhere,” Ballard business in our own end and get a little bet- with defensemen who can get the puck to gram at Dartmouth to continue, while rec- said. “They have earned the trust we place ter, we are going to have a very good hock- the net. Goal scoring is hard to do at this ognizing the budget goals that Dartmouth in them.” ey team.” level. It is hard to coach that, because it’s a must meet,” said Dean of the College For additional background information, The top line of Hugh Jessiman (Darien, natural ability. We are not going to score in James Larimore. “The College does face see the Dartmouth Public Affairs web site, Conn.), Mike Ouellette (Kamloops, B.C.) bunches every single night, but we have the significant budget challenges and will take http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/ and Lee Stempniak (West Seneca, N.Y.) is a potential to score every game.” (Bill the measures it must to be fiscally respon- releases/2003/jan/010803a.html ■ key to the Big Green’s success on offense. Garfield) ■ Noone Earns Prestigious Swede Nelson Ivy Football Association To Honor Scholar-Athlete Award Hank Paulson ’68 Dartmouth senior Kevin Noone (Rydal, Pa.) back Alan Rozycki ’61 (1960). As a sophomore in 1965, Paulson led his has been named the 2002 Swede Nelson “I’m grateful for this honor which has team in minutes played as the Big Green Scholar-Athlete by the Gridiron Club of such a long and prestigious history,” said was the undefeated champion Greater Boston. Noone. “I’m happy to accept it on behalf of and won the Lambert Trophy as the East’s An offensive guard my teammates and coaches who outstanding team. Dartmouth was Ivy co- for the Big Green foot- have helped make my Dartmouth champion in 1966 and, during Paulson’s ball team, Noone was career so meaningful.” three varsity seasons, compiled a record of honored on January 10 at The Gridiron Club of Greater 23-4-0. the Gridiron Club’s din- Boston honors one recipient for Off the field, Paulson was a citation-win- ner at the Sheraton Divisions 1-A and 1-AA, as well ning English major who was elected to Phi Needham (Mass.) Hotel. as one for Divisions II-III. Beta Kappa and was awarded an NCAA Noone is just the sixth Running back Chuck McGraw of scholar-athlete postgraduate fellowship. Dartmouth player to earn Tufts is the Division II-III hon- In 2000, Paulson’s gift to Dartmouth the award which is in its oree. established the Robert L. Blackman 57th year. It is named in A government major, Noone Endowed Coaching Position. The gift hon- honor of Nils V. “Swede” was named Academic All-Ivy ors the memory of Paulson’s coach, Bob Nelson, a former Harvard and Verizon District 1 Academic Blackman. football player and All-America. He also was pre- Henry M. (Hank) Paulson ’68, an All-Ivy, Joining Paulson as honorees at the 2003 coach. It is presented sented Dartmouth’s Hewitt All-New England and All-East tackle at dinner will be: Paul Choquette, Brown ’60; annually to a senior who has demonstrated Award as the Big Green football team’s out- Dartmouth in 1967 and now chairman and Al Butts, Columbia ’64; Charles Knight, excellence in the classroom and on the grid- standing student-athlete. chief executive officer of the Goldman Cornell ’57, Tommy Lee Jones, Harvard iron. On the field, Noone was voted first team Sachs Group, will be among eight honorees ’69; Dave Pottruck, Penn ’70; George The last Big Green player recognized All-Ivy in 2002 and 2001 and a second team at the second Ivy Football Association din- Shultz, Princeton ’42, and Ken Wolfe, Yale was quarterback Jay Fiedler ’94. Now a choice in 2000. Captain of this year’s squad ner at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New ’61. starter for the Miami Dolphins, Fiedler was and a three-year starter, he was voted a New York City on January 22. Former Dartmouth running backs Rich the 1992 recipient. England Football Writers Division 1-AA All- The Ivy Football Association recognizes Weissman ’85 and Curt Oberg ’78 are Also honored were defensive back Brad Star in 2002 as well as to the Division 1-AA the unique aspects of Ivy League football Dartmouth alumni in the Ivy Football Preble ’91 (1990), linebacker Jerry Pierce ’81 Athletics Directors Association Academic and honors the history and tradition of the Association’s leadership group. (Jack (1980), end Tom Clarke ’66 (1965) and half- All-Star team. ■ League. The group held its inaugural dinner DeGange) ■ in 2001 but cancelled the 2002 dinner in the Inspired by a similar project in California, student- aftermath of the September 11 tragedy. athletes Allison Smith ’06 and Sara Lewicke ’04 have started “Sole The organization recognizes a distin- Response.” The duo are soliciting gently used, clean shoes and deliver- guished alumnus from each Ivy university ing them to the Upper Valley Haven in White River Junction, Vt. and the who played football as an undergraduate American Red Cross for distribution to those in need. Prior to the and has achieved prominence in his chosen Thanksgiving holiday, Smith and Lewicke put up collection boxes in field. Dartmouth’s Alumni Gym and also sought the help of their track and field Bill King ’63, captain and quarterback of teammates. As the fall term ended in early December, they already col- Dartmouth’s undefeated team in 1962 was a lected approximately 75 pairs. Smith and Lewicke have enlisted the help charter honoree at the 2001 dinner. King is a of Jeremy Stephenson, who is soliciting shoes at the Marion Cross prominent lawyer in Richmond, Va., who Elementary School in Norwich, Vt. Sole Response will continue through- recently completed service as chair of out Dartmouth’s academic year, and the two women hope to expand the Dartmouth’s Board of Trustees. project into more local schools. (Photo by Kathy Slattery) DARTMOUTH BIG GR while she’s playing the game of hockey — SPOTLIGHT ON stemming from the fact that Haggard wasn’t Coach, Players Reaching Milestones for WOMEN’S HOCKEY heavily sought after out of high school. Many enthusi- “When I came in as a freshman, I think I Women’s Hockey asts say it’s Jim had that attitude,” Haggard said. “I think everybody needs a little bit of cockiness out If it’s true that history tends to repeat itself, every night, but only junior Louise Carrey’s funni- then the Dartmouth women’s hockey team Pietrangelo (Niagara Falls, Ont.) will miss est movie. there. You could probably ask a number of Filled with players on other teams and they would say is trying its best to live up to the maxim. Dartmouth games the rest of the season. completely that I’m pretty arrogant, but if you ask any- Through nearly half of the regular sea- “It’s important to play the conference improbable sit- body on my team, they’d say that I’m confi- son, the Big Green (11-5-0, 6-2-0 ECAC) games once you have some time to get the uations, though dent with just a little bit of cockiness, but has been ranked in the top five every week, team together,” Oberting said. “I think still quite gut- that gives you a little chip on your shoulder. and several Dartmouth players are rapidly they’re ready to go and we’re starting to busting to I guess that’s just who I am.” moving up the school charts. show our potential. We’re certainly going to If being who she is leads to the numbers many, Dumb But the milestone that likely will next need that to be successful against the Haggard’s put up in her career, it’s quite And Dumber occur belongs to coach Judy Oberting, who stronger teams in the conference.” helped Carrey safe to say Dartmouth coaches and fans are If there’s a bonus to players leaving, it Carly Haggard just fine with a hint of self-assurance. entered the Big Green’s game with climb another was the opportunity for a trio of seniors to rung on the With 17 goals on the season, Haggard Minnesota on January 17 with 98 career stepladder toward superstardom in 1994. has moved into third place on Dartmouth’s coaching victories. step up. And Amy Catlin (Hanover, N.H.), And one of the scenes in the flick, proba- all-time list. A Kazmaier finalist, ECAC With two more, she’ll join the ranks of Jillian Rockoff (Hingham, Mass.) and bly thought to be another of the exaggerated player of the year and Ivy League co-player former Big Green coach George Crowe, Carolyn Steele (Clinton, N.Y.) — who all jokes by the masses who saw it, depicts the of the year last season, Haggard’s also who amassed 196 career wins. But it took play on the same line — have contributed significantly. two heroes resting on a bed, tears raining fourth in career points, 26 behind Lori Crowe 163 games to earn 100 wins, while from their eyelids at the sight of a tremen- Jacobs ’92 for third. And with her first assist “That’s been the nicest surprise so far Oberting owns a 98-37-8 mark in 143 dously sappy telephone long distance com- this year, Haggard cracked the school’s all- because that line has really been consistent games. mercial. time top 10 list. and solid,” Oberting said. “They’ve had a Well, eight years after the movie was And to think, schools by the dozens “I think that we all definitely take pride lot of ice time and opportunities and made, turns out that scenario might not be weren’t calling the Haggard home at all in something like this,” senior Carly they’re doing a great job. You want your too much of a stretch after all. hours or pounding on the door to talk to her Haggard (Port Alberni, B.C.) said. “It’s such Exhibit: senior Carly Haggard. leaders out there and those players are less than four years ago. The one institution a great milestone to reach and we are all doing a great job.” (Mike Vietti) ■ “I cry at every movie and every TV that occasionally picked up the phone — very happy for her and it’s special show,” she said. “The Young and the Dartmouth — was a college Haggard had Restless, Dawson’s Creek, and, this really is for us to be a part of it.” never heard of before and didn’t even pro- Haggard now stands in fourth no joke, I cry at just about every movie. nounce correctly. Even if there’s nothing sad, I can find some- “I came here as a freshman and I was place in career points, third in thing sad to cry about.” calling it Dart — Mouth,” the British career goals and sixth in career But surely not at telephone commercials? Columbia native said. “When I decided to assists, while senior Correne Bredin Right? come to Dartmouth, I hadn’t even seen the (Warburg, Alta.) is on the school’s “I haven’t cried at any commercials yet, campus yet. I just had a good feeling about career charts in every category for but I wouldn’t be surprised if that came it and I really wanted to come here.” defensemen. about,” Haggard said. “I think I get that With professional leagues in Europe and Senior goalie Amy Ferguson from my mom because she actually has Canada, opportunities exist for Haggard to cried during commercials.” (Pictou, N.S.) is nearing the career continue to feed her hockey craving as long wins mark of 56, set by Meaghan Of course, given Haggard’s admittedly as she wants. somewhat cocksure attitude on the ice, this Which just might be forever. Cahill ’01, and is already second in has the making of a juicy fib — which is “I just love the competitiveness of the career saves and tied for second in precisely why everyone thinks she’s a gifted career shutouts. thespian when they see Haggard’s wet eyes game,” she said. “It’s so intense. It’s 60 min- for the first time. utes of pure intensity. I love the teamwork But even more than the individ- “People will always be like, ‘No way — too. I’ve always liked team sports because I ual records, the Big Green appears love being surrounded by 20 of my best to be taking shape at just the right not you,’” Haggard said. “Nobody would ■ ever suspect that I do that because I have a friends.” (Mike Vietti) time with Dartmouth entering the ‘hard’ image. That’s definitely one thing that crux of the conference schedule. Carly Haggard’s recruiting trip to everybody is very surprised to learn about With several players leaving and Dartmouth was made possible by the gen- me. It still shocks some people. People ask returning to participate with me all the time if I’m crying for serious.” erosity of Edward S. Scheu Jr. ’46 and One thing, however, that no one ques- Albert E. Collins Jr. ’52 through the Canadian national team tryouts, the tions is Haggard’s grit and determination Athletic Sponsor Program. squad hasn’t looked the same Amy Catlin

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MEN’S BASKETBALL (4-8 Overall, 0-2 Ivy) Ivy’s player of the week on December 2, record- Dartmouth’s second and third Results from Dec. 3-Jan. 11: Binghamton, W 67-61; WPI, ing a trio of double-doubles in the first three goals to pick up ECAC rookie W 85-50; Quinnipiac, L 81-72; at Hartford, L 59-44; Stetson at games of the season. Freshman Shannon of the week recognition. After Furman, W 86-74; at Furman, W 63-59; at Harvard, O’Donnell (Moodus, Conn.) was tabbed Ivy rook- the Ohio State and Findlay L 67-50; Colgate, L 64-54; Harvard, L 69-68. ie of the week for her career-high 18 points games, Ferguson, senior Carly Upcoming: Jan. 15 vs. New Hampshire; Jan. 21 at Holy Cross; against Northeastern. The following week, fresh- Haggard (Port Alberni, B.C.) Jan. 25 at Albany; Jan. 31 at Pennsylvania; Feb. 1 at man Jean Cullen (Janesville, Wis.) earned Ivy and freshman Cherie Piper Princeton; Feb. 7 at Yale; Feb. 8 at Brown. rookie honors after a career-high 33 against (Scarborough, Ont.) all were Senior co-captain Charles Harris (Memphis, Tenn.) started the Hartford. Hanks was named to back-to-back-to- named to the ECAC honor roll. season by earning Ivy League honor roll mention and repeated back honor rolls after a 23-point night against Ferguson picked up her second on January 6. He continues to lead Dartmouth in scoring and Hartford, an all-tournament effort at New Mexico shutout in a three-game span rebounding. Sophomore Steve Callahan (Cincinnati, Ohio) was and 19 points against Harvard. against Findlay, while Piper had named to the Ivy honor roll for a career-high 19 points, includ- a career high three-point game ing 17 in the second half, in the win over Binghamton. MEN’S HOCKEY (9-6 Overall, 5-4 ECAC) against OSU. Haggard had her Callahan leads the Ivy League in assist-turnover ratio. After Results from Dec. 28-Jan. 11: Notre Dame, W 6- Sean Robinson second hat trick of the season netting a career-best 20 points against WPI, freshman Mike 4; UMass-Lowell, W 10-2; at Vermont, W 3-2; at against OSU and then scored a Lang (Chicago, Ill.) was tabbed Ivy rookie of the week. Lang Clarkson, L 7-5; at St. Lawrence, L 7-3. pair of power play markers was eight-of-10 from the floor and three-of-five Upcoming: Jan. 15 New Hampshire at Verizon Wireless Arena; against Findlay. Dartmouth was ranked fourth in the nation beyond the arc. Senior Greg Friel (Durham, N.H.) Jan. 18 vs. Vermont; Jan. 24 vs. Union; Jan. 25 vs. Rensselaer; heading into the Minnesota-Duluth series on January 10-11. was on the Ivy honor roll after 14 points and a Jan. 31 at Princeton; Feb. 1 at Yale; Feb. 7 at Cornell; Feb. 8 career-high eight boards against WPI. at Colgate. SKIING Senior Kent Gillings (Saskatoon, Sask.) was tabbed ECAC play- The carnival season starts January 18-19 at St. Lawrence. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (5-7 er of the week after contributing seven points in the Ledyard The Dartmouth Winter Carnival is slated for February 7-8. Overall, 0-2 Ivy) National Bank tournament games, while freshman Hugh Results from Dec. 4-Jan. 11: Jessiman (Darien, Conn.) had four goals and one assist to earn MEN’S SQUASH (4-1 Overall, 0-0 Ivy) Hartford, W 86-72; at New ECAC rookie honors. Senior netminder Nick Boucher Results from Jan. 3-11: Dartmouth Snowflake; Mexico, L 69-43; Jackson State (Cobble Hill, B.C.) stopped 72 of 78 shots in the tournament Yale, L 8-1. at New Mexico, L 65-59; at and was named to the ECAC honor roll. In the USCHO.com Upcoming: Jan. 15 vs. Williams/Amherst; Jan. 18 vs. Southern Utah, L 73-65; national poll that came out on January 8, Dartmouth matched Trinity; Jan. 24 Denison at Cornell; Jan. 25 at Cornell Central Connecticut, its highest ranking ever, taking the 14th spot. and St. Lawrence; Jan. 26 Western Ontario at St. W 67-64; Delaware, L 61-48; Lawrence; Jan. 29 at Harvard and MIT; Feb. 2 vs. Harvard, L 56-53; at WOMEN’S HOCKEY (11-5 Overall, 6-2 ECAC) Brown/Colby; Feb. 8 at Princeton; Feb. 9 at Harvard, L 70-58. Results from Dec. 15-Jan. 11: New Hampshire, W 3-0; Pennsylvania. Upcoming: Jan. 14 vs. Siena; Ohio State, W 6-5; Findlay, W 8-0; at Minnesota-Duluth, Sophomore Ryan Donegan (New Orleans, La.) Jan. 18 at Providence; Jan. 21 L5-3 and L 6-3. upset Yale’s Julian Illingworth, 9-3, 2-9, 9-6, 9-3. 2002-03 Abigail D at Iona; Jan. 31 vs. Upcoming: Jan. 17 vs. Minnesota; Jan. 25-26 vs. Playing at No. 1, Illingworth is considered the top Pennsylvania; Feb. 1 vs. Connecticut; Jan. 31 vs. Yale; Feb. 1 vs. Princeton; Feb. American junior squash player, and he’s seeded in Princeton; Feb. 7 vs. Yale; 7 at Harvard; Feb. 8 at Brown. the top eight in the world among under-19 players. Feb. 8 vs. Brown. Dartmouth was doubly honored for the victory over Donegan was voted the Ivy League rookie of the Senior Katharine Hanks New Hampshire. Senior goalie Amy Ferguson (Pictou, year last season. At No. 7, junior Chris O’Connell (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.) has been N.S.) was voted ECAC goaltender of the week by stop- (Newtown Square, Pa.) had the only other match to a regular on the Ivy League weekly ping all 20 shots she faced against the Wildcats. go four games, extending his Yale opponent before releases this season. She was the Charles Harris Freshman Gillian Apps (Unionville, Ont.) scored falling, 9-10, 9-7, 2-9, 5-9. REEN SPORTS NEWS up a few things. And Brown certainly did. Walsh Resigns as Big Green Women’s Soccer Coach SPOTLIGHT ON In storybook fashion, he developed an MEN’S SKIING unwavering desire to continually improve. In early December, Dartmouth women’s soc- In three seasons, Walsh compiled a 37-15- “You never get to the point where you cer head coach Erica Walsh announced her 2 record, with her winning percentage of .703 It’s almost as look back and say, ‘Wow, look how far resignation to pursue educational opportuni- the highest in school history and her sum of ties at another university. if his life I’ve come,’” Brown said. “You always get 37 wins the second-best mark. As dominant came straight “Without question, I am leaving as any team in the Ivy League the last three to that point and say, ‘I still have far to go. Dartmouth with mixed emotions,” Walsh out of a There’s people skiing so much better than years, the Big Green won consecutive confer- said. “My five years with the program have ence titles in 2000 and 2001. Walsh’s win- Horatio Alger me.’” been tremendous and I feel that several great ning percentage of .815 in Ivy League play is book. That’s not likely. But the one nugget Perhaps years are in store for Dartmouth in the future. the highest in Dartmouth history, while her that separates Brown from the purist of However, I’m looking forward to moving on modernized a 16 wins are the second-most. fairy tales is that he has genetics on his with my career and continuing with my edu- bit, but A consistent member of the top 25 rank- side. cation.” ings under Walsh, Dartmouth won three there’s little Under her guidance, Dartmouth took its His mother, Marilyn, won a season NCAA tournament contests with the Big doubt that regional success to another level as a national long World Cup title in the giant slalom Green reaching the Sweet 16 round twice in Roger powerhouse. Walsh recently capped her third in 1969. Brown’s father, Chris, was a three seasons, most recently in 2001. Roger Brown Brown’s rise season at the helm of the Big Green program to promi- member of the Vermont ski team while in Under her tutelage, seven Dartmouth play- college. by leading Dartmouth to its fifth consecutive nence is the stuff found in every rags to appearance in the NCAA tournament. ers made the Northeast Region squad, while riches tale. “They always skied and when they “I’m disappointed for women’s soccer and seven earned first team All-Ivy honors, seven It’s just that instead of taking place in went skiing, ever since I was a little dude, Dartmouth women’s soccer in particular,” were named second team All-Ivy and one Any City, U.S.A., this story materialized I would ski, too, and I’ve stayed with it said Josie Harper, Dartmouth’s director of took home the Ivy League player of the year on the slopes. ever since,” Brown said. athletics. “I feel that Erica Walsh is one of award. In helping Dartmouth to a seventh- But his parent’s success still doesn’t the finest women’s soccer coaches in the Walsh’s resignation was effective earlier place showing at the NCAA change the fact that Brown went from bad country as both a tactician and role model for this month. She plans to pursue her master’s Championships last year, Brown captured to good. Make that really, really good. our young women.” degree in business administration.(Mike Vietti) ■ the title in the slalom — earning All- So much so, that he’s begun pondering America honors and Ski Racing’s a future in skiing. Which really is no sur- Second Half of Season Will Be Critical for Women’s Basketball Collegiate Skier of the Year award in the prise because to know Brown is to under- process. The seniors are in the home stretch of their After opening conference play with back- stand that his name is unequivocally syn- careers, and the freshmen are no longer to-back losses to Harvard, the Big Green is Because of his success, Brown’s trav- onymous with skiing. eled the world around. Italy, Switzerland, playing like rookies. It’s time for the in an early hole, but Hanks knows there’s “I assume someday there will be a New Zealand, France — just a few of the Dartmouth women’s basketball team to still a long way to go. places he’s been due to his skiing prowess. moment to call it quits,” Brown said in a make a move. “We lost two games to Harvard that we But, as with any inspiring novel, it decidedly unassuming tone. “But right This year, the Big Green opened with could’ve won,” said Hanks. “If we made a didn’t used to be that way. now, I can’t get enough of it.” three straight wins, just like last season. But couple shots at key points and grabbed a few “When I was a little guy, I really wasn’t Of course, there’s the added benefit of Dartmouth doesn’t want that feeling of dejá clutch rebounds, those could’ve been totally good,” said the Dartmouth junior, who was seeing the globe, which is something vu when the 2001-02 squad slipped to an different games. But we didn’t, and we have head and shoulders taller than the other Brown feels is impossible to understate the 11-16 mark overall and a 7-7 Ivy League to get better because we still have a lot of kids he skied with in his youth. value of. record. games remaining.” This year’s edition of the Big Green has Hanks, who needs just eight points to “At that age, the real tall kids trip over “I’ve been to Europe, New Zealand, dropped seven of the last nine to fall to 5-7 become the third player in school history to their feet,” he said. “But in high school, I Alaska, all over this country — it’s neat overall and 0-2 in the Ivy League. There are reach 1,600, continues to lead the Big Green finally started to figure out my body and for me because there are a lot of people plenty of games remaining in which to right in scoring (19.4) and rebounding (9.0). She’s where my feet were in relation to my head, who work really hard, but don’t get to the ship. had three 30-point scoring games, including which I really didn’t understand before.” where I am and get to do the things that I Despite having four seniors, the Big a career-best 36 in an early win at But likely more than that, Brown spent have,” Brown said. “I’m just really lucky.” Green is relatively young with three fresh- Northeastern. just about every waking moment in his That helps cement his story’s status as men logging considerable minutes — guards Soriaga is second at 8.9 ppg and has a boots and skis. Alger-esque. And Brown’s ambi- Angela Soriaga (College Station, Texas), team-high 4.3 assists, while Cullen averages He truly did. Enough to make the long- tion certainly would make it complete. Jean Cullen (Janesville, Wis.) and Shannon 8.5 ppg and leads the team with 19 3-point time Norwich, Vt. resident say, “I’ve proba- “Being the best in the world is so O’Donnell (Moodus, Conn.). field goals. bly skied more on the slalom hill at “This season so far has been a great test The Big Green has used the trey as its than anybody has. Ever.” cliched, but I hope someday to be able to say that I’ve done the best that I can do at for young and old alike,” said senior main offensive weapon, hoisting 229 Which is a good thing since Dartmouth Katharine Hanks (Bloomfield Hills, Mich.). 3-pointers, which is on pace to shatter the this,” Brown said. “To compete with the just happens to be hosting the NCAA “We have a team full of extremely competi- school record of 382. Championships on March 5-8. best people in the world would be unbe- tive individuals who have what it takes to With 12 Ivy games still remaining, the But getting back to Brown’s story ... lievable. There’s no reason why I couldn’t win. We look forward to the rest of the sea- Big Green has plenty of time to turn its sea- trek downhill on a slope, oh, say thou- do that, but I know that when I get there, son and the opportunity to give it all we’ve son around and challenge in what appears to sands of times and you’re bound to pick I’ll want to go farther.” (Mike Vietti) ■ got every game.” be a tight league race. (Rocco Gasparro) ■ dule information, visit www.dartmouth.edu/athletics

WOMEN’S SQUASH (3-1 Overall, 0-1 Ivy) WOMEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING (2-3 Overall, Results from Jan. 3-11: Dartmouth Snowflake; Yale, L 9-0. 0-2 Ivy) Upcoming: Jan. 15 vs. Williams/Amherst; Jan. 18 vs. Trinity; Results from Jan. 4-11: Northeastern, L 142-100; at Jan. 25 at Cornell and St. Lawrence; Jan. 26 William Smith at Middlebury, W 177-118; at Rhode Island Invitational, St. Lawrence; Jan. 29 at Harvard; Feb. 2 vs. Brown/Colby; 1st of 4. Feb. 8 at Princeton; Feb. 9 at Pennsylvania. Upcoming: Jan. 17 vs. Brown; Jan. 25 vs. Yale/Penn; Jan. 26 Three of the Bulldog matches went to four games, including at vs. Princeton; Feb. 1 vs. Army; Feb. 8 at Columbia. No. 2 where Yale’s Amy Gross defeated Julia Drury (Buffalo, Dartmouth won 14 of 16 events at Middlebury, as sophomore N.Y.), 9-2, 9-0, 7-9, 10-8. Senior co-cap- Jenny Kunkel (Cincinnati, Ohio) swept the 400 individual med- tain Farrar Evans (Gates Mills, Ohio) ley and the 200 backstroke. Also winning multiple events were and freshman Jessica Vyrostko junior Lauren Gilhooly (Manhasset, N.Y.) who was first in the (Niagara Falls, Ont.) also went four 50 and 100 freestyles and freshman Dana Charles (Lebanon, games at Nos. 8-9, respectively, before Pa.), victorious in the 100 and 200 breaststrokes. Gilhooly and falling to their Bulldog opponents. Kunkel also swam legs of the winning 400 free relay, while Charles was part of the first-place 200 medley relay. Senior MEN’S SWIMMING & DIVING Karla Leavens (Newark, Del.) won the 100 fly after helping the (2-2 Overall, 0-2 EISL) 200 medley relay. At the Rhode Island Invitational, Dartmouth Results from Jan. 8-11: at Middlebury, W won all four relays as Gilhooly and Kunkel each won a pair of 188-88; at Rhode Island Invitational, 1st of 4. individual races. Upcoming: Jan. 18 vs. Columbia; Jan. 23 vs. New Hampshire; Jan. 25 vs. Yale/Penn; Jan. MEN’S TENNIS (2-1 Overall, 0-0 Ivy) 26 vs. Princeton; Feb. 1 vs. Army; Feb. 8 at The winter season begins on January 24-26 when men’s tennis Harvard w/ Cornell. travels to the Harvard Invitational. The first dual meet is The Big Green set 14 pool February 1 when Vermont comes to the Boss Tennis Center. records on January 8 at Middlebury as junior WOMEN’S TENNIS (2-1 Overall, 0-0 Ivy) Ryan Goldhahn Dartmouth begins the winter season with a February 1 trip to (Stockton, Calif.), fresh- Boston College. The Big Green then plays four straight matches man Yale Fillingham in Boss, beginning with New Hampshire on February 15. (Bloomington, Ill.) and junior Thomas Sanford (Kamuela, Hawaii ) each won MEN’S TRACK & FIELD (0-0 Overall, 0-0 Ivy) Betsy Williamson four events. Goldhahn was involved in four Results from Jan. 10-12: Dartmouth Relays. pool records, including the 200 medley and Upcoming: Jan. 17 at Columbia w/ Yale; Jan. 24-25 at Boston WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD (0-0 Overall, 0-0 Ivy) 400 free relays as well as the 50 and 100 University Classic; Feb. 1 Dartmouth Invitational; Feb. 8 vs. Results from Jan. 10-12: Dartmouth Relays. rachman-Jones freestyles. Fillingham (200 and 500 free) and RPI w/ Lowell. Upcoming: Jan. 17 at Columbia w/ Yale; Jan. 24-25 at Boston Sanford (100 and 200 breast) set pool marks The Ivy indoor season moves into full swing on January 17 University Classic; Feb. 1 Dartmouth Invitational; Feb. 8 vs. in their specialties as each swam a relay leg. when Dartmouth travels to New York City for a tri-meet with RPI w/ Lowell. Sophomore Michael Hipps (New Bern, Columbia and Yale. The Big Green will host the annual The men’s and women’s indoor track and field seasons mirror N.C.) helped lower three pool records, Heptagonal Championship at Leverone Field House on March each other, and the teams will compete together on January 17 including the 50 and 100 backstrokes. 1-2. in New York City with Columbia and Yale. On February 14-15, At Rhode Island, Sanford, Goldhahn, Dartmouth will travel to Penn State for the prestigious USTCA Hipps and sophomore Sean Robinson (Cresskill, N.J.) each Invitational. won two individual events. ■ Mark Nichol RAME F S REEZE Harris and fellow co-captain Greg Friel (Durham, N.H.) “The tournament showed we can compete at a high level,” sophomores have shown flashes in the recent Dartmouth’s there and we’re playing good basketball,” “Our effort’s ■ title game against the host Paladins, the Big Green recovered from a nine-point deficit with less than seven minutes to go for a 63-59 victory and the championship trophy. The MVP were honored individually. trophy went to Harris rebounds, while Friel picked for a combined 37 points and 11 20 points up all-tournament recognition after a career-high against Stetson. have to sustain our intensity for 40 minutes said Friel. “We no easy street at this level. Every There’s every game. a tough game.” game’s Tenn.) going. In Harvard Part 2, Mike McLaren (Memphis, six 3-point 21 points and a personal-best had a career-high baskets. In fact, the sophomore class scored 49 of 68 points, as David Gardner (Minnetonka, Dartmouth’s Minn.) and Steve Callahan (Cincinnati, Ohio) each had 11. the bench with a pair Mike Liddy (Lake Forest, Ill.) came off of clutch 3-pointers. just need to take care of business in close “We said Faucher. games and be better down the stretch.” (Kathy Slattery) F Junior co-captain Jamie Librizzi celebrates during a women’s basketball game. Junior co-captain Jamie Librizzi celebrates during a women’s The Big Green started the season with victories in four of the first five games. Dartmouth faces After three consecutive non-conference games in mid-January, 12 straight Ivy League games as the Big Green sets its sights on a 14th Ancient Eight championship. (Photo by Mark Austin-Washburn) total of six meet records were set dur- A = Homecoming Sept. 27 at UNHOct. 4 PennOct. 11 at Yale 1 at Harvard Nov. Oct. 18 at Holy Cross 22 Princeton Nov. S 8 Cornell 15 at Brown Nov. Nov. 2003 Dartmouth Football Sept. 20 Colgate Oct. 25 Columbia girls trophy. Anna ing the Relays, highlighted by McFarlane, a high school junior from Concord, Mass., who claimed two in the pole vault. She cleared 12-7 during high school competition before Saturday’s soaring to 12-7 1/4 in the college/open divi- Vietti) (Mike sion on Sunday. beat writer Bruce Wood. “I just Wood. beat writer Bruce

BIG GREEN SPORTS NEWS lley News’ Va Dartmouth College Athletics week before, Dartmouth was “manhandled” (to use oung, but resilient could be the best phrase to summarize 6083 Alumni Gym Basketball Continues to Show Improvement uthful Men’s Hanover, NH 03755-3512 Your Newsletter from the Dartmouth Athletic Sponsor Program The young Dartmouth squad had come within a heartbeat A After the rematch, Harvard coach Frank Sullivan summed The Dartmouth got everything except a win, falling 69-68. Y In the opening round, Dartmouth shot a season-high 54.9 Yo a couple of hundred At the end of the evening on January 11, basketball fans stood and clapped as the Big Green men’s Arena floor. team left the Leede of forcing veteran Harvard to overtime, and the fans showed their appreciation for what was a barnburner of an Ivy League game. home court, term) on the Crimson’s coach Dave Faucher’s shooting only 30.2 percent while dropping a 67-50 decision. it up best to good coaching in think there’s don’t told my players, ‘You this league?’ What you just experienced within a seven-day swing is absolute testimony to that.” Big Green men outshot the Crimson, 52.3 percent to 44.1, and revitalized their 3-point shooting with 14-of-28. Had the been Tenn.) right toe of senior Charles Harris (Memphis, behind the 3-point line when he fired up a jumper with two seconds to go, the outcome may have been different. they are also a Big Green players. Collectively, this year’s quick study as they surprised a talented field at Furman’s Poinsettia Holiday Classic after Christmas. percent to dismantle an athletic Stetson team, 86-74. In the

January 15, 2003 eam totals were also kept for the first On the first day of competition, junior competition, Dartmouth track In master’s T EWS N meters (17:50.56) and freshman Betsy won the 3000 in Texas) Burke (Austin, 10:01.92. (Brookline, Mass.) Abdur-Rahim Mustafa pentathlon with 3,672 captured the men’s All- points, while former Dartmouth America Shaina Damm ’02 won the title with 3,573. women’s competed in Wallin and field coach Carl several events, winning the shot put in the 60-64 age group (48-0 1/2) and the weight throw (59-2 1/4). time in high school competition, with St. Prep (Mass.) winning the boys title John’s High claiming the Melville (N.Y.) Ward and IG GREEN PORTS B ■ Swim/Dive Programs to Continue S

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■ Football’s Noone Wins Prestigious Honor Jack DeGange Cindi Mansell Mike Vietti On the women’s side, senior Kristin On the women’s On the men’s side, junior Mark Nichol On the men’s The men dominated, winning four events Program Director . . . . .Bob Ceplikas ’78 Alumni Coordinator . . .John Engelman ’68 Editor ...... Kathy Slattery . . . . Associate Editor ...... Bill Garfield Assistants ...... Rocco Gasparro PhotographerStaff Austin-Washburn . . . .Mark Designers Grace ...... Roger Farmer/Marge illiams College was the next closest team (Short Hills, N.J.) won the 3000 meter run (8:25.39) and junior Joe Marucheck (Raleigh, N.C.) took home first in the triple jump (46-4 3/4). Dartmouth also won both the 1600 and 3200 relays. won the 5000 N.Y.) Andrews (Sag Harbor, with 57. The women were edged by with 57. Wheaton College, which finished with 66. 76.83 points to the Big Green’s and ending the 34th Relays with 138 points. W For the first time, team points were kept at the Dartmouth Relays and the Big Green title and finished a close sec- won the men’s competition. ond in the women’s The Athletic Sponsor Program comprises more than 1,300 The Dartmouth alumni, parents and supporters who are com- mitted to helping Dartmouth coaches recruit exceptional The Program provides vital recruitment student-athletes. resources for all funded varsity sports at Dartmouth, and is the sole source of funds for bringing top athletic prospects to the campus for recruiting visits. For more information about the Sponsor Program, call (603) 646-2463 or write: Alumni Athletic Sponsor Program, 6083 Dartmouth NH 03755-3512. Gymnasium, Hanover, Sports News is published by the Athletic Department as a newsletter Dartmouth College Athletic Sponsor Program. for members of the Dartmouth G IVING D ARTMOUTH C OACHES THE R ECRUITING E DGE Second Women Title; Big Green Men Win Dartmouth Relays Team