Hofstra Pride Athletics Hall of Fame Induction and Golf Ou Ting
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HofsHofs tra tra pridepride Athletics Athletics Hall of fame Hall of fame inductioninduction and and golfgolf ou ou ting ting Presented2019 by Bob McKeon ’53 and Cathy McKeon Monday,Monday, June June 17, 17 2019 Huntington Crescent Club Huntington Crescent Club Huntington, New York Huntington, New York ~ Class of 2019 Hall of Fame INDUCTees ~ Larry Bloom – A longtime administrator in Sue Weber – A women’s soccer student-athlete from the Hofstra Department of Athletics, Bloom 2005 to 2007, Weber helped the Pride to Colonial served as director of sports facilities from Athletic Association Championships and NCAA 1987 until his retirement in 2006. During his Tournament berths in 2005 and 2007. Weber became tenure, he oversaw the construction of the the first player in program history to earn All-America David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) in 2005, and then earned the and the David S. Mack Fitness Center, the honor once again in 2007. The Islip, New York, native renovation of Joseph M. Margiotta Hall and was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Year in James M. Shuart Stadium, and the construction of the Hofstra each of her three seasons at Hofstra and was the CAA Soccer Stadium. Under his direction, gross revenue from facility Championship Most Outstanding Player in 2005 and rentals grew to more than $1 million annually. Following his 2007. She helped the Pride to a then school-record retirement, Bloom coordinated the bidding and hosting of the 18 wins as a senior, which included the Pride’s first-ever NCAA 2008 presidential debate at Hofstra, at the request of Tournament win. Hofstra also set a school record for shutouts in 2007 Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz. with 12, including a program-best seven consecutive clean sheets. Weber also excelled in the classroom, as she was a 2007 CoSIDA Academic All-American and a two-time Academic All-District selection. Her No. 20 jersey was retired in 2008. Trevor Dimmie – A football student-athlete from 2000 to 2003, Dimmie holds Hofstra football records for most rushing yards in a career (3,622) and season (1,319). He also has Jay Wright – Hofstra’s men’s basketball coach from the record for most rushing yards in a quarter 1994 to 2001, Wright built the then Flying Dutchmen (129), as well as most rushing attempts in a into the premier team of the America East by the end of his tenure. He posted an overall record of 122-85, season (265) and in a career (739). Dimmie but during his final three seasons was 77-22 and made also posted 19 100-yard rushing games during three postseason appearances. In 1998-1999, Hofstra his tenure. The Tarrytown, New York, native posted a 22-10 record and was selected to play in was a I-AA Independent All-Star as a freshman in 2000 after the National Invitation Tournament. Wright coached rushing for 1,319 yards with six touchdowns. He ranked 21st in Hofstra to a 24-7 mark in 1999-2000 that included an the nation in rushing and set a school freshman record with 235 America East Championship and the program’s first yards at Cal Poly. Dimmie then earned third team All-Atlantic 10 NCAA Tournament appearance since 1977. Hofstra repeated as America accolades as a sophomore by rushing for 948 yards and scoring East champions and NCAA Tournament participants in 2000-2001 with 11 touchdowns. During his junior year, Dimmie finished with 656 a 26-5 record. Wright earned America East Coach of the Year honors yards and six touchdowns, and broke the school rushing record. in each of his final two seasons and was the Metropolitan Basketball He added to his mark as a senior with 699 yards and five scores, Writers Association Coach of the Year in 2001. During his tenure, Wright earning the Coca-Cola Outstanding Senior Award. coached Hofstra Athletics Hall of Fame members Craig “Speedy” Claxton and Norman Richardson. Wright will be a two-time Hall of Fame inductee as he was enshrined in 2015 as part of the 1999-2000 team. Shellane Ogoshi – A volleyball student-athlete from 2004 to 2007, Ogoshi is one of the most decorated student-athletes in program history. 1960 Hofstra Baseball Team – A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Ogoshi was the The 1960 Hofstra Baseball Team posted Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year a 16-3 record and won the Metropolitan Baseball Conference for the first time in 2004, the CAA Player and Setter of the Year in since 1951. The then Flying Dutchmen 2005, and the CAA Setter of the Year in 2006. She received an at-large bid to the NCAA was also a three-time All-CAA First Team selection Tournament but had to decline the and was named to the CAA Silver Anniversary invitation due to final exams. Coached by Jack Smith, Hofstra finished Team. An AVCA All-Region pick in 2005, Ogoshi the season receiving votes from Collegiate Baseball Newspaper to rank recorded a program-best 4,597 assists during her No. 24 in the nation. Team members: Bob Ainbinder, Brant Alyea, John career and ranks second at Hofstra with 1,660 Ayres, Edward Burfeindt, John Canzenella, Lawrence Dauch, George digs. She ranks fifth all-time in CAA history in Dempster, Dennis D’Oca, Joel Gewanter, Dan Gwydir, Jack Hilderbrandt, assists and is 10th in digs. Ogoshi was part of the Pride’s 2006 George Hvidsten, Terry Kosens, Tony Major, Bill Martin, Arnie Moi, Joseph CAA Championship team that won the program’s first-ever Mondello, Andrej Muccillo, Carl Peck, Jerry Rosenthal, NCAA Tournament match. In addition to her outstanding on- Jim Sharkey, and Bill Stetson. court performances, Ogoshi excelled in the classroom and was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District selection. Her No. 4 jersey was retired in 2008. Registration/Brunch ......................... 9:30 a.m. Event Shotgun Start ................................... 11:30 a.m. DIRECTIONS TO THE ScheduleHUNTINGTON CRESCENT CReceptionLUB ......................................... 5 p.m. 15 WASHINGTON DRIVE* Dinner and Induction Ceremony ....... 6 p.m. HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK 11743 (631) 427-3400 DIRECTIONS TO sponsorship HUNTINGTON CRESCENT CLUB oppoRtunities TITLE SPONSOR — $10,000 4One (1) foursome at the Golf Outing 4Exclusive first tee sponsor 4Signage prominently displayed throughout the event 4OpportunitySOLD! to place promotional items and company information in gift bags 4Company name and logo listed as Title Sponsor on event welcome board BRUNCH SPONSOR — $5,000 4One (1) foursome at the Golf Outing 15 Washington Drive, Huntington, NY 11743* 4Signage prominently displayed throughout the brunch DIRECTIONS EAST: 631-427-3400 4Opportunity to place promotional items and company information in gift bags Long Island Expressway (exit 51) / Northern State (exit 42N) / Southern State (4eCompanyxit 39N name): and logo on event welcome board ake any of the three major highways to Deer Park Avenue North (Route 231). Continue north and bear left atTRAVELING the Dix Hills FirehouseEAST: / flashing light (Route 35, just northRECEPTION of the SPONSOR — $5,000 Northern State Pkwy).Take Continue the Long north Island over Expressway Jericho (exit Turnpike 51), Northern - (Deer Park Avenue 4One (1) foursome at the Golf Outing becomes Park Avenue)State - Parkwayapproximately (exit 42N), 4 miles or Southern - to Main State Street/Route Parkway 25A. Turn 4Signage right prominently displayed throughout the reception onto Main Street/25A(exit and 39N) continue to Deer Parkeast Avenueon 25A North for approximately (Route 231). 1.3 miles. 4 AtOpportunity the to place promotional items and company information in gift bags rd 3 light (CURE UrgentContinue Care willnorth be and on bear your left left) at themake Dix a Hills left Firehouse onto Washington 4Drive.Company name and logo on event welcome board flashing light (Route 35, just north of the Northern State Parkway). Proceed north over Jericho Turnpike GOLFER GIFT SPONSOR — $5,000 3 (Deer Park Avenue becomes Park Avenue) and continue 4One (1) foursome at the Golf Outing for approximately 4 miles to Main Street/Route 25A. 4Company name and logo on signage at event registration Turn right onto Main Street/25A, and continue east on 4Company name and logo on event welcome board 25A for 1.3 miles. At the third traffic light (Cure Urgent Care will be on your left), turn left onto Washington Drive. GOLF CART SPONSOR — $5,000 Huntington Crescent Club is the first driveway on the left. 4One (1) foursome at the Golf Outing 4Company name and logo on all golf carts throughout the course 4Company name and logo on event welcome board || 4Tee sign on course DRIVING RANGE/PUTTING GREEN SPONSOR — $2,500 TRAVELING WEST: 4Signage at the driving range Travel on Route 25A west through Smithtown, Kings Park, 4Company name and logo on event welcome board Northport, and Centerport. Pass the Thatched Cottage 4Opportunity to add promotional item to golfer gifts and Chalet Inn & Suites. Turn right immediately before 4Tee sign on course the next traffic light onto Washington Drive. Huntington Crescent Club is the first driveway on the left. HOLE SPONSOR (18) — $1,500 4Exclusive pin flag on holes 4Company name and logo on event welcome board 4Tee sign on course *When using GPS, use 15 Washington Drive, Centerport, NY 11721. TEE SPONSOR — $150 4Tee sign on course REGISTRATION FORM | SPONSORSHIP FORM | Please indicate your desired sponsorship level(s) by checking _____________________________________________________ the appropriate box(es): Name q Title Sponsor SOLD $10,000 _____________________________________________________ Company Name q Brunch Sponsor