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HOLY CROSS QUICK FACTS MISSION STATMENT Location: ...... Worcester, MA 01610 OLLEGE OF THE OLY ROSS Founded: ...... 1843 C H C Enrollment: ...... 2,817 DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS Color: ...... Royal Purple The Mission of the Athletic Department of the College of the Nickname: ...... Crusaders Holy Cross is to promote the intellectual, physical, and moral devel- Affi liations: ...... NCAA Division I, Patriot League opment of students. Through Division I athletic participation, our President: ...... Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. young men and women student-athletes learn a self-discipline that Director of Admissions: ...... Ann McDermott has both present and long-term effects; the interplay of individual Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2443 Director of Financial Aid: ...... Lynne M. Myers and team effort; pride and self esteem in both victory and defeat; Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2265 a skillful management of time; personal endurance and courage; Director of Athletics: ...... Richard M. Regan, Jr. and the complex relationships between friendship, leadership, and Associate Director of Athletics:...... Bill Bellerose service. Our athletics program, in the words of the College Mis- Associate Director of Athletics:...... Ann Zelesky sion Statement, calls for “a community marked by freedom, mutual Associate Director of Athletics:...... Rose Shea respect, and civility.” Assistant Director of Athletics: ...... Frank Mastrandrea Besides teaching these virtues, a few sports played at Holy Assistant Director of Athletics: ...... Ralph Willard Cross have the added value of focusing alumni and student support Head Athletic Trainer: ...... Anthony Cerundolo and enhancing our reputation locally and nationally. While Holy Athletic Media Relations Director: ...... Charles Bare Cross continues to commit itself to accomplishment in these sports, Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director: ...... Jim Wrobel which are a rich part of our tradition, we choose to do so in a way Assistant Athletic Media Relations Director: . . Michelle Bradley Manager of Events and Promotions: ...... Jennifer Kagno that complements the pursuit of academic excellence. Fundraising Coordinator: ...... Scott Graham Holy Cross is committed to the guiding principles of the Pa- Compliance/Media Relations Asst.: . . . Anna Poulter-Hendrickson triot League, of which we are a founding member: presidential Web Site...... www.GoHolyCross.com control of athletics; the cultivation of the ideal scholar-athlete; and participation in a wide variety of sports. Commitment to the last TRACK AND FIELD INFORMATION principle assures that the College sponsors, in a very evident way, Director of Cross Country, Track and Field: . . . . . Jim Kavanagh gender equity...... (Boston College, 1968) The department of athletics is also committed to compliance Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2317 with all College policies and regulations involved in Division I E-Mail Address: ...... [email protected] membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and Mailing Address: ...... Jim Kavanagh the Eastern College Athletic Conference. As a member of the Director of Cross Country, Track and Field College of the Holy Cross NCAA, Holy Cross also advocates student-athlete welfare, diversity, One College Street gender equity, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in its athletic Worcester, MA 01610 programs. Head Coach : ...... Egetta Alfonso (Holy Cross, 1992) Years at Holy Cross ...... 10 Offi ce Phone: ...... (508) 793-2315 E-Mail Address: ...... [email protected] Mailing Address: ...... Egetta Alfonso CREDITS Head Women’s Track and Field Coach The 2008-2009 Holy Cross track and fi eld recruiting guide College of the Holy Cross is published by the College of the Holy Cross Department of Athlet- One College Street ics, all rights reserved. Copyright 2009. Writing, layout, design and Worcester, MA 01610 editing by Anna Poulter-Hendrickson. Editorial assistance by Jim Wrobel. Special thanks to Kelly Atchue, Jim Wrobel, Michelle Brad- TEAM INFORMATION 2008 Patriot League Indoor Championships Finish: . . . . 6th of 8 ley, Charles Bare, Scott Graham, Jen Kagno, Frank Mastrandrea, 2008 Patriot League Outdoor Championships Finish:. . . 4th of 8 and Rose Shea. Photography by Peter Cooke, Holy Cross Athletic Letterwinners Returning / Lost: ...... 47/ 24 Media Relations and Holy Cross Public Affairs. Newcomers ...... 17

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CORRESPONDENCE Prospective student-athletes must arrange for the appropriate national testing It is important for prospective student-athletes to get in touch with head coach agency to send copies of standardized test scores (e.g., SAT or ACT) directly Egetta Alfonso as soon as possible. A simple e-mail or letter of inquiry into to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Prospects must also complete the amateurism the cross country program will initiate the recruiting process. The spring of questionnaire. An institution may not provide an offi cial visit to a prospective your junior year or early senior year is the most appropriate time to contact student-athlete until he or she registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center. the coach. TELEPHONE CALLS INTERVIEWS As per NCAA by law 13.1.3.1, institutional staff members may not telephone Students are strongly encouraged to have admissions interviews. The offi ce a prospect (or the prospect’s relatives or legal guardians) prior to July 1 offers interviews from the summer until January 15. Alumni interviews in most following the prospect’s completion of the junior year in high school. After metropolitan areas are available. Students must fi rst submit an application and July 1, institutional staff members may telephone a prospect once per week indicate they would like an alumni interview before December 15. (measured Sunday through Saturday). The once-per-week limit applies to the entire institution. EARLY DECISION Students who are absolutely, 100 percent confi dent Holy Cross is their top VIDEO TAPES college choice are encouraged to apply during the early decision process. In an attempt to make an accurate assessment as soon as possible, it is recommended that video tapes be forwarded to head coach Egetta Alfonso’s FINANCIAL AID attention as soon as possible. The video need not be an elaborate production. All fi nancial aid is awarded on the basis of need. Prospective student-athletes Some simple game or practice tape is suffi cient with you being easily should complete the CSS Profi le Form in early fall. identifi ed. NCAA ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION EVALUATIONS The NCAA Eligibility Center certifi es academic eligibility and amateurism As per NCAA by law 13.02.6.1, an evaluation is any off-campus activity for all prospective student-athletes who wish to compete in intercollegiate designed to assess the academic qualifi cations or athletic ability of a prospect, athletics at the Division I or II level. Prospective student-athletes must including any visit to a prospect’s educational institution (during which no register at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and complete the online release form. contact occurs) or the observation of a prospect participating in any practice or competition at any size. We are limited in our number of evaluations per ADMISSIONS AND IMPORTANT DATES prospective student-athlete. ADMISSIONS AND APPLICATIONS: CONTACTS You can reach our Admissions Offi ce by calling (508) 793-2443. To As per NCAA by law 13.02.3, a contact is any face-to-face encounter between receive an application, please call or send a written request to: a prospect or the prospect’s parent or legal guardian and an institutional staff Admissions Offi ce, College of the Holy Cross, member or athletics representative during which any dialogue occurs in 1 College Street, Worcester, MA 01610. excess of an exchange of a greeting. Any such face-to-face encounter that is prearranged or takes place on the grounds of the prospect’s high school, or CALENDAR: at the site of organized competition or practice involving the prospect’s high A typical recruiting calendar for a prospective student-athlete interested school, preparatory school, two-year college, or all-star team is considered in cross country would go something like this: a contact, regardless of the conversation that occurs. We are limited to three • Spring of Junior Year — Make unoffi cial visits to schools of interest off-campus contacts per prospective student-athlete. and contact head coach Egetta Alfonso if Holy Cross falls within your OFFICIAL VISITS top-fi ve list of potential colleges. According to NCAA by law 13.7.1.2, a prospect may not make more than fi ve • Summer before Senior Year — Head coach Egetta Alfonso will be in expense-paid visits to NCAA member institutions, regardless of the number contact regarding student-athlete’s interest and possible visit date. of sports in which the prospect is involved. An institution may not provide • Dec. 15 of Senior Year — Deadline for admissions early decision. an expense-paid visit to a prospect who has not presented the institution • Jan. 15 of Senior Year — Deadline for admissions regular decision. with a high school (or college) academic transcript and a score from a PSAT, an SAT, a PACTPlus or an ACT test taken on a national testing date under APPLICATION DEADLINES: national testing conditions. December 15 — Deadline for admissions early decision. December 15 — Last day to request alumni interview (application needs UNOFFICIAL VISITS to be postmarked by this date). According to NCAA by law 13.8.1, a prospect may visit an institution’s January 15 — Deadline for admissions regular decision. campus at the prospect’s own expense an unlimited number of times and may January 15 — Last day for on-campus interviews. make an unoffi cial visit before the prospect’s senior year in high school.

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2009 Outdoor Track and Field lon and Courtney are looking to improve those times and set new personal-bests. Junior Olivia Pruszko (Monroe, Conn.) will also The Holy Cross women’s track and fi eld team returns to the track add to the Holy Cross depth in the long sprint events. Pruszko is after a highly successful 2008 outdoor campaign. The Crusaders the current Holy Cross school record holder in the 400 meter dash return 47 to a team that fi nished fourth in the Patriot League Outdoor with a time of 57.64. Championships and welcomes 17 newcomers to the track. Holy Cross head coach Egetta Alfonso hopes to surpass last season’s Mid-Distance/Distance fi nish with a top three team score in 2009. Junior Maureen Meagher (Allentown, Pa.), sophomore Courtney Burgess (Dracut, Mass.), senior Alexandra Swiatocha (Mahopac, The Crusaders will be led by senior captains, Katie Clay (Beverly, N.Y.) and Clay return to lead Holy Cross in the mid-distance and Mass.), Katherine Clifford (Norwood, Mass.), Sophia Gramme- distance events. A year ago, Meagher ran a 2:17.83 in the 800 meter nos (Gardner, Mass.), Dannielle Meder (Chicopee, Mass.) and run at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) and Lauren Tallon (Lake Forest, Ill.). Clay, who is currently injured, placed 14th at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May was a member of the third place ECAC qualifying 4x800 relay team. 3) with a time of 2:18.89. Swiatocha, Clay, Meagher and Burgess Clifford will compete in the javelin, hammer and discuss events for were members of the ECAC qualifying 4x800 meter relay team Holy Cross and is looking to qualify for the New England Outdoor with a time of 9:19.31. Swiatocha will focus on mid-distance events Championships in all events. Grammenos and Tallon are vital mem- this season, while freshmen Katelyn Hartnett (Danvers, Mass.) bers of the school record breaking 4x400 meter relay team, while and Alison Nadeau (Norfolk, Mass.) will bolster the Holy Cross Meder was named to the second team All-Patriot League squad for distance team. her second place fi nish in the 100 meter hurdles in a school-record time of 14.47. Together these seniors will lead the Crusaders to the Hurdles top of the Patriot League. Returners Meder and Pruszko will lead Holy Cross in the hurdle events. Meder is the current 100 meter hurdle school record holder, Sprints breaking the record at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships Junior Tiffany Reid (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.), sophomore M. Siobhan (May 2) with a time of 14.47. Pruszko set the school record in the Straub (Mattituck, N.Y.), sophomore Caitlin White (Miller Place, 400 meter hurdles at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships N.Y.), Tallon and senior Lesley Bautista (St. John’s, Newfound- (May 2) with a time of 62.49. Newcomer Erin Linnehan (Litch- land) return to lead the Crusader sprinters. Last season, Reid ran fi eld, N.H.) will have an immediate impact in the hurdle events for an impressive, school record breaking 24.26 in the 200 meter dash Holy Cross, as she has the ability to go under 15 seconds in the at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 8-10) and broke 100 meter hurdles. the 100 meter dash record with a time of 12.10 at Holy Cross (April 19). Reid returns this season looking to improve on where she left off last year. Reid, Bautista and Straub will lead the ECAC qualifying, 4x100 meter relay team. Last season, the relay team combined to break the school record with a time of 47.98 at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2). White fi nished 18th in the 100 meter dash at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) with a time of 12.94, while Tallon ran a personal-best in the 200 meter dash with a time of 26.44. This group of sprinters will burn up the track for Holy Cross.

Long Sprints Seniors Tallon and Lauren Courtney (Ashland, Mass.) return to lead Holy Cross in the long sprint events. Together, Tallon and Courtney combined to place fi fth and sixth in the 400 meter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2). Tallon placed fi fth with a time of 58.02, while Courtney fi nished sixth with a time of 58.05. At the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10), Courtney took fi fth in the 400 meter dash with a time of 58.07, while Tallon fi nished sixth with a time of 58.09. Both Tal- Dannielle Meder & Olivia Prusko

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Multi Seniors Bautista and Kelly Shaw (South Windsor, Conn.) will Pentathlon record holder, Pruszko, returns to lead the Crusaders in lead the Holy Cross jumpers to new heights and distances. Last the multi-events. Pruszko has owned the school record since the season, Bautista set the school record in the pole vault with a height 2007 Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with 3,579 of 12’00” at Maine (Feb. 2). Bautista also took fourth in the pole points. Pruszko is looking to transfer her pentathlon success to the vault at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) with heptathlon. Swiatocha led Holy Cross with a fi fth place fi nish in a height of 3.5 meters. Shaw continues to improve her distance in the heptathlon at the New England Outdoor Championships (May the long jump and will be a leader for Holy Cross in the long jump 9-10) with 4,089 points, just 113 points shy of the school record. events. Together, Pruszko and Swiatocha will lead the Crusaders in the multi-events.

Throws & Jumps Clifford, senior Rachel Amaral (Raynham, Mass.), junior Chantal Couture (Taunton, Mass.) and senior Jenna Hinchey (Orange, Conn.) will lead Holy Cross in the throwing events. Together, these throwers will headline a solid throwing group. Clifford and Amaral will lead the Crusaders in the hammer, discus and shot put. Last season, Clifford fi nished eleventh in the discus throw at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) with a throw of 38.29 meters and took 23rd in the hammer throw with a toss of 37.08 meters. Amaral fi nished 23rd in the shot put at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) with a throw of 11.58 Lesley Bautista meters and took eighth in the discus with a throw of 40.53 meters. 2009 Outdoor Schedule Couture returns as the current school record holder in the javelin The Crusaders will kick off the outdoor season on March 21 at the with a distance of 131’07” set at Holy Cross (April 19). Clifford Husky Spring Invitational in Dedham, Mass. Holy Cross will travel and Hinchey were both point scorers in the javelin for Holy Cross to Bryant on March 28 and continue competition on the road at the at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10). Clifford Wildcat Invitational hosted by the University New Hampshire on placed fi fth with a throw of 121’09”, while Hinchey placed sixth April 4, before traveling to the Northeastern Invitational on April with a throw of 120’02”. Freshman Alexandria Culkeen (Beverly, 11. Mass.) will make a big mark for the Holy Cross throwers, as she has the ability to throw the shot put over 40’. The Crusaders open the outdoor season at the Hart Track on April 15-16, when they host the Holy Cross Heptathlon/Decathlon. Holy Cross will then play host to Central Connecticut, RPI, Colgate, Hartford, Maine and Vermont on Saturday, April 18. Last season, the Crusaders took fi rst at the home meet and are looking to repeat in 2009. Many of the times and distances posted by Holy Cross at the Hart Track were used for seed time in the Patriot League Outdoor Championships as this meet is a good indicator of Championship performances.

Holy Cross will hit the road, traveling to Brown for the Springtime Invitational on Sunday, April 26 before competing in the Patriot League Outdoor Championships in West Point, N.Y. on Friday- Saturday, May 1-2. The Crusaders are looking to improve on their fourth place fi nish a year ago and break into the top three.

All qualifying Crusaders will compete in the New England Outdoor Championships hosted by New Hampshire on Thursday-Saturday, May 7-9 and then conclude the season at the ECAC Outdoor Cham- Chantal Couture pionships on Friday-Sunday, May 15-17 in Princeton, N.J.

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Date Event Location Time Dec. 6 Alden Invitational Providence, R.I. 10:00 a.m. Dec. 13 Harvard Open Cambridge, Mass. 9:00 a.m. Dec. 20 Boston University Mini Series Boston, Mass. 9:00 a.m. Dec. 27 Boston University Mini Series Boston, Mass. 9:00 a.m. Jan. 3 Boston University Mini Series Boston, Mass. 9:00 a.m. Jan. 10 Yale Invitational New Haven, Conn. 11:00 a.m. Jan. 17 New Hampshire with Quinnipiac Durham, N.H. 12:00 p.m. Jan. 23 Terrier Invitational Boston, Mass. 2:00 p.m. Jan. 30 Reebok Boston Indoor Games Boston, Mass. 4:00 p.m. Feb. 7 Maine Open Orono, Maine 11:00 a.m. Feb. 13 Valentine Invitational Boston, Mass. 12:30 p.m. Feb. 20 Patriot League Indoor Championship Annapolis, Md. 12:00 p.m. Feb. 21 Patriot League Indoor Championship Annapolis, Md. 8:45 a.m. Feb. 22 Patriot League Indoor Championship Annapolis, Md. 10:00 a.m. Feb. 27 New England Indoor Championship Boston, Mass. 10:00 a.m. Feb. 28 New England Indoor Championship Boston, Mass. 10:00 a.m. March 7 ECAC Indoor Championship Boston, Mass. 9:00 a.m. March 8 ECAC Indoor Championship Boston, Mass. 11:00 a.m. March 21 Northeastern Snowfl ake Classic Dedham, Mass. 10:00 a.m. March 28 Bryant Invitational Smithfi eld, R.I. 10:00 a.m. April 4 Wildcat Invitational Durham, N.H. 11:00 a.m. April 11 Northeastern Invitational Dedham, Mass. 10:00 a.m. April 15 Holy Cross Heptathlon Worcester, Mass. 12:00 p.m. April 16 Holy Cross Heptathlon Worcester, Mass. 11:00 a.m. April 18 Central Connecticut, Colgate, Hartford, Worcester, Mass. 11:00 a.m. Maine, Rensselaer & Vermont April 26 Brown Springtime Invitational Providence, R.I. All Day May 1 Patriot League Outdoor Championship West Point, N.Y. All Day May 2 Patriot League Outdoor Championship West Point, N.Y. All Day May 7 New England Outdoor Championship Amherst, Mass. 10:00 a.m. May 8 New England Outdoor Championship Amherst, Mass. 10:00 a.m. May 9 New England Outdoor Championship Amherst, Mass. 10:00 a.m. May 15 ECAC Outdoor Championship Princeton, N.J. TBA May 16 ECAC Outdoor Championship Princeton, N.J. TBA May 17 ECAC Outdoor Championship Princeton, N.J. TBA

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2008 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER NAME YEAR EVENT HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL Elizabeth Alizzi SR Distance Syosset, N.Y. / Syosset Rachel Amaral JR Throws Raynham, Mass. / Bridgewater-Raynham Cassandra Anderson SO Long Sprints Saugus, Mass. / Saugus Katelyn Andree FR Mid Distance Colts Neck, N.J. / Red Bank Catholic Kristin Anzuoni SR Sprints Lynnfi eld, Mass. / Lynnfi eld Jennifer Bautista FR Sprints St John’s, Newfoundland / St. Bonaventure’s Lesley Bautista SR Sprints/Pole vault St. John’s, Newfoundland / St. Bonaventure’s Kara Brownell FR Mid Distance Cherry Valley, Mass. / Bancroft Ashley Buckley SO Jumps/Hurdles Duxbury, Mass. / Duxbury Kristen Buonassisi FR Sprints Goldens Bridge, N.J. / John Jay Courtney Burgess SO Mid Distance Dracut, Mass. / Dracut Senior Rose Calvo SO Distance Rocky Hill, Conn. / Rocky Hill Cassie Canastra FR Throws Rochester, Mass. / Tabor Academy Christen Caragian FR Pole vault/Triple Jump Hudson, Mass. / Hudson Katie Clay SR Mid Distance Beverly, Mass. / Beverly Katherine Clifford SR Throws Norwood, Mass. / Norwood Kathryn Cody SO Distance Lakeville, Mass. / Apponequet Regional Ariana Coniglio JR Distance Revere, Mass / Revere Lauren Courtney SR Long Sprints Ashland, Mass. / Ashland Chantal Couture JR Throws Taunton, Mass. / Taunton Sarah Croteau JR Distance Westminster, Mass. / Oakmont Jillian Crowley FR Long Sprints Boxborough, Mass. / Acton-Boxborough Alexandria Culkeen FR Throws Beverly, Mass. / Bishop Fenwick Meghan Dunne JR Distance Mendham, N.J. / Academy of St. Elizabeth Allison Fimognari SO Distance Wilbraham, Mass. / Minnechaug Regional Laura Flannery SR Throws Franklin, Mass. / Franklin Maggie Fox JR Distance Natick, Mass. / Marian Sophia Grammenos SR Long Sprints Gardner, Mass. / Gardner Jeana Greco SR Distance Westfi eld, N.J. / Mt. St. Mary Academy Katelyn Hartnett FR Distance Danvers, Mass. / Danvers Emily Henry SO Jumps Lumsden, Canada / Lumsden Chelsea Hinchey SR Throws Orange, Conn. / Amity Regional Jenna Hinchey SR Throws Orange, Conn. / Amity Regional Elizabeth Humphries FR Distance Siler City, N.C. / Jordan Matthews Jacqueline Imse SO Distance Simsbury, Conn. / Simsbury Erin Linnehan FR Hurdles Litchfi eld, N.H. / Bishop Guertin Claire Luke JR Steeple Delmar, N.Y. / Bethlehem Courtney Mazzio SR Mid Distance West Chester, Pa. / Villa Maria Academy Megan McCormick SO Hurdles/Jumps Newburyport, Mass. / Newburyport Maureen Meagher JR Mid Distance Allentown, Pa. / Central Catholic Dannielle Meder SR Hurdles Chicopee, Mass. / Chicopee Comp Sarah Mellea FR Mid Distance North Arlington, N.J. / Immaculate Heart Margaret Molloy SO Steeple West Hartford, Conn. / Northwest Catholic Casey Monahan SR Mid Distance Holyoke, Mass. / Holyoke

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 8 2008 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD ROSTER NAME YEAR EVENT HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL Caitlin Murphy JR Mid Distance/Javelin Hudson, Mass. / Hudson Catholic Sarah Murphy SR Throws Auburn, Mass. / Auburn Alison Nadeau FR Mid Distance Norfolk, Mass. / Ursuline Academy Emily Nassetta SO Distance New London, Conn. / St. Bernard Caitlin Paluilis SR Distance Pittsfi eld, Mass. / Pittsfi eld Olivia Pruszko JR Multi/Long Sprints Monroe, Conn. / Masuk Megan Quirk FR Distance Pittsburgh, Pa. / Mount Lebanon Tiffany Reid JR Sprints Poughkeepsie, N.Y. / Lady of Lourdes Rachel Salemme FR Sprint Chicago, Ill. / St. Ignatius College Prep Kelly Shaw SR Jumps/Hurdles South Windsor, Conn. / South Windsor Megan Skwirz FR Throws Smithfi eld, R.I. / Smithfi eld Colleen Spilka SR Mid Distance Hamden, Conn. / Hamden M. Siobhan Straub SO Sprints Mattituck, N.Y. / McGann-Mercy Paige Sutherland FR Distance Groveland, Mass. / Pentucket Alexandra Swiatocha SR Multi/Mid Distance Mahopac, N.Y. / Somers Lauren Tallon SR Long Sprint Lake Forest, Ill. / Lake Forest Suzanne Wallace SO Distance Shoreham, N.Y. / Shoreham-Wading River Caitlin White SO Sprint Miller Place, N.Y. / St. Anthony’s

Director of Cross Country, Track and Field: Jim Kavanagh Head Coach: Egetta Alfonso Assistant Coach: Bruce Stearns Team Manager: Kari Viola Team Statistician: Cara Joyce Captains: Katie Clay, Katherine Clifford, Lauren Courtney, Sophia Grammenos, Dannielle Meder and Lauren Tallon

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RICHARD L. AHERN ’51 DIRECTOR OF CROSS COUNTRY, TRACK AND FIELD JIM KAVANAGH DIRECTOR 38TH SEASON BOSTON COLLEGE, 1968 Jim Kavanagh enters his 38th season as the Richard L. Ahern ’51 Director of Cross Country, Track and Field at the College of the Holy Cross. He joined the Crusader staff in 1971 as Harold “Skip” O’Connor’s assistant, and was appointed head coach in 1977 when his mentor retired. After teaching and coaching at La Salle Academy for two years, he accepted a teaching position in the Worcester Public Schools and an assistant’s job with coach O’Connor. Coach Kavanagh taught math and coached part-time at Holy Cross for 28 years before accepting the position of director of men’s and women’s track and cross country on a full time basis in the summer of 1999. A Rhode Island na- tive, Kavanagh excelled in track and football at La Salle Academy and later at Boston College from 1965-1968. In track he was a fi nished 10th with a career best toss of 199’11”. He was a four time three-time New England All-American in the hammer and weight throw, an NCAA quali- champion, twice in the dis- fi er in the discus and the third place fi nisher in the East Coast AAU cus and once in the shot put. decathlon championship. In each of his last three years In football he enjoyed a fi ne two-year career which led to his he journeyed to the NCAAs being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs. A serious ankle injury as a hammer thrower, fin- forced him to leave Kansas City and later Buffalo. ishing second in his senior Coach Kavanagh lives in Shrewsbury, Mass., where his wife year. He qualified for the Elizabeth is the librarian at St. John’s High School. They are the 1968 Olympic trials in the proud parents of three children: Michael, Brian and Jane. 16-pound hammer throw and

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EGETTA BRUCE ALFONSO STEARNS HEAD COACH ASSISTANT COACH 10TH SEASON 28TH SEASON HOLY CROSS, 1992 WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE Egetta Alfonso enters her 10th year as Bruce Stearns enters his 28th year as the head coach of women’s track and fi eld an assistant coach with the Holy Cross at Holy Cross. women’s track program after having Last season, Alfonso led the Crusaders joined the staff in 1981. to a fourth place team fi nish at the Patriot League Outdoor Champi- Stearns’ duties include working with the women sprinters, hur- onships and had three student-athletes named to All-Patriot League dlers, high jumpers and multi event performers. He has coached teams. Patriot League and New England champions in the 55 meter high An outstanding performer for the Crusaders from 1988-1992, hurdles, 100 meter hurdles and the heptathlon while also coaching Alfonso was a four-year letterwinner at Holy Cross. She served a Patriot League champion in the 400 meter hurdles. as the team’s co-captain during the 1991-1992 season and was a Stearns also has helped his athletes break numerous Holy Cross member of the school’s 4 x 100 meter relay team which held HC’s records, including the 55-meter high hurdles, 100-meter high hur- all-time record in that event. dles, 400-m hurdles, 100-m, 200-m, 4x100-m relay, 4x400-m re- Alfonso was an All-Patriot League performer in the shot put lay, the pentathlon and the heptathlon. and the 400 meter race. She was an ECAC qualifi er in the distance Stearns graduated from Worcester State College with a degree in medley and competed in numerous Patriot League and New England Media Communications. He qualifi ed for the NCAA Division III Championships. National championship in the 55 meter high hurdles and captured Alfonso began her coaching career at South High School in many Worcester City and MASSCAC hurdles crowns. Worcester where she served as the assistant coach for both the boys and girls teams before taking over the head coaching position one year later. She served as South High’s head coach for boy’s and girl’s track and fi eld for three years before moving on to take her current position at Holy Cross. Alfonso, who is originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Holy Cross and completed her Master’s work in English/Education at Clark University. Coach Alfonso, husband, Rigoberto and their two sons, Tony and Marc, currently reside in Barre, Mass.

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KATIE CLAY CAPTAIN SR • MID DISTANCE BEVERLY, MASS. BEVERLY H.S. 2008: Finished 11th in the 1500 meter run at the New England Outdoor Cham- pionships (May 9-10) with a time of 4:38.94...took fourth in the 1500 meter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of 4:42.58...member of the 11th place 4x800 relay team with a time of 9:18.12 at the ECAC Indoor Champi- onships (March 10)...fi nished seventh in the one mile run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a time of 5:08.81...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Placed 21st in the one mile run at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 23-24) with a time of 5:13.68...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished 15th in the 1500 meter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a time of 5:03.30...placed eighth in the one mile run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 17-19) with a time of 5:24.11...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Bev- erly H.S. track and fi eld team...competed in the mile and 800... named captain in 2004 and 2005...earned MVP honors in 2004 and 2005...NEC All-Star in 2005...North Shore Student Athlete of 2005 nominee...her team was NEC Champions in 2005...ran the mile in 5:11 in 2004...was the 2005 student of the year...also a member of the soccer team for three years earning MVP honors in 2004. Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Ellen Clay...has one brother, Andrew...majoring in Political Science.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 12 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

KATHERINE CLIFFORD CAPTAIN SR • THROWS NORWOOD, MASS. NORWOOD H.S. 2008: Finished eleventh in the discus throw at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) with a throw of 38.29 meters...took 23rd in the hammer throw with a toss of 37.08 meters...fi nished fi fth in the javelin throw with a distance of 37.10 meters...fi nished 12th in the discus throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Champi- onships (May 2-3) with a throw of 36.16 meters...fi nished fi fth in the weight throw at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a distance of 15.39 meters...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Finished seventh in the ham- mer throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Championship (May 4) with a distance of 44.79 meters...placed ninth in the javelin throw

with a distance of 36.87 meters...placed 12th in the weight throw at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a dis- tance of 13.55 meters. 2006: Finished ninth in the discus at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 11-13) with a throw of 35.32 meters...fi nished 15th in the javelin with a throw of 34.18 meters...took eighth in the discus throw at the Patriot League Out- door Championships (May 5-6) with a distance of 37.26 meters... fi nished seventh in the javelin with a throw of 39.40 meters... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 13 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

SOPHIA GRAMMENOS CAPTAIN SR • LONG SPRINTS GARDNER, MASS. GARDNER H.S. 2008: Finished 15th in the 400 me- ter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of 1:01.00...member of the third place 4x400 meter relay team at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24), fi nishing with a time of 3:58.36... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Finished 11th in the 500 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Cham- pionships (Feb. 16) with a time of 1:20.73...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Placed 23rd in the 400 meter dash at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 11-13) with a time of 1:01.96...fi nished 21st in the 400 meter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a time of 1:01.77...took 13th place in the 500 meter dash at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 24-25) with a time of 1:20.33...placed 11th in the 500 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Champi- onships with a time of 1:22.50...named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 14 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

DANNIELLE MEDER CAPTAIN SR • HURDLES CHICOPEE, MASS. CHICOPPEE COMP 2008: Took seventh in the 100 meter hurdles with a time of 14.76 at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10)...fi nished second in the 100 meter hurdles and broke the Holy Cross school record at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of 14.47...fi nished third in the 400 meter hurdles with a time of 1:02.86...took third in the 55 meter hurdles at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a time of 9.03...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Finished seventh in the 55 meter hurdles at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 23-24) with a time of 8.37....placed third in the 60 meter hurdles at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a time of 9.00...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished 23rd in the 55 meter hurdles at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 24-25) with a time of 9.09...placed 14th in the triple jump with a distance of 10.31 meters...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 15 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

LAUREN TALLON CAPTAIN SR • LONG SPRINTS LAKE FOREST, ILL. LAKE FOREST H.S. 2008: Finished sixth in the 400 meter dash at the New England Outdoor Cham- pionships (May 9-10) with a time of 58.09...ran a personal-best in the 200 meter dash with a time of 26.44...fi nished fi fth in the 400 meter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of 58.02...fi nished sixth in the 400 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a time of 59.82...member of the third place 4x400 meter relay team, fi nishing with a time of 3:58.36...named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. 2007: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished 14th in the 400 meter dash at the Pa- triot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a time of 1:00.28...placed 10th in the 400 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 17-19) with a time of 1:01.43... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Lake Forest H.S. track team...named captain her senior year... selected All-State in 2002... All-Conference and All-County fi rst team honors in 2002-2005... All-Sectional fi rst team honors in 2002-2005...also a member of the fi eld hockey team where she receive All-Academic honors in 2003-2004...state champs in 2004 and runners up in 2003...select- ed to the 2003 U-16 Future’s Region 10 Team...competed at the Future’s national tournament in Virginia Beach in 2003. Personal: Daughter of Dale and Meg Tallon...has one sister, Kristen, who played lacrosse for Boston University...majoring in History.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 16 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

ELIZABETH ALIZZI SR • DISTANCE SYOSSET, N.Y. SYOSSET H.S. 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. 2007: Finished 13th in the 10,000 meter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 4) with a time of 39:43.51...placed 14th in the 3,000 meter run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a time of 10:45.45...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished 23rd in the 10,000 meter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a time of 41:09.21... placed 19th in the 5,000 meter run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 17-19) with a time of 19:24.22...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 17 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

LESLEY BAUTISTA SR • SPRINTS/POLEVAULT ST.JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND ST. BONAVENTURE’S 2008: Took fourth in the pole vault at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) with a height of 3.5 meters... broke the Holy Cross pole vault record at the Maine Open, clearing a height of 12’00” (Feb. 2)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Placed 12th in the pole vault at the ECAC Indoor Championships (March. 3) with a height of 3.55 meters...fi nished second in the pole vault at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 23-24) with a height of 3.57 meters...placed fi fth in the pole vault at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a height of 3.60 meters...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished 22nd in the 100 meter dash at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 11-13) with a time of 13.24...crossed the line in 19th place in the 100 meter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a time of 12.97...placed eighth in the pole vault with a height of 3.35 meters...fi nished 25th in the 55 meter dash at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 24-25) with a time of 7.52...fi nished 18th in the long jump with a distance of 4.44 me- ters...placed ninth in the 55 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 17-19) with a time of 7.51...fi nished ninth in the pole vault with a height of 3.15 meters...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Three-year varsity member of the St. Bonaventure track and fi eld team...com- peted in the 100 meter dash, 4x100 meter relay and long jump... won the 100 meter dash, long jump and 4x100 in the 2005 H.S. regional championships...represented Newfoundland at Canada Games in 2005...Provincial Champion in 2005 in the 100 meter dash and long jump...also a member of the soccer team, earning MVP honors in 2004-2005...her team won the AA H.S. champion- ship 2004-2005...earned the Thompson Cup for Athlete of the Year 2002-2005. Personal: Daughter of Dr. Michael Bautista and Dr. Anne Macdonald...has two sisters, Jennifer and Kathryn...major- ing in Biology.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 18 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

LAUREN COURTNEY SR • LONG SPRINTS ASHLAND, MASS. ASHLAND H.S. 2008: Finished fi fth in the 400 meter dash with a time of 58.07 at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10)... fi nished sixth at the Patriot League Out- door Championships (May 2-3) in the 400 meter dash with a time of 58.05...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Placed fi fth in the 500 meter dash at the New England In- door Championships (Feb. 23-24) with a time of 1:15.67...fi nished sixth in the 500 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Cham- pionships (Feb. 16) with a time of 1:17.84...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished 11th in the 400 me- ter dash at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 11-13) with a time of 59.50...fi nished ninth in the 400 meter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a time of 59.28...fi nished 22nd in the 400 meter dash at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 24-25) with a time of 59.86...placed eighth in the 400 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Champi- onships (Feb. 24-25) with a time of 1:00.87...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 19 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

KRISTIN CHELSEA ANZUONI HINCHEY SR • SPRINTS SR • THROWS LYNNFIELD, MASS. ORANGE, CONN. LYNNFIELD H.S. AMITY REGIONAL H.S. 2006: Named to the Patriot League Aca- 2007: Named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. demic Honor Roll. 2006: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Member of the Am- ity Regional H.S. track and fi eld team...competed in the javelin and LAURA a member of the 4x400 relay team...also a member of the soccer team. Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Janet Hinchey...sister FLANNERY Jenna is also a member of the Holy Cross track and fi eld team... SR • THROWS majoring in Psychology. FRANKLIN, MASS. FRANKLIN H.S. JENNA 2008: Finished 22nd in the hammer throw at the New England Outdoor HINCHEY Championships (May 9-10) with a toss R HROWS of 40.66 meters...fi nished 14th in the S • T weight throw at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. ORANGE, CONN. 22-24) with a throw of 13.53 meters...named to the Patriot League AMITY REGIONAL H.S. Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Placed 14th in the weight throw at 2008: Finished sixth in the javelin throw the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a distance at the New England Outdoor Champi- of 13.18 meters. 2006: Named to the Patriot League Academic onships (May 9-10) with a distance of Honor Roll. 36.63 meters...placed 12th in the javelin throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Championship (May 4) with a distance of 34.43 meters. 2006: Finished 11th in the javelin throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a distance of 35.67 meters. Before Holy Cross: Four-year member of the Amity Regional H.S. track and fi eld team...competed in the javelin and sprint events...also a member of the soccer team. Personal: Daughter of Stephen and Janet Hinchey...sister Chelsea is a member of the Holy Cross track and fi eld team...majoring in Chemistry.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 20 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

JEANA CARA GRECO JOYCE SR • DISTANCE SR • STATISTICIAN WESTFIELD, N.J. CUMBERLAND, R.I. MOUNT ST. MARY ACADEMY MOUNT ST. CHARLES 2007: Named to the Patriot League Aca- 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. demic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross country and track teams at Mount St. Charles Academy... served as captain of both teams...named MVP of the cross coun- try, indoor track and outdoor track teams...earned All-Division honors in both cross country and track...received the Mount St. Charles Female Sportsmanship Award in 2005...secretary of Na- tional Honor Society...named All-Mountie, given to one Mount St. Charles graduate each year who demonstrates academic ex- cellence and outstanding extracurricular involvement. Personal: Daughter of Paul and Ann Joyce...has one sister, Aubrey...majoring in Sociology.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 21 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

COURTNEY CASEY MAZZIO MONAHAN SR • MID DISTANCE SR • MID DISTANCE WEST CHESTER, PA. HOLYOKE, MASS. VILLA MARIA ACADEMY HOLYOKE H.S. 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. 2007: Named to the demic Honor Roll. 2007: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the indoor track team at Holyoke H.S...named captain her se- nior year...Western Mass. qualifi er in the two mile (2003), 4x800 (2003-2005)...holds the school record in the two mile and 4x800... also a participant on the outdoor track team...named captain her se- nior year...PVIAC qualifi er (2003-2005)...Western Mass. qualifi er 2005...Western Mass. relay participant (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)... DI PVIAC 5th place two mile (2005)...McDonald’s Scholar Ath- lete...also a member of the cross country team...Western Mass. qualifi er 2002-2004. Personal: Daughter of Thomas and Susan Monahan...has one brother, Thomas and one sister, Maria...His- tory and Visual Arts double major. SARAH MURPHY SR • THROWS AUBURN, MASS. AUBURN H.S. 2008: Finished 15th in the weight throw at the Patriot League Indoor Champion- ships (Feb. 22-24) with a throw of 13.37 meters. 2007: Finished 10th in the ham- mer throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 4) with a distance of 42.07 meters...placed 18th in the weight throw at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a distance of 12.54 meters...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 22 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CAITLIN KELLY PALUILIS SHAW SR • DISTANCE SR • JUMPS/HURDLES PITTSFIELD, MASS. SOUTH WINDSOR, CONN. PITTSFIELD H.S. SOUTH WINDSOR H.S. 2008: Finished 13th in the 3,000 meter 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- run at the Patriot League Indoor Cham- demic Honor Roll. 2007: Named to the pionships (Feb. 22-24) with a time of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 10:36.27...took sixth in the 5,000 meter Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity run with a time of 18:18.61...named to the Patriot League Aca- member of the South Windsor H.S. indoor track and fi eld team as demic Honor Roll. a hurdler, jumper and sprinter...named captain in 2004-2005...All- Conference in 2003-2005...member of the Hartford Courant All- Academic Winter Team 2001-2004...CCC East champions 2004- KARI 2005... competed in outdoor track and fi eld...was the highest scorer on her team...All-Conference in 2004-2005...received the Coaches Award...named Journal Inquirer Invitational Best in Track...holds VIOLA the school record in long jump with a distance of 16’11.5...also SR • MANAGER a member of the soccer team...CCC East Champions 2001-2005. BOHEMIA, N.Y. Personal: Majoring in Economics and Spanish. CONNETQUOT H.S. 2006: Named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross country and track teams at Connetquot H.S...served as captain of both teams during junior and senior years...four-time All-League selection in both cross country and track...twice named All-County in cross country...set a school record in the 2,000 meter steeplechase. Personal: Daughter of Peter and Doreen Viola...has one sister, Kimberly...majoring in Psychology.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 23 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

COLLEEN SPILKA SR • DISTANCE HAMDEN, CONN. HAMDEN H.S. 2008: Finished 11th in the 1500 me- ter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of 4:52.97...took eighth in the 1,000 meter run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a time of 3:05.71...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished 23rd in the 800 meter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with a time of 2:21.47...took 26th place in the 800 meter run at the New England Indoor Cham- pionships (Feb. 24-25) with a time of 2:22.64...fi nished 11th in the 800 meter run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 17-19) with a time of 2:25.33...named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 24 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

ALEXANDRA SWIATOCHA SR • MID DISTANCE MAHOPAC, N.Y. SOMERS H.S. 2008: Member of the 11th place 4x800 relay team with a time of 9:18.12 at the ECAC Indoor Championships (March 10)...fi nished sixth in the indoor pentath- lon at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a score of 3,021. 2007: Finished fi fth in the women’s heptathlon with 4,089 points at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10)...placed eighth in the heptathlon at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 4) with 2,221 points...fi nished sixth in the pentathlon at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 23-24) with 2,931 points...placed eighth in the pentathlon at the Pa- triot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with 3,011 points... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2006: Finished fourth in the heptathlon at the New England Outdoor Champion- ships (May 11-13) with 4,071 points...took seventh in the heptath- lon at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 5-6) with 4,104 points.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 25 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

RACHEL ARIANA AMARAL CONIGLIO JR • THROWS JR • DISTANCE RAYNHAM, MASS. REVERE, MASS. BRIDGEWATER-RAYNHAM REVERE H.S. 2008: Finished 23rd in the shot put at Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross the New England Outdoor Champion- country and track teams at Revere H.S... ships (May 9-10) with a throw of 11.58 served as captain of the cross country team meters...took eighth in the discus with as a senior...set her school home course a throw of 40.53 meters...fi nished 13th in the shot put at the Pa- record in cross country. Personal: Daughter of Stanley Coniglio triot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a throw of and Donna Silveira...has two brothers and two sisters. 11.18 meters...fi nished 13th in the discus throw with a distance of 35.67 meters...took 10th in the shot put at the Patriot League In- door Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a distance of 12.05 meters. 2007: Finished 18th in the hammer throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 4) with a distance of 36.55 meters... placed 18th in the shot put at the New England Indoor Champion- ships (Feb. 23-24) with a distance of 11.71 meters...fi nished 15th in the shot put at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a throw of 11.11 meters...placed fi fth in the weight throw with a distance of 14.40 meters. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional H.S. outdoor track and fi eld team...competed in the discus and shot put...named cap- tain her senior year...OCL All-Star all four years...Taunton Gazette All-Scholastic...Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic...Boston Her- ald All-Scholastic (senior year - discus)...Boston Globe All-Scho- lastic (senior year - discus)..holds school record in discus, 118’7” and shot put, 37’4”...also competed in indoor track for three years earning OCL All-Star honors...also a member of the volleyball team. Personal: Daughter of Joseph and Mary Amaral...has one sister, Rebecca...majoring in Mathematics.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 26 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CHANTAL COUTURE JR • THROWS TAUNTON, MASS. TAUNTON H.S. 2008: Broke the Holy Cross javelin school record at the Holy Cross Invite (April 19) with a throw of 131’07”... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Finished 11th in the javelin throw at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 4) with a distance of 34.87 meters...placed 17th in the shot put at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a distance of 10.09 meters...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 27 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

SARAH CROTEAU JR • DISTANCE WESTMINSTER, MASS. OAKMONT REGIONAL 2008: Finished 11th in the 5,000 meter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Champion- ships (May 2-3) with a time of 18:40.25... fi nished 18th in the 3,000 meter run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a time of 10:42.00...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross country and track teams at Oakmont Regional...served as team captain for two years... qualifi ed for the state championship...earned All-Star honors from the Worcester Telegram & Gazette...holds her school home course cross country record.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 28 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

MEGHAN CLAIRE DUNNE LUKE JR • DISTANCE JR • STEEPLE MENDHAM, N.J. DELMAR, N.Y. ACADEMY OF ST. ELIZABETH BETHLEHEM CENTRAL Before Holy Cross: Member of the 2008: Finished 18th in the 3,000 meter track and fi eld team at the Academy of steeple chase at the New England Outdoor St. Elizabeth. Championships (May 9-10) with a time of 12:22.54...took 12th in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May MAGGIE 2-3) with a time of 12:03.49...broke the 3,000 meter steeplechase school record at Brown (April 27) with a time of 11:31.16...named to FOX the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Finished 23rd in the 3,000 meter run at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. JR • DISTANCE 16) with a time of 11:03.63...named to the Patriot League Academic NATICK, MASS. Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross country and MARIAN H.S. track teams at Bethlehem Central...served as captain of both teams 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- as a senior...earned All-American honors in the 4x one mile relay... demic Honor Roll. 2007: Placed 12th earned Most Improved Runner honors in track in 2005...received in the 10,000 meter run at the Patriot Most Valuable Freshman honors in cross country...member of Na- League Outdoor Championships (May tional Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Richmond and Gina 4) with a time of 39:18.17...fi nished 20th in the 5,000 meter run at Luke...has two sisters, Catherine and Amy...majoring in English. the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16) with a time of 19:32.73...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. CAITLIN MURPHY JR • MID DISTANCE HUDSON, MASS. HUDSON CATHOLIC 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- demic Honor Roll. 2007: Named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year mem- ber of the varsity track and fi eld team at Hudson Catholic H.S... team captain in 2005 and 2006...named team MVP in 2005 and 2006...CAL All-Star 2003-2006...also a four-year member of the varsity soccer team...team MVP in 2005...CAL Champions 2002- 2005...valedictorian of the Hudson Catholic class of 2006. Per- sonal: Daughter of Daniel and Cynthia Murphy...has two brothers, Jonathon and Shawn...majoring in English with a Creative Writing Concentration.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 29 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

MAUREEN MEAGHER JR • MID DISTANCE ALLENTOWN, PA. CENTRAL CATHOLIC 2008: Finished 20th in the 800 meter run at the New England Outdoor Cham- pionships (May 9-10) with a time of 2:17.83...took 14th in the 800 meter run at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of 2:18.89...member of the 11th place 4x800 relay with a time of 9:18.12 at the ECAC Indoor Championships (March 10). 2007: Placed fi fth in the 800 meter run at the Patriot League In- door Championships (Feb. 16) with a time of 2:20.65. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Allentown Central Catho- lic H.S. track and fi eld team...ran middle distance...named captain in 2005 and 2006...second in the state in the 4x800 meter relay in 2004, sixth in 2005 and fi fth in 2006...third in the district for the 4x400 meter relay with a time of 4:07 (2006)...was selected for the LVIAC All-Star Team for the 4x800 relay in 2005-2006...set a dis- trict record in the 4x800 meter relay with a time of 9:16 in 2005... holds the school record for the 4x800 relay with a time of 9:10 (2004)...also a member of the fi eld hockey team for three years. Personal: Daughter of Francis ‘73 and Marion Meagher...father was a member of the football and lacrosse team at Holy Cross... has three brothers and two sisters...majoring in Political Science and Spanish.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 30 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

OLIVIA PRUSZUKO JR • MULTI/LONG SPRINT MONROE, CONN. MASUK H.S. 2008: Finished eighth in the 400 meter hurdles at the New England Outdoor Championships (May 9-10) with a time of 1:05.95...took fi rst in the 400 meter hurdles at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a Holy Cross school record breaking time of 1:02.49....fi n- ished 15th in the 500 meter dash at the ECAC Indoor Champion- ships (March 16) with a time of 1:15.41...fi nished fourth in the 500 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22- 24) with a time of 1:17.53...broke the Holy Cross 400 meter dash record with a time of 57.64 at Boston College (Feb. 9)...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2007: Placed 12th in the pentathlon at the ECAC Indoor Championships (March 3-4) with 3494 points...fi nished second in the 500 meter dash at the New England Indoor Championships (Feb. 23-24) with a time of 1:15.59...broke the Holy Cross school record in the pentathlon with 3,579 points at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 16)...named Rookie of the Meet...fi nished fi rst in the 500 meter dash with a time of 1:15.68...placed second in the high jump with a height of 1.65 meters...broke the Holy Cross school record in the 500 meter run with a time of 1:13.91 at Boston University (Feb. 23)...named Patriot League Performer of the Week (12/11/07)... Patriot League Rookie of the Week (2/6/07)...named to the Patri- ot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Masuk H.S. outdoor track and fi eld team... competed in sprints and jumping events...named captain her senior year...her team was South-West Conference Champs in 2003...she was the SWC Champion in the 300 meter hurdles, high jump and 4x800 in 2006...CT Post MVP in 2006...CT Post All-star in 2005- 2006...set the school record in the 100 meter hurdles, 300 hurdles, 400 meter dash and 4x800 relay...class L champion in high jump in 2005 and 2006...also a member of the indoor track team for two years. Personal: Daughter of Mieczyslaw and Miroslawa Pruszu- ko...has one brother, Rafal...majoring in Spanish.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 31 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

TIFFANY REID JR • SPRINTS POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. LADY OF LOURDES 2008: Finished 31st in the 200 meter dash with a time of 25.07 at the ECAC outdoor Championships (May 17)... broke the school record in the 200 meter dash at New Hampshire (May 9) with a time of 24.26...fi nished second in the 100 meter dash at the New England Outdoor Cham- pionships (May 9-10) with a time of 12.33...placed fi rst in the 200 with a time of 24.26...took third in the 100 meter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of 12.32... fi nished second in the 200 meter dash (24.79)...broke the school record in the 100 meter dash at Holy Cross (April 19) with a time of 12.10...fi nished sixth in the 60 meter dash at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24) with a time of 8.00...took third in the 200 meter dash with a time of 25.71...broke the school re- cord in the 60 meter dash with a time of 7.93 at Army (Feb. 20)... broke the school record in the 55 meter dash at the New England Indoor Championships (March 1) with a time of 7.4...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 32 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CASSANDRA ANDERSON SO • LONG SPRINTS SAUGUS, MASS. SAUGUS H.S. 2008: Member of the third place 4x400 meter relay team at the Patriot League Indoor Championships (Feb. 22-24), fi nishing with a time of 3:58.36. Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Saugus H.S. track and fi eld team...named captain her senior year...MVP her junior and senior year...MVP Northeastern Conference in 2006...North- eastern Conference 400 meter champion (freshman-junior year)... Northeastern Conference 200 meter champion senior year...North- east Conference All-Star team freshman-senior year...Women in Sports Day Advocate senior year...coach Drew Female Athlete of the Year Award senior year...Northeastern Conference South Champions freshman thru senior year...holds school records in the 400 meter dash (59.4), 4x200 relay, 4x400 relay and 4x800 relay. Personal: Daughter of Robert and Linda Anderson...twin sister Kelsey plays soccer at UMass-Amherst.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 33 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

COURTNEY BURGESS SO • MID DISTANCE DRACUT, MASS. DRACUT SENIOR H.S. 2008: Member of the 11th place 4x800 relay with a time of 9:18.12 at the ECAC Indoor Championships (March 10). Be- fore Holy Cross: Member of the cross country and track teams at Dracut Senior H.S...served as captain on both teams...earned team MVP honors in both cross country and track...received League All-Star honors in both sports...set a school record in the 800 meter run (2:19)...won the Division 2 state cham- pionship and the Merrimack Valley Conference championship in the 800 meter run...led team to two Merrimack Valley Conference team titles in cross country. Personal: Daughter of Lance and Doreen Burgess...has one sister, Kaitlyn...majoring in Political Science.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 34 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

ASHLEY KATHRYN BUCKLEY CODY SO • JUMPS/HURDLES SO • DISTANCE DUXBURY, MASS. LAKEVILLE, MASS. DUXBURY H.S. APPONEQUET REGIONAL Before Holy Cross: Four-year varsity Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross member of the Duxbury H.S. track and country and track teams at Apponequet fi eld team...earned Patriot League All- Regional H.S...served as captain of both Star her senior year in indoor track... teams...two-time Most Valuable Runner named captain in outdoor track her senior year...named Patriot selection in cross country...three-time selection to the South Coast League All-Star all four years in outdoor track...also a member of Conference All-Star team...earned All-Scholastic honors from the the cross country team where she earned Patriot league All-Star New Bedford Standard Times, the Taunton Gazette and the Brockton three years...took third place at the cross country League Champi- Enterprise...recipient of the Lawrence Pelletier Award, presented to onship her junior year. one senior who excelled in athletics and academics at Apponequet Regional...member of National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter ROSE of Dennis and Joyce Cody...has four brothers and four sisters. CALVO ALLISON SO • DISTANCE ROCKY HILL, CONN. FIMOGNARI ROCKY HILL SO • DISTANCE 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- WILBRAHAM, MASS. demic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: INNECHAUG EGIONAL Member of the cross country and track M R 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- teams at Rocky Hill H.S...served as team demic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: captain as a senior...earned team MVP honors in 2007...named Member of the cross country and track Most Improved in 2006...selected All-Conference...holds the school teams at Minnechaug Regional...served record in the two mile run. as team captain in cross country as a senior...two-time All-League selection in cross country...helped lead both the indoor and outdoor track teams to Western Massachusetts championships...received Most Improved honors in 2004 and Most Valuable Freshman hon- ors in 2003...member of National Honor Society...a National Merit Scholar. Personal: Daughter of Anthony and Geraldine Fimognari... has one brother, Anthony and one sister, Christine.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 35 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

EMILY JACQUELINE HENRY IMSE SO • JUMPS SO • DISTANCE LUMSDEN, CANADA SIMSBURY, CONN. LUMSDEN H.S. SIMSBURY H.S. Before Holy Cross: Member of the 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- Lumsden H.S. track team...female track demic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: athlete of the year...broke the Lumsden Member of the cross country and track record for hurdles and triple jump...mem- teams at Simsbury H.S...served as cross ber of the volleyball team...volleyball Athlete of the Year. Person- country team captain as a senior...earned All-Conference honors in al: Also a member of the Holy Cross women’s ice hockey team. 2005 and 2006...helped lead track team to the state championship.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 36 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

MEGAN EMILY MCCORMICK NASSETTA SO • HURDLES/JUMPS SO • DISTANCE NEWBURYPORT, MASS. NEW LONDON, CONN. NEWBURYPORT H.S. ST. BERNARD 2008: Named to the Patriot League 2008: Named to the Patriot League Aca- Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy demic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Cross: Four-year varsity member of the Came to Holy Cross from the St. Bernard Newburyport H.S. track and fi eld team... School in Uncasville, Conn. competed in the hurdles, long jump and relays...named captain her senior year...received the 100% award in 2005-2006 and coaches award in 2007...fourth in state in the freshman/sophomore meet in M. SIOBHAN 2004...fi fth in hurdles in league in 2005...Daily News All-Star...set record in the shuttle hurdle relay and pentathlon...also a member of STRAUB the soccer team earning the achievement award in 2006 and sports- SO • SPRINTS manship award in 2007. Personal: Daughter of Michael and Stella McCormick...has one sister, Hannah...majoring in English. MATTITUCK, N.Y. MCGANN-MERCY 2008: Finished seventh in the 100 me- MARGARET ter dash at the Patriot League Outdoor Championships (May 2-3) with a time of MOLLOY 12.84. Before Holy Cross: Member of the McGann-Mercy track and fi eld team. SO • STEEPLE WEST HARTFORD, CONN. UZANNE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC S 2008: Finished 14th in the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the Patriot League Outdoor WALLACE Championships with a time of 12:26.84... SO • DISTANCE named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross country and SHOREHAM, N.Y. track teams at Northwest Catholic...served as team captain in both SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER track and cross country, in addition to earning team MVP honors in Before Holy Cross: Member of the cross both sports...two-time All-Conference selection in cross country... country and track teams at Shoreham- member of National Honor Society. Personal: Daughter of Mark Wading River H.S...earned All-League and Jean Molloy...has one sister, Kate...majoring in English. and All-Division honors in 2005 and 2006...member of school record-setting distance medley relay team...earned All-America honors in the distance medley relay... helped team to league championships in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 37 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CAITLIN KARA WHITE BROWNELL SO • SPRINTS FR • MID DISTANCE MILLER PLACE, N.Y. CHERRY VALLEY, MASS. ST. ANTHONY’S BANCROFT 2008: Finished 18th in the 100 meter dash Before Holy Cross: Member of the Ban- at the New England Outdoor Champion- croft track and fi eld team. ships (May 9-10) with a time of 12.94 ...named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. Before Holy Cross: Four-year member of the St. Anthony’s varsity track and fi eld team...team captain in 2006- KRISTEN 2007...named team MVP in 2006...received All-League honors in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007. Personal: Daughter of Matthew and BOUNASSISI Bernadette White...has one brother, Michael and one sister, Erin... majoring in Political Science. FR • SPRINTS GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.J. KATIE JOHN JAY Before Holy Cross: Member of the John ANDREE Jay track and fi eld team. FR • MID DISTANCE COLTS NECK, N.J. CASSIE RED BANK CATHOLIC Before Holy Cross: Came to Holy Cross CANASTRA from Red Bank Catholic H.S. in Red Bank, N.J. FR • THROWS ROCHESTER, MASS. JENNIFER TABOR ACADEMY Before Holy Cross: Member of the Tabor BAUTISTA Academy track and fi eld team. FR • SPRINTS ST.JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND ST. BONAVENTURE’S Before Holy Cross: Three-year member of the St. Bonaventure varsity track and fi eld team...represented Team Newfound- land at Legion National Track and Field Championships in 2006...four-year member of the basketball team... named Most Improved Senior Athlete in 2007...fi ve-year member of the soccer team...also a member of the Pearlgate Track and Field club. Personal: Daughter of Michael Bautista and Anne Macdon- ald...has two sisters, Kathryn and Lesley...Lesley is a member of the Holy Cross track and fi eld team...majoring in Biology.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 38 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

CHRISTEN KATEYLYN CARAGIAN HARTNETT FR • POLEVAULT/JUMPS FR • DISTANCE HUDSON, MASS. DANVERS, MASS. HUDSON H.S. DANVERS Before Holy Cross: Member of the Hud- Before Holy Cross: Four-year member of son track and fi eld team. the varsity outdoor track and fi eld team at Danvers H.S...team captain in 2008...team MVP in 2007 and 2008...Salem News All-Star in 2006, 2007 and 2008...Northeastern Conference South JILLIAN Champions in 2008...three-year member of the varsity indoor track and fi eld team...team captain in 2007-2008...Salem News All-Star... CROWLEY four-year member of the varsity soccer team...team captain in 2007... Salem News All-Star (2006)...Boston Globe All-Scholastic (2006)... FR • LONG SPRINTS All-New England (2006)...named Salem News Outstanding Student BOXBOROUGH, MASS. Athlete in 2008...named Moynihan Lumber Student Athlete of the ACTON-BOXBOROUGH Month in Dec. 2006, April 2007 and May 2008. Personal: Daughter Before Holy Cross: Member of the Ac- of Joel and Patricia Hartnett...has one brother, Jonathan...has one ton-Boxborough track and fi eld team. sister, Meghan. ERIN ALEXANDRIA LINNEHAN CULKEEN FR • HURDLES FR • THROWS LITCHFIELD, N.H. BEVERLEY, MASS. BISHOP GUERTIN BISHOP FENWICK Before Holy Cross: Member of the track Before Holy Cross: Member of the and fi eld team at Bishop Guertin H.S... Bishop Fenwick track and fi eld team. team captain in 2007-2008...received the Coach’s Award in 2008...Nashua Telegraph All-Star Athlete in 2006, 2007 and 2008...school record holder in the 55 meter hurdles...also a member of the soccer team... ELIZABETH recieved the Coach’s Award in 2007. Personal: Daughter of Richard and Christina Linnehan...has three sisters, Meghan, Shannon and HUMPHRIES Grace. FR • DISTANCE SILER CITY, N.C. JORDAN-MATTHEWS Before Holy Cross: Came to Holy Cross from Jordan-Matthews H.S. in Siler City, N.C.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 39 MEEETET TTHEHE CRRUSADERSUSADERS

SARAH RACHEL MELLEA SALEMME FR • MID DISTANCE FR • SPRINTS NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J CHICAGO, ILL. IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY ST. IGNATIUS PREP Before Holy Cross: Came to Holy Cross Before Holy Cross: Four-year member from Immaculate Heart Academy in of the track and fi eld team at St. Ignatius Washington Township, N.J. College Prep...team was three-time indoor conference champions (2006, 2007, 2008) and three-time outdoor conference champions (2006, 2007, 2008)... ALISON member of the school record setting 4x200 meter relay with a time of 1:44.45...won the 100 meter high hurdles All-Conference award NADEAU in 2008. Personal: Daughter of Joseph and Celeste Salemme. FR • MID DISTANCE NORFOLD, MASS. MEGAN URSULINE ACADEMY Before Holy Cross: Four-year member KWIRZ of the Ursuline Academy track and fi eld S team...team captain senior season...named FR • THROWS team MVP junior and senior season... SMITHFIELD, R.I. named conference All-Star in 2006, 2007 and 2008...three-year MITHFIELD member of the cross country team...team captain junior and senior S H.S. Before Holy Cross: Member of the season...named MVP junior season...received Sportsmanship Award Smithfi eld H.S. track and fi eld team. senior year...three-year member of the basketball team. Personal: Daughter of Karl and Beverly Nadeau...has two brothers, Jeffery and Chris. PAIGE MEGAN SUTHERLAND FR • DISTANCE QUIRK GROVELAND, MASS. FR • DISTANCE PENTUCKET REGIONAL PITTSBURGH, PA. Before Holy Cross: Three-year member of the Pentucket Regional varsity track MOUNT LEBANON H.S. and fi eld team...team captain senior year... Before Holy Cross: Came to Holy Cross qualifi ed for nationals senior year in the from Mount Lebanon H.S. in Pittsburgh, mile...four-year member of the varsity softball team...captain senior Pa. year...two-year member of the varsity soccer team...team captain senior year. Personal: Daugher of Paul and Robin Sutherland... has one sister, Brittany.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 40 22007-2008007-2008 REESULTSSULTS

Date Event Location Result Dec. 1 Alden Invitational Providence, R.I. No Team Scores Dec. 8 Harvard Open Cambridge, Mass. No Team Scores Dec.22 Boston University Mini Series Boston, Mass. No Team Scores Dec. 29 Boston University Mini Series Boston, Mass. No Team Scores Jan. 11 Fordham Invitational New York, N.Y. 7th of 15 Jan. 12 Yale Invitational New Haven, Conn. No Team Scores Jan. 12 Crowell Open West Point, N.Y. No Team Scores Jan. 19 New Hampshire & Quinnipiac Durham, N.H. 2nd of 3 Jan. 25 Reebok Boston Indoor Games Boston, Mass. 8th of 11 Feb. 2 Maine Open Orono, Maine 1st of 2 Feb. 8 Valentine Invitational Boston, Mass. No Team Scores Feb. 16 MIT Invitational Cambridge, Mass. No Team Scores Feb.22-24 Patriot League Indoor Championship Lewisburg, Pa. 6th of 8 Feb. 29 –Mar. 1 New England Indoor Championship Boston, Mass. 9th of 32 March 8-9 ECAC Indoor Championship Boston, Mass. No Team Scores March 22 Husky Spring Invitational Dedham, Mass. No Team Scores April 5 Wildcat Invitational Durham, N.C. No Team Scores April 12 Lou Onesty / Milton G. Abramson Invite Charlottesville, Va. No Team Scores April 12 Bernard Solomon Invitational Dedham, Mass. No Team Scores April 16-17 Holy Cross Heptathlon Worcester, Mass. No Team Scores April 19 Hartford, Maine & Siena Worcester, Mass. 1st of 4 April 27 Brown Springtime Invitational Providence, R.I. No Team Scores May 2-3 Patriot League Outdoor Championship Annapolis, Md. No 4th of 8 May 9-10 New England Outdoor Championship Durham, N.H. 4th of 32 May 17 ECAC Outdoor Championship Princeton, N.J. No Team Scores

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 41 INNDIVIDUALDIVIDUAL REECORDSCORDS

Holy Cross Individual Records Event Holder Record Date / Location 55m hurdles Susan Daley ‘92 8.17 (FAT) 2/26/89 at Boston Univ. 100m hurdles Dannielle Meder ‘09 14.47 5/2/08 at USNA 400m Hurdles Olivia Pruszuko ‘10 62.49 5/2/08 at USNA 50m Dash Ruth Flynn ‘81 7.0 1/13/79 at Dartmouth 60m Dash Tiffany Reid ’10 7.93 2/20/08 at Army 55m Dash Tiffany Reid ‘10 7.40 3/1/08 at New Englands 100m Dash Tiffany Reid ‘10 12.10 4/19/08 at Holy Cross 200m Dash Tiffany Reid ‘10 24.26 5/9/08 at UNH 300m Dash Cheryl Martin ‘84 43.7 2/21/81 at Boston College 400m Dash Olivia Pruszkio‘10 57.64 2/9/08 at Boston College 500m Run Olivia Pruszko ‘10 1:13.91 2/23/07 at Boston Univ. 600m Run Bridget Ireland ‘84 1:37.5 2/12/84 at Holy Cross 800m Run Courtney Finn ‘92 2:12.77 5/11/91 at Northeastern 1,000m Run Nancy Sullivan ‘91 2:54.46 at Boston University 1,500m Run Jackie McNiff ‘83 4:26.87 5/16/83 at Georgetown 3,000m Run Mary McNaughton ‘87 9:28.2 4/19/84 at Boston College 5,000m Run Susan Willis ‘85 16:55.95 2/23/85 at Boston College 10,000m Run Eileen O’Rourke ‘86 35:57.4 2/23/85 at Boston College 1,500m Walk Ann DeAngelo ‘87 9:30.0 2/1/87 at Southern Conn. 2,000m Walk Anne McGrail 9:33.91 4/20/91 at Holy Cross 3,000m Walk Ann Whalen `08 15:36.01 4/23/05 at Holy Cross 5,000m Walk Ann Whalen `08 27:30.64 4/30/05 at Penn Relays 2,000m Steeplechase Julie Gillis ‘04 8:19.34 4/7/01 at Albany 3,000m Steeplechase Claire Luke ‘10 11:31.16 4/27/08 at Brown 600yd Run Terry Livingston ‘90 1:25.46 2/25/90 at Boston Univ. 1,000yd Run Katie Redden ‘87 2:36.07 3/1/87 at Boston Univ. 1 mile Run Jackie McNiff ‘83 4:51.60 3/4/83 at Harvard 2 mile Run Julie LeClair ‘86 10:40.14 2/6/83 at Harvard High Jump Maureen Ferns ‘84 5’10” 4/23/81 at Penn Relays Long Jump Kathy Mahoney ‘85 18”6-3/4 5/8/83 at Central Conn. Triple Jump Elizabeth Liotta ‘03 36’2” 5/5/02 at Lehigh Pole Vault Lesley Bautista ‘09 12’00” 2/2/08 at Maine Shot Put Jean Marie Buckley ‘87 46’ 2” 5/2/87 at Northeastern Discus Pia Iacovo ‘80 165’ 5/24/80 at Oregon Javelin Chantel Couture ‘10 131’ 07” 4/19/08 at Holy Cross 20lb. Wt. Throw Amy Sparrow ‘94 56’0.5” 2/13/94 8K Hammer Andrea Madden ‘04 178’2” 5/7/04 at Army Pentathlon Olivia Pruszko ‘10 3,579 pts. 2/16/07 at USMA Heptathlon Joanne Zern ‘91 4,202 pts. 5/17/91 at George Mason

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 42 REELAYLAY REECORDSCORDS

Holy Cross Relay Records Event Holder Record Date / Location 4x100m Tiffany Reid ‘10, Lesley Bautista ‘09 47.98 5/2/08 at USNA Siobhan Straub ‘11, Dannielle Meder ‘10

4x200m Katie Spinelli ‘08, Emily Winacoo ‘06, 1:47.50 4/29/05 at Penn Relays Kaitlyn Mearn ‘07, Sara Simeone ‘05

Sprint Medley 100: Joanne Misiuk ‘85 1:52.3 5/9/82 100: Maureen Ferns ‘84 200: Adrienne Quinn ‘84 400: Kathleen O’Connor ‘84

Sprint Medley 400: Sharon Mullaney ‘83 4:32.9 1/24/88 200: Mary DeRosas ‘82 200: Adrienne Quinn ‘84 800: Kathleen O’Connor ‘84

4x400m Lauren Courtney ‘09 3:52.72 5/2/08 at USNA Sophia Grammenos ‘09 Katie Spinelli ‘08 Olivia Pruszko ‘10

4x800m Terry Livingston, Kristin Kreager, 8:51.74 5/14/89 at George Mason Courtney Finn, Nancy Sullivan

Distance Medley Laurel Gilhooly, Verne Mainville 11:55.7 3/4/84 at Yale Kathy Sellar, Diane Murphy

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 43 HOONORSNORS & AWWARDSARDS

PATRIOT LEAGUE ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL Elizabeth Alizzi (2006, 07, 08) Caitlin Crowley (2002, 03) Marie Hickey (2006) Kerilyn Anderson (2004, 05, 06, 07) Melissa Cunningham (1999, 01) Kathianne Hilton (1995) Danielle Andrews (1994, 95, 96, 97) Jamie Curley (2005, 06, 07, 08) Chelsea Hinchey (2006, 07) Kristin Anzuoni (2006) Vicky Curran (1994, 95) Emily Hogan (1999, 01, 02) Andrea Aris (2003) Maria Dalmanieras (1996) Crystal Howard (1992) Sarah Arruda (2006) Theresa D’Aquila (2007, 08) Julianne Hug (2008) Heather Bain (2001, 02, 03) Christine Davenport (1992, 93, 94) Megan Hyland (2004, 06) Julie Batarche (1994) Meredith Davis (2004) Jaime Ian (1999) Lynn Barowski (2005, 06, 07, 08) Amy Desrosiers (1993, 94, 95) Jacqueline Imse (2008) Julie Bastarache (1995) Nicole DeStefano (1999, 2001, 2002) Jamie Iosue (1994, 95, 97) Lesley Bautista (2006, 07, 08) Sara Devitt (2005) Jill Johnson (1997) Gillian Bearfi eld (2005, 07, 08) Kathleen Devlin (1995) Meredith Johnson (2003) Kathryn Belgiorno (1997) Brooke Dillon (2004) Sarah Johnson (1997, 98, 99) Caroline Berger (2001, 02) Kelly DiMascio (2006) Cara Joyce (2008) Julie Bettencourt (1999) Paula Dirubbo (1996, 97) Christie Kapothanasis (2005, 06) Elizabeth Bloomer (2005, 06) Grace Doherty (2004) Katherine Kazmer (2004) Lindsey Bomar (2004, 05) Jean Donnelly (1993) Christine Kearney (2002) Alexandra Booth (2005) Caitlin Dowd (2003) Kristen Kelleher (2008) Ashley Boyle (2001, 02, 04) Megan Driscoll (2004, 05, 06, 07) Kristen Kelly (1998) Kerry Brassil (2005) Erin Duggan (2003) Jessica Kieliszak (1998, 99, 01) Julie Brennan (2003, 04, 05) Amanda Dupuis (2006, 07, 08) Kimberly Klaus (1993) Kate Brennan (2001) Kimberly Durland (1996, 97) Colleen Lahar (2002, 03, 05) Cheryl Briggs (1996) Jillian Edmunds (2005) Kristine Larochelle (1994) Erin Brophy (2001, 02, 04) Patricia Fahy (2004) Emily Latta (2002) Kristin Burke (2005, 06, 08) Jessica Fallon (2003, 04, 05, 06) Julie Lavelle (1995, 96) Corinne Butova (2002) Kerry Farrelly (2002, 03) Alison LeBeau (2001) Michela Byrne (2003, 04, 05) Anne Favaloro (1996) Christie LeTarte (2005, 07, 08) Susuanne Calabrese (1999) Clarice Ferolito (2006, 07) Lynn Liberatore (1993, 94, 95) Rose Calvo (2008) Allison Fimongnari (2008) Nicole Lonczak (2008) Emily Capurso (2002, 03, 05) Courtney Finn (1992) Claire Luke (2007, 08) Stephanie Cares (2005) Marcia Flaherty (1999, 01, 02) Karen Lynch (1997, 98) Christine Carifi o (2005, 06, 07, 08) Laura Flannery (2006, 08) Meghan Lytle (2005, 06, 08) Christine Carroll (2003, 05, 06) Brenna Flynn (2005) Andrea Madden (2001, 02, 03, 04) Tara Cassidy (1993, 94, 95) Kathryn Fobert (1995, 97, 98) Julia Madden (1999) Meghan Cepetelli (1998, 99) Maggie Fox (2007, 08) Sarah Mahowald (2008) Brittany Chapman (2003, 05, 06) Lynn Fraterrigo (1996, 97) Jaclyne Manzi (2002, 03, 05) Catherine Charpentier (2006) Mary Freeman (2003, 04) Lisa Marcaurelle (1995) Michelle Chiasson (1996) Amy Gebhard (1999) Christine Marieni (2004) Cassandra Clark (1999, 02) Eileen Geoghegan (2006, 07) Nichole Martin (1995, 96) Katie Clay (2006, 07, 08) Julia Gillis (2001, 02, 03, 04) Courtney Mazzio (2007, 08) Katherine Clifford (2006, 08) Katie Glynn (2006) Mauren McCarty (2007) Carolyn Cody (2006) Meghan Godfrey (2004) Megan McCormick (2008) Elizabeth Corridan (2002, 03, 04, 05) Patricia Gohring (1995) Margaret McGuire (1997) Ashley Couch (2005) Sophia Grammenos (2006, 07, 08) Amanda McIntyre (2001, 02, 03) Beth Coughlin (2001) Christina Grass (2006) Shauna McLoughlin (2001) Lauren Courtney (2006, 07, 08) Jeana Greco (2007) Kathleen Mcknight (1991, 92, 93) Chantal Couture (2007, 08) Megan Gribbons (2002) Kaitlyn Mearn (2004, 06, 07) Leslie Crocket (1997) Dina Hafez (2003) Danielle Meder (2006, 07, 08) Sarah Croteau (2008) Colleen Haviland (1997) Jennifer Mellitt (2002) Carrie Croucher (1997) Jill Hennigar (2003, 04) Kara Migliorelli (1994)

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 44 HOONORSNORS & AWWARDSARDS

PATRIOT LEAGUE ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL Yukiko Minami (1992) Olivia Pruszko (2007, 08) Kelly Stoneback (2008) Margaret Molloy (2008) Alison Quinn (2004) Nancy Sullivan (1991) Kathleen Moloughney (1992) Lauren Regis (1998) Rebecca Sullivan (1998) Casey Monahan (2006, 07, 08) Tiffany Reid (2008) Alexandra Swiatocha (2007) Caitlin Moore (2006, 07, 08) Meredith Renke (2004) Sara Swillo (2002) Susan Morrissey (1992, 93) Katherine Reynolds (2002, 03, 04) Lauren Tallon (2006, 07, 08) Caitlin Murphy (2003, 04) Denise Riordan (2004) Kathryn Thornton (2002, 03, 05) Caitlin Murphy (2007, 08) Tina-Marie Rosenberger (2003, 04, 06) Erin Tierney (2001) Sarah Murphy (2006, 07) Katherine Ryan (2002) Meghan Tighe (2006) Jennifer Murray (1992) Jill St. Germain (1996) Mary Vachon (1994, 95) Emily Nassetta (2008) Jennifer Schneider (1995) Marisa Varriale (2003) Christina Newell (2005, 06) Amanda Shapiro (2003) Kari Viola (2006) Shelby Nikitin (2001) Brittany Shaw (2004) Cora Volchock (1994, 95) Mary Kate O’Brien (1995, 96) Kelly Shaw (2007, 08) Suzanne Wallace (2008) Margaret O’Connor (1997) Kristin Shaw (2002, 06) Courtney Walls (2004, 05, 06) Kathleen O’Gorman (2006) Sara Simeone (2002, 03, 04, 05) Allison Walsh (2002) Emma Pace (2006, 07) Sarah Sise (2006) Gretchen Wernig (1999) Kaitlin Palmer (2003, 04, 05) Jaime Skrekas (2002) Elizabeth Wheeler (2001, 03) Caitlin Paluilis (2008) Laura Snebold (2003, 05) Caitlin White (2008) Juliana Paolino (2003) Amy Sparrow (1993, 94) Megan Williams (2005, 06, 07) Courtney Paquette (2002, 03) Colleen Spilka (2006, 07, 08) Emily Winacoo (2003, 04, 05, 06) Kelly Pereira (1999, 2002) Katie Spinelli (2005, 06, 08) Katherine Wood (2003) Caitlin Plunkett (2004, 05) Kimberly Steimle (1994, 95, 96) Kaitlyn Wright (2001, 02) Ellen Pollis (1995) Marissa Steppacher (2006) Catherine Yin (2003)

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 45 HOONORSNORS & AWWARDSARDS

CoSIDA Academic Patriot League Patriot League All-American Indoor Track and Field Outdoor Track And Field Honors And Awards Event Winners 1983 Jacquelyn McNiff (second team) 2002 Emily Hogan, (third team) Rookie of the Meet 10,000-meters 2007 Olivia Pruszko 2002 Emily Hogan, 36:51.20 Patriot League 2001 Emily Hogan, 38:06.28 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Indoor Track And Field 1995 Lynn Liberatore, 36:55.20 1994 Lynn Liberatore Event Winners 1994 Lynn Liberatore, 37:12.63 Patriot League 1993 Lynn Liberatore, 37:50.08 Pentathlon 2007 Olivia Pruszko, 3,579 Indoor Track And Field Weekly Awards 100-meter Hurdles 1992 Susan Daley, 14.62 500-meters 2007 Olivia Pruszko, 1:15.68 Track Performer of the Week 1996 Michelle Chiasson, 1:16.55 Olivia Pruszko, 12/11/07 400-meter Hurdles 2008 Olivia Pruszko, 1:02.49 5,000-meters Field Performer of the Week 1992 Susan Daley, 1:03.05 1995 Lynn Lieratore, 17:58.8 Andrea Madden, 2/10/04 Patriot League 55-Meter Hurdles Female Rookie of the Week Outdoor Track and Field 1993 Tara Cassidy, 8.73 Olivia Pruszko, 2/6/07 Honors And Awards 1992 Susan Daley, 8.45 Scholar-Athlete of the Year Pole Vault 1995 Lynn Liberatore 1999 Allison LeBeau, 3.05 2001 Emily Hogan 20-lb. Weight Throw 2002 Emily Hogan 1994 Amy Sparrow, 16.37 1993 Amy Sparrow, 14.42

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 46 HAARTRT TRRACKACK

Home to the Holy Cross men’s and women’s lacrosse, fi eld hockey, and outdoor track teams, the Hart Turf Field and Hart Track are the highest volume playing surfaces on campus.

Surrounded by an eight-lane running track, the turf fi eld (last replaced in 2002) is currently one of only three lighted playing surfaces at Holy Cross.

And while, apart of the turf being replaced on a regular schedule, the facility had not changed much since its inception - recently that trend has changed. A new scoreboard was installed in 2003, and with the construction of the adjacent soccer facility, new spectator stands have been built behind the benches on the turf fi eld. A shared press box has also been built.

2008 - 2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 47 ABBOUTOUT HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS

Holy Cross is renowned for its academic excellence and mentoring-based, liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition. An exclusively undergraduate institution with just over 2,800 stu- dents, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England. Founded in 1843 in Worcester, Mass., the campus occupies 174 beautifully landscaped acres, featuring traditional and contem- porary architecture, state-of-the-art facilities, and striking views from atop Mount St. James. Academic life at Holy Cross is serious, challenging and excit- ing. Student-professor exchanges in the classroom, as well as in countless informal settings, are at the center of academic life at Holy Cross. With a student to faculty ratio of 11 to one, the op- portunity for individual attention is readily available. Few classes exceed an enrollment of 40, and most average 19 students. Holy Cross professors are widely respected in their academic specialties. Many have national reputations for their research and publications, creative performances, recordings and exhibitions. Almost all of the nearly 300 full- and part-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees from some of the fi nest universities here and abroad.

Among the major academic facilities on campus are Dinand Library (which, along with three other specialized libraries on cam- pus, has total holdings of more than 650,000 volumes); Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery (with a regular schedule of world-class exhibitions); Brooks Concert Hall (acclaimed by performers and acoustical experts as one of the fi nest medium-sized performance spaces in the region); St. Joseph Memorial Chapel (built in 1924 and containing the recently renovated McCooey Chapel on the lower level); Hogan Campus Center (with bookstore, post offi ce, coffee lounge, cafeteria and pub); Carol and Park B. Smith Hall (housing the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture and the Rehm Library); the Multimedia Resource Center in Edith Stein Hall; and the science complex in Haberlin, O’Neil and Swords Halls. Coeducational since 1972, Holy Cross enrolls a student body of proven accomplishment. Almost all graduated in the top 20 per- cent of their high school classes. Most live in 10 residence halls on campus, all fully connected to the college’s computer network. Students, elected by their peers, represent their classmates at fac- ulty meetings, on major college committees, and in a consultative

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 48 ABBOUTOUT HOOLYLY CRROSSOSS

the Hart Recreation Center, home to the basketball, swimming and hockey teams. The Smith Wellness Center includes a specialized strength and conditioning facility for varsity student-athletes, as well as aerobic equipment and workout areas for the general stu- dent body. The college offers focused preprofessional advising programs for students interested in medicine and health, law, business and engineering. The results for successful postgraduate study are well-documented: • Graduates are admitted to medical school at rates better than twice the national average. • Each year, more than 100 Holy Cross graduates enter law schools accredited by the American Bar Association – one of the highest rates in the nation. • Holy Cross is in the top three percent of four-year colleges in the number of students going on to earn doctorates. • Holy Cross students have won Rhodes, Truman and Marshall scholarships, Watson fellowships, Fulbright grants and many other awards. • More than 10 percent of Holy Cross alumni are currently practic- ing medicine.

Among the many Holy Cross alumni with stellar records of achievement are a Nobel Laureate; three Pulitzer Prize winners; two members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame; a U.S. Supreme Court justice; a U.S. Poet Laureate; numerous members of the U.S. Congress; hundreds of journalists, authors and media commentators; and countless CEOs, educators and business and community leaders. capacity on the appointment and promotion of faculty. There are HOLY CROSS AT A GLANCE more than 100 co-curricular offerings on campus and diverse op- Affi liation: Roman Catholic — Established by the portunities for innovative academic options such as the fi rst-year Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) program, community-based learning, Washington semester, in- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,817 ternships and full-year study abroad. 44% Male / 56% Female Holy Cross integrates faith and knowledge with an emphasis 17% Minority and International on service, in keeping with the Jesuits’ commitment to educate Percent out of state: 61% “men and women for others.” A distinguishing and all-important Number of U.S. states and territories: 49 characteristic of education at Holy Cross is the emphasis placed Number of foreign countries: 13 upon the service of faith and the promotion of justice. The Offi ce Student/Faculty ratio: 11 to 1 of the College Chaplains advises Student Programs for Urban De- Number of faculty: 240 full time; 48 part time velopment (SPUD), which is the largest student organization on Percentage of faculty who hold doctorates campus. More than 450 students are involved in 37 direct-service or terminal degrees: 94% programs in Worcester. Varsity sports: 27 The athletics program has a storied tradition that continues Participants: 722 today with 27 varsity sports and charter membership in the Pa- Intramural sports: 7 triot League, recognized for its development of scholar-athletes. Participants: 1,230 The college sponsors many clubs and intramural sports pro- Club sports: 11 grams, and has excellent athletics facilities, including a football Participants: 275 stadium, a baseball stadium, a soccer stadium, a hockey rink and

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 49 ACCADEMICADEMIC OFFFERINGSFERINGS

MAJORS Anthropology Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Economics Economics-Accounting English French German History Italian Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Studies in World Literatures Theatre Visual Arts: History Visual Arts: Studio

MINORS Anthropology Chemistry CONCENTRATIONS STUDENT-DESIGNED CERTIFICATE Computer Science Established multidisciplinary Economics MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMS programs of study with cur- Economics-Accounting American Sign Language/Deaf Studies ricular and cocurricular com- PROGRAMS French Gerontology ponents: Holy Cross students have the German Teacher Education Africana Studies option of creating independent Italian Asian Studies majors and minors. Some ex- Philosophy Biochemistry amples include: Physics (biology & chemistry majors only) Architecture Russian Biological Psychology Catholic Studies Visual Arts: History (biology & psychology majors only) Environmental Sciences Visual Arts: Studio Latin American & Latino Studies Environmental Studies Peace & Confl ict Studies Film Making Women’s & Gender Studies Medieval & Renaissance Studies Public Policy Urban Studies

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 50 UNNIQUEIQUE PRROGRAMSOGRAMS

MONTSERRAT Beginning with the class enrolling at Holy Cross in September of WHAT THE GUIDEBOOKS SAY 2008, all fi rst-year students will be part of a challenging new academic • Among the nation’s top 50 “most competitive” colleges and uni- and co-curricular program called Montserrat. Embracing the excite- versities, as ranked by Barron’s Profi les of American Colleges. ment and discovery of living and learning at Holy Cross, this new • Graduates 91% of students in four years – ranked fourth program — expressly designed for fi rst-year students — will integrate among the nation’s undergraduate, liberal arts colleges; academic, co-curricular and residential experiences in unique ways. named to Kaplan’s list of colleges and universities with “Im- One of the cornerstones of a Holy Cross education is the commitment pressive Graduation Rates.” to Jesuit values. So it is fi tting that the program is named after the • Listed in the top 20 colleges for academics in The Princeton mountain in Spain where, in 1522, St. Ignatius of Loyola (the founder Review’s “The Best 351 Colleges.” of the Jesuit order) decided to begin a new life. Students entering Holy • Peterson’s Guide to Four-Year Colleges cites a 95% fi rst- Cross will also begin a new chapter of their lives — and Montserrat year retention rate. will provide experiences in and out of the classroom to enhance their • Named one of the country’s “most beautiful urban cam- journey, while supplying the tools to climb to new places. puses” in Kaplan’s National Guidance Counselor Survey. • Ranked 15th for “professors who make themselves acces- sible” in a student survey by The Princeton Review. COLLEGE HONORS • Regarding the college’s mission, Kaplan’s Guide to the 328 In the college honors program, academically accomplished students Most Interesting Colleges says, “The Jesuit tradition of ‘be- pursue multidisciplinary studies in the natural sciences, social sciences ing men and women for others’ shines at Holy Cross.” and humanities. Guided by rotating faculty experts, students regularly • According to The Insider’s Guide to the Colleges, compiled meet and work to explore how knowledge from different areas can be by the staff of the Yale Daily News, the three best things tested and integrated across disciplines. The program incorporates an about attending Holy Cross are: “the professors, the beautiful honors colloquium — a series of interdisciplinary discussions — and campus and the connections with classmates.” a thesis. Honors students publicly present their fi ndings at the annual • The Fiske Guide to Colleges cites Holy Cross’ small class academic conference, a highlight of the academic year. sizes and beautiful campus as “award winners.”

WASHINGTON SEMESTER Each semester, 15 juniors and fi rst-semester seniors are accepted STUDY ABROAD into a highly selective program in the nation’s capital. Students work Students looking to broaden their Holy Cross experience have an with members of congress or federal agencies, assist advocacy and excellent opportunity to do so through the Study Abroad program. public policy groups, and explore up-close the arts, history and culture Year-long programs provide qualifi ed students with exciting and of Washington, D.C. With support from their Holy Cross advisor, fully credited extensions of the college’s curriculum at participating students pursue internships that consist of four full work days, and a universities in: Australia, Austria, Cameroon, England, France, Ger- public policy seminar one night each week. On the fi fth weekday, they many, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Peru, Scotland, Spain conduct independent research for their Washington thesis paper. and Russia. One-semester programs are also available in China and Sri Lanka. Third-year students in good academic standing live with host families, and take courses and exams alongside foreign students in their native language. Deepening the cultural experience, students complete an independent study project in the local community to ensure close interaction with the people of their chosen countries.

COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING Through a generous endowment established by its namesake, Joseph P. Donelan II, the Donelan Offi ce of Community-Based Learning provides a directorship to establish connections between courses across the college curriculum with internship sites in the greater Worcester area. In keeping with the college’s social mission to prepare students to be “men and women for others,” Community- Based Learning enables students to be of service to the community while enhancing their understanding of course material.

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 51 STTUDENTUDENT LIIFEFE

Holy Cross has three performance theaters, Helping Area Youth Embrace Spirituality Retreat Team Poetry Circle two art galleries, a concert hall, ballroom, Holy Cross Orchestra Psychology Club dance studio and a movie theater. There are Hot Steppers Purple Key Society more than 100 student groups and organiza- House Councils Purple Patcher (yearbook) tions on campus, including: Ice Hockey Club (men) Racquetball Club Individuals of All Nations Developing Indian Appreciation Relationship Peer Educators Aerobics Institute for Children with Cancer & Blood Disorders Religious Education Instructors Allies International Student Union Resident Assistants Alternate College Theatre Investing Club Rugby Football Club (women) American Medical Student Association Italian Club Russian Club American Sign Language Club Jazz Ensemble Sailing Club Amnesty International Judicial Advisors Senate Appalachia Service Project Judicial Council Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators Asian Students In Action Knitting Club Sir Thomas More Prelaw Society Association of Bisexuals, Gays & Lesbians Lacrosse Club (women) Ski Team Ballroom Dance Latin American Student Organization Soccer Club Baseball Club Light Opera Company Spanish Club Best Buddies Literary Society Student Ambassadors Developing External Relations Biology Society Math-Computer Science Club Student Budget Committee Bishop Healy Multicultural Society Model United Nations Student Coalition on Hunger & Homelessness Black Student Union Multicultural Peer Educators Student Programs for Urban Development Bocce Club Multiethnic Identity Xploration Students for Life Campus Activities Board Muslim Endeavor to Create Cultural Awareness Tae Kwon Do Campus Christian Fellowship National Society of Collegiate Scholars The Crusader (student newspaper) Caribbean African Student Assembly Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders Peer Educators Ultimate Frisbee Chamber Singers Off the Record (a cappella group) Varsity Litter Team Class Offi cers Orientation Leaders (summer & fall) WCHC 88.1 FM (radio station) College Choir Pax Christi Wilderness Outing Club College Democrats Philosophy Club Women’s Forum College Republicans Physics Society Young Off-campus Youth Organization Color Guard COMPASS CrossTones (a cappella group) Dance Ensemble Delilahs (a cappella group) Eco-Action Equestrian Club Executive Cabinet Fellowship of Christian Athletes Figure Skating Club Fools on the Hill (a cappella group) French Club German Club Gerontology Society Gesso (art society) Golf Club Goodtime Marching Band Habitat for Humanity (domestic & international)

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 52 ALLUMNIUMNI/AAEE OOFF DIISTINCTIONSTINCTION

Holy Cross aims to make a positive difference in society not only JULIE A. HALPIN ’84 through teaching and service, but through our alumni. In fulfi lling CEO, The Geppetto Group, advertising company specializing in its mission, the College educates people who go on to become products for children leaders in their fi elds. JOHN P. H AMILL ’61 DAVID P. A NDERSON ’51 Chairman of the Board, Sovereign Bank of New England Sports columnist, The New York Times; winner of a Pulitzer Prize in 1981 THOMAS W. HEINSOHN ’56 Former Boston Celtics player and coach; NBA Hall of Famer MARY G. BERNER ’81 President and CEO, Fairchild Publications JOHN H. “JACK” HIGGINS ’76 Editorial cartoonist for the Chicago Sun-Times; winner of a Pulitzer REP. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP ’72 Prize in 1989 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat from New York DIANE JEMMOTT ’77 Executive Vice President, Carmen Group, Inc. LEIGH ANNE BRODSKY ’80 Executive vice president, Nickelodeon Consumer Products

JOSEPH A. CALIFANO ’52 President and chairman, The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse; former U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare

RABBI NORMAN M. COHEN ’72 Rabbi, Bet Shalom Congregation

BILLY COLLINS ’63 Former Poet Laureate, consultant in poetry to the Library of Con- gress, 2001-2003

ROBERT J. COUSY ’50 Basketball legend and NBA Hall of Famer; led the Boston Celtics to an unprecedented fi ve straight NBA titles

ANTHONY S. FAUCI, M.D. ’62 Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health

STANLEY E. GRAYSON ’72 President and Chief Operating Offi cer, M.R. Beal and Company, NY, NY TOOMM HEEINSOHNINSOHN

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 53 ALLUMNIUMNI/AAEE OOFF DIISTINCTIONSTINCTION

EDWARD P. J ONES ’72 WILLIAM J. “BILL” SIMMONS III ’92 2004 Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Known World Columnist for Espn.com’s “Page 2” and ESPN The Magazine

CAPT. JOSEPH P. K ERWIN, M.D. USN HON. CLARENCE THOMAS ’71 (RET) ’53 Associate Justice, U.S. Supreme Court First medical doctor in space; senior vice president, Wyle Labo- ratories MARY MURPHY WESTOVER ’85 CFO, Greylock Management Corp. PAUL O. LECLERC ’63 President and CEO, New York Public Library ROBERT C. WRIGHT ’65 Vice Chairman and Executive Offi cer, General Electric Company; CHRISTOPHER J. MATTHEWS ’67 Chairman and CEO, NBC Universal Host of NBC’s “The Chris Matthews Show” and MSNBC’s “Hard- ball” MARY AGNES “MAGGIE” WILDEROTTER ’77 President and CEO, Citizens Communications JOSEPH E. MURRAY, M.D. ’40 Nobel laureate 1990 for the fi rst successful kidney transplant; pro- fessor emeritus of surgery, Harvard Medical School

JOYCE A. O’SHAUGHNESSY, M.D. ’78 Leading breast cancer researcher and practitioner at Texas Oncology, P.A.; associate director for clinical research and co-director, Breast Cancer Research, at U.S. Oncology; director, Chemoprevention Research

JAMES DAVID POWER III ’53 Chairman and CEO, J.D. Power & Associates, consumer ratings of the automobile industry

MARY DONAHUE QUINLAN ’76 Vice president and NY advertising director, Network of City Busi- ness Journals

MOST REV. GEORGE E. RUEGER ’53 Retired Auxiliary Bishop of Worcester, Mass.

MARY PAT RYAN ’78 Executive vice president of marketing, Sirius Satellite Radio

DANIEL E. SHAUGHNESSY ’75 Sports columnist, The Boston Globe; author of “The Curse of the Bambino” CLLARENCEARENCE THHOMASOMAS

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 54 STTRENGTHRENGTH & COONDITIONINGNDITIONING

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

2008-2009 HOLY CROSS WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD 55 THHEE CIITYTY OOFF WOORCESTERRCESTER

Worcester, the economic and social center of central Massa- chusetts, is New England’s third-largest city with a population of 176,000. Holy Cross is one of the area’s 13 colleges and universities, which together make an enormous impact on the area’s culture and economy. Boston, Springfi eld, Hartford and Providence are all about a one-hour drive. New York City is about three hours away; Cape Cod and the Atlantic Ocean are less then two hours from Worcester; and the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire can be reached in about three hours. Skiing is available at nearby Wachusett Mountain, and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the hundreds of rivers and lakes in the area, including Lake Quinsigamond. First incorporated as a township in 1722, this settlement 40 miles west of Boston soon became an important transportation center on the Boston Turnpike, linking the capital city with New York and the west. One of America’s fi rst internal commercial waterways, the Blackstone Canal, linked the town with Providence to the south and gave direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Primarily an industrial city through the mid-20th century, Worcester has emerged as an educational, medical, health care, cultural and entertainment center. An expanded business and com- mercial base, and the recent addition of a variety of high-technology

companies and growing biotechnology research parks, have made Worcester attractive to expanding companies. Downtown Worcester stands on the brink of a dramatic renaissance with a new hotel at- tached to the convention center, a new courthouse and major housing and retail projects all in the works. Worcester is nonetheless predominantly residential in character. More than 1,200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within its 38 square miles. Half of the entire city budget goes for educational purposes, testimony to the values of its inhabitants. Its parklands are among the oldest in the nation, as are its library and music festival. Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future. Worcester is home to the DCU Center, a 13,000-seat arena that features big-name rock bands; Mechanics Hall, a world renowned venue for opera, jazz, blues and classical concerts; and the Worces- ter Art Museum, internationally known as one of the fi nest small museums in the United States. Other museums include the Higgins Armory Museum, a repository of Medieval arms and armor; the Ecotarium, which combines the features of a science museum, a planetarium and a zoo; the headquarters of the American Antiquarian Society; and the Worcester Historical Museum. After a $40 million restoration project, the historic Union Sta- tion now serves visitors and commuters via MBTA regional service and Amtrak national service. Worcester has world-class dining, ethnic restaurants, diners, coffee houses, bookstores, shopping, parks and recreation — all within easy reach of campus.

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REV. MICHAEL C. MCFARLAND, S.J., PRESIDENT On July 1, Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems; High-Level Synthesis Workshop. 2000, Rev. Mi- Formal Methods for System Design; the In addition to his duties as Holy Cross’ chael C. McFar- Journal of Systems and Software; Computer; president, Fr. McFarland sits on numerous land, S.J., became and Technology and Society. He was an local boards, including the Worcester Catho- the 31st president associate editor of the IEEE Transactions lic Charities Board, the Worcester Municipal of the College of on Computer-Aided Design of Integrated Research Bureau and the Board of Trustees the Holy Cross. Circuits and Systems for three years and has at the University of Scranton. Prior to be- been on numerous program committees for Recently, Fr. McFarland oversaw the coming president, conferences such as the Design Automation most successful capital campaign in school Fr. McFarland Conference, the International Conference on history, raising a total of $216.3 million. was Dean of the Computer Design, the International Confer- Fr. McFarland enjoys running six days College of Arts ence on Computer-Aided Design and the each week in his free time. and Sciences at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. He was at Gonzaga for four years, where he was also a professor OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE of computer science. Born in Boston in 1948, Fr. McFar- land lived for a time in California and later graduated from Xavier High School (now closed) in Concord, Mass. He completed his bachelor’s degree in physics at Cornell Uni- versity in 1969. He later earned a master’s degree and Ph.D. in electrical engineering (computer engineering) at Carnegie Mellon University. Fr. McFarland joined the Jesuits in 1975. He studied at the Weston School of Theology in Cambridge, Mass., and earned Frank Vellaccio Timothy R. Austin William Durgin a master’s degree in divinity and Th.M. in Senior Vice President Vice President for Treasurer and Chief social ethics. He was ordained in the St. Academic Affairs and Investment Offi cer Joseph Memorial Chapel at Holy Cross in Dean of the College 1984. Subsequently, he worked as a consultant for two years at the AT&T Bell Laboratories, doing research in computer-aided design of digital systems. He continued his research while teaching at Boston College for 10 years as an associate professor of computer science. In addition to creating new courses in ethics and computers, computer architec- ture and digital systems, he created a labo- ratory for digital electronics and developed tutorial materials for a course on computers in management. Fr. McFarland has published articles in Michael Lochhead Jacqueline Peterson Michael C. Perry the Proceedings of the IEEE (the Institute Vice President for Vice President for Vice President for of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); Administration and Student Affairs and Development and the IEEE Transactions on Computers; the Finance Dean of the Students Alumni Relations IEEE Transactions on Computer-Aided

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RICHARD M. REGAN, JR., DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS Richard M. members, Regan announced the appoint- the New York offi ce of the World League in Regan, Jr., is now ment of full-time coaching positions in track, 1991 and was based in London beginning in in his 11th year volleyball, women’s lacrosse and softball. 1992. Over the next several years he lived in as the director of Gender equity has been a major focus of London and Edinburgh, and served as man- athletics at Holy Regan’s administration and he introduced aging director of the Scottish Claymores, Cross. Regan, the college’s fi rst two new varsity sports in vice president of European operations and whose tenure more than 15 years — women’s ice hockey chief operating offi cer. began on July and women’s golf. When the World League went through 1, 1998, became Improvements to the athletics facilities a reorganization following the 1992 season, just the fourth have also been part of Regan’s focus. The National Football League commissioner Holy Cross ath- new Linda Johnson Smith Stadium is home Paul Tagliabue appointed Regan as manag- letic director in to not only the men’s and women’s soccer ing director of NFL International, Ltd., to the last 50 years. “He is smart, full of en- teams, but its unique two-sided stands and oversee and develop the NFL’s business ergy, skilled in fi nancial management and press facilities provide an additional ben- interests throughout Europe. In that role, fully committed to Holy Cross,” said then efi t to home events for fi eld hockey, men’s he was instrumental in establishing NFL Holy Cross president Fr. Gerard Reedy, S.J., lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and outdoor International in Europe and planning and at the time of Regan’s hiring. track and fi eld. executing the NFL’s American Bowl series Regan’s fi rst 10 years have been pro- The baseball team opened a new on- of international games in London, Dublin, ductive ones for the Crusaders. During campus stadium beginning in the fall of Barcelona and Berlin. this period of time, 18 Holy Cross teams 2005. And there have been improvements to Regan held the post of managing direc- have advanced to NCAA tournament play other facilities as well, such as the softball tor of Monarch International, Inc., a licens- — including at least one team in each of his fi eld, the men’s ice hockey locker room, and ing and fi nancial consulting fi rm, for three fi rst nine seasons. The women’s basketball a video room for the men’s and women’s years before joining the World League. team has been to the postseason in seven of basketball teams. After graduating from Holy Cross in the last 10 years (six NCAA appearances In addition to his duties on campus, Re- 1976, Regan spent nine years working for and a WNIT berth in 2002), while the fi eld gan has become involved in college athletic Arthur Andersen & Company in its Boston, hockey (1998 and 2000) and women’s soccer policy on a national scale. From 1999-2004, Mass., offi ces, rising to the level of senior (2000) programs have also made NCAA ap- he served a four-year term as a Division I- manager. He then moved to the NFL with pearances. Regan’s tenure has also seen the AA representative on the NCAA Division the New England Patriots, where he served fi rst-ever NCAA appearances for the men’s I Management Council. The Management in the role of Vice President of Finance ice hockey (2004 and 2006), men’s soccer Council, comprised of 49 athletic adminis- from 1985-1988. (2002) and women’s lacrosse (2006 and trators and faculty athletic representatives His ties to Mount St. James run deep, 2007) teams. In 1999, Regan hired Ralph from around the nation, reports directly to as he is the third generation of his family to Willard as the men’s basketball coach, a the NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors. attend Holy Cross. He is the son of Richard move which revitalized the program. The The council is responsible for adopting op- M. Regan (Class of 1950), and the grandson Crusaders have advanced to postseason play erating bylaws and rules to govern Division of Harold J. Regan (Class of 1917). Regan’s in fi ve of the last eight years, and became the I, interpreting Division I bylaws, reviewing sisters, Mary (Class of 1977) and Ann (Class fi rst Patriot League team ever to advance to recommendations from the Division I con- of 1980), also graduated from Holy Cross. the NCAA tournament in three consecutive ferences and universities, and developing His daughter, Deirdre, graduated from Holy seasons (2001, 2002 and 2003). and implementing the Division I budget. Cross in 2006. Success is not measured only by wins Prior to returning to Worcester in July Born in Providence, R.I., Regan and his and losses, but by other gains as well. In of 1998, Regan worked for NFL Interna- wife, Judi, have three daughters — Jennifer, an effort to further increase the number of tional and NFL Europe (formerly the World Deirdre and Colleen. Crusader teams coached by full-time staff League of American Football). He joined

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BILL BELLEROSE ANN ZELESKY ASSOCIATE A.D. ASSOCIATE A.D. Bill Bellerose was named associ- In her 20th year at Holy Cross is ate director of athletics and business Worcester native Ann Zelesky, who is manager of athletics for Holy Cross responsible for the administration and in November of 1992. A 1977 gradu- scheduling for all the women’s pro- ate of Holy Cross with a dual degree in grams. In 1995, Zelesky was promoted Economics and Accounting, Bellerose to associate athletic director. handles the day to day fi nancial sup- Zelesky joined the Crusaders in port of individual teams and the athletic April of 1989 after a highly-success- department. He is responsible for pre- ful 13-year coaching career at St. Pe- paring and administering the budgets for all 27 varsity sports. ter-Marian High School in Worcester. Zelesky’s girl’s basketball Bellerose also handles equipment inventories, and much of Holy squads posted a 272-54 record, winning eight Central Massachu- Cross’ travel and ticket operations. setts titles, seven district championships and one state crown. Her Prior to his current appointment, Bellerose was the college’s softball teams were 253-21, capturing 10 Central Massachusetts purchasing director for four years, coordinating purchases for titles, nine district crowns and fi ve state championships. Zelesky, all departments on campus. From 1988 through 1993, Bellerose who also served as St. Peter-Marian’s athletic director for nine also served as the head coach of the Crusader men’s ice hock- years, was twice named Massachusetts Coach of the Year for both ey team. He previously spent time as an assistant coach of the basketball and softball, and has been inducted into the New Eng- squad from 1977-1988. land Basketball Hall of Fame. During his days as an undergraduate, Bellerose was a mem- A 1973 graduate of Worcester State College, Zelesky played ber of the ice hockey team. He still ranks eighth all-time in ca- volleyball, basketball, fi eld hockey and softball. She began her reer points (152) and 10th all-time in career goals scored (71). In coaching career at Worcester State following her graduation. 2002, Bellerose was inducted into the Holy Cross Varsity Club Zelesky resides in Worcester with her two sons, Brian and Hall of Fame. Kevin. Bellerose and his wife, Susan, reside in Shrewsbury, Mass., with their son, William, Jr., and daughter, Lauren. FRANK MASTRANDREA ASSISTANT A.D. ROSEMARY SHEA Frank Mastrandrea was named as- ASSOCIATE A.D. sistant athletic director for marketing Now in her 22nd year at the college, and media relations for Crusader athlet- Rosemary Shea joined the athletic staff ics in August of 2000. A 1988 graduate shortly after earning a bachelor’s degree of Holy Cross with a bachelor’s degree in English from Holy Cross in 1987. in English, Mastrandrea oversees all Since 1990 she has served as the athletic marketing and media relations efforts department’s compliance offi cer, with for the athletic department, including all responsibility to assure that the college’s television, radio and internet coverage of staff, coaches, and student-athletes un- all of the athletic programs. derstand and comply with NCAA rules Mastrandrea previously served as the college’s director of ath- and regulations. She monitors eligibility and academic progress letic media relations from 1993-2000. While serving as the direc- for all Holy Cross student-athletes and coordinates an ongoing tor, Mastrandrea was responsible for the publicity and promotion rules education program for coaches and staff members. of the school’s 27 varsity sports, with his major focus on the foot- In 2000, Shea was promoted to associate athletic director and ball and men’s basketball programs. added the duties of scheduling for men’s sports. She also assists Mastrandrea earned his law degree from the University of the director of athletics with the overall management of the men’s Connecticut School of Law in 1991, and worked for the fi rm of athletic programs. Updike, Kelley & Spellacy as a litigator from 1991-1993. He and his wife, Joan, reside in Shrewsbury, Mass., with their son, Jacob.

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RALPH WILLARD Willard has posted a record of 174-103 in his nine seasons at the helm of the Crusaders. He has led Holy Cross to four NCAA ASSISTANT A.D. tournament berths, one National Invitation Tournament bid, four Ralph Willard has been with the Patriot League tournament titles and four Patriot League regular Holy Cross athletic department since season crowns. He is the second-winningest coach in school his- 1999 in a dual role as men’s basketball tory, trailing only George Blaney (357-276 / 1972-1994). coach and assistant athletic director. In Prior to his time at Holy Cross, Willard was the head coach his administrative position, Willard is re- at Pittsburgh and Western Kentucky. He currently owns a 318-227 sponsible for monitoring and addressing career coaching record over 18 seasons. student-athlete welfare issues. Willard and his wife, Dorothy, have three children, Pamela, On the coaching side, Willard is Keith and Kevin. just the 14th head coach in the 86-year history of the Crusader men’s basketball program, and the sev- enth Holy Cross alum to hold the position. A 1967 graduate of the college, Willard was a three-year letterwinner and served as the 1966-1967 team captain. In his senior season, the Crusaders posted a 16-9 mark.

ATHELTIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Kelly Atchue Charles Bare Samantha Boudreau Michelle Bradley Anthony Cerundolo Athletic Secretary Media Relations Athletic Trainer Media Relations Athletic Trainer

Janet Fahnestock Kristin Farrell Megan Finn Jeremy Frisch Scott Gallon Athletic Secretary Athletic Trainer Athletic Trainer Strength/Conditioning Athletic Trainer

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ATHELTIC DEPARTMENT STAFF

Linda George Rob Godfrey Scott Graham Lu-Ann Hennessy Jen Kagno Business Offi ce Equipment Fundraising Athletic Secretary Promotions/Events

Jack Moriarty Bob Neville Jeff Oliver Nancy Olson John Ostrowski Equipment Hart Center Strength/Conditioning Athletic Secretary Athletic Trainer

Anna Poulter-Hendrickson Laura Turner Peter Tryon Lillian Wiliams Jim Wrobel Media Relations/Compliance Cheerleading Athletic Trainer Athletic Secretary Media Relations

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In its second decade of combining academic and athletic excellence, the Patriot League sponsors championships in 23 men’s and women’s sports. Initially started as an NCAA Division I-AA football conference in 1986, the Patriot League became an all-sport conference in 1990 and includes American, Army, Bucknell, Colgate, Holy Cross, Lafayette, Lehigh and Navy as full members, and Fordham and Georgetown as associate members. These institutions are among the oldest and most prestigious in the nation and their alumni have, and continue to, play leadership roles in shaping our country. Since 1998, the Patriot League has ranked fi rst each year among all Division I conferences awarding athletic aid in the NCAA Graduation Rate Report. The League fi nished at the top spot with 97 percent of its teams reporting a graduation rate of 90 percent or higher in the most recent data. In addition, 79 Patriot League teams During the 2007-2008 academic year, Patriot League student- earned NCAA Academic Performance Program Public Recognition athletes and teams accomplished the following: Awards after posting academic progress rate scores in the top 10 • Twelve Patriot League student-athletes were named ESPN The percent of all squads in their respective sports. Magazine Academic All-Americans, including fi rst team honors for Patriot League student-athletes and teams continue to enjoy Army’s Daniel Newell (men’s soccer), Bucknell’s Jason Buursma success at the national level, with opening round victories coming (baseball), and Navy’s Chris Renninger (men’s golf), Kari Weniger in several NCAA championships. The 2007-2008 season included (women’s soccer) and Kelly Zahalka (women’s swimming). Bucknell’s victory over national No. 4 seed Florida State in baseball • Sixty-fi ve Patriot League student-athletes earned ESPN The and Navy’s triumph against national No. 4 seed North Carolina in Magazine Academic All-District honors, including 42 on the men’s lacrosse. Patriot League teams previously recorded consecutive fi rst team. fi rst-round wins in men’s basketball, a fi nal four appearance in • Holy Cross’ Dominic Randolph and Colgate’s Jordan Scott men’s lacrosse and a sixth-place fi nish at the NCAA cross country were fi nalists for the Walter Payton Award, while Colgate’s Mike championship to highlight the league’s NCAA success. Gallihugh was a fi nalist for the Buck Buchanan Award as top players The Patriot League’s mission is simple: to provide successful in the football championship subdivision. competitive athletic experiences while maintaining high • Seven Patriot League football student-athletes earned All-America academic standards, and to prepare its student-athletes to be honors, the highest total since 2003. leaders in society. • Colgate’s Jordan Scott led the nation in rushing (170.5 yards per game), while Lafayette led the country in team defense (260.9 yards per game). PATRIOT LEAGUE STAFF • Navy’s Evan Barnes won the inaugural Lowe’s Senior CLASS Carolyn Schlie Femovich...... Executive Director Award in the sport of men’s soccer. Joanna Kreps ...... Associate Executive Director • American’s Denise Infante was named an NFHCA fi rst team All- Richard Wanninger ...... Associate Executive Director American and the ECAC Player of the Year in fi eld hockey. Grisel Ortiz-Ludovico . .Executive Asst./Business Manager • American’s Brendan Fennell and Steve Hallinan and Army’s John Darlene Gordon ...... Championships/Business Director Mickowski competed in the NCAA cross country championship. Matt Doherty ...... Media Relations Director • Two teams competed in postseason play in women’s basketball Jessica Siegel...... Associate Media Relations Director with Bucknell representing the Patriot League in the NCAA Patrick Muffl ey. . Asst. Sports Management/Compliance Director Tournament and American in the WNIT. Ashley Hicks ...... Media & External Relations Assistant • American men’s basketball player Garrison Carr set the Patriot League single-season record and cracked the NCAA top 25 with THE PATRIOT LEAGUE 135 three-point fi eld goals. 3773 Corporate Parkway, Suite 190 • Navy’s Thuy-Mi Dinh competed at the NCAA women’s swimming Center Valley, PA 18034 and diving championship. www.patriotleague.com • Four Patriot League players were drafted by Major League Phone: (610) 289-1950 Lacrosse – Army’s Adam Fullerton, Colgate’s Matt Lalli and Chris Fax: (610) 289-1952 Eck, and Navy’s Nick Mirabito. The four selections were the most in a single year for the Patriot League in the collegiate draft.

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• Six men’s lacrosse student-athletes received USILA All-America • Lehigh’s Lisa Sweeney was tabbed an Academic All-American and status. became the fi rst softball student-athlete in Patriot League history to • The Navy women’s lacrosse team set an NCAA record for wins be named both Patriot League Player and Pitcher of the Year. by a fi rst-year program with 13. • Sixteen Patriot League rowing student-athletes were named CRCA • Bucknell’s Jason Buursma was named a fi nalist for the Brooks Scholar-Athletes. Wallace Player of the Year Award and the Lowe’s Senior CLASS • The American fi eld hockey team’s GPA was second in the nation Award in baseball. among NCAA Division I programs. • Lafayette’s Ashley Harbin qualifi ed for the NCAA indoor and • Bucknell won its 14th overall and women’s Patriot League outdoor track and fi eld championships, and was joined at the outdoor Presidents’ Cup trophy, while Navy won its fi rst-ever men’s trophy. championship by Army’s John Mickowski and American’s Carlos • Bucknell defeated national No. 4 seed Florida State, 7-0, in its Jamieson. fi rst game of the NCAA baseball championship. • Army’s John Mickowski won the 1,500-meter race at the • Patriot League football teams combined for a record 124 selections NCAA East Regional. to the league’s academic honor roll. • Army’s Eddie Kang won the Arthur Ashe Sportsmanship and • American volleyball’s Rubena Sukaj was named an AVCA Leadership Award for the NCAA Northeast Region in men’s honorable mention All-American. tennis. • Navy’s Greg Sprink was named an honorable mention All- • Two teams qualifi ed for the NCAA men’s lacrosse tournament with American by the Associated Press. Colgate receiving an automatic bid and Navy earning an at-large bid • Fordham punter Ben Dato signed a free agent contract with the and then recording the Patriot League’s sixth win in the event with NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. an 8-7 victory over No. 4 seed North Carolina in the fi rst round. • Bucknell’s Jason Buursma became the fi rst baseball student-athlete • Lehigh posted the Patriot League’s fi fth win in the NCAA softball to earn Patriot League Player of the Year, Scholar-Athlete of the championship with a 7-4 triumph over Princeton. Year and Tournament Most Valuable Player honors.

PATRIOT LEAGUE HISTORY 1986: The Colonial League is founded and begins full round- Sports Television and DirecTV. In addition, Towson begins play robin play in football only. Lafayette College associate profes- as an associate member in football. sor Alan Childs is named the executive director. 1999: Carolyn Schlie Femovich is selected as the fourth execu- 1989: Carl Ulrich is appointed as the fi rst full-time executive tive director of the league. In addition, Villanova joins as an director. associate member in women’s lacrosse and Hobart in men’s la- 1990: The Colonial League changes its name to the Patriot crosse. League, which becomes an all-sport conference sponsoring 22 2000: The Patriot League celebrates its 10th anniversary as an sports, 11 for women and 11 for men. Membership includes all sports conference. The league policy regarding merit aid is Bucknell University, Colgate University, Fordham University, expanded to include all sports except football, beginning with the College of the Holy Cross, Lafayette College, Lehigh Uni- the class entering in the fall of 2001. versity and the United States Military Academy. 2001: American University joins the league as a full member, 1991: The United States Naval Academy joins the league as a while Georgetown joins as an associate member in football. full-time member. 2003: The U.S. Naval Academy increases participation from 12 1993: Constance H. Hurlbut is named executive director of the sports to 18 by joining the Patriot League in men’s lacrosse, league, becoming the fi rst woman and youngest person to be men’s swimming and all cross country and track & fi eld pro- selected as the leader of an NCAA Division I conference. grams. 1995: Fordham resigns its full membership, but remains in the 2004: Women’s rowing is added as the league’s 23rd champion- league as an associate member in football. ship sport. 1996: A change in league policy is adopted to allow basket- 2005: The Patriot League celebrates its 20th anniversary as a ball scholarships beginning with the class entering in the fall of football conference. 1998. In addition, Fairfi eld and Ursinus begin play as associate 2007: The Patriot League unveils a broadband package for men members in fi eld hockey. and women’s basketball. Over 100 regular-season and tourna- 1997: The league basketball television package is created, which ment games are streamed. A two-year agreement for a basket- has grown to as many as 12 games per season on ESPN, College ball TV package with ESPNU begins.

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