2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS

2011-12 Outlook ...... 2 QUICK FACTS Head Coach Ian Crookenden...... 3 The University Coaching Staff...... 4 Location...... Philadelphia, PA 19131 SJU Tennis Complex at Maguire Campus...... 5 Founded...... 1851 Enrollment ...... 4,600 2011-12 Roster ...... 6 Denomination ...... Roman Catholic (Jesuit) Hawk Profiles ...... 6-10 Nickname ...... Hawks Newcomers ...... 10-11 Colors ...... Crimson and Gray Athletic Affiliation ...... NCAA Division I 2010-11 Year In Review...... 12 Conference ...... Atlantic 10 2010-11 Statistics...... 13 Home Courts ...... SJU Tennis Complex at Maguire Campus Record Book ...... 14 The Team All-Time Wins Leaders ...... 5. . . 1 Head Coach ...... Ian Crookenden (UCLA ‘67) Tennis Office ...... 610-660-3368 All-Time Roster...... 16 Combined Career Record/Years...... 202-281/15 years All-Time Yearly Results ...... 17 Men’s Record at Saint Joseph’s/Years...... 22-47/3 years Atlantic 10 Conference ...... 18 Head Coach Emerit us ...... Al Laveson (Temple ‘53) – 48th season Assistant Coach ...... Andres Mejia (Bethel ‘10) – First season The Hawk ...... 19 Letterwinners Returning/Lost ...... 8/1 Saint Joseph’s University ...... 19-20 Starters Returning/Lost...... 6/0 2010-11 Overall Record ...... 7-19 WWW.SJUHAWKS.COM 2010-11 Atlantic 10 Finish ...... 8th

CREDITS The 2011-12 Saint Joseph’s University Men’s Tennis Media Guide was designed by Joe Greenwich and Jack Jumper. It was written and edited by Joe Greenwich. Editorial assistance provided by Marie Wozniak and Chris Humbrecht. Photography provided by Greg Carroccio of Sideline Photos, LLC and the Atlantic 10.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 1 2011-12 OUTLOOK

Steady and consistent improvement is the goal of any athletic squad, and the Saint Joseph’s men’s tennis team is no different. The Hawks will look to take advantage of a healthy blend of youth and experience to make the 2011-12 season a successful one. Last season, the squad finished eighth at the Atlantic 10 Championship, a step ahead of its ninth-place tie from the previous season. This year, the Hawks have their sights set on breaking through to the league’s upper echelon. “Our goal is to be as good, if not better,” than last year said head coach Ian Crookenden. “That means winning a quarterfinal match against one of the top four seeds, and to do that we’re going to have to be at the top of our games.” The fourth-year headman also wants to change the perception of his squad around the league; with respect comes improved seeding in the conference championship, but that respect is borne out of success on the court. “We have to have other coaches start to recognize that we are a much stronger team than they give us credit for,” Crookenden said. In order to do that, SJU will count on the leadership of seniors Peter Cognetti and Jeff Kessler and junior Tommy Gates to help guide the influx of young talent both on the court and off. “There’s a very good atmosphere around the squad,” Crookenden said. “There is no rivalry, aside from a friendly one; there is no divisive element that I’ve seen.” Junior Alex Veronis will return in the spring from a semester abroad and will inhabit his customary position in the top singles Alex Veronis will be SJU ’s top-flight singles player flight. Veronis won 10 matches at number-one singles last season, once again this season. He won 10 matches laster the most for any Hawk at any individual flight. year at the top of the Hawk lineup. “After his year last year, I think he knows he can handle the best that this conference has to offer,” Crookenden said of his top “The schedule is difficult this year because we’re traveling so singles player. “I don’t think he’ll be satisfied with having anything much and our conference matches are very spaced out through the less than a winning record this year.” season,” he explained. Kessler will remain in the second flight, where he played all of The Hawks will face perennial league power George his singles matches last season, but after the top two, competition Washington and then Duquesne in home indoor matches in for starting slots is wide open. February. A pair of matches with league foes Richmond and “We have such a talented squad,” Crookenden explained. “To Charlotte in early March precedes the annual Spring Break trip to make sure we don’t overlook anybody’s talents and that we use Orlando, where SJU will meet up with programs from across the the players effectively, it’s going to take some time for us to see country such as Kennesaw State, Creighton, South Dakota State, who performs well in match play. and Presbyterian. “[The younger players] have to realize that it’s not how they do The switch between indoor courts and outdoor play can be a tricky against other squad members,” he continued. “It’s how they do one, but Crookenden hopes to have his Hawks flying high by then. against the competit ion, the schools we play against. That’s the “Following our Spring Break trip, we’ll be much better pre- record that counts.” pared for outdoor play, and that’s when the meat of our schedule As for the doubles pairings, Gates and sophomore Dan Barrus is,” he said. “By then we should have some established lineups and will look to forge a successful partnership this season. Crookenden doubles combinations worked out.” revealed that seniors Cognetti and Kessler, who have spent a large Returning home, the Hawks will face off with conference foes part of their time on Hawk Hill teamed up, will likely be playing with Xavier, Fordham, La Salle, Temple, and St. Bonaventure over the different partners this season. course of the season’s final month. Saint Joseph’s will also play its “I’m splitting Jeff and Peter and trying to incorporate some of customary matches with local rivals such as Villanova and Drexel. the newer talent we have,” the coach remarked. “Max Montague The 2012 Atlantic 10 Championship will be held April 13-15 at is a very talented doubles player and we want to take advantage of the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. The Saint his talents; if we can blend Peter and Jeff’s experience with some Joseph’s men’s tennis squad will be there; how long the Hawks of the fresh face, then we might have a new look when we face stay, and how far they go, is up to them. some of our more established opponents.” If the veteran leaders and young talent can coalesce into the Speaking of the Hawks’ opponents, Crookenden has once well-rounded squad that their coach envisions, there’s reason to again put together a challenging schedule for his squad. believe that these Hawks can soar to new heights.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 2 HEADCOACH

Ian Crookenden Head Coach/Director of Tennis UCLA ‘67 – Fourth Season A two-time national collegiate champion, a highly successful professional player, and a talented coach, Ian Crookenden enters his fourth season as the director and head coach of the men's and women's tennis pro- grams at Saint Joseph’s. Coming to Hawk Hill in August of 2008, Crookenden has quickly transformed the Saint Joseph’s tennis program into one of the up-and-coming squads in the region. Crookenden has switched the focus of SJU’s schedule to a year-round format, ad ding several invitationals and the ITA Regionals to the slate. In addition to the scheduling upgrade, he also helped spearhead the recently-constructed SJU Tennis Complex at the Maguire Campus and began the now-annual Saint Joseph’s Invitational. The 2010-11 season saw the Hawks reach the quarterfinals of the Atlantic 10 Championship for the second time in three years. Crookenden helped guide Alex Veronis to Second Team CROOKENDEN’S RÉSUMÉ All-Conference honors after his standout sophomore season. In 2009-10, the Hawks tied for ninth in the Atlantic 10. SJU Head Coach hosted its first annual Saint Joseph’s Invitational event at the Wake Forest (Men’s Team) 1984-96 brand new SJU Tennis Complex. On top of that, in their first dual Saint Joseph’s 2008-Present match at the new facility, SJU took down archrival Villanova, 5-2. In his first season at the helm of the Hawk tennis programs, Director of Tennis he led the SJU men to eight wins and an eighth-place finish at the Philadelphia Cricket Club 1997-2008 2009 Atlantic 10 Championship. He also helped guide senior Phil Bayliss to A-10 All-Academic and All-Area Academic Performer of the Year honors. CROOKENDEN’S RECORD One of the top players in the illustrious history of UCLA ten- YEAR-BY-YEAR nis, Crookenden was a standout for the Bruins from 1965-67, Year WLhelping the Bruins to the NCAA title in 1965 and second place in 1966 and 1967. 1984-85 17 14 As a rookie, Crookenden made a major impact with his new team, helping UCLA to an 11-0 overall record 1985-86 18 15 and the national championship. Teaming with the legendary Arthur Ashe, the pair claimed the fifth NCAA 1986-87 12 16 Doubles title in pr ogram history. 1987-88 14 14 The following season, Crookenden became just the second player in UCLA history to claim two NCAA Doubles 1988-89 11 19 titles. Teaming with Charlie Pasarell, the duo earned the sixth national doubles title for the Bruins. Serving as cap- 1989-90 8 18 tain in 1967, Crookenden earned his third straight All-American accolade, helping UCLA to a 12-2 mark and a run- 1990-91 11 18 ner-up finish at the NCAA Championships. 1991-92 15 12 Following his collegiate career, the New Zealand native excelled as a profesional pla yer, competing at the 1992-93 12 15 sports’ highest levels: Wimbledon, the US Open and the French Open. Crookenden was also twice selected to 1993-94 12 14 the New Zealand Davis Cup team. 1994-95 15 15 Crookenden returned to the collegiate game in 1984 as head men's tennis coach and indoor tennis club 1995-96 15 10 director at Wake Forest University. Coaching in the competitive Atlantic Coast Conference, Crookenden posted 2008-09 * 15 28 a 160-180 record and helped nine players earn All-ACC honors from 1984 to 1996. 2009-10 * 14 33 In 1988, Crookenden ea rned a first in Wake Forest program history as he coached the doubles pair of 2010-11 * 13 40 Dallwitz and Mark Greenan to All-American honors. After guiding the two to the ACC No. 1 Doubles Flight title, Crookenden lent his playing experience to the duo as they upset the field and advanced to the semifinals of Totals 202 281 the NCAA Doubles Championships. Adding to his stellar coaching streak, Crookenden’s ability to recruit on an international level shined in 1990 * – Record for men and women as Frenchman Gilles Ameline became the first Demon Deacon to compete in the NCAA Singles Championships and earn All-American honors for singles competitions. Stepping away from the collegiate game following the 1996 season, Crookenden took over as director of tennis at the Philadelphia Cricket Club from 1997 until August 2008. While there, he ran both the boys and girls’ International Junior Grass Court Championships. An active member of the United States Tennis Association and the United States Professional Tennis Association, Crookenden was recognized for his collegiate accomplishments in 1997 as he was inducted into the Intercollegiate Tennis Hall of Fame. A contributing author of two guides published by the USPTA, he currently resides in Blue Bell, Pa., with his wife Dianne. ALL-TIME SJU MEN’S TENNIS COACHING RECORDS

COACH SEASONS WLPCT. Mike Boland 1947-1955 58 40 .592 George Graef 1957-1958 7 24 .226 Bill Leonard 1960-1964 19 43 .306 Al Laveson 1965-2008 311 352 .469 Ian Crookenden 2008-present 22 47 .319 TOTALS 1947 to present 417 506 .452

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 3 COACHINGSTAFF

Al Laveson Andres Mejia Head Coach Emeritus Graduate Assistant Temple ‘53 – 48th Season Bethel (Tenn.) ‘10 – First Season Back for his 48th season with the Saint Joining head coach Ian Crookenden’s staff Joseph’s tennis program is head coach emeri- for the 2011-12 season is graduate assistant tus Al Laveson. Prior to the 2008-09 season, Andres Mejia. A native of Colombia, Mejia Laveson spent the last four-plus decades as played his collegiate tennis at Bethel University the head men’s tennis coach at SJU, and dur- in Tennessee and brings a wealth of high-level playing experience ing that time he also spent 28 years as the head coach of the women’s program. to the Saint Joseph’s tennis program. Laveson is the all-time leader in coaching wins at Saint During his collegiate career, Mejia achieved a singles ranking of Joseph’s, having a combined 495-552 record in his 44 years at the 18 and a doubles ranking of 13 from the Intercollegiate Tennis helm. He became the Association. He also earned three consecutive All-Conference hon- first Hawk coach ever to ors in both singles and doubles in from 2007 to 2009. reach 400 wins when the Prior to his stint at Bethel, Mejia played in Futures events across men’s tennis team South America and took part in events in France. defeated Towson on October 8, 2002. He is currently ranked #1 in the United States Tennis In recent years Association’s Men’s Open rankings for the Middle States region. Laveson, a 2001 inductee Currently pursuing a master’s degree in international marketing to the SJU Athletics Hall at Saint Joseph’s, Mejia graduated from Bethel in 2010 with a of Fame, led the men’s degree in business management. Before coming to Hawk Hill,e h team to new heights as worked for two years coaching elite players at the Moorestown the 2002-03 squad tied a Tennis Club in New Jersey. school record with 15 wins and a then-best ever fifth place showing at the Atlantic 10 Championship. His 2003- 04 squad would raise the bar again, improving to a fourth-place finish at the conference meet. In 2006 SJU entered the A-10 Championship as the third seed, the highest in school history. Laveson retired from his full-time teaching position at Central High School in Philadelphia in 1994. Before arriving at Central in 1987, he taught for 33 years at Penn Treaty Junior High. Besides coaching at Saint Joseph’s, he coached tennis, badminton, gymnas- tics, and field hockey at the high school and junior high level. He is also a former vice president of the United States Professional Tennis Association. Laveson, who currently resides in Philadelphia, is the fatherf o three sons: Bob, Dave, and Peter. Bob and Dave were both cap- tains of the tennis team under their father.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 4 SJUTENNISCOMPLEX

Opened in the fall of 2009, the Saint Joseph’s tennis program moved to the SJU Tennis Complex at the Maguire Campus. The new Tennis Complex adds six new courts as well as new offices and locker rooms for both the women’s and men’s tennis teams. Under head coach Ian Crookenden, Saint Joseph’s has mapped out a plan to extend the program’s reach on campus, regionally and nationally, starting with the Hawks’ new home. The long-time home of the Episcopal Academy, the 38-acre James J. Maguire Campus adds 52 classrooms, eight full laboratories, 113 offices, and 14.5 acres of sports fields to Saint Joseph’s University's 65-acre footprint. Prior to moving across campus to the new SJU Tennis Complex, the Hawks played their matches on Finnesey Courts. Adjacent to Finnesey Field, the Finnesey Courts were home to the Hawk women’s and men’s tennis teams since the late 1940s. After briefly disappearing in the late 1990s due to Mandeville Hall’s con- struction, the Finnesey Courts were refurbished in the summer of 2000 to provide a better playing facility for the athletes. The Saint Joseph’s women’s tennis team compiled a record of 82-134 on Finnesey Courts from 1983-09. Saint Joseph’s began competition playing its home matches at the near- by Narberth courts. When courts were first built on campus, they were locat- ed where Bellarmine Hall now stands. Due to Bellarmine’s construction in the summer of 1960, however, the Finnesey Courts were torn down and rebuilt in their current location. With the addition of the SJU Tennis Complex, the Hawks now offer 10 courts and year-round state-of-the-art training facilities for student-athletes.

DIRECTIONS TO SJU TENNIS COMPLEX AT THE MAGUIRE CAMPUS

From the North: N.J. Turnpike to Exit 6 (Pa. Turnpike connector). Follow Pa. Turnpike to Exit 20 (Rt. 476). Follow 476 South to Rt. 76 East, towards Philadelphia. Follow Rt. 76 East to Exit 339 (Rt. 1 South, City Avenue). Turn right on Old Lancaster Rd./54th Street and turn left onto North Latches Lane (fourth street). Continue down the road (past The Barnes Foundation) and turn into the next entrance on the left for Saint Joseph's University. Courts will be on your right hand side.

From the East: Take either the Ben Franklin Bridge (via Rt. 676) or the Walt Whitman Bridge: Follow Rt. 76 West to Exit 339 (Rt. 1 South, City Avenue). Turn right on Old Lancaster Rd./54th Street and turn left onto North Latches Lane (fourth street). Continue down the road (past The Barnes Foundation) and turn into the next entrance on the left for Saint Joseph's University. Courts will be on your right hand side.

From the South: I-95 North to 476 North. Follow 476 North to Exit 5 (Rt. 1). Follow Rt. 1 North to SJU, approximately 10 miles. Turn left on Old Lancaster Rd./54th Street and turn left onto North Latches Lane (fourth street). Continue down the road (past The Barnes Foundation) and turn into the next entrance on the left for Saint Joseph's University. Courts will be on your right hand side.

From the West: Pa. Turnpike to Exit 326 (Valley Forge). Follow Rt. 76 East, towards Philadelphia, toExit 339 (Rt. 1 South, City Avenue). Turn right on Old Lancaster Rd./54th Street and turn left onto North Latches Lane (fourth street). Continue down the road (past The Barnes Foundation) and turn into the next entrance on the left for Saint Joseph's University. Courts will be on your right hand side.

From the Airport: I-95 North to Rt. 76 West. Follow Rt. 76 West to Exit 339 (Rt. 1 South, City Avenue). Turn right on Old Lancaster Rd./54th Street and turn left onto North Latches Lane (fourth street). Continue down the road (past The Barnes Foundation) and turn into the next entrance on the left for Saint Joseph's University. Courts will be on your right hand side.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 5 2011-12 ROSTER

Name Yr. Ht. Wt. DOB Hometown High School/Last College * Dan Barrus So. 6-0 170 5/7/92 Marmora, N.J. Ocean City Devin Bostick Fr. 6-0 170 9/4/92 Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier ** Kristian Broaddus Jr. 5-11 140 11/27/90 Round Rock, Texas Stony Point Pierre Brondeau Fr. 5-7 140 11/27/93 Perpignan, France Rosa Luxemburg *** Peter Cognetti Sr. 6-2 180 2/14/90 Waverly, Pa. Scranton Prep * Paul Ganev Sr. 6-0 160 12/10/89 Olney, Md. Magruder/Georgetown (Ky.) ** Tommy Gates Jr. 6-1 175 9/10/91 Ellicott City, Md. Mount St. Joseph *** Jeff Kessler Sr. 6-2 165 7/2/90 Brooklyn, N.Y. Xaverian * Paranjay Malhotra So. 5-10 150 11/4/91 Clarks Summit, Pa. Scranton Prep Max Montague Fr. 5-8 142 11/8/92 Dallas, Texas Jesuit College Prep Sean Rojo Fr. 5-9 140 5/19/93 Audobon, Pa. Penn Charter Jason Sisti Fr. 5-6 137 8/3/92 Yardley, Pa. George School Erik Thunberg Jr. 5-11 180 3/1/91 Wesley Chapel, Fla. Saddlebrook Prep/Eckerd ** Alex Veronis Jr. 6-2 150 5/19/90 Lanca ster, Pa. Lancaster Catholic

Head Coach: Ian Crookenden (UCLA ‘67) – Fourth season Head Coach Emeritus: Al Laveson (Temple ‘53) – 48th season Graduate Assistant Coach: Andres Mejia (Bethel (Tenn.) ‘10) – First season * - Denotes letters won at Saint Joseph’s prior to the 2011-12 season

SENIORPROFILES Peter Cognetti Senior • 6-2 • 180 Waverly, Pa. • Scranton Prep

2010-11: Played in 56 combined matches across singles and doubles, second on the squad...Earned a career-best nine singles wins, all in the fourth flight...Also teamed with Jeff Kessler to play 23 matches in the top doubles flight...His 17 combined victories matched a career best. 2009-10: Was SJU's most relied upon doubles player, participating in a team-high 28 matches...Partnered with Lucho Perez-Abreu for six wins in the second flight, as well as a top-flight triumph...Went 3-1 with Jeff Kessler in invitational play...Saw time at fourth, fifth, and sixth singles as well. 2008-09: Posted a 10-6 record with doubles partner Jeff Kessler, including an 8-5 mark in dual matches...Played predominantly at number-two doubles...The pair also notched a 3-1 record in the third flight...Was also the primary choice in the sixth singles flight, where he posted five wins. High School: Pla yed number one singles for his entire four-year career at Scranton Prep...Acheived the USTA #1 doubles ranking for the Middle States in 2007...Was a PIAA State Semifinalist as a jun- ior...PIAA District II Singles Champion for three years...Three-time Scranton Times Player of the Year. Personal: Born Feburary 14, 1990 to Peter and Marianne Cognetti...Sister Caroline is a 2009 graduate of SJU...Majoring in biology. SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2008-09 ------0-1 7-11 8-13 1-0 5-4 3-4 9-9 2009-10 ------0-4 0-1 3-2 4-9 2-6 6-10 -- 11-17 2010-11 -- -- 0-1 9-15 -- -- 9-20 6-17 -- -- 8-19 Totals -- -- 0-1 9-19 0-2 10-13 21-42 9-23 11-14 3-4 28-45

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 6 SENIORPROFILES

Paul Ganev Senior • 6-0 • 160 Olney, Md. • Magruder/Georgetown (Ky.)

2010-11: Played in six singles matches, earning a win in the second flight against Rider...Posted a 4-4 record in doubles alongside Alex Veronis, including a 3-3 mark in invitational play; the pair reached the final of the backdraw at the Saint Joseph’s Invitational.

At Georgetown College (2008-10): Was ranked in the top 10 for both singles and doubles in the eastern portion of the NAIA...Named to the Mid-S outh All-Conference team in dou- bles in 2009...Also earned All-Conference honorable mention status in singles in 2009 and 2010 as well as in doubles in 2010.

Personal: Born on December 10, 1989 to Anton and Anna Ganev... Majoring in finance.

SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2010-11 -- 1-1 ------1-5 -- 1-1 -- 4-4 Totals -- 1-1 ------1-5 -- 1-1 -- 4-4

Jeff Kessler Senior • 6-2 • 165 Brooklyn, N.Y. • Xaverian

2010-11: Posted four wins as the primary choice at second sin- gles...Also played in the top doubles flight and notched seven victo- ries there...Played at number-one doubles in every dual match for SJU...Alongside Peter Cognetti, reached the finals of the backdraw at the Saint Joseph’s Invitational. 2009-10: Played in just six singles and five doubles matches before sitting out due to injury... Posted a 3-2 singles record in invitational play... Went 3-1 with Peter Cognetti at the SJU Invitational and ITA Regionals. 2008-09: Posted seven wins in dual-match singles play, all coming in the fourth flight...Partnered with Peter Cognetti to go 7-5 in doubles play, the best mark on the squad. High School: Notched a 53-3 record in his four seasons...Was named team MVP all four years and served as team captain for the last three...Also achieved a ranking in the top 15 for boys in the Eastern sectio n. Personal: Born July 2, 1990 to Edward and Lynn Kessler...Brother played tennis for Florida Tech...Majoring in business.

SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2008-09 ------8-11 -- -- 11-12 -- 6-5 2-2 9-8 2009-10 0-1 ------3-3 0-1 -- -- 3-2 2010-11 -- 4-18 ------4-18 7-17 -- -- 9-19 Totals 0-1 4-18 -- 8-11 -- -- 18-33 7-18 6-5 2-2 21-29

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 7 JUNIORPROFILES

Kristian Broaddus Junior • 5-11 • 140 Round Rock, Texas • Stony Point 2010-11: Posted a 10-10 record in singles play, tied for second on the squad...Was the pri- mary choice in the sixth singles flight, where he was 9-9...Also saw action in the third dou- bles flight, teaming with Tommy Gates for nine wins.

2009-10: Saw action at sixth singles against Christopher Newport University on February 12...Also paired with Delfin Bernal for three matches at number-three doubles and one match at the SJU Invitational.

High School: Competed in the Super Championship Division, the highest level of competi- tion in Texas...Was named Stony Point's MVP in 2008 and led his team to regionals in 2009.

Personal: Born on November 27, 1990 to Robert and Elaine Broaddus...Majoring in interdisciplinary health services.

SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2009-10 ------0-1 1-2 -- -- 0-3 0-4 2010-11 ------1-1 9-9 10-10 -- -- 9-11 9-11 Totals ------1-1 9-10 11-12 -- -- 9-14 9-15 Tommy Gates Junior • 6-1 • 175 Ellicott City, Md. • Mount St. Joseph

2010-11: Second on the squad in combined victories with 22... Posted nine victories in the third singles flight and 10 overall, tied for second on the team...Led the Hawks in doubles victo- ries with 12, including 10 in the third flight.

2009-10: Tied for third on the team with eight singles wins...Posted a winning record at fifth singles...Notched seven doubles wins, including five in the third doubles flight.

High School: A three-time All-Conference Honoree...Named All-Conference at number-one singles as both a junior and a senior and earned the same accolades in the second flight as a sophomore... Was junior varsity champion as a fresh- man...Was also ranked in the sectional top 20.

Personal: Born on September 10, 1991 to David and Kathy Gates... Majoring in finance.

SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2009-10 -- -- 0-1 2-5 6-5 0-3 9-15 -- 1-0 5-12 7-12 2010-11 -- -- 9-15 ------10-18 1-0 0-2 10-12 12-15 Totals -- -- 9-16 2-5 6-5 0-3 19-33 1-0 1-2 15-24 19-27

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 8 JUNIOR/SOPHOMOREPROFILES

Alex Veronis Junior • 6-2 • 150 Lancaster, Pa. • Lancaster Catholic

2010-11: Named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team...Led the Hawks in matches played in both singles (31) and doubles (29)...Also led the squad in singles (14) and com- bined (24) victories...Posted 10 wins in the top singles flight and reached the final of the Saint Joseph’s Invitational...Played predominantly in the second doubles flight...Reached the final of the backdraw at the SJU Invitatio nal with Paul Ganev. 2009-10: Played in 24 singles matches, predominantly at num- ber two, where he posted nine wins...His 10 singles victories ranked him second on the squad...Also earned six wins in dou- bles play. High School: Three-time league champion...Won the district championship as a sen- ior...Three-time state quarterfinalist, reaching the finals as a senior...Was ranked seventh amongst boys in the middle states. Personal: Born on May 19, 1990 to George and Christine Veronis... Won the 2010 West Virginia Open singles title...Father played tennis at West Virginia...Majoring in business.

SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2009-10 0-1 9-11 0-1 ------10-14 2-8 1-1 2-6 6-15 2010-11 10-15 ------14-17 -- 7-16 -- 10-19 Totals 10-16 9-11 0-1 ------24-31 2-8 8-17 2-6 16-34 Dan Barrus Sophomore • 6-0 • 170 Marmora, N.J. • Ocean City

2010-11: Earned Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors on March 21...Led all Hawk rookies in matches played (49), singles wins (10), and doubles wins (six)...Was the primary choice in the fifth singles flight and teamed up with Alex Veronis for 19 appearances in the second doubles flight.

High School: Holds the record for most career wins in Ocean City High School history...Was undefeated during the regular season as a senio r, winning the Cape Atlantic League singles title...Achieved a number-two ranking in the middle states... Led his team to the South Jersey Group 3 finals as a senior.

Personal: Born on May 7, 1992 to Paul and Beth Barrus...Uncle is a member of the SJU Baseball Hall of Fame...Majoring in finance.

SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2010-11 ------1-0 7-15 -- 10-16 -- 6-13 0-2 6-17 Totals ------1-0 7-15 -- 10-16 -- 6-13 0-2 6-17

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 9 SOPHOMORES/NEWCOMERS

Paranjay Malhotra Sophomore • 5-10 • 150 Clarks Summit, Pa. • Scranton Prep

2010-11: Saw time in the sixth singles flight, playing in six dual matches...Also posted a pair of doubles wins...Played five matches in the third doubles flight.

High School: District II AA singles champion as a senior... Reached the state quarterfinals... Went 42-4 over his final two seasons...Led Scranton Prep to four state quarterfinal appear- ances, a pair of semifinal berths, and a spot in the champi- onship as a senior...Twice named to the Times Tribune All- Region Team.

Personal: Born on November 4, 1991 to Vikas and Meenu Malhotra...Majoring in biology.

SINGLES DOUBLES No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 No. 6 Overall No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 Overall 2010-11 ------1-5 2-6 -- -- 1-4 2-5 Totals ------1-5 2-6 -- -- 1-4 2-5

Devin Bostick Pierre Brondeau Freshman • 6-0 • 170 Freshman • 5-7 • 140 Cincinnati, Ohio • St. Xavier Perpignan, France • Rosa Luxemburg High School: Played number one sin- High School: Achieved a rating of 2/6 in gles as a senior...Helped St. Xavier to his native France...Began competing on two team state titles and a runner-up the tournament circuit at age 11...Played finish. for club team TC Perpignan.

Personal: Born on September 4, 1992 to John Bostick Personal: Born on November 27, 1993 to Patrick and and Erin Houlihan...Uncle played golf at Indiana... Roselyne Brondeau...Majoring in business. Majoring in finance.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 10 NEWCOMERS

Max Montague Sean Rojo Freshman • 5-8 • 142 Freshman • 5-9 • 140 Dallas, Texas • Jesuit College Prep Audobon, Pa. • Penn Charter Personal: Born on November 8, 1992 High School: Led his team to third place in to Stephen and Jane Montague... the Inter-Ac and earned the squad’s Most Majoring in finance. Valuable Player and Sportsmanship Awards as a senior...Finished in third place in doubles at sectionals as a freshman.

Personal: Born on May 19, 1993 to Eduardo and Maria Rojo... Majoring in actuarial science.

Jason Sisti Erik Thunberg Freshman • 5-6 • 137 Junior • 5-11 • 180 Yardley, Pa. • George School Wesley Chapel, Fla. • Saddlebrook Prep High School: Three-time FSL Individual At Eckerd College (2009-11): Made SSC Champion in the first singles flight... Commissioner’s Honor Roll in each of his Was the runner-up as a freshman... two seasons...Saw time in both the third Posted a 55-10 record over the course and fourth singles flights as well as sec- of his career...Also ran track and was a ond and third doubles. member of the wrestling team. High School: Earned Most Improved Player award as a Personal: Born on August 3, 1992 to John and Christina senior at Saddlebrook Prep. Sisti...Parents competed in table tennis at the national level...Majoring in pharmaceutical marketing. Personal: Born on March 19, 1991 to Allen and Barbara Thunberg...Majoring in finance.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 11 2010-11 YEAR IN REVIEW

The 2010-11 Saint Joseph’s men’s tennis squad fol- Returning home, SJU bounced back with a pair of lowed up on its tie for ninth place the previous season wins ov er La Salle and Fairfield. Freshman Dan Barrus with an eighth-place finish in an increasingly competi- played well enough during the stretch to earn Atlantic tive Atlantic 10 Conference. Sophomore Alex Veronis 10 Rookie of the Week accolades on March 21. garnered Second Team All-Conference honors to lead In the run-up to the Atlantic 10 Championship, the the way for the Hawks. Hawks took on a bevy of conference opposition, scoring Veronis started the season strong by reaching the victories over Fordham at home and Dayton in a neutral final of the first singles flight at the second annual Saint site contest. Joseph’s Invitational, held at the SJU Tennis Complex at Those wins proved critical for the Hawks as they the Maguire Campus. secured the eighth seed in the league championship As the Hawks began a spring semester slate chock- and were matched up with the Flyers for the second full of dual matches, the Crimson and Gray took on time in a week in the first round. After jumping out to opposition of some of the highest quality in program a quick 3-0 lead, SJU had to sweat out a Flyer rally history. SJU earned points in matches against Navy and before locking down a 4-2 win to advance to the quar- Richmond before heading to Orlando, Florida for the terfinals. squad’s annual spring break trip. There, Saint Joseph’s There, the Hawks fell to eventual champion George faced teams from across the country, including Washington, 4-0. After dropping matches to St. Monmouth, Old Dominion, Creighton, and South Bonaventure and Richmond in the consolation bracket, Dakota State. the Hawks ended up finishing in eighth place to improve upon last season’s standing. Veronis led the squad in singles wins, posting 14 vic- tories on the year, tied for the fourth-highest single- season top flight total in school history. For his efforts, the Atlantic 10 head coaches voted him to the All- Conference Second Team. Sophomore Tommy Gates led the team in doubles victories, notching 10 in the third flight and a dozen overall for the campaign. Along with Veronis, Barrus, and sophomore Kristian Broaddus, he was also one of four Hawks to post double-digit wins in singles play.

TEAM AWARDS

MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER: Alex Veronis SCHOLAR-ATHLETE AWARD: Alex Veronis VASQUEZ AWARD: Kristian Broaddus DORIE LEAHY AWARD: Tommy Gates ACADEMIC AWARD: Alex Veronis

OTHER AWARDS

Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team: Alex Veronis Atlantic 10 Men’s Tennis Rookie of the Week: Dan Barrus (3/21)

Alex Veronis was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference Second Team and took home SJU’s Most Outstanding Player, Scholar- Athlete, and Academic Awards.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 12 2010-11 STATISTICS

SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY 2010-11 MEN'S TENNIS FINAL STATISTICS DUAL MATCH RECORD: 7-19 / ATLANTIC 10 FINISH: 8TH 2010-11 INDIVIDUAL RESULTS Singles ...... MP 1 234 56Invite Overall Alex Veronis ...... 31 10-15 ------4-2 14-17 Peter Cognetti ...... 29 -- -- 0-1 9-15 -- -- 0-4 9-20 Tommy Gates ...... 28 -- -- 9-15 ------1-3 10-18 Dan Barrus ...... 26 ------1-0 7-15 -- 2-1 10-16 Jeff Kessler ...... 22 -- 4-18 ------4-18 Kristian Broaddus ...... 20 ------1-1 9-9 -- 10-10 Paranjay Malhotra ...... 8 ------1-5 1-1 2-6 Paul Ganev ...... 6 -- 1-1 ------0-4 1-5 Joey Robinson ...... 2 ------0-2 0-2 TOTAL 10-15 5-19 9-16 10-15 8-16 10-14 8-17 60-112 Doubles ...... MP 123Invite Overall Peter Cognetti / Jeff Kessler ...... 27 6-17 -- -- 2-2 8-19 Kristian Broaddus / Tommy Gates . . .20 -- -- 9-11 -- 9-11 Dan Barrus / Alex Veronis ...... 19 -- 6-13 -- -- 6-13 Paul Ganev / Alex Veronis ...... 8 -- 1-1 -- 3-3 4-4 Tommy Gates / Paranjay Malhotra . . .4 -- -- 1-1 1-1 2-2 Dan Barrus / Paranjay Malhotra ...... 2 -- -- 0-2 -- 0-2 Dan Barrus / Joey Robinson ...... 2 ------0-2 0-2 Tommy Gates / Alex Veronis ...... 2 -- 0-2 -- -- 0-2 Tommy Gates / Jeff Kessler ...... 1 1-0 ------1-0 Paranjay Malhotra / Joey Robinson . . .1 -- -- 0-1 -- 0-1 TOTAL 7-17 7-16 10-15 6-8 30-56 Individual Doubles ...... MP 123Invite Overall Alex Veronis ...... 29 -- 7-16 -- 3-3 10-19 Jeff Kessler ...... 28 7-17 -- -- 2-2 9-19 Peter Cognetti ...... 27 6-17 -- -- 2-2 8-19 Tommy Gates ...... 27 1-0 0-2 10-12 1-1 12-15 Dan Barrus ...... 23 -- 6-13 0-2 0-2 6-17 Kristian Broaddus ...... 20 -- -- 9-11 -- 9-11 Paul Ganev ...... 8 -- 1-1 -- 3-3 4-4 Paranjay Malhotra ...... 7 -- -- 1-4 1-1 2-5 Joey Robinson ...... 3 -- -- 0-1 0-2 0-3 2010-11 MEN’S TENNIS MATCH-BY-MATCH RESULTS: Record: 7-19 Home: 5-6 Away: 0-6 Neutral: 2-7 Date Opponent ...... Score Result 9/22 RIDER ...... 7-0 W 9/24-26 SAINT JOSEPH’S INVITATIONAL ...... NTS 10/12 DELAWARE ...... 0-7 L 10/20-21 % ITA Regionals ...... NTS 1/29 at Navy ...... 1-6 L 2/12 #* RICHMOND ...... 2-5 L 2/18 # STONY BROOK ...... 0-7 L 2/26 # UMBC ...... 0-6 L 3/8 ! vs. Monmouth ...... 3-4 L 3/9 ! vs. Creighton ...... 1-6 L 3/10 ! vs. Old Dominion ...... 1-6 L ! vs. South Dakota State ...... 3-4 L 3/17 * LA SALLE ...... 7-0 W 3/19 FAIRFIELD ...... 4-3 W 3/20 at Lehigh ...... 1-6 L 3/26 #* FORDHAM ...... 7-0 W 3/29 * at George Washington ...... 0-7 L 4/1 # DREXEL ...... 3-4 L 4/2 * ST. BONAVENTURE ...... 1-6 L 4/3 NJIT ...... 4-3 W 4/6 * at Temple ...... 0-7 L 4/9 &* vs. Dayton ...... 6-1 W 4/10 * at Duquesne ...... 0-7 L 4/13 $ at Villanova ...... 3-4 L 4/15-17 Atlantic 10 Championship 8th Place 4/15 ** vs. Dayton ...... 4-2 W ** vs. George Washington ...... 0-4 L 4/16 ** vs. St. Bonaventure ...... 0-4 L 4/17 ** vs. Richmond ...... 1-4 L Home matches in CAPS at the SJU Tennis Complex at the Maguire Campus except where noted NTS – No team scoring % – Matches played in Charlottesville, Va. ^ – Match played in Jersey City, N.J. # – Matches played at Upper Dublin Sports Center, Ambler, Pa. ! – Matches played in Orlando, Fla. & – Match played in Pittsburgh, Pa. $ – Match played at Healthplex Sports Club in Springfield, Pa. * – Atlantic 10 opponent ** – Atlantic 10 Championship at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center, St. Louis, Mo.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 13 RECORDBOOK

WINS WINNING PERCENTAGE Season Season 1. Jimmy Holland ...... 2002-03 23 1. Frank Barnett ...... 1969 16-0 1.000 2. Antonio Aniello ...... 2002-03 21 Frank Barnett ...... 1970 14-0 1.000 Phil Bayliss ...... 2005-06 21 Robin Gyles ...... 1970 14-0 1.000 4. Francisco Velazquez ...... 2001-02 20 John McDevitt ...... 1972 13-0 1.000 Van Homer Pangilinan ...... 2002-03 20 Jarrett Chirico ...... 2006-07 20 5. Frank Barnett ...... 1971 15-1 .938 7. Francisco Velazquez ...... 2002-03 19 6. Ed Caterson ...... 1969 14-1 .933 8. Antonio Aniello ...... 2003-04 18 Joe Fish ...... 1957 12-2 .857 Chris Spencer ...... 2003-04 18 8. Jim Beirne ...... 1971 14-3 .824 Antonio Aniello ...... 2005-06 18 9. Bob Jablonski ...... 1957 9-2 .818 Lou Baldino ...... 1957 9-2 .818 Career Minimum 10 decisions 1. Antonio Aniello ...... 2002-06 73 2. Francisco Velazquez ...... 2001-05 64 Career 3. Chris Spencer ...... 2002-05 63 1. Frank Barnett ...... 1968-71 46-1 .979 4. Van Homer Pangilinan ...... 2001-05 59 2. Robin Gyles ...... 1970-71 26-4 .867 5. Jimmy Holland ...... 2002-06 58 A.J. Garabedian ...... 2002-06 58 3. Ed Caterson ...... 1969-71 31-11 .768 7. Pat Adams ...... 2005-09 49 4. Alan Garabedian ...... 1972-75 24-9 .727 8. Frank Barnett ...... 1968-71 46 5. Bob Fryer ...... 1985-87 21-9 .700 9. Phil Bayliss ...... 2005-09 40 6. Jim Beirne ...... 1969-73 24-11 .686 10.Leonardo Barbosa ...... 1996-00 38 7. Bud Eckenroth ...... 1968-72 30-16 .652 Includes fall and spring seasons Michael Kusters ...... 1985-87 19-11 .633 9. Gary Litman ...... 1968-72 27-17 .614 ATLANTIC 10 HONORS 10. Pradeep Crasto ...... 1983-85 16-11 .592 All-Conference Minimum 25 decisions 2011 ...... Alex Veronis (2nd Team) 2008 ...... Pat Adams (2nd Team) 2007 ...... Chris Chirico (1st Team) Jarr ett Chirico (1st Team) SJU AT THE ATLANTIC 10 CHAMPIONSHIP 2006 ...... Jimmy Holland 2005 ...... Francisco Velazquez Year SJU Place Team Champion 2004 ...... Francisco Velazquez 2011 8th George Washington Jimmy Holland 2010 Tied-9th Xavier 2003 ...... Francisco Velazquez 2009 8th Xavier 2002 ...... Francisco Velazquez 2008 Tied-9th Xavier 2001...... Shawn Farrokh 2007 8th Charlotte 2000 ...... Leonardo Barbosa 2006 7th Richmond Most Outstanding Rookie Performer 2005 6th Richmond 2007 ...... Chris Chirico 2004 4th Richmond 2003 5th St. Bonaventure Academic All-Conference 2002 11th Richmond 2009 ...... Phil Bayliss 2001 10th St. Bonaventure 2003 ...... Van Homer Pangilinan 2000 Tied-9th Virginia Tech 1993...... Tom Del Giornio 1999 12th Virginia Tech 1992...... Tom Del Giornio 1998 12th Virginia Tech 1991 ...... Andreas Krohn 1997 12th Virginia Tech 1996 12th Virginia Tech 1995 8th Rutgers 1994 8th West Virginia 1993 6th West Virginia 1992 7th West Virginia 1991 6th West Virginia Several Hawks have been cited by 1990 6th West Virginia the Atlantic 10, including (clock- wise from far left) Leonardo 1989 Tied-6th West Virginia Barbosa, Shawn Farrokh, Jimmy 1988 7th West Virginia Holland, Francisco Velazquez and 1987 7th West Virginia Tom Del Giorno. 1986 8th Penn State

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 14 ALL-TIMEWINSLEADERS

SPRING SINGLE-SEASON WINS CAREER SPRING WINS #1 Singles #1 Singles 1. Frank Barnett ...... 1969 16 1. Frank Barnett ...... 1968-71 46 2. Frank Barnett ...... 1971 15 2. Francisco Velazquez ...... 2002-05 32 Jarrett Chirico ...... 2007 15 3. Leonardo Barbosa...... 1997-00 29 4. Frank Barnett...... 1970 14 4. Andreas Krohn ...... 1988-91 19 5. Bob Fryer...... 1986 11 Jose Gonzalez ...... 1991-94 19 Francisco Velazquez...... 2003 11 #2 Singles #2 Singles 1. Jimmy Holland ...... 2003-06 23 2. Rick Summa...... 1998-01 22 1. Jimmy Holland ...... 2003 13 3. Jeff Laffey ...... 1992-95 17 2. Robin Gyles...... 1971 11 4. Ally Gaylord...... 1995-98 13 3. Gary Litman ...... 1969 10 5. Robin Gyles ...... 1968-71 11 4. Ally Gaylord ...... 1998 9 Alex Veronis ...... 2010 9 #3 Singles 1. Chris Spencer ...... 2003-06 19 #3 Singles 2. Van Homer Pangilinan ...... 2002-05 15 1. Jim Beirne ...... 1971 12 A.J. Garabedian...... 2003-06 15 2. Jose Gonzalez ...... 1991 10 4. Darryl Cilli ...... 1988-91 13 Van Homer Pangilinan ...... 2002 10 5. Tom Del Giornio ...... 1990-94 12 4. A.J. Garabedian ...... 2005 9 5. Ally Gaylord ...... 1995 8 #4 Singles Chris Spencer ...... 2006 8 1. Van Homer Pangilinan ...... 2002-05 17 Tommy Gates ...... 2011 8 2. Joe Fish ...... 1957 12 3. Chris Drexler ...... 1988-91 11 #4 Singles 4. Dave Cataldi ...... 1995-98 10 1. Joe Fish ...... 1957 12 Pat Adams ...... 2005-09 10 2. Van Homer Pangilinan ...... 2003 9 3. Gary Litman ...... 1971 8 #5 Singles Darryl Cilli ...... 1991 8 1. Dave Cataldi ...... 1995-98 20 Peter Cognetti...... 2011 8 3. Antonio Aniello ...... 2003-06 16 2. Steve Rodashin ...... 1987-90 14 #5 Singles 4. Joe O’Neill...... 1957 10 5. Pat Mulvaney ...... 1999-02 9 1. Joe O’Neill...... 1957 10 2. Steve Rodeshin...... 1989 9 #6 Singles Dave Cataldi ...... 1998 9 1. Antonio Aniello ...... 2003-06 16 Chris Spencer ...... 2005 9 2. Lucho Perez-Abreu ...... 2006-10 15 5. Dave Cataldi ...... 1995 8 2. Pat Mulvaney ...... 1999-02 12 Antonio Aniello...... 2003 8 3. Bob Wankmulle r...... 1957 9 Chris Segal ...... 1989-92 9 #6 Singles Tom Del Giornio ...... 1990-94 9 1. Lucho Perez-Abreu...... 2010 10 A.J. Garabedian...... 2003-06 9 2. Bob Wankmuller...... 1957 9 Kristian Broaddus...... 2010-present 9 Tom Del Giornio ...... 1991 9 Antonio Aniello...... 2004 9 Kristian Broaddus...... 2011 9

Bold denotes current student-athlete

Antonio Aniello Chris Spencer

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 15 ALL-TIMEROSTER

A Brian Crecco ...... 1997-00 Gene Heller ...... 1960 Marlon Medina ...... 1986 S Pat Adams...... 2005-09 William Crocker . . . . . 1929-32 William Hemsley ...... 1936 Matthew Mehler ...... 1985 Tony Salvatore...... 1982 Jim Agger ...... 1956-58 John Crowley ...... 1935-37 Ronnie Hendry...... 1952 Adrian Mericer ...... 1990-92 Anthony Sarnia...... 1975-78 Chris Aguiar ...... 1997 Jay Cuppets...... 1973-76 Joe Higbee ...... 1958 Alan Miceli ...... 1970 John Scarpiello ...... 1982-83 Charles Alfano ...... 1965-66 Gerry Higgins ...... 1967-69 Frank Milgrim...... 1968 Alfred Scattolini . . . . . 1964-65 Dale Allen...... 1967 D Bill Hoath ...... 1950-51 Thomas Milkulski...... 1983 Tim Scharle...... 1973-76 Antonio Aniello . . . . . 2002-06 Ed Dale ...... 1941 Jimmy Holland ...... 2002-06 Mike Miller ...... 1968-70 Gus Schermerhorn . . . . . 1932 Kevin Aquino ...... 2008-10 Paul Dalle-Molle. . . . . 1973-74 Nace Horstmann . . . . 1937-40 Billy Moloney ...... 2001-02 Bill Schiedhauer...... 1957 Henry Arons ...... 1934-35 Pete Davis...... 1985-88 Tom Hoshall ...... 1997-00 Arshad Momen . . . . . 1987-88 Art Schultz ...... 1980 Henry Aschenbrenner . . 1953-55 Tom Del Giorno . . . . . 1990-93 Brian Hughes ...... 1994 Bob Mooney...... 1955-57 Paul Schultz ...... 1983-84 Adrian Della Porta . . . 1980-82 Dan Hughes ...... 1980 Francis Morrissey ...... 1929 Casey Scullin ...... 1994 B Damon Dennin. . . . 1999-2002 Mic hael Hughes . . . . . 1986-87 Bill Mossay ...... 1963-64 Chris Segal ...... 1989-92 Lou Baldino...... 1957-58 John Devlin ...... 1971-72 Ellis Hultzman ...... 1936 Ro. Mossi ...... 1965 Paul Selvaggi...... 1977-78 Leonardo Barbosa . . . 1997-00 Tom Dineen ...... 1935 John Moyer...... 1992-93 Asheel Shah ...... 1990-93 Frank Barnett ...... 1969-71 Fran DiSanti ...... 1977 I Pat Mulvaney . . . . . 1999-2002 Bill Sharkey ...... 1941-42 Steven Barnkow . . . . . 1982-85 Bob Dixon...... 1967 Armond Ipri ...... 1967-68 Jack Murphy ...... 1936-38 Dave Shields...... 1996 Steve Barone ...... 1992-93 Zach Dixon ...... 2004-05 Steve S hultz ...... 1986-88 Dan Barrus . . . . 2010-present Frank Donato ...... 1994 J N Jeff Shuta ...... 1997-99 Joseph Bartlett ...... 1954-56 Joe Dooley ...... 1961 Bob Jablonski ...... 1955-57 Bob Nardi ...... 1994-96 Jude Sidari ...... 1978 John Bateman ...... 1948-51 Charles Dougherty . . . 1977-79 Dick Jordan ...... 1952-53 Jeff Nayeem ...... 1983-84 Don Sills ...... 1966-68 Bill Bates...... 1941 Stephen Doyle ...... 1981-83 Ed Jordan ...... 1948-51 Jack Neill ...... 1952-54 Matthew Smith . . . 1999-2001 Phil Bayliss ...... 2005-09 Joseph Draham...... 1967-69 Jim Jordan...... 1941-42 Mike Nicoletti. . . . . 1999-2002 Chris Snyder ...... 2000-02 James Beirne ...... 1970-73 Chris Drexler...... 1988-91 Leo Jordan ...... 1947 Jack Nolan ...... 1979 Bob Speck ...... 1931-33 Robert Bellezza . . . . . 1994-97 Fred Duncan...... 2005 Jeremy Speicher ...... 2002 N. Bern ...... 1965 Bill Dwyer ...... 1937-40 K O Chris Spencer ...... 2002-06 Delfin Bernal ...... 2010 Ed Dwyer ...... 1939 Brent Kahl...... 2005-09 James O’Brien...... 1955-56 Jay Springer ...... 1971 Dan Bierne ...... 1980-82 Jim Kalbach...... 1935-37 John O’Donnell...... 1975-78 Mark Spyrzynski . . . . . 1999-02 Jerry Bierne ...... 1985-86 E Bill Kane ...... 1931-34 William O’Donnell ...... 1971 Michael Stauble . . . . . 2006-10 Justin Bilik ...... 1994 George Eckenroth . . . 1969-71 Eichii Kamimura...... 1955 Frank O’Gara ...... 1932-37 Joshua Steckel ...... 1994 Michael Boland ...... 1930 Thomas Eden ...... 1970-72 Bill Keating ...... 1977 Bob O’Hara...... 1975 Peter Stevens ...... 1975-77 Larry Bolgar ...... 1966 Mark Erespe ...... 1992-93 Jeff Kessler . . . . 2008-present Joe O’Neill...... 1953-54 Rick Summa ...... 1988-91 Louis Bolling ...... 1997-98 Paul Essig ...... 1958-60 Joe Kraft ...... 1952 Jeff Olson ...... 2002-05 Tom Suplee ...... 1993 Vince Bonaccorso. . . . 1997-99 Joe Kraft ...... 1978-81 Bill Ott...... 1963-64 Phillip Swissler ...... 1953 Joe Bosick...... 1967 F Karl Kraft...... 1992-93 Al Szawlewicz ...... 1938-41 Jim Bozzelli ...... 1958-60 Seymoure Fahrer...... 1930 Mark Krakowitz ...... 1979 P Ray Szweda...... 1937-38 Herb Bricklin...... 1941-42 Shawn Farrokh. . . . 1999-2002 Dennis Krijt...... 1994 Pete Padilla...... 1992-93 Kristian Broaddus ..2009-present Carlos Fernandez . . . . 1981-84 Andreas Krohn ...... 1988-91 Van Homer Pangilinan. . 2001-05 T Jack Brown ...... 1931-32 Luis Fernandez...... 1985 Michael Kusters . . . . . 1985-87 Will Pearson ...... 2007-09 Dan Tantum ...... 1980 Leonard Buckley. . . . . 1970-72 Tony Ferris ...... 1994-96 Ron Pena ...... 1988 Rich Tengler ...... 1963-64 Frank Burke ...... 1935-36 Tim Ficci ...... 1976 L Chuck Penza ...... 1987-88 Tim Ticchi ...... 1973 Robert Burns . . . . . 1999-2001 Dan Finegan ...... 1980 Jeff Laffey ...... 1992-95 Charles Peppler . . . . . 1965-67 Walt Timby...... 1948 Joe Fish ...... 1953-54 Rob Laiacona ...... 1985-87 Lucho Perez-Abreu. . . 2006-10 Rich Tobin ...... 1992 C George Flannery. . . . . 1966-68 Tom Larkin ...... 1977-80 Tom Phelan...... 1948-51 Joseph Totora ...... 1985 Dave Cantor ...... 1981 Larry Flick ...... 1937 Bob Laveson ...... 1975-78 Pierre Pie ...... 1965-67 Nick Tuxen ...... 2006-10 Enrico Capitan ...... 2000-03 Rickford Foo ...... 1998-99 Dave Laveson ...... 1978-81 William Pohle ...... 1964-65 Lou Troilo ...... 1988-90 Paul Capozello ...... 1995-98 Howard Forman . . . . . 1934-37 Michael LeClaire. . . . . 1985-86 Michael Portonova . . 2004-05 Bob Cappelli ...... 2001-04 Ted Foss ...... 1941-42 William Lehane...... 1969-71 Peter Poulle ...... 1976-79 V Ed Carideo ...... 1952-54 Bob Fryer ...... 1985-87 Daniel Leinhauser . . . 1982-85 Tom Prendergast . . . . 1960-62 Paul Varga ...... 1965 Michael Carter ...... 1994 Bill Leonard...... 1953-56 Matt Prusack ...... 2006-10 Francisco Velazquez. . . 2001-05 Robert Caruso ...... 1988-91 G Ryan LeStrange . . . . . 2001-02 Ravi Pujara ...... 2003-04 Mark Vella ...... 1986 Dave Cataldi ...... 1995-98 Ed Gallagher ...... 1938-40 Val Liberace ...... 1960-61 Alex Veronis . . . 2009-present Edward Caterson . . . . 1969-71 Jack Gallagher ...... 1961-64 Gary Litman ...... 1969-71 Q John Caufield ...... 1971-73 Paul Ganev . . . . 2010-present Larry Litman ...... 1970-71 Hugh Quinn ...... 1930-33 W Patrick Cerutti ...... 2007-08 A.J. Garabedian . . . . . 2002-06 Joe Logue ...... 1996-98 Jack Quinn ...... 1949-50 Jerry Wallace ...... 1983 Greg Chang...... 2002-03 Alan Garabedian . . . . 1972-75 Rene Lopez ...... 1994-96 Kevin Quinn ...... 1986-88 Robert Wankmuller . . 1954-56 Chris Chirico...... 2007 Phil Garabedian . . . . . 2005-08 Brian Lozuke...... 1987 Rich Quigley ...... 1981-82 John Weir ...... 1962-64 Jarrett Chirico...... 2006-08 Tommy Gates . . 2009-present Fred Lutz ...... 1978-81 Marvin Wexler ...... 1940 Frank Ciccone...... 1968 Ally Gaylord ...... 1995-98 R Taney Wilcox ...... 1947-50 Bronius Cikotas ...... 1957 Bob Geuting ...... 1938-41 M Kenneth Raffa ...... 1972 Dave Wills...... 1935-37 Darryl Cilli ...... 1988-91 Jim Gilliland. . . . 1942,1947-48 Peter Maioriello . . . . . 1980-83 Jack Randall ...... 1942 John Wilson ...... 1968 Al Cipolla ...... 1973 Joe Girard ...... 1955-57 Paranjay Malhotra..2010-present Gregory Ranieri ...... 1983 Jack Worthington . . . . 1942,47 Carlton Clarke...... 1973-76 Matt Glasgow...... 2006-07 Al Mammeniskis ...... 1980 Ray Raza ...... 1968-69 Gary Wnek ...... 2001-04 Peter Clark ...... 1981 Phil Glyn ...... 1957-58 Frank Manna ...... 1995-96 Charley Reilly ...... 1950 Joe Cleary ...... 1964-66 Mike Goldschmidt . . . 2001-04 Mike Marano . . . . . 2001-2002 Vic Reilly ...... 1957-60 Y Joe Cleary...... 1988 Jose Gonzalez ...... 1991-94 Jim McCabe ...... 1947 James Renyo...... 1960-62 Joe Young ...... 1932-35 Bill Clement...... 1941 Paul Goodyear ...... 1937-38 Art McCarthy ...... 1960 John Richardson ...... 1988 John Cleveland ...... 1961-62 Bob Gormley ...... 1995-96 David McClain ...... 1994 Wayne Richardson. . . 1981-82 Current athletes in bold Peter Cognetti. . . 2008-present John Grady ...... 1964-66 Bob McDevitt...... 1941 John Rick ...... 1960 John Coleman ...... 1941-42 Matt Grady ...... 1989-92 John McDevitt ...... 1972-75 Francis Robins ...... 1937-38 Players listed are those who John Coleman...... 1965-66 John Graves ...... 1963-64 Kathy McEnroe...... 1977-78 Raber Robins ...... 1937-38 have appeared in a match for John Collins ...... 1961 Bob Gruszka ...... 1958 John McFadden . . . . . 1929-30 Joey Robinson ...... 2010-11 Saint Joseph’s prior to the start Liebert Colombo . . . . 1972-74 Robin Gyles...... 1970-72 Donald McGill ...... 1929 Rick Rojas ...... 1992-95 of the 2010-11 season Marvin Connor...... 1937 Frank McGinty ...... 1947 Steve Rodeschin. . . . . 1987-90 John Contino ...... 1967-69 H Ralph McGovern ...... 1938 Tom Rudolph ...... 1948-51 Marc Corcoran ...... 1986-88 James Hagaans ...... 1929 Jack McIlvaine ...... 1932-35 Herb Ruprecht ...... 1962-64 Joe Cornley ...... 1933-34 Jack Hanlon...... 1949-51 Lee McIlvaine...... 1976 Jack Ryan ...... 1940 Brian Costello ...... 2005-09 Tom Hanlon ...... 1962-64 James McKee ...... 1956 Earl Crane...... 1934 Brian Hanna ...... 1976-77 John McLaughlin . . . . 1997-01 Pradeep Crasto...... 1983-85 Tom Harrigan...... 1975 Vince McMullin ...... 1941

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 16 YEARLYRESULTS

Year Won Lost Pct. A-10 Finish Head Coach 1930-31 62.750 -- Unknown 1931-46 missing 1946-47 46.400 -- Mike Boland 1947-48 missing 1948-49 32.600 -- Mike Boland 1949-50 11 4 .733 -- Mike Boland 1950-51 14 1 .933 -- Mike Boland 1951-52 63.667 -- Mike Boland 1952-53 85.607* -- Mike Boland 1953-54 87.533 -- Mike Boland 1954-55 4 12 .250 -- Mike Boland 1955-56 missing 1956-57 77.500 -- George Graef 1957-58 0 17 .000 -- George Graef 1958-59 No team was fielded 1959-60 2 13 .133 -- Bill Leonard 1960-61 87.533 -- Bill Leonard 1961-62 66.500 -- Bill Leonard 1962-63 28.200 -- Bill Leonard 1963-64 19.100 -- Bill Leonard 1964-65 2 13 .133 -- Al Laveson 1965-67 missing 1967-68 67.462 -- Al Laveson 1968-69 95.643 -- Al Laveson 1969-70 12 2 .857 -- Al Laveson 1970-71 15 2 .882 -- Al Laveson 1971-72 83.727 -- Al Laveson 1972-73 10 1 .909 -- Al Laveson 1973-74 57.417 -- Al Laveson 1974-75 82.800 -- Al Laveson 1975-76 85.615 -- Al Laveson 1976-77 74.636 -- Al Laveson 1977-78 65.545 -- Al Laveson 1978-80 missing 1980-81 10 5 .667 -- Al Laveson 1981-82 missing 1982-83 74.636 -- Al Laveson 1983-84 43.571 -- Al Laveson 1984-85 36.333 -- Al Laveson 1985-86 2 12 .143 8th of 10 Al Laveson 1986-87 17.125 7th of 10 Al Laveson 1987-88 2 10 .167 7th of 9 Al Laveson 1988-89 65.545 6th of 9 Al Laveson 1989-90 56.455 6th of 9 Al Laveson 1990-91 59.357 6th of 9 Al Laveson 1991-92 5 11 .313 7th of 8 Al Laveson 1992-93 58.385 6th of 7 Al Laveson 1993-94 4 12 .250 8th of 9 Al Laveson 1994-95 5 14 .263 8th of 9 Al Laveson 1995-96 2 12 .143 12th of 12 Al Laveson 1996-97 4 15 .211 12th of 12 Al Laveson 1997-98 5 13 .278 12th of 12 Al Laveson 1998-99 6 16 .273 12th of 12 Al Laveson 1999-00 8 10 .444 T-9th of 12 Al Laveson 2000-01 6 19 .240 10th of 11 Al Laveson 2001-02 8 13 .381 11th of 12 Al Laveson 2002-03 15 6 .714 5th of 11 Al Laveson 2003-04 10 10 .500 4th of 11 Al Laveson 2004-05 88.500 6th of 11 Al Laveson 2005-06 11 10 .524 7th of 13 Al Laveson 2006-07 10 10 .500 8th of 13 Al Laveson 2007-08 7 11 .389 T-9th of 13 Al Laveson 2008-09 8 11 .421 8th of 13 Ian Crookenden 2009-10 7 17 .292 T-9th of 12 Ian Crookenden 2010-11 7 19 .269 8th of 12 Ian Crookenden 79 seasons 372 477 .438** *One match ended in a draw; this match is not counted as a win or a loss, but is factored into winning percentage **Totals listed represent seasons for which complete records are available.

2011-12 SAINT JOSEPH’S MEN’S TENNIS MEDIA GUIDE 17 ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE

On March 2, 1975, the idea of what is The Atlantic 10 has 59 of the 841 Division now the Atlantic 10 Conference was con- I sports teams being honored with public ceived. What started as an eight-school, recognition awards for their latest multi-year men’s basketball-only affiliation has grown Academic Progress Rate scores. This repre- into a 14-university, 21-sport league that is sents an increase of nine A-10 teams from universally hailed as one of the best confer- last season and 25 two years ago. All 14 A-10 ences in the country. institutions had at least one program recog- That growth and prominence is a direct nized, while twelve schools had multiple result of the ideals and commitments of the teams garner distinction. In addition, all 21 member institutions of the Atlantic 10 - the sports sponsored by the conference were University of Dayton, Duquesne University, represented by at least one A-10 program. Bernadette McGlade Fordham University, The George Washington Among the 31 Division I conferences, only the Commissioner University, La Salle University, University of Atlantic 10, the Ivy Group and the Patriot Massachusetts, University of North Carolina League had each of its member institutions at Charlotte, University of Rhode Island, receive public recognition awards for one or University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure more programs. University, Saint Joseph's University, Saint Among the 21 sports sponsored by the Louis University, Temple University, and conference, women's tennis had a league- Xavier University. high six A-10 teams honored, while five teams The 14 member institutions of the A-10 earned distinction in both men’s and are united and strengthened by their diversi- women’s outdoor track & field and men’s www.atlantic10.org ty. Each is extraordinary in its educational indoor track & field. Overall, Fordham had a mission, whether of a Catholic faith, a private league-best 11 teams recognized in confer- ATLANTIC 10 STAFF DIRECTORY university or a land grant institution. The var- ence-sponsored sports, followed by Saint ied pursuits of each member prove that there Joseph’s and Xavier with seven apiece. ATLANTIC 10 CONFERENCE are many threads that weave the fabric for a The Atlantic 10 also boasts 65 teams with 11827 Canon Blvd., Suite 200 great conference. a perfect graduation rate according to the Newport News, VA 23606 The presidents and chancellors of NCAA Graduation Success Report on Division (757) 706-3040 Fax (757) 706-3042 Atlantic 10 institutions, in conjunction with I student-athletes. Moreover, five A-10 insti- Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette V. tutions enjoy average graduation rates of 90 Commissioner McGlade, have made a strong commitment percent or higher in league-sponsored sports, Bernadette V. McGlade to making the academic and athletics equa- led by Dayton's average graduation rate of tion a successful one. Over the years, the 97.38 percent. The Flyers are followed by Associate Commissioner Debbie Richardson league membership has strived to better rec- George Washington (94.10), Xavier (93.23), ognize the academic accomplis hments of its La Salle (90.40) and Fordham (90.13). The A- Associate Commissioner student-athletes. The Commissioner's Honor 10 features eight women's tennis and Ed Pasque Roll, which cites every Atlantic 10 student- women's soccer programs that enjoy a 100 Associate Commissioner athlete with a 3.5 grade point average or bet- percent graduation rate, while six men's Jay DeFruscio ter, recognized 1,199 student-athletes in the teams in both golf and tennis have a 100 per- Fall 2009 while 1,181 were named to the cent graduation rate. Associate Commissioner Spring 2010 Honor Roll. The Atlantic 10 Conference, with a total Meghan Kahn The league sponsors Academic All- population of nearly 74 million people within Assistant Commissioner Conference teams in each of its sports and its geographic footprint of eight states and Jill Redmond honors one student-athlete per sport as the the District of Columbia, will crown champi- A-10 Student-Athlete of the Year. Moreover, ons in 21 sports this season: baseball, men's Director of Communications the Atlantic 10 provides four postgraduate and women's basketball, men's and women's Drew Dickerson schola rship grants to qualified student-ath- cross country, field hockey, men's golf, Associate Director of Communications letes. In 2009-10, nearly 200 student-ath- women’s lacrosse, men's and women's Melissa Kristofak letes earned Academic All-Conference recog- indoor and outdoor track & field, women's nition, while Xavier’s Kelly Ruth and rowing, men's and women's soccer, softball, Advance Media and Communications Charlotte’s Adam Gross along with Lauren men's and women's swimming & diving, Molly Gallagher Olson and Whitney Roth of Saint Louis men's and women's tennis, and women's vol- Director of Championships received postgraduate scholarship grants. leyball. Lucas Feller

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John W. Smithson Don DiJulia Interim University President Associate Vice President Athletic Director

ATHLETIC DIRECTORY SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY Associate Vice President/Athletic Director ...... Don DiJulia ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT ...... 610-660-1707 The Mission of the Athletics Department at Saint Joseph’s Assistant Vice President/Athletic Business Affairs ...... Jim Brown University reflects the Mission of the University by using ...... 610-660-1726 the programs within Athletics as a way to develop the Assistant Vice President/Athletic Development ...... Katie Shields whole person and preparing men and women for others...... 610-660-1231 Associate Athletic Director/Varsity Programs...... Renie Shields • To educate the whole person by complementing the ...... 610-660-2584 academic experience with athletic and recreational programs and Associate Athletic Director/Facilities ...... Al Pendleton activities outside the classroom...... 610-660-3292 Associate Athletic Director/Marketing/Corporate Partnerships . . . Tim Curran • To create an environment for personal growth through openness, ...... 610-660-1702 respect, and a concern for others. Assistant Athletic Director/Communications...... Marie Wozniak ...... 610-660-1727 • To communicate the value of community and family through team work and sportsmanship. Assistant Athletic Director/Recreation & Intramurals ...... Corey Shannon ...... 610-660-3052 • To provide opportunities for students to learn self-discipline, Assistant Athletic Director/Facilities ...... Joe DeLacy responsibility, decision-making, and attainment of goals...... 610-660-1720 Director of Educational Support Services ...... Janet Greder • To provide opportunities for students to participate and compete in a ...... 610-660-1728 first-class manner. Director of Sports Medicine ...... Lori Rafferty ...... 610-660-1699 • To provide equitable opportunities for all students and staff, including Asst. Director of Athletic Comm. (Men’s Tennis Contact) . . . Joe Greenwich women and minorities...... 610-660-1738 SID E-mail ...... [email protected] • To advanc e the University regionally and nationally through Athletics Office ...... 610-660-1707 intercollegiate athletics. Athletics Fax...... 610-660-1716

THE HAWK The Saint Joseph’s Hawk mascot has been flapping its wings for more than a half a century. One of the most famous mascots in college sports, the Hawk is best known for staying in constant motion by flapping its wings throughout every basketball game and representing the Saint Joseph’s motto, “The Hawk Will Never Die”. Saint Joseph’s athletic teams have been recognized with the nickname “Hawks” since 1929. At that time, the school’s yearbook editor initiated a contest among the student body for a symbol. More than 100 submissions were narrowed, with “Hawks” winning out over “Grenadiers” by a slim margin. The name was appropriate because it typified “the fighting spirit of our crimson and gray athletes and it is suggestive of the aerial attack which has made our football team famous.” Football, ironically, was discontinued at SJU following the 1939 season. The Hawk mascot has garnered numerous accolades in its 55-year history. It has been selected as the nation’s top mascot by The Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Street & Smith’s Basketball Yearbook and ESPN College Basketball magazine and was a nominee for the 2008 Mascot Hall of Fame.

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Founded in 1851, Saint Joseph’s is an independent, Catholic, Jesuit university teaching disciplined reasoning, effective communication and a love of learning. From Willings Alley in Old City Philadelphia to Stiles Street in North Philadelphia to its current location on City Avenue, Saint Joseph’s has continued to grow and change with the times. The University combines the Jesuit tra- dition of academic excellence, a history of service and an ideal campus location to pro- duce successful students who strive to make a good world even better. Full-time, undergraduate day enrollment comprises approximately 4,600 students. Graduate, evening and executive programs push total enrollment to more than 8,000 students.

THE JESUIT TRADITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE dents to receive academic credit for their jobs, professional schools and other Saint Joseph’s nationally-recognized aca- work outsid e the classroom. advanced degree programs. Part-time work demic reputation is confirmed by ongoing SJU offers local, national and interna- and internships provide real-world experi- acknowledgment in Barron’s, U.S. News & tional opportunities for student service. ences, the kind which delight future employ- World Report and Peterson’s. The Jesuit tra- From North Philadelphia to Camden, N.J.; ers. And with its many diverse student organ- dition of intellectual inquiry and personal from New Orleans to the Appalachian izations, SJU offers ample opportunities to concern manifests itself in small, challenging Mountains, Saint Joseph’s students embrace assume leadership positions. classes taught by a caring faculty. Graduate the Jesuit mission of serving those in need. An extensive on-campus recruitment assistants do not teach, so undergraduates The Thanksgiving Dinner Dance for area sen- program provides graduates with a head can be sure they are receiving the very best ior citizens and the Hand-in-Hand Festival for start in their employment search. Regular educational experience from trained experts. the handicapped are two annual student-run meetings with faculty advisors, along with One-on-one interaction between students events that draw thousands of special visitors advisory programs in the health professions and faculty is a reality at Saint Joseph’s. to campus for fun and friendsh ip. and in pre-law, assist students who wis h to A solid liberal arts curriculum provides further their schooling. across-the-board learning for every student. IDEAL CAMPUS LOCATION Supporting that curriculum are comprehen- SJU’s City Avenue location combines the sive academic majors and learning facilities. best of dynamic Philadelphia with the subur- PHILADELPHIA The result is a broad education that prepares ban, residential setting of the elegant Main SJU’s Philadelphia location gives stu- students not only for employment and grad- Line. Saint Joseph’s 65 acres span two coun- dents access to two worlds. The campus uate school, but for life itself. ties, allowing students to literally enjoy the resembles a park, surrounded by the stately In the fall of 1998, SJU opened the $25 best of both worlds. The city of Philadelphia, homes of Philadelphia’s historic Main Line million Owen A. Mandeville Hall, which hous- with its tremendous wealth of historical, cul- suburbs. Yet students have access to the cul- es the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the tural, social and athletic attractions, is easily tural, commercial and recreational activities Center for Food Marketing and the region's accessible, while the safety, serenity and of downtown Philadelphia -– only a short ride first "Teletorium" and "Moot Boardrooms." greenery of a suburban campus arerig ht at away. SJU students take frequent advantage An 87,000-square-foot international academ- hand. of the artistic and cultural resources ic center featuring state-of-the-art distance The friendly atmosphere and close-knit Philadelphia offers, as well. They visit the learning technology, it is located near the campus ensure that students don’t get lost in Philadelphia Museum of Art; the corner of 54th Street and City Avenue. either the literal or the figurative sense at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; the Saint Joseph’s. Expanded library, computer Franklin Institute Science Museum; the A HISTORY OF SERVICE and athletic facilities add a big-time “feel” to Academy of Music, which houses ballet and The students of Saint Joseph’s University this growing university. opera; and the new Kimmel Center, home to are dedicated to making today’s world even the Philadelphia Orchestra. In addition, SJU better. A natural spirit of volunteerism has SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS students enjoy rooting for Philadelphia’s enabled the University’s community service Men and women leave Saint Joseph’s teams in the four major professional sports programs to become the most popular prepared. The University boasts an excellent leagues. extracurricular activities on campus. In addi- record of placing its graduates in first-time tion, a Service Learning program allows stu-

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