Bob Ireland ’76 – President Kami Pomerantz ‘89 – Treasurer Margaret Schwartz ‘90 - Newsletter [email protected] [email protected] Matt Wood ‘97 – VP Young Alumni Don Kirkpatrick ’71 – Schools Committee Nate Ford ’93 Entrepreneurs [email protected] [email protected] Anne Brenner ’75 - Webmaster Mary Throne ‘82 – Schools – Wyoming [email protected] [email protected] NONPROFIT ORG. ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRINCETON CLUB U.S.POSTAGE 5590 S. Helena St. PAID ENGLEWOOD, CO Centennial, CO 80015 PERMIT NO 540 Rocky Mountain Princeton Club Upcoming Events Mark your Calendar… December 15, 2004: Annual Holiday Lunch at the University Club An RSVP form is included in this newsletter January 16, 2005: TENTATIVE: “Treasures of Egypt” Denver Museum February 27, 2005: Ski Train to Winter Park Contact: Chris Penny ’85 (details will follow VIA EMAIL closer to the event) Annual RMPC Picnic Aug. 15th, 2004 - The annual RMPC Princeton Pic- nic was held at Wolff Run Park in Westminster. It was a beautiful summer day and alumni of all ages gathered for burgers, dogs and plenty of great side dishes. The kids seemed to really enjoy the play- ground while those with a few more years under their belt spent their time telling stories and congre- gating around the grill. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a great event. An RMPC tiger cheer goes to Matt Wood, Margaret Schwartz and Tina Marquis for their help in organ- izing and producing the picnic. ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRINCETON CLUB NEWSLETTER http://alumni.princeton.edu/~paa061/ DECEMBER, 2004 VOLUME 14, NUMBER 1 sophomore season, first-team all-Ivy as a junior and Annual Holiday Luncheon at second-team all-Ivy his final campaign. the University Club As head coach at the USAFA, Chris succeeded Joe DECEMBER 15 (Wed.) Scott, who returned to Princeton this year as varsity The University Club basketball head coach. 1673 Sherman Street _______________________________________ 11:30 Cash bar for 12:00 Lunch Show me the Mooney!!! Cost: $35 Guest Speaker: AFA’s Chris Mooney ‘94 13 Questions with Chris Mooney ’94 Our annual holiday luncheon will once again be held at the University Club in Denver. Parking will be by Juan Venturi ‘02 available in the adjacent AMPCO lot. Please RSVP using the tear off strip included in this newsletter, or call Bob Ireland at 303-780-5812. Following tradition, current undergraduates will be our special guests and will offer a few words on their Princeton experiences We are particularly honored this year to have as our guest speaker Mr. Chris Mooney ’94, the new head basketball coach at the Air Force Academy Basket- ball. (See the interview by Juan Venturi ’02 that follows.) Mooney is a 1994 graduate of Princeton where he Courtesy: USAFA/Athletic Department played for Hall-of-Fame coach Pete Carril. The two- year captain started all 107 games in his career and From his undergraduate years as an English major at helped the team capture two Ivy League titles and a Princeton to his current assignment as new, head pair of NCAA tournament berths. He was recog- basketball coach at the Air Force Academy, Chris nized by the Ivy League all four years at Princeton Mooney ’94 has influenced many on and off the as he was named runner-up for Rookie of the Year basketball court. On June 21, 2004, I had the pleas- as a freshman, honorable mention all-Ivy his Mooney (continued) What changes will you implement for Air Force Basketball? ure to speak with Chris Mooney ‘94, and during our Not many. For the most part we will stick with what stimulating conversation, I learned a lot about the has worked in the past, yet improve on those proc- man, the player, and the coach. Here, the up and esses so that they work better. coming basketball coach takes a fast break from his new coaching assignment to reflect on his interests, What do you consider your greatest achieve- family, and goals. ment? I never missed practice while undergraduate at Bullet Bio Princeton. · Born August 7, 1972 · Parents: John and Mary Alice Mooney What is the quality you most admire in an ath- · Attended Archbishop Ryan H.S., Philadelphia lete? · Spouse: Lia ‘95 Determination. Athletic Accomplishments What or who is the greatest love of your life? · Two-time winner of the B.F. Bunn Trophy at My wife Lia ’95. Princeton (given to the player who through sportsmanship, play, and influence contributed Which words or phrases do you most overuse? most to the sport) “How can/does that happen?” · First team All-Ivy (1994) What is your current state of mind? · Seven all-time career three-pointers (142) Very excited (about new coaching assignment). · Ranked 19th on Princeton career scoring list (1071 points) Which living person do you most admire? · Started all 107 games at Princeton Chris Thomforde ’69 (Played basketball for Prince- · Successful coaching campaigns as head coach of ton). Lansdale Catholic High School (95-’98) and Bea- ver College (’98-2000) What is your most treasured possession? I often give away my possessions including com- The questions: memorative memorabilia and awards. How has Princeton helped shape your coaching philosophy? What do you most value in your friends? Princeton has influenced the way I play, coach, and Honesty behave. My undergraduate experience has had the greatest impact on my coaching philosophy. (Juan Venturi ’02 was a candidate for the 2004 Olympic wrestling team, and resides in Colorado Why does the Princeton Offense suit Air Force Springs.) Basketball? The Air Force Academy appeals to players who are tough, intelligent, and unselfish. The team dynamic is similar to that at Princeton. RMPC Treasurer needed What is the difference between coaching at a After several years of dedicated service, Kami state college versus a military institution? Pomerantz ’89 has chosen to retire. The RMPC The demands on the students greatly differ for each thanks Kami for her faithful service. institution. At the Air Force Academy, students Any volunteer who may wish to serve the Rocky have less free time due to stricter schedules. Thus, Mountain Princeton Club in this role should as coaches, we must work around the schedules of contact Bob Ireland ’76, at: the athletes. 303-780-5812, or When and where were you happiest? [email protected] Right now. I’ve been married five years. Now I am presented with this great coaching opportunity. Thank you! HANDY-DANDY Tear-off Reply Form…. Your phone number __________________ Your email address ___________________________________ Please have someone contact me about: Schools Committee (by tel./email) ___________________________ Volunteer opportunities (by tel./email) ___________________________ Holiday Luncheon: ___ people at $35.00 ______ Annual Dues: Regular member ($25) ______ Sustaining member ($50) ______ Patron member ($100) ______ Classes of ‘00-’04 ($15) ______ RMPC Scholarship ______ Please return this strip with your check (payable to Rocky Mountain Princeton Club) to: Rocky Mountain Princeton Club, Total ______ c/o Bob Ireland ’76, 5590 S. Helena St., Centennial, CO 80015 email: [email protected] -----------------------------------------------------------------Detach here -------------------------------------------------------------- We now have over 800 alumni registered. Often RMPC Annual Dues events with short turnarounds are ONLY announced (2004-2005) through email. Don’t miss out. Please register and/or verify the accuracy of your The Rocky Mountain Princeton Club depends upon email address TODAY! the continued support of its many members in Colo- rado and Wyoming. As a reminder, if your email address changes, you MUST change it yourself on TigerNet. Your club Your tax-deductible dues covers the cost of mail- officers cannot change your personal information. ings, supports our Schools Committee's work in at- __________________________________________ tracting promising students to Princeton, underwrites community service projects, and allows visiting fac- ulty and current undergrads to be our guests at func- New Colorado Princetonians tions. Colorado will be represented by five new members Please return your dues check along with the tear-off of Princeton’s Class of 2008, one from this year’s strip. We thank you for your support, as your par- pool of regular decision applicants, three early deci- ticipation is vital to the success of the Club. We are sion applicants, and one applicant who deferred ad- especially grateful to those alumni who contribute mission from last year. There were 145 applicants to generously at the level of Sustaining and Patron the Class of 2008 from Colorado this year, a slight memberships. increase from last year’s 142 applicants. Please feel _______________________________________ free to give any of these outstanding young people a call with your best wishes. Register your Email address John Arigoni Kent Denver School Hillary Billings Hoehne Sr HS on TigerNet Peter Chang Highlands Ranch HS Wiley Reynolds Fountain Valley School Rocky Mountain tigers get all the latest news from Sarah Zaslow Niwot HS the Club in a timely manner by registering their email address at: A huge (annual) thank you goes to Don Kirkpatrick ’71, Mary Throne ’82, and the volunteers of the http://tigernet.princeton.edu. RMPC Alumni Schools Committee..