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2011 Seton Hall Cross Country Media Guide

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2011 MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

Front (L-R): Mark Janucci, Rajat Rajpal, Andrew O’Leary, John Walsh, Tyler OmerBack: Tony Cramond, Cory Hellwig, Erik Chester, Jared Hanko, Carl Johnston, Head Coach John Moon

2011 WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

Front (L-R): Kristen May, Jehmessah Walker, Nyala Eddings, Louisa OzimekBack: Christina Chafos, Mary Migton, Sophia Fils-Aime, Hughnique Rolle, Marigot Lustyk, Head Coach John Moon

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FOR THE LATEST UPDATED INFORMATION ON SETON HALLCROSS COUNTRY AND ALL OF THE PIRATES’ ATHLETIC

TEAMS, VISIT

SHUPIRATES.COMFor information on BIG EAST Conference CROSS

COUNTRY, log on to the league web site www.bigeast.org

ON THE COVER:

(L to R) - Junior Jared Hanko,

Junior Hughnique Rolle, Senior

Andrew O’Leary

QUICK FACTS

GENERAL INFORMATIONLocation .................................................South Orange, N.J. 07079

Founded ................................................................................... 1856

Enrollment .............................................................................. 9,700

Affiliation ..................................................................NCAA Division I

Conference ........................................................................BIG EAST

Nickname ...............................................................................Pirates

Colors .......................................................................Blue and White

Home Field (Capacity) ......................Owen T. Carroll Field (1,800)

Surface ..............................................................................Field Turf

President .......................................................Dr. A. Gabriel Esteban

Director of Athletics/Recreational Services ..........Patrick G. Lyons

Athletic Department Phone ...................................(973) 761-9497

Athletic Department Website .........................www.shupirates.com

COACHING STAFFHead Coach .................................................................... John Moon

Alma Mater/Year ........................................Tennessee State/1961

Years at Seton Hall .................................................................... 40th

Email ............................................................ [email protected]

Moon Office Phone ................................................ (973) 761-9639

TEAM INFORMATION2010 Men’s BIG EAST Finish ................................................... 14th

2010 Women’s BIG EAST Finish ............................................. 16th

Men’s Letterwinners Returning/Lost ........................................8/4

Men’s Newcomers .......................................................................... 6

Women’s Letterwinner Returning/Lost .....................................3/6

Women’s Newcomers ..................................................................... 2

ATHLETICS

COMMUNCATIONS OFFICEAssistant Director/Athletics Communications .......Vincent Novicki

Athletics Communications Assistant ............................. Adam Satz

Novicki’s E-Mail [email protected]

Athletics Communications Phone ........................ (973) 761-9493

Athletics Communications Fax .............................. (973) 761-9061

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2011 Quick Facts .................................................................................... 1

Head Coach John Moon .......................................................................2-5

2011 Rosters ........................................................................................6-7

Season Preview ....................................................................................8-9

Pirate Profiles .................................................................................. 10-25

2010 Review .................................................................................... 26-27

BIG EAST Championship History.......................................................28-29

Seton Hall Cross Country Honor Roll ...............................................30-31

This is Seton Hall ............................................................................. 32-51

NOTE TO THE MEDIAThe Seton Hall University Athletic Communications Office welcomes your interest in the University and the Pirates’ Cross Country program. Publicity and media information for cross country is handled by Matt Sweeney, Assistant Athletics Director/ Communications. All interviews with Coach Moon and the student-athletes should be arranged through the Athletic Communcations office. Please contact Novicki at 973-761-9493 for any information or interview requests.

CREDITSThe 2011 Seton Hall Cross Country Guide was written by Adam Satz; Layout Design by Elizabeth Rathbun, Creative Coordinator; Editing by Vincent Novicki, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications. Photos courtesy S.R. Smith.

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One of the most respected and successful track coaches in the nation, has orchestrated the rise of Seton Hall track from a perennial Eastern power to a nationally prominent program. The 2011 season marks his 40th at the University.

On April 2, 2006, Moon was inducted to the Hall of Fame of the New Jersey Scholastic Coaches Association. Every year the NJSCA bestows the distinguished award on an outstanding New Jerseyan in the world of athletics.

On December 3, 2002, Moon received the “Legendary Coaches Award” from the Newark YMWCA at the organization’s Sports Legends IX Gala. Also in 2002, Moon was named the Mid-Atlantic Region Women’s Indoor and Outdoor Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track Coaches Association after the Seton Hall women’s team captured both the ECAC Indoor and Outdoor Championships.

In addition to all of the success with the Pirates, Moon reached perhaps the ultimate highlight of his career during the 2000 Summer Olympics where he served as the first assistant coach for the United States Men’s Track Team in Sydney, Australia. Moon was appointed to the position on December 3, 1997, a sign of the respect he has earned throughout the nation.

The appointment was Moon’s fifth international coaching assignment. In 1995 he served as the head coach for the United States team at the Pan American games in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Moon’s squad brought home 36 medals, including a bronze by former Pirate star Flirtisha Harris.

On July 2, 2001, Moon served as the head coach for the United States at the prestigious U.S. vs. Great Britain dual meet in Glasgow, Scotland, featuring some of the top men’s and women’s athletes in the world.

40TH SEASON • TENNESSEE STATE 1961

JohnMoon

HEAD COACH

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The strong tradition of Seton Hall track excellence that Moon has developed is accented by the individual achievements of both current and former Pirate athletes. His slate includes 71 All-Americans and seven NCAA Champions. Moon has tutored 19 Olympic athletes during his career, including four runners that competed in the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea, one in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and one in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

Seton Hall has had tremendous success over the years on the regional and national levels. Most recently, Nolle Graham was named the 2002 Female Indoor Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track Coaches Association. A five-time All-American, Graham won two-straight ECAC outdoor long jump titles, setting a new meet record in 2002. Graham took home All-America honors by finishing fifth in the long jump at the 2002 NCAA Outdoor Championships, where Mike Roberts also earned All-America honors in the triple jump, finishing eighth. Graham took home All-America honors at the 2000 NCAA Outdoor Championships, placing second in the long jump. Ned Brooks also earned All-America honors for the second straight year in the 800 meters, finishing seventh.

During the 1998-99 season, Brooks earned All-America honors in both in the indoor and outdoor 800 meters. Ma-rissa Defreese also was an All-American, finishing sixth in the 800 meters at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

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It marked the first time in his stellar career that he earned na-tional Coach of the Year honors, but Moon’s accomplishments have been recognized regionally quite often. He was named the 1994 District 2 Men’s Outdoor Track Coach of the Year, marking the seventh time he earned district honors. He has also been named the Coach of the Year in the BIG EAST seven times, the Metropolitan Coach of the Year 11 times, and the Collegiate Track Conference Coach of the Year six times..

Also highlighting the 1993-94 season was the performance of the women’s 1600 meter relay team which won the Champion-ship of America at the Penn Relays, another first for the Seton Hall women’s track program. The men’s distance medley team broke the 23-year old American record during the indoor sea-son with an effort of 9:38.46.

The 1992-93 campaign was one of Moon’s most prosperous as he was named the District 2 Coach of the Year after leading the men to the BIG EAST Indoor Champion ship and the women to their first-ever BIG EAST Outdoor Championship. Moon and his assistants were recognized as the Coaching Staff of the Year for the men at the BIG EAST Indoor Championships as well as for the women at the BIG EAST Outdoor meet. That year, Moon produced nine All-Americans and led the women to a then best-ever sixth-place finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

His contributions to Seton Hall have been recognized with two of the University’s highest honors. On September 18, 1997, Moon was inducted in the Seton Hall Athletic Hall of Fame along with Andrew Valmon, one of his top athletes. On March 28, 1996, Moon was awarded the McQuaid Medal for Distinguished Ser-vice at Charter Day ceremonies. The medal is given annually to members of the University community who have served beyond measure with selfless dedication and high distinction.

In 1985, Moon was honored with the prestigious Jesse Abramson Award for his dedication to track and field.

The 1996-97 season was highlighted by both the men’s and women’s 1600-meter relay teams continuing their strong tradition by earning All-America status at the NCAA Outdoor Championships. Both Pirate relay teams also won at the prestigious Mobil Invitational while the women’s 1600 team captured the Millrose Games title.

In 1994-95, the men’s team placed second at both the IC4A and BIG EAST Championships, while standout quar-ter-miler Kevin Lyles earned All-America honors with top-four finishes at both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Cham-pionships. Five members of the women’s team earned All-American status.

The 1993-94 season was a historic one for Coach Moon and the Seton Hall women’s team as it reached new heights of national recognition. The Pirates finished third at the 1994 NCAA Indoor Track Championships, the high-est in school history, while four athletes were crowned NCAA champions ftitles at the Outdoor Championships for the first time. Flirtisha Harris became the first NCAA Champion for the Seton Hall women’s athletics program when she won the 400 meter title, and then was a mem-ber of the NCAA Champion 1600 meter relay team along with Shermaine Ross, Keisha Caine and Julia Sandiford. The women’s team duplicated those national champion-ship feats later on in the year when Harris and the 1600 team again won the NCAA titles at the Outdoor Champion-ships.

That performance, along with team titles at the BIG EAST and ECAC Indoor Championship, earned Moon the honor of NCAA Women’s Track Coach of the Year for the Indoor Season as selected by the United States Track Coaches Association of America.

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Moon was a standout in both track and football at Linden High School. He was an All-State and All-American performer in high school, running the 100 in 9.7 and the 220 in 21.0.

After excelling on the prep level, Moon moved on to Tennessee State where he earned All-American honors. Before graduating in 1961, he was one of the top sprinters in the school’s history. His time of 9.3 in the 100 yard dash in 1960 tied the world record. While at Tennessee State, the lightning-quick Moon won the NAIA and placed third in the NCAA Championships. In fact, he is the last man to beat Olympic legend Bob Hayes in a race, accomplishing the feat in 1964. At the National AAU Championships at Rutgers Stadium in 1963, Moon finished second. He also ran a time of 20.3 in the 220 and 46.2 in the quarter mile. He was elected to Tennessee State’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988.

Moon’s coaching career began at Kilmer Job Center in Piscataway, NJ. He then moved on to Rahway High School, a school with a dormant track program. At the Union County school, he compiled a dual meet mark of 99-11 over a six year period, claiming 33 championships in the process. More importantly, every senior that Moon coached at Rahway went on to college.

Moon became Seton Hall’s head coach in 1972 and was an instant success, garnering newspaper headlines such as “Moon Gleams” (Elizabeth Daily Journal) and “Moon Shooting High” (New York Times). Replacing the legendary Johnny Gibson as the Pirates’ mentor was no easy task, but Moon made the transition prosperous for Seton Hall. In his first season, Moon coached the mile relay team to first place at the NCAA Indoor Championships and has not looked back since.

Moon has coached with numerous United States national track teams, including the 1995 Pan American squad, and has competed in over 50 countries. In addition, he served as an assistant coach at the 1991 Goodwill Games and was head coach of the East team in the national

Olympic Festival in 1983. In 1975, he coached the United States Junior National team that toured Poland, Germany and Russia. That summer of ’75 saw the Moon coached 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 relay teams break world records.

Some of the outstanding athletes who have competed at Seton Hall during Moon’s tenure include four 1988 Summer Olympic participants: Gold medalist in the 1600-meter relay and BIG EAST record holder Andrew Valmon, 1987 NCAA 800 meter champion Tracy Baskin, three-time All-American and twice BIG EAST most outstanding performer Angela Williams, and Michael Paul, who ranked second in the world in the 400 meters while at Seton Hall. Valmon was also a member of the United States’ 4 x 400 relay team which won the gold medal and set the world record at the 1993 World Championships at Stutggart, Germany. Other outstanding athletes coached by Moon were former Olympians Ben Fields and Moses Ugbisie, and Derrick Peynado, who won an unprecedented four gold medals at the 1982 IC4A meet.

The most recent Seton Hall athlete to compete in the Olympics is 1993 graduate Shana Williams. Williams, who won the national indoor long jump title in 1996, competed in the 1996 Summer Games in Atlanta in the long jump and was an alternate at the 2000 Summer Games.

Moon’s involvement with the sport is extensive as he is a former President of the IC4A. He is also the past president of both the BIG EAST Track Coaches and the Metropolitan Track Conference, while he has served as the New Jersey delegate to USA Track 15 times.

Moon, who resides in Somerset, N.J., with his wife, Thelma, holds a master’s degree from Seton Hall in administrative supervision. He is also a commander in the United States Naval Reserve.

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2O11 Men’s Roster

Name Cl. Hometown/High School Erik Chester Sr. Danielson, Conn./Griswold

Tony Cramond Jr. Monroe, Conn./Fairfield Prep

Jared Hanko Jr. Montville, N.J./Trinity Christian School

Cory Hellwig Jr. Vernon, N.J./Wallkill Regional

Mark Janucci Fr. Lake Hopatcong, N.J./Morris Catholic

Carl Johnston So. Surrey, British Columbia/White Rock Christian Academy

Andrew O’Leary Sr. Liverpool, N.Y./Liverpool

Tyler Orner Fr. Sinking Spring, Pa./Wilson

Rajat Rajpal Fr. Holmdel, N.J./Holmdel High School

Edward Smith Fr. Mattapuisett, Mass./Old Rochester Regional

John Walsh Fr. Deltaville, Va./Middlesex

Kevin Walsh Fr. Deltaville, Va./Middlesex

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2O11 Women’s Roster

Name Cl. Hometown/High School Christina Chafos Jr. South Amboy, N.J./Cardinal McCarrick

Nyala Eddings So. Chicago, Ill./Morgan Park

Sophia Fils-Aime So. Long Branch, N.J./Red Bank Catholic

Marigot Lustyk Jr. Honeoye Falls, N.Y./Honeoye Falls-Lima

Kristen May So. Shrewsbury, Mass./Shrewsbury

Mary Migton Fr. Ledgewood, N.J./Roxbury

Louisa Ozimek Fr. Strongsville, Ohio/Pauda Franciscan

Hughnique Rolle Jr. Nassau, Bahamas/St. Augustine’s

Jehmessah Walker Sr. Newport News, Va./Denbigh

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The 2010 season featured strong performances from some of the youngest members of the men’s and women’s cross country teams. In a preview of things to come, the top men’s finisher was an underclassman in each meet while an underclassman led the charge for the women in all but one race.

The year kicked-off for both squads at the Monmouth Invitational in West Long Branch, N.J. After covering the 6K distance, the men’s team recorded a fifth-place finish out of seven teams. Carl Johnston was the men’s top finisher, turning in a time of 19:26 to place a season-best 13th in his first collegiate race. In all, the seven Pirates who contributed to team scoring posted times under 21:20.

The collective effort of the women’s team was enough to place fourth in the five team field. Sophomore Hughnique Rolle paced the team, as she often did last season, placing 18th out of 78 individual runners with a 4K time of 15:44. Senior Ali Hehn also finished in the top third of the individual field, coming in at 24th. Freshman Nyala Eddings was a top-three finisher for the team in her debut, placing 34th with a time of16:24.

Next up for both teams was a trip to Syracuse, N.Y. for the BIG EAST Preview meet. For the second-straight race, the men’s team placed fifth in a seven team field. Sophomore Jared Hanko led the team with a 28th place finish, clocking a time of 20:06. Junior Erik Chester recorded a season best 6K time of 21:21, finishing 41st. Junior Andrew O’Leary, a Syracuse area

native, finished 46th with sophomore Tony Cramond hot on his heels coming in at 47th. The Hall’s final two scorers, senior Dwight Parker and junior Mamadou Niang finished soon after, placing 50th and 52nd respectively.

On the women’s side, Seton Hall managed a seventh place finish out of nine teams. In the 76 runner field, the five SHU women that counted towards scoring finished in a flurry. Hughnique Rolle was again the team’s top finisher, finishing 46th. Four of her teammates, led by sophomore Eloisa Paredes in 49th, were among the next nine runners to finish. Two places behind her, Eddings again posted a time good enough for third on the team. A pair of seniors, Madison Wrest and KeAira Dickerson wrapped the Pirates scoring, finishing 53rd and 55th.

The teams would next take to the road to compete in the Delaware Invitational. Both teams placed fourth out of four teams. For the men, both Andrew O’Leary and Tony Cramond turned in season best 8K performances. O’Leary ran a 29:25.39 placing 31st with Cramond close behind, finishing 33rd with a time of 29:36.78. Carl Johnston posted the team’s top time, finishing 18th in 27:39.14 with an average mile of 5:33.

Rolle again paced the women, taking home 23rd place in a Division I field of 49. Ali Hehn placed 27th with Paredes and Eddings close behind in 32nd and 34th. For Eddings, her time of 21:15.29 was her best 5K mark of the season. Wrest and Dickerson factored in the team’s scoring for the second straight race and sophomore Christina Chafos scored for the first time in 2010, finishing 48th.

In what was perhaps the team’s strongest performance of the season, both the men and women placed third after traveling south to Daytona Beach, Fla. to take part in the Asics/Embry Riddle Classic. Jared Hanko led the men’s effort for the second time on the season, placing a season best 14th. Seniors Dwight Parker and Tom Corona also enjoyed running in the Florida weather, turning in finishes of 18th and 20th respectively. Chester, Niang and O’Leary also made the trip and placed in the top-30.

Hughnique Rolle and Ali Hehn finished back-to-back in seventh and eighth positions to record the only top-10 individual finishes for SHU on the year. Paredes took 13th with Dickerson and Wrest coming in next for the Pirates at 18th and 21st. Christina Chafos finished 27th (24:06) and freshman Sophia Fils-Aime took 38th (26:13), crossing the tape in their best 5K times of 2010.

The teams would return to the northeast to compete in the Metropolitan Championships at Van Cortlandt Park in Bronx, NY. The men’s squad finished 11th out of 13 teams behind a team-best 30th place finish by Carl Johnston and Jared Hanko’s quickest 8K time of the season (28:11) which was good enough to place him 47th.

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Rolle anchored the women’s effort for the fifth straight week, turning in a time of 20:45 to place 48th. She was once again followed by Ali Hehn who finished 63rd. Paredes finished 72nd (21:39) with Wrest coming in at 81st (22:19) and Dickerson at 84th (22:27). Despite not scoring, junior Jehmessah Walker clocked her fastest 5K of the season, running a 26:35 to finish 94th. The team finished 13th in the field of 15 local schools.

Despite not placing due to only having four runners in the field, three members of the men’s team would follow the Metropolitan Championships by posting their best 8K times of the season at the Leopard Invitational hosted by Lafayette University. Carl Johnston (27:11.20) placed 31st, Erik Chester ran a 28:55 flat to finish 91st and sophomore Cory Hellwig clocked in at 29:46.30 to place 103rd in their fastest efforts of the season.

The women finished eighth out of eight teams but were once again led by team best finishes from Hughnique Rolle and Ali Hehn. Rolle finished in 23:08 to take 18th place while Hehn finished in 23:50 to place 35th. KeAira Dickerson and Eloisa Paredes posted matching times of 24:22 to occupy 45th and 46th positions. Eddings, 53rd and Chafos, 74th rounded out the effort.

At the 2010 BIG EAST Championship, it was a familiar scene for Seton Hall. Back in Syracuse, N.Y. for the second time on the year, the men’s team recorded its third straight 14th place finish while the women posted its second straight 16th place finish at the meet. Carl Johnston (81st) and Jared Hanko

(100th) were the only Pirates on either side to post a top-100 finish. Hughnique Rolle again finished first for the women, coming in at 104th.

Following the conference championship, several Pirates traveled to State College, Pa. for the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Meet. Johnston and Rolle again led the way for their respective teams. Johnston finished the 10K race in 33:48 with an average mile of 5:26 to place 135th. Rolle delivered a 6K time of 22:53, earning her 92nd place. As a team, the men would finish 27th out of 28 teams while the women finished 26th in a field of 29.

Both teams would conclude the season by finishing 20th at the IC4A/ECAC Championships in the familiar surroundings of Van Cortlandt Park. Johnston again paced the men with a 75th place time of 27:22 while senior Madison Wrest led the women in her final collegiate race, running a 20:38 5K to place 124th.

Off the course, the 2010 Pirates were standouts in the classroom. Seven members of the men’s team and the entire women’s roster were recognized as BIG EAST Academic All-Stars.

The 2011 slate holds six scheduled meets for both teams before conference and regional championships. Seton Hall will return to the Monmouth, Delaware and Leopard Invitationals as well as taking part in the Metropolitan Championships once again. Rounding out the preliminary schedule is a pre-Metro Championship trip to Van Cortlandt Park for the Fordham Fiasco and an appearance in the Towson Invitational.

The BIG EAST Championship is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Ky. This is the same site that will host the NCAA Championship on Monday, November 21st. The NCAA Mid-Atlantic Invitational is scheduled to take place in Bethlehem, Pa. on Saturday, November 12th while the IC4A/ECAC Championships will be held the next week on Saturday, November 19th at Van Cortlandt Park.

The cross country program welcomes 10 newcomers in 2011, six on the men’s side and four for the women. All six new faces for the men are freshmen as Mark Janucci (Lake Hopatcong, N.J.), Tyler Omer (Sinking Spring, Pa.) Rajat Rajpal (Holmdel, N.J.), Edward Smith (Mattapusett, Mass.) and twins John and Kevin Walsh (Deltaville, Va.) will join the squad.

For the women, junior Marigot Lustyk (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.) and sophomore Kristen May (Shrewsbury, Mass.) will be joined in making their Pirate debuts by freshmen Mary Migton (Ledgewood, N.J.) and Louisa Ozimek (Strongsville, Ohio).

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2010: Ran in three meets... Ran a 26:35 in the 5K Metropolitan Championships.2009: Did not compete.

High School: Competed for cross country along with indoor and outdoor track and field teams at Denbigh High School.

Distance Time Event Finish 4K 19:06.8 Monmouth Kick-Off 73rd 5K 26:35 Metropolitan Championships 94th

JEHMESSAHWALKERNEWPORT NEWS, VA./DENBIGH

Personal: Political science major... Born Dec. 24 1990.

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2010: Competed in all nine events... Ran an 18:06.3 in the 4K Monmouth Kick-Off meet... Finished a season-high 27th at the Asics/Embry Riddle Classic, posting a time of 24:06.57 in the 5K... Ran a 30:15 in the 6K BIG EAST Championship... Improved her 6K to 28:26 the following week at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional

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Distance Time Event Finish 4K 18:06.3 Monmouth Kick-Off 67th 5K 24.06.57 Asics/Embry Riddle Classic 27th 6K 28:26 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional 203rd

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2010: Was top finisher for team in all nine events... Recorded a seventh place finish with a time of 30:33.09 at the 5K Asics/Embry Riddle Classic... Ran a time of 20:45 at the 5K Metropolitan Championships... Finished 89th with a mark of 24:20.2 in the 6K BIG EAST Championships... Turned in a season-best time of 19:32 in the 5K ECAC Championships.

2009: Ran a 16:40.26 at the Monmouth Kick-Off Meet to begin her collegiate career.

High School: Set national Bahamian record in the 1,500-meter run of 4:44 at the CARIFTA Games... Holds high school records in the 800, 1,500, and 3,000-meter runs... Has the National U-17 and U-20 cross country record.

HUGHNIQUEROLLENASSAU, BAHAMAS/ST. AUGUSTINE’S

Personal: Born Jan. 26, 1992.

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Distance Time Event Finish 4K 15:44.8 Monmouth Kick-Off 18th 5K 19:32 ECAC Championships 48th 6K 22:53 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regionals 97th

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Personal: Business Administration major... Born Jan. 10, 1992.

2010: Ran in seven meets... Opened the season with a 34th place finish in 16:24 in the 4K Monmouth Kick-Off meet... Set a season-high in a 5K race with a time of 21:15.29 at the Delaware Invitational... Hit a mark of 24:47.0 in a 5K at the ECAC Championships to close season.

High School: Three-time captain of cross country and track & field squads at Morgan Park High School...Two-time All-American as a member of the 4x400-meter relay and 1,500-meter run... Held school records in the 800-meter run, 1,500-meter run, 1,600-meter run, 3,200-meter run, and the two and three-mile runs... Competed at the Junior Olympics in the 4x400-meter relay and the 800 and 1,500-meter runs.

Distance Time Event Finish 4K 16:24.6 Monmouth Kick-Off 34th 5K 21:15.29 Delaware Invitational 34th 6K 25:36 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional 191st

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2010: Competed in four meets... Ran a season-best time in the 5K at the Asics/Embry Riddle Classic with a time of 26:13.43... Crossed the finish line of the 5K ECAC Championship in 28:10.1.

High School: Captain of track and field team for two years at Red Bank Catholic... Cross Country team ranked second in the Shore Conference, first All-Shore, and first in Monmouth County.

SOPHIAFILS-AIMELONG BRANCH, N.J./RED BANK CATHOLIC

Personal: Born Nov. 15, 1991.

SOPHOMORE

Distance Time Event Finish 4K 18:28.0 Monmouth Kick-Off 71st 5K 26:13.43 Asics/Embry Riddle Classic 38th 6K 31:46.4 BIG EAST Championship 133rd

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KRISTENMAYSHREWSBURY, MASS./SHREWSBURY

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High School: Four year member of a varsity cross country team that won four consecutive league and county championships (‘05-’08)....Ran varsity track for five years (‘04-’08) and was a part of a team that brought home back-to-back league, county and sectional championships in 2006 and 2007...Also competed in Nordic skiing at the varsity level (‘07-’09), winning three league and county team championships.

High School: Ran indoor and outdoor track for four years and cross country for three years at the varsity level for Shrewsbury High School...Pulled triple-duty as a captain for the indoor, outdoor and cross country teams during the 2009-2010 season

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HONEOYE FALLS, N.Y./HONEOYE FALLS-LIMA

JUNIOR

Personal: Political science major...Born Jun. 15, 1991.

Personal: Physical Therapy major...Born Mar. 21, 1992.

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MARYMIGTONLEDGEWOOD, N.J./ROXBURY

Personal: Speech-language pathology major...Born Oct. 5, 1992.

FRESHMAN

High School: Served as team captain for two years in four seasons of indoor/outdoor track and cross country...Named First Team All-County and Second Team All-State in 2009...Placed second at 2009 Morris County Cross Country Championship...Won 2010 Roxbury Cross Country Invitational where she was named Most Outstanding Performer...Recorded a 5K time of 18:52, the 11th fastest time in the state of New Jersey...A member of the National Honor Society, Migton was named Roxbury High School’s Female Scholar Athlete of the Year

High School:Three year member of varsity cross country team...Served as team co-captain for one year

LOUISAOZIMEK

STRONGSVILLE, OHIO/PAUDA FRANCISCAN

FRESHMAN

Personal: Majoring in Public Relations & Journalism.

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Personal: Majoring in Elementary Education...Born February 15, 1990.

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DANIELSON, CONN./GRISWOLD

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2010: Ran in all nine meets... Finished BIG EAST Preview 6K meet in 21:12.5 to place 41st... Finished a season-best 29th at the Delaware Invitational, completing the 8K in 29:14.71... Ran a season-best 8K at the Leopard Invitational with a time of 28:55... Competed at NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional and ran the 10K in 36:59.

2009: Ran the BIG EAST Championship in 29:40 to place 91st.

2008: Competed in three cross country meets... Ran the mile-run at the Metropolitan Championships... Did not compete during outdoor season.

High School: Six-time All-Conference honors in track and cross country... Member of four State Championship cross country teams... Track teams won State Title in 2006 and 2007.

Distance Time Event Finish 6K 21:12.5 BIG EAST Preview 41st 8K 28:55.00 Leopard Invitational 91st 10K 36:59 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional 189th

Personal: Sports Management Major... Born June 6, 1990.

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2010: Raced in five meets... Ran a season-best in the 8K at the Delaware Invitational with a time of 29:25.39... Finished 22nd at the Asics/Embry Riddle Classic (29:45.72).

2009: Completed the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional in 39:41.

2008: Ran in four cross country meets... Participated at the Metropolitan Championships in the mile run... Competed in one outdoor meet.

High School: Cross country team posted a 32-0 record in dual meets... Won two sectional championships in 2006 and 2007... Team finished third in state championships and federations in 2006... Team placed fifth at states and third in federations in 2007.

LIVERPOOL, N.Y./LIVERPOOL

aNDREWO’LEARYPersonal: Sports Management major... Born Apr. 5, 1990.

SENIOR

Distance Time Event Finish 6K 20:59.4 Monmouth Kick-Off 53rd 8K 29:25.39 Delaware Invitational 31st

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Distance Time Event Finish 6K 21:04.6 Monmouth Kick-Off 58th 8K 29:36.78 Delaware Invitational 33rd 33rd 10K 37:20 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional 184th

2010: Competed in eight of nine meets... Ran a season-best time of 29:36.78 at the Delaware Invitational... Turned in a 28th place finish at the Asics/Embry Riddle classic with a time of 30:24.17 in the 8K... Completed the 10K NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional in 37:20.

High School: Captain of cross country team at Fairfield Prep in 2008... MVP of Fairfield Prep distance track team in 2008... Scholar athlete in 2009... Team was ranked sixth in Southern Connecticut Conference.

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MONROE, CONN./FAIRFIELD PREP

JUNIOR

Personal: Sports Management major... Born Jan. 25, 1991.

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2010: Ran in eight of nine meets... Finished a season-best 14th at the Asics/Embry Riddle Classic with an 8K time of 28:41.27... Turned in best 8K time of year at the Metropolitan Championships with a time of 28:11.

2009: Led team with a 23rd place finish at Monmouth Kick-Off meet with a time of 20:20.22... Finished in 154th at the Iona Meet of Champions (28:52.01)... Placed 92nd at the BIG EAST Championships with a mark of 30:22.

High School: National Scholastic Indoor Championship Silver Medalist... Team captain of Trinity Christian senior year... Holds school records in the 5,000-meter run, javelin throw, and member of the record setting 4x400-meter relay team... Placed 15th at Nike Nationals in 2009 in the 5,000-meter run.

Distance Time Event Finish 6K 20:16.1 Monmouth Kick-Off 31st 8K 28:11 Metropolitan Championships 47th 10K 36:58 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional 188th

MONTVILLE, N.J./TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

JAREDHANKOPersonal: Business major... Born Sep. 11, 1990.

JUNIOR

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2010: Raced in all nine events... Placed 38th at the Delaware Invitational with an 8K time of 30:30.82... Set a season-best time in the 8K at the Leopard Invitational (29:46)... Completed the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional in 36:38.

CORYHELLWIG

VERNON, N.J./WALLKILL REGIONAL

JUNIOR

Distance Time Event Finish 6K 21:59.2 Monmouth Kick-Off 73rd 8K 29:46.30 Leopard Invitational 103rd 10K 36:38 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional 186th

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2010: Led the team in all seven meets he competed... Completed the 8K Leopard Invitational in 27:11, marking his fastest time of the year... Ran the 8K BIG EAST Championship in 28:04.6 to place 81st... Finished the 10K NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional in 33:48.

High School: Two-time captain of cross country and track and field teams at White Rock Christian Academy... Finished in the top-seven twice at the British Columbia High School Senior Boys Cross Country Championships... High School’s team MVP in cross country and track in 2009 and 2010.

CARLJOHNSTON

SURREY, BRITISH COLUMBIA/WHITE ROCK CHRISTIAN

SOPHOMORE

Personal: Biology major... Born Jan. 11, 1991.

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Distance Time Event Finish 6K 19:26.8 Monmouth Kick-Off 13th 8K 27:11.20 Leopard Invitational 31st 10K 33:48 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional 139th

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TYLEROMERSINKING SPRING, PA./WILSON

FRESHMAN

High School: Lettered in several facets of the Crusaders’ track & field program...Named team captain and received 2010 All-Conference Team Honorable Mention honors in two years as a member of the varsity cross country team...Ran varsity track for one spring and two winter seasons...Twice elected captain of the winter team and received the squad’s Most Valuable Player award in 2011...Recipient of Anthony McLaughlin Award for “Exemplification of a Morris Catholic High School Athlete” in 2010.

High School: Spent four years on varsity track team and two years as a member of the varsity cross country squad... Earned All-Division recognition in cross country in 2009 and 2010...Served as captain of cross country team his senior year...Clocked a 5K time of 16:58...Also lettered in soccer for two years...National Honor Society member.

MARKJANUCCI

LAKE HOPATCONG, N.J./MORRIS CATHOLIC

FRESHMAN

Personal: Marketing major...Born Sept. 11, 1992.

Personal: Accounting major...Born Aug. 24, 1993.

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RAJATRAJPALHOLMDEL, N.J./HOLMDEL HIGH SCHOOL

Personal: Finance major...Born Feb. 25, 1993.

FRESHMAN

High School: Competed at the varsity level for four years as a member of the track and field team... Elected team captain for 2010-2011 season...Two time qualifier for New Jersey State Championships... Ran for Tru Velocity Club in 2009-2010 and Viper Track Club in 2011... Winner of Amateur Athletic Union Regional silver medal in the 400m.

EDWARDSMITH

MATTAPUISETT, MASS./OLD ROCHESTER REGIONAL

FRESHMAN

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KEVINWALSHDELTAVILLE, VA./MIDDLESEX

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High School: Ran six years of varsity cross country and was named team captain his senior year...Garnered All-Region honors in cross country in 2010...Recorded a 17:40 5K at the 2010 VHSL State Cross Country Championships...Received 2011 All-Region and All-District honors in the 1600m and the 3200m in his one year of varsity track...Also played three years of varsity baseball as a shortstop...Named to All-Academic teams for cross country, baseball and track in 2010 and 2011...Tabbed as Tidewater Male Scholar Athlete of the Year in 2011...A National Honor Society member, Walsh was the Salutatorian and president of his senior class ...Twin brother Kevin also runs for the Pirates

JOHNWALSH

DELTAVILLE, VA./MIDDLESEX

FRESHMAN

Personal: Finance major with a double minor in Spanish and economics... Born Sept. 30, 1992.

Personal: Born Sept. 30, 1992.

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MONMOUTH KICK-0FF 9/4WOMENLast Name Time Place Rolle 15:44.8 18thHehn 15:58.8 23rd Eddings 16:24.6 34thParedes 16:29.5 36th Dickerson 17:20.1 53rdWrest 17:22.3 54th Chafos 18:06.3 67thFils-Aime 18:28.0 71st* Walker 19:06.8 73rd*Barnes 22:18.9 77th*

BIG EAST PREVIEW 9/11WOMENLast Name Time Place Rolle 22:25.4 46thParedes 22:46.7 49th Eddings 23:15.3 51stWrest 23:44.6 53rd Dickerson 24:35.7 55thChafos 25:11.9 58th Walker 27:36.6 71stBarnes 31:06.4 76th*

DELAWARE INVITATIONAL 9/18WOMENLast Name Time Place Rolle 20:35.96 23rdHehn 20:47.63 27th Paredes 21:09.85 32ndEddings 21:15.29 34th Wrest 21:43.23 39thDickerson 22:09.09 41st Chafos 24:34.04 48thBarnes 27:20.77 49th*

ASICS/EMBRY RIDDLE CLASSIC 9/25WOMENLast Name Time Place Rolle 20:33.09 7thHehn 20:39.15 8th Paredes 21:15.41 13thDickerson 22:36.72 18th Wrest 22:48.46 21stChafos 24:06.57 27th Fils-Aime 26:13.43 38th

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MENLast Name Time Place Johnston 19:26.8 13thHanko 20:16.1 31st O’Leary 20:59.4 53rdCorona 21:04.2 57th Cramond 21:04.6 58thNiang 21:06.9 60th Chester 21:16.4 64thHellwig 21:59.2 73rd* Ellerbe 22:37.9 80th*Carter 25:41.8 87th*

MENLast Name Time Place Hanko 20:06.4 28thCorona 21:06.9 39th Chester 21:12.5 41stO’Leary 21:31.4 46th Cramond 21:33.7 47thParker 22:07.7 50th Niang 22:19.0 52nd Hellwig 22:25.2 53rd* Ellerbe 23:04.1 56th*

MENLast Name Time Place Johnston 27:39.14 18thHanko 29:09.93 28th Chester 29:14.71 29thO’Leary 29:25.39 31st Niang 29:27.26 32ndCramond 29:36.78 33rd Parker 30:01.47 35thHellwig 30:30.82 38th* Ellerbe 31:53.60 40th*Carter 35:54.16 41st*

MENLast Name Time Place Hanko 28:41.27 14thParker 29:18.67 18th Corona 29:30.69 20thO’Leary 29:45.72 22nd Niang 30:08.75 27thCramond 30:24.17 28th Chester 30:49.72 30thHellwig 31:52.41 39th*

2010 RESULTS

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METROPOLITAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 10/8 WOMEN Last Name Time Place Rolle 20:45 48th Hehn 21:14 63rd Paredes 21:39 72nd Wrest 22:19 81st Dickerson 22:27 84th Chafos 24:44 91st* Walker 26:35 94th*

LEOPARD INVITATIONAL 10/16 WOMEN Last Name Time Place Rolle 23:08.2 18th Hehn 23:50.2 34th Dickerson 24:22.1 45th Paredes 24:22.5 46th Eddings 24:48.1 53rd Wrest 25:06.4 56th Chafos 28:33.0 74th Fils-Aime 28:38.2 76th*

BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP 10/30 WOMEN Last Name Time Place Rolle 24:50.2 104th Hehn 25:42.3 119th Dickerson 25:53.9 121st Wrest 26:06.3 125th Paredes 26:27.9 128th Eddings 28:15.1 130th Chafos 30:15.8 132nd Fils-Aime 31:46.4 133rd*

NCAA MID-ATLANTIC REGIONALS 11/13 WOMEN Last Name Time Place Rolle 22:53 97th Wrest 24:36 171st Paredes 24:57 180th Hehn 25:09 186th Dickerson 25:22 189th Eddings 25:36 191st Chafos 28:26 203rd

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MENLast Name Time Place Johnston 27:20 30thHanko 28:11 47th Cramond 29:47 69thNiang 30:22 72nd Chester 30:32 73rdHellwig 31:37 79th* Corona 33:21 83rd*

MENLast Name Time Place Johnston 27:11.2 31st*Corona 28:44.6 82nd* Chester 28:55.0 91st*Hellwig 29:46.3 103rd*

MENLast Name Time Place Johnston 28:04.6 81stHanko 29:17.6 100th Chester 29:53.3 107thNiang 30:33.4 112th Hellwig 30:55.6 115thCramond 31:39.1 117th O’Leary 32:34.8 118th

MENLast Name Time Place Johnston 33:48 139thNiang 36:19 181st Hellwig 36:38 186thHanko 36:58 188th Chester 36:59 189th

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1 70 Carl Johnston FR 28:04 2 85 Jared Hanko SO 29:17 3 89 Erik Chester JR 29:53 4 93 Mamadou Niang SO 30:33 5 95 Cory Hellwig SO 30:55 6 (97) Anthony Cramond SO 31:39 7 (98) Andrew O’Leary JR 32:34

2009 MEN14. 460 Seton Hall

1 90 Austin Toblemann SO 29:36 2 91 Erik Chester SO 29:40 3 92 Jared Hanko FR 30:22 4 93 Dwight Parker JR 30:26 5 94 Patrick McGovern SR 30:35 6 ( 96) Mamadou Niang FR 31:16 7 ( 97) Andrew O’Leary SO 31:49

2010 WOMEN16. 505 Seton Hall

1 89 Hughnique Rolle SO 24:50 2 101 Alexandra Hehn SR 25:42 3 103 KeAira Dickerson SR 25:53 4 105 Madison Wrest SR 26:06 5 107 Eloisa Parades SO 26:27 6 (109) Nyala Eddings FR 28:15 7 (111) Christine Chafos SO 30:15 8 Sophia Fils-Aime FR 31:46

2008 MEN12. 340 Seton Hall 1 45 Pawel Kornaszewski SR 25:56 2 50 Robert Novak SR 26:05 3 72 Terrance Gallogly SR 26:54 4 85 Dwight Parker Jr. SO 27:49 5 88 Nick Campbell SR 28:06 6 (90) Austin Tobelmann FR 28:33 7 (92) Erik Chester FR 29:11 8 Patrick Mcgovern JR 29:37

2009 WOMEN15. 492 Seton Hall

1 92 Keaira Dickerson JR 25:11 2 93 Eloisa Parades FR 25:11 3 99 Alexandra Hehn JR 25:45 4 103 Hughnique Rolle FR 26:20 5 105 Diane Szaflarski SR 26:25 6 (107) Nijgia Snapp FR 26:44 7 (109) Madison Wrest JR 27:00

2008 WOMEN16 522 Seton Hall 1 100 Chavanne Hubbard SR 24:22 2 103 Alexandra Hehn SO 24:31 3 105 Clarisse Moh FR 24:35 4 106 Alyssa Barrow FR 24:40 5 108 KeAira Dickerson SO 25:08 6 (109) Madison Wrest SO 25:24 7 (112) Jackie Hobbs SR 25:56

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1 47 Pawel Kornaszewski JR 25:14 2 72 Terrance Gallogly JR 26:19 3 83 Thomas Corona FR 26:47 4 89 Robert Novack JR 27:20 5 91 Justin McKenzie JR 27:45 6 (93) Patrick Nickerson JR 28:10 7 (94) Patrick McGovern SO 28:33

2007 WOMEN16. 459 Seton Hall 1 56 Kerry Cahill JR 22:22 2 92 Alexandra Hehn FR 24:13 3 101 Chavanne Hubbard SO 24:53 4 104 Jackie Hobbs SO 25:10 5 106 Madison Wrest FR 25:25 6 (108) Clare Byrne FR 25:50 7 (110) Diane Szaflarksi FR 26:58

2006 MEN14 418 Seton Hall 1 68 Pawel Kornaszeski SO 25:472 79 Terrance Gallogly SO 26:153 82 Rob Novak SO 26:264 94 Patrick O’Neill JR 27:405 95 Greg Gomes JR 28:276 (96) Desmond Perkins SR 28:317 (97) Patrick McGovern FR 28:33

2006 WOMEN15 458 Seton Hall

1 71 Kerry Cahill JR 23:28 2 83 Crystal Anyanwu SR 23:59 3 99 Diane Szaflarksi FR 24:51 4 101 Rose Abrams JR 25:15 5 104 Jackie Hobb SO 25:39 6 107 Chavanne Hubbard SO 26:16 7 108 Clare Byrne FR 26:17 8 Robin Kneblick SR 27:50

2005 MEN13 341 Seton Hall 1 31 Justin Wood SR 25:43 2 70 Rob Novak FR 27:16 3 73 Pawel Kornaszeski FR 27:34 4 82 Ryan Colardeau SR 27:52 5 85 Terrance Gallogly FR 27:54 6 (89) Desmond Perkins JR 28:30 7 (90) Nick Campbell FR 28:32 8 (0) Chad Vidal FR 29:22

2005 WOMEN16 460 Seton Hall 1 71 Kerry Cahill SO 23:57 2 88 Andrea Austin SR 24:42 3 96 Crystal Anyanwu JR 25:524 102 Katie Van Doren JR 27:075 103 Robin Kneblick JR 27:186 (105) Cassidy Powers JR 27:48 7 (109) Jackie Hobb FR 29:15

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HONOR ROLLNCAA POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 1996-97 Daisy Bygrave1994-95 Kevin Lyles Julia Sandiford

VERIZON/CoSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA 1996-97 Daisy Bygrave (3rd team)1994-95 Kevin Lyles (2nd team) Julia Sandiford (3rd team)

VERIZON/CoSIDA DISTRICT 2 ALL-ACADEMIC 1996-97 Daisy Bygrave1994-95 Kevin Lyles, Julia Sandiford

USTFCCA ALL-AMERICA 1998-99 Anthony DeBenedictis

BIG EAST MALE SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 1994-95 Kevin Lyles

ARTHUR ASHE JR. SPORTS SCHOLARS 1995 Daisy Bygrave, Keisha Caine, Kevin Lyles, Teresa Israel, Shermaine Ross, Julia Sandiford

SETON HALL MALE SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2008-2009 Terrance Gallogly

SETON HALL MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2007-08 Greg Gomes 2006-07 Greg Gomes 1999-00 Ned Brooks (co) 1994-95 Kevin Lyles

SETON HALL MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (BY CLASS)2005-06 Greg Gomes (co-Sophomore)1999-2000 Marcel Burke (co-Senior)1998-99 Ned Brooks (Junior)1996-97 Anthony DeBenedictis (co-Sophomore)

SETON HALL FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2008-2009 Clarrise Moh (co)1994-95 Keisha Caine

SETON HALL FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR (BY CLASS)2009-10 KeAira Dickerson (co-Junior)2000-01 Bridgette Ingram (Sophomore)1999-00 Ruth Chege (Freshman)1998-99 Audrey Griffin (Senior)1996-97 Daisy Bygrave (Senior) Joycelyn Harris (co-Junior)1994-95 Shermaine Ross (Junior)

BIG EAST ACADEMIC ALL-STARS 1993-94 Keisha Caine, Veronica Harris, Teresa Israel, Karen Lafarga, Julia Sandiford, Kristen Walther

1994-95 Tim Hooper, Kevin Lyles, Albert Royster, Tasha Boston, Keisha Caine, Shayvonne Goldsby, Teresa Israel, Karen Lafarga, Shermaine Ross, Julia Sandiford

KATIE VAN DOREN

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1996-97 Brad Barket, Anthony DeBenedictis, Daisy Bygrave, Marissa DeFreese, Modeyah Ford, Leslie Mosier, Tara Mosier

1997-98 Brad Barket, Anthony DeBenedictis, Kevin Hampson, David Lawler, James McGovern, Marissa DeFreese, Joycelyn Harris, Michelle Henry, Leslie Mosier

1998-99 Anthony DeBenedictis, David Lawler, James Karanja, David McGovern, James McGovern, Jarita Dill, Audrey Griffin, Michelle Henry, Debbie Robertson

1999-00 Luis Duarte, David McGovern, James McGovern, Sheldon Melbourne, Carl Planty, Ruth Chege, Tysha Chrichlow, Jarita Dill, Modeyah Ford, Leah Grant, Shannon Johnsen, Heather Smith

2000-01 Luis Duarte, David McGovern, James McGovern, Dwayne Thomas, Ruth Chege, Jarita Dill, Ruby Jackson, Heather Smith

2001-02 Scott Bessette, Dwayne Thomas, Brian Walcott, Leah Grant, Anisha Humes, Shannon Johnsen

2002-03 Rohan Alexis, Scott Bessette, Ryan Colardeau, Chad Sultzer, Kareem Taylor, Dwayne Thomas, Brian Walcott, Kaniesha Campbell, Leah Grant, Katrina Holder, Anisha Humes, Shannon Johnsen, Kenia Sinclair, Sophia Smellie

2003-04 George Bruk, Ryan Colardeau, Alex Currie, Dan Foley, Dwight McClausky, Kaniesha Campbell, Katrina Holder, Sophia Smellie

2004-05 George Bruk, Ryan Colardeau, Alex Currie, Talansky Jean, Brendan Meehan, John Morse, Justin Wood, Andrea Austin, Kerry Cahill, Mia Campo, Erin Hagan, Katrina Holder, Robin Kneblick, Cassidy Powers

2005-06 Ryan Colardeau, Terrance Gallogly, Shane Giblin, Pawel Kornaszewski, Brendan Meehan, Justin Wood, Rose Abrams, Kerry Cahill, Jackie Hobbs, Robin Kneblick, Cassidy Powers, Katie Van Doren, Samantha Western

2006-07 Terrance Gallogly, Pawel Kornaszewski, Pat McGovern,Patrick O’Neill, Desmond Perkins, Novia Brown, Clare Byrne, Kerry Cahill, Jackie Hobbs, Robin Kneblick, Cassidy Powers, Lauren Roper, Diane Szaflarski

2007-08 Nick Campbell, Tom Corona, Terrance Gallogly, Shane Giblin, Pawel Kornaszewski, Brendan Meehan, Pat McGovern, Rob Novak, Patrick O’Neill, Clare Byrne, Kerry Cahill, KeAira Dickerson, Jackie Hobbs, Diane Szaflarski, Madison Wrest

2008-09 Nick Campbell, Marvin Carter, Erik Chester, Terrance Gallogly, Pawel Kornaszewski, Pat McGovern, Pat Nickerson, Rob Novak, KeAira Dickerson, Alexandra Hehn, Clarisse Moh, Diane Szaflarski, Madison Wrest

2009-10 Erik Chester, Pat McGovern, Mamadou Niang, Christina Chafos, Ke’Aira Dickerson, Alexandra Hehn, Hughnique Rolle, Jehmeesah Walker, Madison J. Wrest

2010-11 Marvin Carter, Erik Chester, Tony Cramond, Dorian Ellerbe, Cory Hellwig, Carl Johnston, Mamadou Niang, Ashley Barnes, Christina Chafos, KeAira Dickerson, Nyala Eddings, Sophia Fils-Aime, Alexandra Hehn, Hughnique Rolle, Jehmessah Walker, Madison Wrest

PAWEL KORNASZEWSKI

ANDREA AUSTIN

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SETON HALLUNIVERSITY

Welcome to

Our focus is ethical leadership. Increasingly, using a strong moral compass to direct your lifestyle and work ethic is an important component in forging a successful career. This is why we offer classes in ethics and, beyond that, education guided by Catholic ideals and universal values.

Seton Hall provides a values-based education. Service learning is an intrinsic element of this. Value-neutral learning is like a ship at seat with no rudder.

“Krystal kramer

International RelationsPrescott, Arizona

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FOR THE MINDWe offer more than 60 majors and concentrations taught by 860 full-time faculty, in five undergraduate schools - with practical, real-world emphasis.

FOR THE HEARTWe offer a compassionate, divers and collaborative environment that focuses on academic and ethical development.

FOR THE SPIRITOur faith and spiritual commitments inspire faculty to educate students to become servant leaders in their personal and professional lives, in their community and in their global society.

In our valued-centered curricula, programs and extracurricular activities, we focus on academics and devleopment of the individual. Our graduates continue to prove themselves as leaders in their professions and communities. Seton Hall gives you all the resources you would find in a large university. But, with only 5,200 undergraduates and a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, you get the personal attention of a small liberal arts college.

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ON CAMPUS

We encourage ongoing, across-the-curriculum discussions on the ethics of business, medicine, teaching and other disciplines and urge you to use your personal morals and values in debating issues and making decisions. Underscoring our national prominence in emphasizing service learning and nurturing the spirit, the John Templeton Foundation has named Seton Hall as one of the country’s leaders in developing the character of its students.

THE SIGHTS OF ONE OF NEW JERSEY’S BEAUTIFUL AND MOST HISTORIC CAMPUSES

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Seton Hall is about caring and sharing - to pass a torch to students that is burning brighter than the one passed to us.

“Tony Lovisick, PH.D.

Chair, Finance and Legal Studies Stillman School of Business

Our faculty comprised of a distinguished group of scholars that have earned advanced degrees both in the U.S. and abroad. You will study alongside these learned men and women collaborating with them in developing new concepts and researching meaning-ful topics. And don’t think they won’t be involved in your academic careers - personal attention is at the heart of academic excellence.

I give the highest importance to my contact with students ... they are the school’s most important asset. “

Ambassador s. azmat hassanSenior Faculty Associate

Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations

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Combine a student-discounted New Jersey transit ticket, with 30 minutes train-time, and you’re at Penn Statiion in Midtown Manhattan. From there, train, bus or walk to the neighborhood of your choice. Time Square’s Theater District: plays and musicals. Upper Fifth Avenue, dubbed Museum Mile; venerable institutions like the Metropolitan and the Guggenheim. Head Downtown and check out the financial district including the New York Stock Exchange. Besides the cultural and entertainment opportunities New York’s burrough of Manhattan provides, many students take advantage of internships with museums, nonprofit and government agencies, law and accounting firms, television and print media - the list goes on and on.

The Hall’s campus expands dramatically when you include the surrounding areas. Hop the train to the next town west, Maplewood, for a slice of pizza, or two stops and you are in Millburn with great sushi restaurants or just a few more and your are in Summit where you can do shopping at clothing stores like Benetton or Roots, Inc. And don’t forget about the Jersey Shore or skiing in Northern New Jersey in the winter.

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DR. A. GABRIELESTEBANUNIVERSITY PRESIDENT, SETON HALL UNIVERSITY

Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., was appointed Interim President of Seton Hall University in July 2010. Since 2007, Dr. Esteban served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Seton Hall University. As Provost, he oversaw eight colleges and schools, University Libraries, and Enrollment Services.

Dr. Esteban led the Strategic Planning initiative, collaborated with faculty and academic leaders on enhancing and adding undergraduate and graduate programs, establishing academic priorities, and strengthening the centrality of academics at SHU. Since 2009, Dr. Esteban has also been responsible for Enrollment Services and is leading the change in Enrollment Management Strategy. Dr. Esteban was previously Provost (2003-2007), Dean of the College of Business and Tenured Professor of Marketing at the University of Central Arkansas (2001-2003). He served as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Arkansas Tech University (1996-2001) and was an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston-Victoria. Dr. Esteban was also a full-time instructor at the College of Business Administration of the University of the Philippines.

Dr. Esteban is active in various national, regional, and community groups and served on a national task force that designed a Voluntary System of Accountability (VSA) for universities and colleges. He is also involved in Leadership Education for Asian-Pacifics (LEAP) as a mentor and faculty member. Dr. Esteban served as team chair and consultant evaluator for the largest regional accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission and also served as a member of their Accreditation Review Council. At the local level, Dr. Esteban was past chair of the boards of the Conway Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Shelter of Central Arkansas. And served on the board of the Faulkner County Habitat for Humanity He is currently a member of the Board of the Asian-Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE), and the South Orange Performing Arts Center.

Dr. Esteban has published papers in refereed journals and proceedings, and presented papers at national, international and regional conferences such as TIMS/ORSA, American Psychological Association, Western Decision Sciences Conference, and the International Trade and Finance Association.

Dr. Esteban received a Ph.D. in Administration from the Graduate School of Management at the University of California at Irvine in 1993 and a Master of Science in Japanese Business Studies from Chaminade University in Honolulu in 1986. He earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. Dr. Esteban received specialized training in Leading Transformation and Change at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, and he completed the Japan Management Program at the Japan-America Institute for Management Science in Honolulu. He also has private sector work experience in the Philippines and in Japan.

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PATRICK

LYONSDirector of Athletics and Recreational Services

Patrick G. Lyons was named Director of Athletics and Recreational Services at Seton Hall University on February 22, 2011.

Lyons comes to Seton Hall after spending seven years as Iona College’s Director of Athletics. Lyons’ student-athlete centered vision was incorporated into several initiatives at Iona. Working closely with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Lyons emphasized a community service element for all of Iona’s 400+ student-athletes and 21 Division I athletic programs. He has also shown a deep commitment to student-athlete development and academic standards through additional support services and facilities in both the compliance and academic services offices.

Under Lyons, the Iona athletics department has seen unprecedented growth and success both on and off the fields of play. The men’s cross country team continued its storied success earning a second straight national runner-up finish at the NCAA Championship in November 2008. The program has finished in the Top-10 at the national championship in each of the last nine years. Along with the University of Wisconsin, no other program has seen the same success. The men’s and women’s basketball programs have established a reputation for being one of the top programs in the MAAC. The women enjoyed their most successful five-year stint in program history and have made three postseason appearances in the last four seasons. The men’s program earned an NCAA Championship appearance in 2006, won 21 games in 2009-10 and has continued to rank among the leaders in the MAAC and the New York Metropolitan Area.

Other Gael programs that saw success under Lyons tutelage have been the women’s cross country team with five straight MAAC Championships, the softball program earning its first ever bid to the NCAA Championship in 2010, the men’s soccer program with a MAAC Regular Season Championship in 2009 and a MAAC finals appearance in 2010. The volleyball team reached the NCAA Championship in 2004 and returned to the MAAC finals in 2010. In addition, Iona’s women’s lacrosse and women’s water polo programs continued to excel in 2009-10.

Where Lyons truly made his mark at Iona has been in fundraising and improvements made to athletics facilities. The Iona Gaels Capital Improvements Fund was created by Lyons as the first capital fundraising effort in the department’s history. Among several enhancements, the most dramatic and impressive changes were the opening of both the Hynes Athletics Center and the Judge Student-Athlete Academic Center in January of 2006. Lyons also oversaw the complete renovation of the varsity locker rooms - where each program now has its own space for the first time in school history, the addition of a video screening room for its athletic programs as well as the resurfacing of both the Hynes Center basketball/volleyball arena floor and the surface of Mazzella Field, home

of the soccer and lacrosse programs. In addition, Iona created Rice Oval Softball field, the first on-campus home for the softball program.

Before elevating to his current role, Lyons was the Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs. In that role, he was responsible for all revenue generation by the athletics department with primary oversight of the department’s fundraising arm - The Goal Club. This included, but was not limited to, all fundraising activities and marketing for the department including the annual golf tournament, sponsorships, and the annual fund.

Prior to that role, Lyons served as Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. He oversaw all NCAA, MAAC, and institutional policies and regulations, as well as team scheduling, student-athlete financial aid, the student-athlete advisory committee, and payroll for all staff as well as student-workers. Lyons also coordinated the NCAA certification process, from the self study to on-campus visits.

As a coach, Lyons led the Iona golf team to its most successful four-year span. At the helm of the Gaels from 1998-02, he directed the squad to three MAAC Championships and earned a berth in the NCAA Golf Championship in each of his three full seasons.

A native of Providence, R.I., Lyons was a two-sport standout in hockey and golf. One of the most prolific scorers in school history, Lyons tallied 80 goals and 90 assists during his 86-game career and led all of NCAA Division I hockey in goals per game during the 1995-96 season. He captained the golf team during his junior and senior seasons and in 1996, received the Joseph O’Connell award, given annually to Iona’s most outstanding student-athlete.

In 1999, Lyons earned his master’s degree in teaching from Iona and earned an MBA from the Hagan School of Business in 2004. Lyons has also served as an adjunct professor in both the Biology department at Iona and the Sports Business Management program at Manhattanville College.

Lyons has served on several committees at the national and conference level. He is a member of the NCAA Division I Championships and Sports Management Cabinet where he serves as a liaison to the men’s and women’s ice hockey committees. Lyons served as the Chairman of MAAC Cross Country Committee and previously as chairman of the MAAC Committee on Athletics Administration. He also serves on the MAAC Marketing and Strategic Planning Committees.

Lyons is married to the former Rachel Cintolo, a pediatric nurse practitioner and clinical faculty at Columbia University.

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Director of Athletics and Recreational Services

SETON HALL ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT DIRECTORYUniversity President .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Dr. A. Gabriel EstebanDirector of Athletics & Recreational Services ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Patrick LyonsDeputy Director of Athletics .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Duane BaileySenior Associate Athletics Director / Team Operations. .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Jimmy O’DonnellSenior Associate Athletics Director / Compliance & Student-Athlete Development / SWA ......................................................................................................................Kimberly Keenan-KirkpatrickSecretary / Director’s Office ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Mary Gross

Assistant Athletics Director / Athletics Communications ..............................................................................................................................................................................................Matthew SweeneyAssociate Director / Athletics Communications ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Michael KowalskyAssistant Director / Athletics Communications ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Vincent NovickiAssistant Director / Digital Media and Creative Services ........................................................................................................................................................................................... Elizabeth RathbunCommunications Assistant / Athletics Communications .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Adam SatzSecretary / Athletics Communications ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Ann Marie Vasquez

Faculty Athletics Representative / Academic Services ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Dr. Laura SchoppmanDirector of Academic Support Services / Academic Services .........................................................................................................................................................................................Matthew GeibelAssociate Director / Academic Services ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Amanda DiDonatoAcademic Advisor / Academic Services .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................Ryan WestmanGraduate Assistants / Academic Services .............................................................................................................................................................................................Zachary Romash, Kaitlyn Rogers

Assistant Athletics Director / Business Operations ............................................................................................................................................................................................................Loren Peterson

Assistant Athletics Director / Compliance ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Bridgette CahillCoordinator / Student Athlete Development & Special Projects ..............................................................................................................................................................................Melanie Calderwood

Equipment Manager .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Clay WhiteAssistant Equipment Manager .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Floyd Nevius

Senior Director / Pirate Blue ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Bryan FeltAssociate Director / Pirate Blue ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Lauren LieblerGraduate Assistant / Pirate Blue .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Brian BurkeSecretary / Pirate Blue .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Mary Laverty

Associate Athletics Director / Recreational Services .............................................................................................................................................................................................................Kathy MattaAssistant Director / Recreational Services ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Brian PollGraduate Assistants / Recreational Services ...................................................................................................................................................Anthony Aleman, Christopher Esperon, Nicholas Popoli

Associate Athletics Director / External Affairs............................................................................................................................................................................................................... Jamison HanniganAssociate Director / Athletics Marketing ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Kelly O’NeilGraduate Assistant / Athletics Marketing .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Aimee GebhardtBand Director / Athletics Marketing ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Debbie SfragaCheerleading Head Coach / Athletics Marketing ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Greg Gilbert

Director of Sports Medicine / Sports Medicine .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tony TestaAssistant Athletics Trainers / Sports Medicine .......................................................................................................... Margeritte Abdelkodoos, Susan Giesemann, Crista Sciancalepore, Mitch Toda

Strength & Conditioning Coordinator ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Khyl FarrisonAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. Angelo Gingerelli

Director of Ticket Sales / Ticket Operations ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................Richard BelloDirector of Ticket Operations / Ticket Operations ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... James SemeradStaff Assistant / Ticket Operations ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Jessica Guerriero

KEY PHONE NUMBERS (Area Code 973)Athletics Department .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 761-9497Athletics Ticket Office ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................275-4255University Recreation Center ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 761-9730Recreational Services / Intramurals ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 761-9722Athletics Department Fax ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 761-9675Athletics Web Site ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................http://www.shupirates.com

Duane BaileyDeputy Director of Athletics

Mary GrossSecretary, Director’s Office

kimberly keenan-kirkpatrickSr. Assoc. Athletics Director

Compliance & Student-athlete devel.

Jimmy O’DonnellSr. Assoc. Athletics Director

Team Operations

ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

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Dan VelezAssistant Athletics Director

Facilities and Operations

Kevin SponzoAssociate Athletics Director

Facilities and Operations

Jim SemeradDirector of Ticket Operations

Elizabeth RathbunCreative Coordinator

Clay WhiteEquipment Manager

Jessica GuerrieroStaff Assistant

Ticket Operations

Chris EsperonGraduate Assistant

Recreational Services

Melanie CalderwoodCoord. Student-Athlete

Devel. & Special Projects

Richard BelloDirector of Ticket Sales

Anthony AlemanGraduate Assistant

Recreational Services

Brian PollAssistant Director

Recreational Services

Loren PetersonAssistant Athletics Director

Business Operations

Kathy MattaAssociate Athletics Director

Recreational Services

Jamison HanniganAssociate Athletics Director

External Affairs

Nicholas PopoliGraduate Assistant

Recreational Services

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Ann Marie VasquezAthletics Communications

Secretary

Matt SweeneyAssistant Athletics DirectorAthletics Communications

Mike KowalskyAssociate director

Athletics Communications

The Office of Athletics Communications at Seton Hall welcomes your continued interest in the University and its athletics program. For information, interviews, photographs and credentials, please call (973) 761-9493 or e-mail the respective sport contact.

MEDIA CREDENTIALSCredentials for media covering Seton Hall at Walsh Gym, Owen T. Carroll Field, Ivy Hill Park or on the University’s campus should be attained by contacting the Office of Athletics Communications by phone at (973) 761-9493, by fax at (973) 761-9061, or by emailing the respective sport contact. Seton Hall reserves the right to revoke press credentials at any time for any reason.

PHOTO CREDENTIALS All photographers attending Seton Hall home athletics contests must wear proper credentials. Request for

credentials should be made in advance by contacting the Office of Athletics Communications by phone at (973) 761-9493, by fax at (973) 761-9061, or by emailing the respective sport contact.

INTERVIEWSAll requests for player or coach interviews, either in person or via phone, must be arranged through the Office of Athletics Communications. Advance notice of at least 24 hours is preferred.

BROADCASTSAll requests to broadcast Seton Hall athletics contests should be made in writing; they must be approved by Seton Hall Director of Athletics Patrick Lyons. Please contact the Office of Athletics Communications for specific information particular to each sport.

PRESS ROWOnly accredited members of the media will be issued credentials to cover Seton Hall athletics, and only those issued passes will be permitted to sit on press row. Members of the media are reminded that press row is a working area and cheerleading for either the home or visiting team will not be tolerated.

MEDIA SERVICESSeton Hall University and opponent’s game notes, up-to-date statistics, BIG EAST Conference notes and statistics, and game flip cards will be available to working members of the media. Halftime and final statistics and will also be distributed on press row when applicable. Fax services are available upon request.

POST-GAMESeton Hall coaches and student-athletes are available for comment following a post-game cooling off period. Locker rooms are closed to the media.

Matt SweeneyAssistant Athletics Director / Athletics CommunicationsContact For: Men’s Basketball, Baseball, Women’s Soccer, Men’s & Women’s GolfSweeney e-mail ............................................ [email protected]

Mike KowalskyAssociate Director / Athletics CommunicationsContact For: Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Men’s Soccer, Softball, Cross CountryKowalsky e-mail ............................................. [email protected]

Adam SatzCommunications Assistant / Athletics CommunicationsContact For: Tennis, Men’s and Women’s Swim & DivingSatz e-mail .................................................................adam.satz@shu.edu

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Ryan WestmanAcademic Advisor

Academic Support Services

Zachary RomashGraduate Assistant

Academic Support Services

Kaitlyn RogersGraduate Assistant

Academic Support Services

Amanda DiDonatoAssociate Director

Academic Support Services

MATT GEIBELDirector

Academic Support Services

Intercollegiate athletics is a rewarding extracurricular activity that can add a special dimension to student life. At Seton Hall, all student-athletes participate in the academic counseling program. Director of Academic Support Services for student-athletes, Matt Geibel, and his staff help ensure that student-athletes successfully balance their commitments to academics and athletics.

Geibel, Associate Director Amanda DiDonato, Academic Advisor Ryan Westman and two graduate assistant, Kaitlyn Rogers and Zachary Romash provide support along with learning consultants and numerous tutors.

They monitor classroom performance by maintaining contact with faculty, monitoring study halls, facilitating advisement and overseeing compliance with university and NCAA academic regulations. The office of Academic Support also coordinates all institutional, regional and national award recognition.

Life Skills MissionTo provide life skills support in the areas of academics, athletics, personal development, career development and community service through the distribution of NCAA, BIG EAST Conference and Seton Hall resources. Seton Hall University’s Life Skills program will provide on-going educational opportunities to student-athletes to further develop these areas and make our student-athletes into successful leaders of the future.

Athletics ExcellenceSeton Hall is committed to excellence in all areas and strives to provide its programs with the resources to succeed on the field of competition. The Department of Athletics will seek out top professionals to serve as coaches, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning specialists who can impart expert knowledge and direction to the student-athletes.

Academic ExcellenceSeton Hall provides a comprehensive academic support program for its Student-Athletes. Specifically, the Office of Academic Support Services for Student Athletes provides tutoring, review sessions, study groups and writing development for Seton Hall student-athletes, as well as regular interaction with faculty.

Career DevelopmentSeton Hall provides a comprehensive career development program for its student-athletes in conjunction with The Career Center at Seton Hall University. Components of the program range from resume writing and interviewing techniques, to the graduate school application processes, seminars from business leaders within the Seton Hall community and education on post-graduate scholarship opportunities.

Personal DevelopmentSeton Hall provides several seminars on different personal topics throughout the year. Workshops vary from sports nutrition to hazing prevention, drug and alcohol awareness, and business etiquette.

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The primary objective of the Seton Hall sports medicine staff is to provide the highest quality of evidenced based health care to the University’s student-athletes. In so doing we strive to limit risk and exposure to injury mechanisms, provide immediate response to all medical needs of the student-athlete and rehabilitate any and all injuries suffered by the student-athlete. The three main goals of the Seton Hall University sports medicine staff are that all student-athletes are safe and free of injury, all student-athletes achieve their maximum athletic potential, and all Seton Hall University Athletic teams achieve BIG EAST Conference success.

Tony TestaDirector

Sports Medicine

Angelo GingerelliAssistant Strength &

Conditioning Coordinator

Khyl FarrisonStrength & Conditioning

Coordinator

Mitch TodaAssistant Athletic Trainer

Sports Medicine

Crista SciancaleporeAssistant Athletic Trainer

Sports Medicine

Susan GiesemannAssistant Athletic Trainer

Sports Medicine

Margeritte AbdelkodoosAssistant Athletic Trainer

Sports Medicine

Seton Hall student-athletes enjoy a 2,500-square foot varsity weight room, which opened in the fall of 1997. The facility offers versatile, multi-purpose and comprehensive upper and lower body strength training equipment. Among the features of the facility are an Olympic lifting area and cardiovascular equipment such as Stairmasters, treadmills, bicycles and a versaclimber. The room offers free weights, target-loaded machines and circuit training stations. Khyl Farrison and Angelo Gingerelli work with each team to provide expert coaching and guidance.

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ATHLETICS HALL OF FAMEName (Inducted, Sport, Decade)Casie Alexander (2004, Volleyball, 90’s)First inductee from the volleyball program… Graduated as all-time NCAA leader in service aces (416).Tracy Baskin (2008, Track & Field, 1983-87)Three-time NCAA All-Anmerica... First NCAA National Champion for Seton Hall.William Belfer (1981, Track & Field, 60’s)School record holder in the shot put and discus and IC4A champion.Roy N. Belliveau (1986, Basketball, Track & Field, 50’s)Record holder in the javelin… Scored 652 career points in basketball.Louis C. Benza (1980, Swimming, 50’s)Three-time Eastern Collegiate backstroke and freestyle champion.Craig A. Biggio (1996, Baseball, 80’s)Career collegiate batting average of .342… Single season school record holder in games played (61) and runs scored (97).Edward A. Blankmeyer (1986, Baseball, 70’s)First player recruited by coach Mike Sheppard… Batted .418 as a sophomore, ranked 18th in the U.S.Alfred Booth (1981, Baseball, 40’s)Played on the 11-0 team in 1942… Batted .477 as a sophomore. Harry T. Boutsikaris (1974, Fencing, 40’s) (Lifetime Achievement Award, 1989)Eastern Intercollegiate Foil and Sabre champion in 1942… Returned as head coach in the 1960’s and coached for nearly three decades. Gregory Boutsikaris (1984, Fencing, 70’s)Compiled a 124-20 career record… Member of three North Atlantic Conference Championship teams.Thomas H. Boutsikaris (1982, Fencing, 70’s)All-American in foil in 1975 and 1976… Posted a 113-3 career record.Robert E. Brennan (1991, Honorary)Avid supporter of Seton Hall athletics, and donated the lead gifts to the campaign for the Recreation Center.Harry Bright (2002, Track & Field, 1948-51)Member of mile relay teams which won the back-to-back Millrose Games titles and the National AAU Sprint Medley Championship. Howard Brock (1982, Track & Field, 70’s)All-American, All-IC4A, and All-New Jersey selection… Ran on 14 championship relay teams.Harry Brooks (1979, Basketball, 50’s)Member of the 1953 NIT Champion team… Scored 856 points in his career.Jodi Brooks (2002, Basketball, 1990-94)Helped Pirates to the NCAA “Sweet 16” and national ranking of 14th in 1994... Honorable mention All-America. Dana Brown (2008, Baseball, 1985-89)Three-time BIG EAST First Team selection... Holds several Seton Hall career records.Mark Bryant (1997, Basketball, 80’s)All-BIG EAST in 1988 and member of the first Pirate team to appear in the NCAA Tournament.Frederick F. Buechel, M.D. (1981, Wrestling, 60’s)First wrestler to be inducted… Won numerous AAU and

Eastern Championships. Leslie S. Chavies (1986, Basketball, 70’s)Ranks seventh on all-time scoring list (1,360 points)… Member of the 1979 EAIAW Small College Champion team. Mary Beth Childs (2008, Honorary)Former two-sport athlete at Seton Hall... Dedicated and loyal contributor.Paul W. Choi (1984, Tennis, 50’s)Posted a 41-3 career record including tournament competition.Harry A. Coates (1975, Track Coach, 20’s-40’s)Coached some of the greatest relay teams in school history, in addition to Olympians.Edwin J. Collins (1978, Honorary)Despite losing part of his lower leg, earned a varsity letter as a goalkeeper for the Seton Hall soccer team.Brian D. Conlan (1979, Football, 30’s)Captain of three Seton Hall football teams, playing both offense and defense. Edward A. Coppola (1977, Honorary)Head athletic trainer for over 30 years. Anthony P. Cuccolo (1991, Basketball, 60’s)Tenacious defender who also scored 921 career points.Phil Cundari (2010, Baseball, 80’s)BIG EAST Pitcher of the Year in 1985... Ranks among the leaders in career wins, starts, and strikeouts.Robin L. Cunningham (1984, Basketball/ Tennis, 70’s)First woman to receive an athletic scholarship and have number retired (32)… Scored 1,003 career points while posting a 52-15 record in tennis singles.Morris J. Curotta (1977, Track & Field, 50’s)Ran on mile relay teams which won IC4A indoor and outdoor titles in 1951… Member of 1948 and 1952 Australian Olympic Teams.Gerald E. Dalton (1982, Honorary)Student manager for basketball and track teams… Chairman of the first Hall of Fame Committee.Melvin J. Dalton (1980, Track & Field, 20’s)Undefeated in all cross country and two-mile events in 1925… U.S. Olympic team member in steeplechase in 1928. Samuel D’Ambola (1976, Fencing, 40’s)Member of the 1942 Eastern Intercollegiate Champion team

collegiate titles.Timothy A. Byron (1997, Baseball, 80’s)In four seasons, never posted a losing record… Owns more career victories than any other pitcher.Martin Caffrey (1989, Baseball, 70’s)Pitched in the College World Series two times… Earned run average ranked among the top 10 nationally.Dan Callandrillo (1989, Basketball, 80’s)Fourth all-time leading scorer (1,985 points)… BIG EAST Player of the Year and the nation’s third leading scorer in 1982. Rev. James A. Carey (1974, Athletic Director)Dynamic administrator who led Seton Hall to national prominence in the 40’s and 50’s.P.J. Carlesimo (2002, Basketball Coach, 1982-94)Coached Pirates to the 1989 Final Four and was the National Coach of the Year... Coached 12 seasons making seven post-season appearances. Owen T. Carroll (1973, Baseball Coach, 1948-72)Legendary coach who had 300 victories as well as two NCAA District II Championships and two College World Series appearancesRobert L. Carter (1974, Track & Field, 50’s)Member of mile relay team which won 1951 Indoor Intercollegiate and National Championship.Gary G. Cavallo (1978, Baseball/Basketball, 70’s)Scored 820 points and had 504 career rebounds… Compiled a three-year ERA of 2.31 while making a College World Series appearance.John P. Caufield (1982, Honorary)Established the basketball season ticket program… Conducted basketball and baseball clinics in the city of Newark.Richard Cerone (1982, Baseball, 70’s)All-American catcher and Academic All-American in 1975… Number-one draft choice of the Cleveland Indians in 1975.Pamela M. Cerruti (1991, Basketball, 70’s)Ranks 10th all-time in assists (280) with 817 career points.Dean V. Cetrulo (1974, Fencing, 40’s)National Intercollegiate Champion in the foil and sabre… Won the bronze medal in both at the 1948 Olympics. Gerald I. Cetrulo (1974, Fencing Coach, 1937-42)Introduced fencing to Seton Hall… Led the Pirates to 70 straight victories, two National Championships, and four

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ATHLETICS HALL OF FAMEthat won 68 straight matches.Alfred Daley (1984, Track & Field, 70’s)Two-time All-American … Member of 1976 and 1980 Jamaican Olympic mile relay teams.Robert E. Davies (1973, Basketball, 40’s)Two-time All-American and leading scorer for three seasons… On NBA’s Silver Anniversary team.Richard E. Dec (1979, Basketball, 60’s)All-America honorable mention… Had 1,123 career points, while never missing a game. Terry Dehere (2002, Basketball, 1989-93)All-time leading scorer and consensus All-American... First Pirate to have his number retired while an active player. Francis E. Delany (1977, Basketball/Baseball, 30’s & 40’s)Four-year member of basketball team and captain of the 15-1 baseball squad.Norman J. Dermody, Jr. (1981, Baseball, 60’s)School record holder in career shutouts (9) and tied for complete games (21)... 1967 Met Conference Pitcher of the Year.Anna Cavanaugh Dierickx (1980, Honorary)First woman inducted into the Hall of Fame… Strong supporter of Seton Hall athletics.Edward A. Dierickx (1973, Honorary)Member of “Friends of Seton Hall University” and an honorary member of the Seton Hall Alumni Federation. Victor J. DiFilippo (1989, Lifetime Achievement Award)Credited with starting the physical education program, teaching for 44 years… One of the first coaches/trainers of Seton Hall athletes. Sue (Dilley) Regan (1989, Women’s Basketball Coach, 1973-85)Won 193 games and made six AIAW Tournament appearances with a title in 1979. Charles Doehler (1997, Freshman Baseball Coach)Freshman baseball coach for 15 years with a winning percentage of .950… Credited with the development of many Seton Hall greats. John V. Donovan, Jr. (1979, Baseball, 70’s)School record-holder for shutouts in a season (5) and complete games (21)… Second in U.S. in 1969 with a 0.62 ERA.Most Rev. John J. Dougherty (1978, Honorary)University President from 1959 to 1969 who held strong beliefs in the value of athletics to education process. Walter J. Dukes, Jr. (1973, Basketball, 50’s)All-American and Haggerty Award recipient… All-time leading rebounder (1,697) and member of the 1953 NIT Champions.William J. Eyres (1981, Honorary)One of the major supporters of the university... Founder of the Winners’ Circle for the basketball program.Msgr. Thomas G. Fahy (1975, Athletic Director, 50’s)Served as athletic director for several years in the 1950’s.Larry Falcon (1984, Baseball, 60’s)Owned a 14-4 career record with a career ERA of 1.26.Milton A. Feller (1976, Baseball, 20’s)Outstanding outfielder for the baseball team from 1922 to 1925.Msgr. William Noe Field (1984, Honorary)First basketball season ticket holder after Walsh Gym was built, never missing a home game through 1966.

individual events. Adrian Griffin (2010, Basketball, 1991-94)Scored 1,414 career points, won Haggerty Award, and was a member of 1993 BIG EAST Championship squad.Ozelina Gorham (1997, Basketball, 80’s)Ranks second all-time in four categories- points (1,668), rebounds (1,224), steals (252), and field goals made (665).James Hanna (1976, Soccer, 50’s)Three-time All-American… Played for teams which put together two 18-game unbeaten streaks.Michael W. Hannon (1975, Basketball/Baseball, 50’s)Member of the 1953 NIT Champions… Hit .355 while playing right field.Flirtisha Harris (2004, Track & Field, 90’s)Earned All-America status in 400 meter run or 1600 meter relay 13 times during her career.Todd Heimer (1986, Baseball, 70’s)Notched a 20-7 career pitching record with a career 2.92 ERA.Edward J. Heine, Sr. (1978, Baseball/Football/Basketball/Track, 10’s)Only four-sport letterman in school history with a total of 11.John C. Henderson (1974, Honorary)Loyal athletics fan who was member of the University Board of Trustees.Kevin Hennessey (1989, Track & Field, 60’s)Won three national championships as a member of the two-mile relay teams.Ian Hennessy (2006, Men’s Soccer, 80’s)Led SHU to three BIG EAST titles and was Most Outstanding Player twice... Third Team All-American in 1987Frank J. Hill, Sr. (1977, Basketball Coach, 1911-30)Compiled a 191-75-1 record as head coach. Robert Holm (1989, Basketball, 40’s)Standout for teams that won 39 straight games over a two-year span. Rev. John J. Horgan (1976, Athletic Director)Athletic Director from 1960 to 1972… Responsible for the building of the athletic “bubble”.Donald Horn (1997, Honorary)Founder of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund in 1960, known then as “Friends of Seton Hall University”.Msgr. Michael W. Hornak (1977, Basketball/Baseball, 20’s)

Benjamin F. Fields (1982, Track & Field, 70’s)School record holder in the high jump… All-American in 1975, while ranking among the top 10 high jumpers in the world.Rev. Francis J. Finn (1976, Honorary)One of the originators of the annual “Friends of Seton Hall” dinner.Peter X. Finnerty (1976, Baseball/Basketball, 40’s)Captained baseball and basketball teams… Member of the undefeated basketball squad in 1940. Theodore A. Fiore (1980, Baseball, 60’s)All-District II team as an outfielder while driving in 37 runs. Robert B. Fisher (1986, Basketball, 40’s)Second leading scorer on basketball team that posted a 55-5 record over three years.Msgr. Edward J. Fleming (1986, Honorary)Worked to enrich varsity sports at the university… Served as chairman of the Athletic Council. Frank S. Fletcher (1982, Track & Field, 40’s)Ran on world-record setting two-mile relay team in 1942. Frank Fox (2000, Track & Field, ‘40’s)Member of mile relay teams which captured two IC4A and Millrose game championships... Was a 1948 All-American.Leslie A. Fries (1974, Basketball/Baseball, 20’s)Captain of the baseball team and three-year captain of the basketball team.Richard W. Gaines (1978, Basketball, 50’s)Ranks 13th on all-time scoring list (1,511) while on two NIT teams. Nicholas Galis (1991, Basketball, 70’s)Ranks as the 10th all-time leading scorer (1,651) points and 8th in assists (410)… Averaged 27.5 ppg, third in nation as senior. George J. Germann, Sr. (1977, Track & Field, 60’s)On 1963-64 National AAU two-mile relay championship team.Herbert J Germann (1978, Track & Field, 60’s)First NCAA Champion in school history in any sport (1,000 yardrun).David Gerstein (2004, Honorary)Co-founder of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund and co-chair of the Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics.John Gibson (2000, Track & Field Coach, 1945-72)Legendary coach who guided Seton Hall athletes to numerous national and intercollegiate championships, in relays and

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Gifted athlete who played baseball and basketball.

Paul Horowitz (1984, Honorary)Historian and publicity director for first 10 years of the Athletic Hall of Fame.Kenneth House (1978, Basketball, 70’s)One of four athletes to have compiled 1,000 points (1,670) and 1,000 rebounds (1,149) in career.Robert A. Issler (1980, Baseball/Golf, 70’s)Undefeated as a freshman pitcher… Won both Metropolitan and New Jersey Public Golf Championships.Peter D. Jones, Sr. (1979, Baseball/Basketball, 10’s)Third leading scorer on the basketball team for two seasons. Charles Joseph (1986, Track & Field, 70’s)Two-time All-American and All-IC4A honoree eight times.Arturas Karnisovas (2008, Basketball, 1990-94)Scored over 1,500 career points and led Pirates two BIG EAST Tournament Championships.O. Lawrence Keefe (1976, Honorary)Was the first full-time sports information director.Msgr. James F. Kelley (1975, Honorary)Youngest person to serve as president of a university when appointed in 1935. Rev. Michael E. Kelly (1986, Honorary)Member of the University Athletic Council and chairman of the Athletic Hall of Fame… Chaplain to the football and wrestling teams.Louis E. Kernan (1973, Honorary)Member of the Board of Trustees, former president of the “Friends of Seton Hall University”, and member of the President’s Advisory Board.Raymond Keyes (1980, Baseball, 30’s)Shortstop who compiled a career average of .377.Kenneth Kunzman (2004, Honorary)Co-founder of the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund and co-chair of the Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics.Aaron Kurtzman (1981, Swimming, 50’s)All-American in the butterfly while winning three Eastern Intercollegiate titles. James Lampariello (1991, Administration)Director of Sports Promotion from 1978 to 1982.Thaddeus S. Lepcio (1973, Baseball, 50’s)Member of the 1950 NCAA District II Champions that qualified

One of the first “big men” to play college basketball.Nick Menza (1989, Soccer Coach, 1958-84)Second on all-time coaching wins list for soccer with 106 in 27 seasons.Megan Meyer (2010, Softball, 2002-05)Won back-to-back BIG EAST Championships in 2004 and 2005... Two-time All-American... Schools all-time leader in wins (81) and strikeouts (686).Peter A. Milone (1986, Fencing, 40’s)Four-time gold medalist at the Eastern Intercollegiate Conference championships with a 127-5 record. Charles Mitchel (1991, Basketball, 60’s)Scored 944 points in his career. John J. Monteleone (1977, Baseball/Soccer, 60’s)Career batting average of .335 and honorable mention All-America as a goalkeeper.John Moon (1997, Track & Field Coach, 1972-Present)Three-time BIG EAST Coach of the Year and 1994 National Women’s Coach of the Year… Has coached 19 Olympians and 64 All-Americans.John Morris (1989, Baseball, 80’s)All-America First Team as a junior… Set 12 records while playing.Matt Morris (2004, Baseball, 90’s)First Team All-American in 1995… First round draft pick of St. Louis Cardinals and eventual National League All-Star.John Morton (1997, Basketball, 80’s)Member of 1989 Final Four team who ranks 11th on all-time scoring list (1,621).Glenn Mosley (1984, Basketball, 70’s)One of four players to record 1,000 points (1,441) and 1,000 rebounds in a career… Led nation in rebounding in 1977 (16.3). Rev. Daniel A. Murphy (1980, Honorary)Considered one of the prime authorities on Seton Hall athletics history. John Murphy (1989, Basketball & Tennis Coach, 1960’s-80’s)Assistant basketball coach for 10 years and freshman team coach for eight. Thomas A. Murphy (1974, Honorary)Served as a scout for basketball coaches John “Honey” Russell and Richie Regan. Stephen Nagy (1975, Baseball, 40’s)Posted a collegiate pitching record of 22-1 with 13 consecutive wins. Al Negratti (1997, Basketball, 40’s)Key member of the John “Honey” Russell teams that compiled a record of 71-7. Julius Nicolai (2006, Baseball, 50’s)One of the top pitchers in the country during his time... Ranked eighth nationally with a 0.83 ERA in 1957.William T. Nolan (1975, Baseball, 50’s)All-American in his senior season with a batting average of .392.Pat O’Kelly (1997, Soccer, 80’s)First Team All-American and BIG EAST Player of the Year twice… Academic All-American and Hermann Trophy Finalist. Rev. John J. Outwater (1976, Baseball/Basketball,

for the College World Series.Msgr. Richard Liddy (2008, Administration)Men’s Basketball Chaplain for over two decades... Former acting University ChancellorJohn P. Ligos (1984, Basketball, 50’s)On team that compliled a record of 60-25 and qualified for two NIT berths.Msgr. Charles E. Lillis (1976, Athletic Director)Athletic Director from 1927 to 1945… Founder and director of the Seton Hall Track Carnival.Chester A. Lipski (1975, Track & Field, 40’s)Anchor of the two-mile relay team that set a then-world record at the 1942 Navy Relief Games.Charles F. Lorenzo (1979, Basketball, 50’s)Member of three NIT teams in the 1950’s… Scored 775 points in his career.Melvin Knight (1978, Basketball, 70’s)Had 775 career points and 243 rebounds, despite playing just 50 career games because of injuries. Robert N. Knoth (1978, Baseball, 40’s)One of the greatest hitters in baseball history, hitting .485 and .403 in his career. John A. Macknowski (1975, Basketball, 40’s)Member of the 1946-47 team that went 24-3.Edward W. Madjeski (1977, Baseball/Basketball/Soccer, 30’s)Earned nine letters in three sports.Albert L. Mamaux (1975, Baseball Head Coach, 1937-42)Compiled a 69-19 record, with an undefeated season in 1942. Phyllis A. Mangina (1991, Basketball/Softball, 80’s)All-time leader in steals (269) and tied for second in assists (441).Rev. John J. Mannion (1989, Honorary)Served as University chaplain for athletic teams and the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund.Richard E. Marks (1979, Baseball, 50’s)Owns a career batting average of .377 for 1958 and 1959 Metropolitan Conference champions. Peter Matischak(2010, Soccer, 80’s)Schools all-time leader in points (152), goals (59), and assists (34)... Named BIG EAST Player of the Year in 1986.Francis P. Meehan (1973, Baseball/Basketball, 10’s)

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20’s)Captain of the basketball team from 1924 to 1927. Patrick M. Pacillo (1991, Baseball, 80’s)Third team All-American in 1984… Helped team to a 41-13 record and an NCAA East Regional berth.Susan G. Patton (1991, Women’s Tennis Coach, 1972-90)Posted winning seasons in 17 of 18 years, with a career record of 162-57-1… Won the NJAIAW championship in 1982 and 1983.Michael Paul (1991, Track & Field, 80’s)BIG EAST Indoor Champion in the 400 meters in 1981… Ranked number-two in the world in the 400 meters.Edward R. Petrie (1978, Basketball, 50’s)Scored 943 points during his career… Member of 1955-56 NIT team. Derrick Peynado (1989, Track & Field, 80’s)Seven-time All-American and Member of 1981 and 1982 BIG EAST indoor champion teams.Kenneth P. Pine (1978, Basketball/Baseball, 40’s)On basketball team that won 41 consecutive games while posting a 25-3 pitching record. Joseph E. Polinski (1986, Soccer, 50’s)Led the team in scoring from 1950 to 1952. Austin M. Prokop (1977, Fencing, 40’s)Member of Eastern Intercollegiate Championship team and individual titlist in the foil. Charles Puleo (1984, Baseball, 70’s)Had a 21-7 record with 172 strikeouts for two College World Series teams.William Raftery (1984, Head Basketball Coach, 1970-81)Career record of 154-141 with four ECAC post-season berths and two NIT bids.Ramon Ramos (2006, Men’s Basketball, 1985-89)Led Seton Hall to the 1989 NCAA Championship game... First Team All-BIG EAST player, shot .557 from the floor in his career.James R. Reardon (1981, Honorary)Co-founder of the Owen T. Carroll Diamond Club. Richard J. Regan (1973, Basketball)Ranks 20th on all-time scoring list (1,167) and member of the 1953 NIT Champions… Had 112 wins as coach. Rev. Francis D. Reynolds (1982, Basketball/Baseball/Football/Track, 20’s)Star fullback for the football team and a high jumper. James E. Reynolds (1979, Honorary)Served on the Alumni Board of Directors… Charter member of the “Friends of Seton Hall”. Paul Riccardi (1981, Fencing, 40’s)Won four Eastern Intercollegiate epee titles and U.S. Intercollegiate foil title.Arnold W. Ring (1980, Basketball, 50’s)Member of three NIT teams, including 1953 champions… Earned All-NIT Second Team honors.George Ring (2010, Honorary, 1962-65)Generous contributor to Pirate Blue Athletic Fund and several other initiatives... The building which houses the offices for Pirate Blue bears his name.Joseph S. Ritter, M.D. (1980, Baseball, 50’s)

the Year. Michael Sheppard, Jr. (1991, Baseball, 80’s)Outstanding fielding shortstop, had 115 consecutive chances without making an error.Thomas J. Sheridan (1977, Honorary)Worked at Seton Hall for over 30 years… Has annual award in his memory for baseball player.Harry F. Singleton (1976, Basketball/Soccer/Baseball, 20’s)Seton Hall’s first All-Eastern selection in basketball and soccer. Kelly Smith (2008, Soccer, 1997-2000)First women’s soccer player to be inducted... Two-time NCAA statistical champion in goals and points per game.Charles Slade (1979, Track & Field, 50’s)Member of two Intercollegiate champion mile-relay teams and squad which won five straight championship events at MSG.Eugene Smith (2010, Golf, 1997-2000)Won BIG EAST Individual title in 2000 and won a school-record six tournaments during his tenure.Frank L. Spatuzzi (1980, Baseball, 30’s)Played four years, hitting over .400 two seasons.Andrew W. Stanfield (1973, Track & Field, 50’s)Three-time National AAU 60 yard and 200 meter champion… Won three Olympic gold medals in 1952 and 1956. Msgr. Edwin V. Sullivan (1997, Honorary)Baseball team’s chaplain for over 25 years.John H. Suminski (1982, Basketball, 60’s)Scored 846 points in his career. Golden L. Sunkett (1981, Basketball, 60’s)Holds the single season assist record (197) and per game average (8.57).Phillip Thigpen, Sr. (1976, Track & Field, 40’s)National AAU 1,000 yard champion in 1948 and three-time IC4A champion.Frank J. Tracey (1979, Honorary)High school basketball coach who had tremendous influence in bringing athletes to Seton Hall. John S. Tracey (1977, Baseball, 60’s)All-American in 1964 for team which went to College World

Captain of the 1959 team and District II All Star at shortstop.Joseph M. Robertson (1975, Honorary)Involved with the Winners’ Circle, the Diamond Club, and “Friends of Seton Hall”.Marteese Robinson (2002, Baseball, 1985-87)Nation’s leading hitter in 1987 for the BIG EAST champion team... Named the NCAA’s Co-Player of the Year and an All-America. John D. Russell (1973, Head Basketball Coach, 1937-43, 1949-60)Coach of the 1953 NIT championship… Holds a career record of 295-129.John Rutherburg (1997, Basketball, 40’s)Member of teams from 1940 to 1942 which won 41 straight games.Edward A. Sadowski (1974, Basketball, 30’s)All-America honorable mention in 1940.Geraldine Saintilus Smith (2010, Women’s Basketball, 1986-89)Program’s higest scorer with 1,804 career points.Robert Saugstad (1981, Golf, 60’s)Placed in top 10 individuall as team earned a fourth-place finish at the 1968 Metropolitan Intercollegiate Golf Championships.Frank B. Saul, Jr. (1973, Basketball, 40’s)First basketball player to score 1,000 career points (1,011).James H. Scheick (1979, Football, 60’s)Club Football All-American in 1968 and 1969.Manfred Schellscheidt (2008, Soccer Head Coach, 1988-present)Guided the Pirates to over 200 victories and two BIG EAST titles.Albert M. Senavitis (1982, Basketball, 60’s)Top playmaker who scored 904 career points.William R. Sheppell (1975, Soccer, 40’s)Three-time All-American (1948-50) who scored 3l career goals.Michael Sheppard, Sr. (1996, Baseball Head Coach, 1973-03)Led teams to 12 NCAA Tournament bids and two College World Series appearances… Three-time BIG EAST Coach of

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Series.Msgr. Joseph P. Tuite (1989, Honorary)Assistant athletic director and director of the basketball office in the 1940’s.Frank Turner (2004, Track & Field, 40’s & 50’s)Member of mile-relay team that won IC4A and NYAC championships at MSG… Ran lead-off leg on dominant relay teams of the early 1950’s.Gregory M. Tynes (1986, Basketball, 70’s)One of only three players to have over 2,000 career points, 2,059 3rd all-time… Honorable mention All-American.John W. Valentin (1996, Baseball, 80’s)All-American third team and All-BIG EAST, hitting .392 as a junior.Andrew Valmon (1997, Track & Field, 80’s)Three-time All-American and holder of three records… Two-time Olympic gold medalist on 1984 and 1988 mile relay teams. Maurice Vaughn (1996, Baseball, 80’s)Three-time All-American and BIG EAST Player of the Decade… School’s all-time career leader in home runs and RBI.

Jerry Walker (2004, Basketball, ‘90s)1993 BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year… Led Pirates to two BIG EAST titles and three NCAA appearances.Frank E. Walsh, Jr. (1991, Honorary)Major supporter of the University’s athletic program… Chair of the Board of Regents. Robert F. Wanzer (1974, Basketball, 40’s)Led 1946-47 team to a 24-3 and had number retired… Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.Louis F. Welaj (1981, Baseball, 40’s)Helped Pirates put together a 26-game winning streak over 1941 and 1942 seasons.Nicholas G. Werkman III (1972, Basketball, 60’s)Second on the all-time scoring list (2,273) career points… One of four players with over 1,000 career points and 1,000 career rebounds.Mark Whitford (2010, Honorary, 1990-93)Former wrestler who perished during the attacks of September 11, 2001.Richard S. Wieczezak (1982, Baseball, 60’s)All-America third team and member of 1964 College World

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Series squad.Angela Williams (2006, Track & Field, 80’s)First female All-American at SHU, earning the honor twice... Competed at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics. Shana Williams (2008, Track & Field, 1989-93)Seven-time NCAA All-America and 13-time BIG EAST Champion... First woman in BIG EAST history to win the outdoor high jump four times.Robert Wussler (2006, Honorary)Generous supporter of Seton Hall athletics... Former member of the Board of RegentsDana Wynne (2004, Basketball, 90’s)All-time leader in rebounding in BIG EAST play… Led nation in rebounding in 1996… Three-time honorable mention All-America.A. Zachary Yamba (1980, Soccer, 60’s)Scored 21 goals in 1962, a record that lasted for 24 years.Hector Zamora (2006, Men’s Soccer, 90’s)One of the finest men’s soccer players at SHU... First Team All-American and adidas Scholar-Athlete All-American as a senior.

Bryan FeltSenior Director

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Mary LavertySecretaryPirate Blue

Brian BurkeGraduate Assistant

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Nicole FerdinandoStaff Assistant

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Lauren LieblerAssociate Director

Pirate Blue

PIRATE BLUE ATHLETIC FUNDRecognizing Seton Hall University’s long and distinguished athletic history, the Pirate Blue Athletic Fund was founded in 1985 by Pirate legend Richie Regan ’53 as the University’s athletic fund-raising vehicle.

Through annual contributions, Pirate Blue enables the University to fund critical initiatives such as recruiting, travel, equipment, facilities, and academic advising. The funds raised through Pirate Blue are essential in allowing Seton Hall to remain competitive in the BIG EAST Conference.

Pirate Blue members have a special connection to the Seton Hall athletic program, as they receive exclusive benefits and invitations,while also playing a key role in the continuing advancement of our student-athletes.

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Craig Biggio, Former Professional Baseball Player, Houston Astros Mark Bryant, Former Professional Basketball Player; Current NBA Assistant Coach, Oklahoma CityHonorable Brendan T. Byrne, Former Governor of New JerseyRichard “Rick” Cerone, Former Broadcaster, Baseball Network; Former Professional Baseball Player, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal ExposRaymond G. Chambers, Philanthropist, Chairman of the Amelior Foundation, Inc.Joseph Clark, Former Principal, East Side High School (portrayed in the film Lean on Me); Consultant/LecturerRonald J. Cicenia (Carey), ActorChuck Connors, Actor, The Rifleman, Arrest and Trial, Cowboy in Africa and The Yellow Rose. Baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Cubs. Basketball career with the Boston CelticsSamuel Dalembert, Professional Basketball Player, Sacramento KingsRobert Dubill, Executive Editor, USA TodayRichard Ensor, Commissioner, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Jack Gallagher Jr., President, Drake BakeriesDavid B. Gerstein, President, Thermwell Products Company, Inc.Adrian Griffin, Current NBA Assistant Coach, Milwaukee Bucks, Former Professional Basketball PlayerHonorable Katherine J. Sweeney Hayden, Federal Court Judge, U.S. District Court of New JerseyJames “Jim” Hunter, Lead Radio Announcer, Baltimore OriolesSacha Kljestan, Professional Soccer Player, Anderlecht (Belgian Professional League); Member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic TeamGeorge J. Kresge, “The Amazing Kreskin”, MagicianHelen Lerner, Mega Millions Lottery WinnerBob Ley, Sports Broadcaster ESPN, ABCMatt Morris, Former Professional Baseball Player, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates

Bart S. Oates, Vice President, Gale & Wentworth, Inc.; Former Professional Football Player, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ersHonorable Donald M. Payne, U.S. Congressman (D-NJ)Bill Raftery, Sports Broadcaster, ESPN, CBSNicholas L. Ribis, President and CEO, Trump Hotels and Casino ResortsThomas Sharkey, Chairman, Fleet Insurance AdvisorsDonald Skwar, Executive Editor/Sports, Boston GlobeCongresswoman Ellen Tauscher, California RepresentativeAndrew O. Valmon, Head Track and Field Coach, University of Maryland; Two-time Olympic Gold MedalistMaurice “Mo” Vaughn, Former Professional Baseball Player, New York Mets, Anaheim Angels, Boston Red SoxE. Duke Vincent, Vice-Chairman, Spelling Television; Executive Producer, Spelling Television Shows (Beverly Hills 90210 and Melrose Place)Richard J. “Dick” Vitale, Sports Broadcaster, ESPN, ABC; NBA Hall of FamerMax M. Weinberg, Former Music Director Late Night with Conan O’Brien; Drummer, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street BandShana Williams, Professional Track Athlete; 1996 & 2000 United States Olympic Team MemberRobert J. Wussler, President and CEO, Ted Turner Pictures, LLC

Craig Biggio Rick Cerone Sacha Kljestan

NOTABLE ALUMNI

Bob Ley Dick Vitale Bill Raftery

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DIRECTIONS TO SETON HALL UNIVERSITYFROM 280 WEST: Take Route 280 West to the Clinton Street Exit. Follow access road (Freeway Drive) to South Harrison Street (seventh traffic light). Turn left onto South Harrison Street and follow for approx. 2 miles. Bear left at the yield sign onto Center Street and follow to the end. The University’s main gate is across the intersection.

FROM THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE: From the GW Bridge, take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 15W. Then follow directions for Route 280 West.

FROM CONNECTICUT: Take Route 84 West into New York State until Route 84 ends. Take 684 South toward White Plains/Tappan Zee Bridge. Take 287 West over Tappan Zee Bridge. Take exit 14A, Garden State Parkway South, to Exit 145. Follow directions for Route 280 West.

FROM NEW YORK CITY: Go through either the Lincoln or Holland Tunnel. Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 15W. Follow directions for Route 280 West.

FROM NORTH JERSEY: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 145. Follow directions for Route 280 West.

FROM SOUTH JERSEY: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 144. Go to second light and make a left onto South Orange Ave. Go approximately 2 miles. The University’s main gate will be on the left.

FROM PENNSYLVANIA: Take the PA Turnpike East to the NJ Turnpike North. Go to Exit 11 (Garden State Parkway). Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 145. Follow directions for Route 280 West.

FROM WEST JERSEY (ALLENTOWN, PA AND ROUTE 78 EAST): Take Route 78 East. At the split for express or local exits take “Local Exits” to exit 49B, 124 East & Maplewood. Follow road (Springfield Ave.) to first jug handle (Valley Street - The Oranges). Take jug handle onto Valley Street. Go eight traffic lights and turn right onto South Orange Ave. The University is one mile on your right.FROM WEST JERSEY (STROUDSBURG, PA AND ROUTE 80): Take Route 80 East to Route 280 East. Take Exit 11 (Center Street) and turn right at third light onto South Center Street. Go two traffic lights to South Orange Avenue. The University’s main gate is located at this junction.

FROM NEWARK AIRPORT (78 WEST): Follow signs for 78 West. Take 78 West to the Millburn Exit (50B). Turn right off exit ramp on to Vauxhaull Road, and go through two traffic lights (one immediately after your right turn). At third traffic light turn right onto Valley Street. Follow Valley Street about 3-4 miles. You will go through six traffic lights. At seventh traffic light (South Orange Avenue, major intersection) turn right. Follow South Orange Avenue approx. 3/4 of a mile. You will pass the campus on your right before you get to the entrance.

DIRECTIONS TO PRUDENTIAL CENTERFROM NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE: Take exit 15E (Newark/Jersey City), follow signs to Raymond Blvd. At the stop light make a right and proceed about 2 miles to Mulberry Street (Downtown Newark). Turn left onto Mulberry St. Continue past Market Street and Edison Place, Prudential Center is on the right.

FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY SOUTH: Take exit 145, follow signs to Route 280 East Harrison/Newark. Take exit 15A (Route 21/Downtown Newark). Make right and proceed for 1/2 mile on Route 21 until the Market Street intersection. Make a right at the light onto Market Street. Make a left at the next light at the intersection of Market Street and Mulberry, Prudential Center is on the right.

FROM GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH/ROUTE 78: ake exit 142 (Route 78), follow Route 78 east to exit 58A and follow signs for Rt. 1 and 9 North and then proceed to Rt. 21 North (McCarter Highway). Continue north on Rt. 21 for approximately 1.5 miles. At the Market Street intersection, make a left onto Market Street. Make a left at the next light at the intersection of Market Street and Mulberry, Prudential Center is on the right.

FROM NEWARK LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: Follow signs for Rt. 1 and 9 North and follow directions above for Garden State Parkway North.

FROM NEW YORK CITY: From George Washington Bridge or Lincoln Tunnel follow signs to New Jersey Turnpike South. Follow directions above for New Jersey Turnpike.

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MEMBERS OF THE BIG EAST CONFERENCE

THE BIG EAST CONFERENCE

The 2011-12 academic year is the 33rd in the history of The BIG EAST Conference as the unique consortium marches on competing at the highest level with integrity and sportsmanship.

The BIG EAST has gone through membership changes since its birth, but the 2011-12 year marks the conference’s seventh straight with the same 16-member group, making for the nation’s largest Division I-A conference.

The BIG EAST Conference’s goals have always been the same. The outstanding performances of the student-athletes at BIG EAST schools are evidence of the league’s proud tradition of success. The league has always been able to boast that many of its best students are also its best athletes. The 2010-11 year was no different.

Seven BIG EAST student-athletes were named NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship winners, while 22 earned Capital One Academic All-America recognition. Maya Moore, Connecticut’s women’s basketball standout, won the NCAA Honda-Broderick Cup as the nation’s top female student-athlete and was chosen as the Capital One Academic All-America of the Year.

In the athletic arena, BIG EAST student-athletes again enjoyed success on the national stage. The Connecticut men’s basketball team won its third national championship, completing a magical run through five games of the BIG EAST Championship and six wins in the NCAA tournament. The Villanova women’s cross country team won the NCAA title for the second straight year and the ninth time overall. The Notre Dame women’s soccer team won its third NCAA title, while BIG EAST teams reached national championship games in women’s basketball (Notre Dame) and men’s soccer (Louisville).

The BIG EAST placed two teams in the NCAA Women’s Final Four for the second time in the last three years as Connecticut joined Notre Dame in Indianapolis, capping a season in which the Huskies extended their NCAA-record winning streak to 90 games.

Individually, BIG EAST student-athletes won five NCAA championships, including an unprecedented four by Villanova’s Sheila Reid. Reid was the 2010 individual cross country champion, a member of the Wildcats’ winning indoor distance medley relay team and won the 5,000- and 1,500-meter titles in outdoor track & field. Louisville’s Matt Hughes, meanwhile, repeated as the NCAA champion in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA outdoor meet.

Moore and Reid joined Notre Dame soccer standout Melissa Henderson as winners of Honda Sports Awards as the top performers in their respective sports. Moore also became the first three-time winner of the Wade Trophy as the nation’s top women’s basketball player and joined Villanova lacrosse player Brian Karalunas as winners of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award.

BIG EAST football maintained its national profile as a competitively balanced group.

Connecticut claimed the league’s Bowl Championship Series bid for the first time as the Huskies shared the conference title with Pittsburgh and West Virginia. Six of the league’s eight squads went to bowl games and helped the BIG EAST post a 4-2 bowl record for the second straight year.

The BIG EAST became the nation’s largest Division I-A conference in 2005-06 when five new members began competing – the University of Cincinnati, DePaul University, the University of Louisville, Marquette University and the University of South Florida.

BIG EAST institutions reside in nine of the nation’s top 35 largest media markets, including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Tampa, Pittsburgh, Hartford, Cincinnati and Milwaukee. With its newest members, BIG EAST markets contain almost one-fourth of all television households in the U.S. When Texas Christian University joins the conference in the 2012-13 academic year, the conference will have a footprint in 30 percent of the nation’s television households.

Since opening its doors in 1979, the league has won 31 national championships in six different sports and 133 student-athletes have won individual national titles.

In 2003-04, Connecticut became the first school in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball titles in the same season. In ’02-03, the BIG EAST became the first conference in NCAA history to win the men’s and women’s titles in the same year when the Syracuse men and the Connecticut women captured their respective national championships. In men’s basketball, BIG EAST squads have won four of the last 13 NCAA championships. BIG EAST women’s teams have taken seven of the last 12 NCAA titles.

Proactive movement has been a signature strategy for the conference that was born in 1979. The BIG EAST continually turns challenges into opportunities to become stronger. The conference currently crowns champions in 24 sports.

The BIG EAST became a reality on May 31, 1979, following a meeting of athletic directors from Providence College, St. John’s, Georgetown and Syracuse universities. Seton Hall, Connecticut and Boston College completed the original seven school alliance.

While the membership has both increased and changed, the focus of the BIG EAST has not wavered. The conference reflects a tradition of broad based programs, led by administrators and coaches who place a constant emphasis on academic integrity. Its student athletes own significantly high graduation rates and their record of scholastic achievement notably show a balance between intercollegiate athletics and academics.

Any successful organization has had the good fortune to have outstanding leadership. The BIG EAST primarily was the brainchild of Dave Gavitt, who was the conference’s first Commissioner. Michael Tranghese, the league’s first full-time employee, and for 11 years the associate to Gavitt, became Commissioner in 1990. In his first year, he administered the formation of The BIG EAST Football Conference.

John Marinatto, who had served as senior associate commissioner, moved into the Commissioner’s chair in 2009 and has continued to steer the conference on its path of success.

The league has long been considered a leader in innovative concepts in promotion and publicity, particularly regarding television. Those efforts have resulted in unparalleled visibility for BIG EAST student athletes. The conference has enjoyed longstanding relationships with CBS, ESPN, Inc. and ABC.

BIG EAST men’s basketball games are regular sellouts at campus and major public arenas, including the annual men’s BIG EAST Championship in Madison Square Garden. The women’s basketball championship has led all conferences in attendance for the past eight years. Attendance figures also are significant in soccer and baseball.

The BIG EAST has its headquarters in Providence where the conference administers to more than 5,500 student-athletes.

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Date Event Location Sept. 3 Monmouth XC Kick-Off Thompson Park - Lincroft, N.J. Sept. 10 Fordham Fiasco Van Cortlandt Park - Bronx, N.Y. Sept. 17 Delaware Invitational White Clay Creek State Park - Newark, Del. Sept. 23 Towson Invitational Oregon Ridge Park - Towson, Md. Oct. 7 Metropolitan Championship Van Cortlandt Park - Bronx, N.Y. Oct. 15 Leopard Invitational Metzgar Fields - Easton, Pa. Oct. 29 BIG EAST Championship E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park - Louisville, Ky. Nov. 12 NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Princess Anne, Md. Nov. 19 IC4A Championship Van Cortlandt Park - Bronx, N.Y. Nov 21 NCAA Championship E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park - Louisville, Ky.

2011 SETON HALL CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE