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Location: New York, NY Founded: 1847 Enrollment: 13,113 Conference: CUNYAC Colors: Lavender and Black Nickname: Beavers President: Dr. Lisa Coico Vice President for Student Affairs: Juana Reina Director of Athletics: Dr. Kevin Abdur‐Rahman Deputy Director of Athletics/Compliance: Karina Jorge Asst. Director of Athletics for Marketing: Jamie Angeli Asst. Director of Athletics for Facilities: Steve Macias Sports Information Director: Michael Rupp Asst. to AD / Asst. Dir. of Marketing: Joy Ekema‐Agbaw Equipment Manager: TBD Athletic Trainer: Philena Latcha Athletic Facilities Coordinator: Derek Faucher Athletic Office Phone: 212‐650‐8228
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Facilities: Randall’s Island (Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse, Track and Field), Van Cortlandt Park (Cross Country) Nat Holman Gym (Basketball, Volleyball, Fencing)
Cover Designs by Joy Ekema‐Agbaw
The City College of New York Administration President – Lisa S. Coico Dr. Lisa S. Coico is the 12th President of The City College of New York and the first City University of New York graduate to lead City College. Since joining City College in 2010, Dr. Coico has overseen a resurgence in academic excellence, student engagement and faculty enhancement for the benefit of its diverse student population. Through a comprehensive program emanating from her vast experience and embracing the input of students, staff, faculty, alumni, community leaders, and others, President Coico has significantly upgraded the quality of the academic experience and student life as a whole at City College.
Major research projects throughout the STEM areas have been nurtured and increased academic emphasis on the extensive undergraduate and graduate offerings in liberal arts have attracted an increasingly high quality of students and faculty alike.
Vice President for Student Affairs ‐ Juana Reina Juana Reina's work is distinguished by more than 30 years of experience as a senior student affairs officer in various higher education sectors including allied health, four‐year public and private colleges, community colleges and the ivy leagues. Her work is informed by over 25 years of service to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, where she is an accreditation evaluator for all aspects of student affairs at both two and four year institutions.
At City College, Vice President Reina has reorganized the Division of Student Affairs and has worked with talented colleagues and students to create programs aimed at fostering the professional development of the whole student, providing holistic support for student wellbeing in challenging times, and at increasing engagement among students, their families, staff and faculty. The work of the Division is based on a commitment to the idea that experiences outside the classroom are valuable opportunities for learning, personal and professional growth that can aid retention and foster academic success.
Athletic Director – Dr. Kevin Abdur‐Rahman
The City College of New York Athletics Department is proud to announce Dr. Kevin Abdur‐ Rahman as Director of Athletics. Dr. Abdur‐Rahman began his 21 years of service at City College as the Director of the Herman Goldman Center for Sports & Recreation, our former athletic field. In 1994 he founded the Wingate Fitness Center, which was the first state of the art fitness facility on the campus of the City College of New York. Dr. Kevin Abdur‐Rahman is a Philadelphia native who grew up in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. He is a 1970 graduate of Germantown High School. He began his career working with young people in the mid‐1980's by becoming a community organizer for an agency called Crisis Intervention Network. Crisis Intervention was founded to address the problems of gang violence in the city of Philadelphia. He received a Master of Human Services degree from Lincoln University and a Doctor of Education degree from Temple University. In 1988 Dr. Rahman founded a delinquency prevention program called Total Response, Inc. Total Response was a non‐profit organization committed to the development and coordination of youth motivational programs, using athletics as a methodology. Dr. Rahman served as an assistant with the Simon Gratz H.S. men's basketball team. This experience led to the subject of his doctoral dissertation.
Today! Right now! That’s when you take advantage of yesterday and prepare for tomorrow. It’s when you make the move that takes you to your future. For more than 160 years, City College has been a landmark of diversity, opportunity and academic fire, powering alumni success stories ranging from Ira Gershwin to Jonas Salk to Colin Powell to nine Nobel Prize winners. City College is where you punch your ticket to wherever you want to go. Any career, any challenge, any dream. From Engineering, Education, Medicine, and Architecture to Liberal Arts, City offers world‐class academic and research programs powered by dynamic faculty members who are leaders in their fields. City College is about achieving more and being the best. In 1847, City College became the first public urban college in America, this was the beginning of tens of thousands of success stories. City will provide the tools, knowledge, opportunity, affordability and up‐to‐date facilities and resources to make you the next success story.
…..That CCNY has had 9 Nobel Laureates? …..Colin Powell is a 1958 graduate of CCNY? …..The Digital Revolution might have been lost if Andrew Grove hadn’t graduated from CCNY in 1960? …..Polio might still be a plague if Jonas Salk didn’t graduate from CCNY in 1934? …..You wouldn’t have an umbrella on a rainy day if Chris Cimino (WNBC Meteorologist) didn’t start looking towards the sky after graduating from City in 1981? …..Nobody would have ever gone through the Panama Canal if George Washington Goethals didn’t graduate from CCNY in 1877? …..the meatpacking industry might still be a jungle if muckraking author Upton Sinclair didn’t graduate from City College in 1897? …..millions of High School students would have been less prepared for the SAT without the help of CCNY 1939 graduate Stanley Kaplan? …..the Knicks might have never won an NBA Championship without 1942 graduate Red Holzman?
What makes a world‐class education? Start with a powerful core curriculum that opens your mind to new ideas, cultures and histories. City College has a national reputation for exceptional programs in the sciences. The Grove School of Engineering and the Spitzer School of Architecture have produced some of the most distinguished practitioners in their fields. Many leaders of New York City’s public school system come from our School of Education. Innovation marks City College’s unique interdisciplinary programs in the humanities, arts and social sciences. You’ll find first‐rate preparation for medical and professional schools and advanced degrees. It’s all about who you want to be, and where you want to go. City College offers exceptional facilities for learning, including CUNY’s largest library, one of America’s finest college performing arts centers, state‐of‐the‐art labs, world‐class computer facilities and much more on CCNY’s 36‐acre, tree‐shaded Upper West Side Campus.
Located on the corner of St. Nicholas Terrace and 130th Street, The Towers is a state‐of‐the‐art residence hall on the campus of The City College of New York (CCNY). The Towers houses 589 residents in fully furnished, air‐conditioned units complete with all of the modern conveniences such as card access, wireless internet lounges and 24 hour security. Residents can choose from a variety of housing options, including private or shared bedrooms and varying suite styles. Please check out our floor plans or contact our office via phone or e‐mail to set up a tour. The Tower’s convenient location provides easy access to classes, study groups, the library, CCNY activities, and many key subway stations allowing easy access to everything New York City has to offer. Living in The Towers is ideal for students interested in furthering their education, reducing their commuting time, and accessing all the incredible opportunities available in New York City. The Towers also provide many ways to socialize and enjoy campus life such as: community lounges; a seminar room where social, cultural, and educational events are hosted; a 24‐hour fitness center; and a large lawn area. The Towers is designed to offer a comfortable living and learning environment with all the perks of modern living. The Towers is a unique place to live and learn that offers:
Lounges on each floor with wireless internet A large lounge in the lobby for student gatherings 24‐hour security desk A seminar room for programs, study‐groups, social events 24‐hour fitness center Laundry room with WebLaundry View Escort service to local subways and throughout CCNY’s Campus Private courtyard and patio area Shuttle service ATM
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Baseball Program Overview and Highlights
The City College of New York baseball team is looking to take a big step towards competing for a championship this season, their fourth under head coach Steve Macias. The Beavers made tremendous strides in 2014, going 12‐17‐1 and improving by nine and a half games over the season prior, tied for the 13th biggest jump in the country. "I'm excited about this season." Macias said. "We're looking to make steps towards becoming a playoff team and continuing the tradition of success that City College baseball has had in the past."
Head Baseball Coach: Steve Macias
Contact Coach Macias:
Steve Macias joined the City College of New York as the Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities in the Fall of 2011 and became the head baseball coach prior to the 2012 season.. Tabbed to rebuild the Beavers into a contender in the City University of New York Athletic Conference, ten players have earned City University of New York Athletic Conference all‐star honors in his three seasons.
Phone: 212.650.7551 Email: smacias@ccny.cuny.edu
#10 – Jose Aquino Pitcher
#12 – Adrian Pena Second Base
2015 CCNY Baseball Roster
# Name 2 Matt Sola‐Baker 3 Jonathan Abreu 4 Max Mueller 5 Angel Zapata 6 Kennedy Tavarez 7 Gabriel Pena 9 Bobby McDowell 10 Jose Aquino 12 Adrian Pena 14 Nazar Aprahamian 15 Alberto Franco 16 Richard Bethea 17 Harold Mercedes 18 Anthony Cacchione 19 Jeffrey Diaz 20 Jacob Sonenshine 22 Jhosse Estrella 23 Emmanuel Nwokelo 24 Yoribaldis Olivo 26 Julian Irrizary 28 Pedro Taveras 29 Sacha Urbach 30 Brian Collado 33 Ariel Torres Head Coach: Assistant Coaches: Volunteer Asst. Coaches:
Pos. Ht. RHP 5’9” 2B/SS 5’9” RHP 6’0” OF 5’9” OF/3B 5’10” 3B 5’9” OF 6’1” RHP 5’9” 2B/3B 6’0” C 5’8” OF 5’9” 1B/3B 6’0” C 5’10” LHP 6’1” RHP 6’0” OF 5’11” SS 5’9” 1B 6’1” OF/P 5’10” P/OF 6’0” OF 6’0” RHP 6’0” RHP 6’1” C 5’8”
B/T R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R L/R S/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R S/R
Yr. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr.
Hometown / High School Bronx, NY/Washington Irving HS Flushing, NY/St. Francis Preparatory Brooklyn, NY/ Brooklyn Technical HS Bronx, NY/ Herbert H. Lehman Fresh Meadows, NY/Francis Lewis HS Bronx, NY/Herbert H. Lehman HS Queens, NY/St. Mary’s HS Queens, NY/ Richmond Hill HS Bronx, NY/Herbert H. Lehman HS New City, NY/Clarkstown South Queens, NY/Benjamin N Cardozo Bronx, NY/Harry S. Truman HS New York, NY/KIPP NYC College Prep Drexel Hill, PA/St. Joseph’s Prep Astoria, NY/Forest Hills HS Scarsdale, NY/Scarsdale HS Bronx, NY/Herbert H. Lehman Yonkers, NY/Saunders HS New York, NY/ Murry Bergtraum HS Bayonne, NJ/Bayonne HS Bronx, NY/John F. Kennedy HS Chestnut Ridge, NY/Spring Valley HS New York, NY/Brandeis HS Brooklyn, NY/HS for Sports Management
Steve Macias Derek Faucher, Scott Losche, Roberto Fernandez Chris Jimenez, Bob Adler
#2 Matt Sola-Baker - Jr.
#3 Jonathan Abreu - Fr.
#4 Max Mueller - Sr.
#5 Angel Zapata - So.
#6 Kennedy Tavarez - Sr.
#9 Bobby McDowell - Sr.
#10 Jose Aquino - Jr.
#12 Adrian Pena - So.
#14 Nazar Aprahamian - Fr.
#15 Alberto Franco - Jr.
#16 Richie Bethea - Sr.
#17 Harold Mercedes - Fr.
#18 Anthony Cacchione - Fr.
#19 Jeffrey Diaz - Fr.
#20 Jacob Sonenshine - Jr.
#22 Jhosse Estrella - So.
#23 Emmanuel Nwokelo - Jr.
#24 Yoribaldis Olivo - Sr.
#26 Julian Irrizary - Fr.
#28 Pedro Tavares - Fr.
#29 Sacha Urbach - Jr.
#33 Ariel Torres - Jr.
Men’s Tennis Program Overview and Highlights
The City College of New York men's tennis program is looking to take a step forward in head coach Kerner Ellie's second season at the helm of the program. Junior David Arroyave will lead a young Beavers squad that boasts six incoming freshmen. Arroyave's individual record on the court over the past two seasons is an outstanding 22‐0 in singles play. Junior Michael Benavidez is the next most distinguished returner, as he won three matches at the number three spot last year and went 2‐2 when paired with Arryoave at number two doubles. Other returners include senior Arton Oey and sophomore Matthew Barabas. The incoming freshmen class is composed of Max Bernstein, Andrew Bregman, Brian Chen, Augustinus Hadiputro, Philippe LaFargeas, Saiadivishnu Sanigepalli and Abdukadir Salomov.
Head Men’s and Women’s Coach: Kerner Elie
Contact Coach Elie:
Kerner Elie brings a wealth of experience to the Beavers program, both collegiate and professional. He most recently served as an assistant coach at nearby Queens College. He has over 20 years of experience as a teaching pro, working with players of all levels at the Parkwood and Cunningham Tennis Centers. Elie played collegiately at Pace University where he majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Phone: 212.650.7592 Email: kelie@ccny.cuny.edu
2015 CCNY Men’s Tennis Roster
Name David Arroyave Matthew Barabas Michael Benavidez Arias Max Bernstein Andrew Bregman
Ht. 6’0” 5’10” 6’3” 6’1” 6’2”
Yr. Jr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr.
Andrew Chen
5’6”
Fr.
Brian Chen 5’11” Fr. Augustinus Hadiputro 5’5” Fr. Philippe LaFargeas 5’11” Fr. Arton Oey 5’9” Sr. Saiadivishnu Sanigepalli 5’9” Fr. Abdukadir Salomov 5’11” Fr. Head Coach: Kerner Elie (2nd season) Assistant Coaches: Henry Stay (1st season)
Hometown/High School Floral Park, NY/ St. Francis Prep. School Astoria, NY/Aviation HS Kew Gardens, NY/Newcomers HS Briarcliffe Manor, NY/Ossining HS Valhalla, NY/Valhalla HS
Queens, NY/Bronx HS of Science New York, NY/Manhattan Center for Science and Math Queens, NY/John Bowne HS New York, NY/ France Elmhurst, NY/ Newtown HS Queens, NY/Brooklyn Technical HS Middle Village, NY/Academic Technical Lyceum, Uzbekistan
David Arroyave - Jr.
Matthew Barabas - So.
Michael Benavidez - Jr.
Max Bernstein - Fr.
Andrew Chen - Fr.
Brian Chen - Fr.
Augustinus Hadiputro - Fr.
Phillipe LaFargeas - Fr.
Abdukadir Salomov - Fr.
Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Program Overview and Highlights
Coming off a sweep to the men's and women's indoor track and field CUNYAC Championships, the City College of New York track and field program is looking to repeat the feat in the spring as they prepare for their outdoor season. "Expectations are high for this outdoor season as both the men and women are hungry for another title." Head coach Hugh Reid said. "The men want to complete the indoor/outdoor 5 peat sweep, while the women are looking to complete the double for the second time in 5 years. We know that it will not be easy, but these scholar athletes are up for the challenge. They are looking to make more than history; they are looking to break records and leave a permanent mark in annals of CCNY and CUNYAC." Senior Peter DeHazya, the CUNYAC Championships MVP for Indoor, will be in the hunt for not only a conference title, but also a potential berth in the NCAA Championships. DeHazya's run of 10.71 in the 100 meter dash last season was the 25th best in the country and was a mark that would have earned All‐ American honors at the Championship final last season. Sophomore Ashley Beaver won three events at the CUNYACs last season, taking first in the hammer throw, discus and shot put, and setting school records along the way. This year, Beaver intends to expand her sphere of dominance to the javelin event. She will compete for a spot at the NCAAs in the discus event. Sophomore Jeckesan Mejia won conference meet MVP honors last season, winning the shot put and taking second in the 110 meter hurdles. Mejia also won the shot put at the indoor championships. Freshman Melissa Paredes had a brilliant rookie indoor season, scoring 28 points in the CUNYAC Championships. Paredes will look to build on that during outdoors. Paredes is expected to challenge school records all season in mid and long distance events. Junior Steve Baker won both the hammer throw and the javelin last season, and is coming off a win in the weight throw at the CUNYAC indoors. With veterans & rookies up and down their roster, CCNY has depth in every event for both men & women.
Head Men’s and Women’s Coach: Hugh Reid
Contact Coach Reid:
Hugh Reid has served as head coach of the City College of New York track and field program and cross‐country teams since the fall of 2010. CCNY’s track and field program has been the cream of the CUNYAC since Reid’s arrival, winning the men’s indoor and outdoor conference championships five consecutive times (2011 ‐ 2015) while securing the women’s indoor conference championship in 2011, 2013 and 2015 and outdoor in 2011 and 2012.
Phone: 212.650.7549 Email: hreid@ccny.cuny.edu
Contact Coach Hurst:
Assistant Coach: Mark Hurst
Phone: 212.650.7549 Email: mhurst@ccny.cuny.edu
Mark Hurst has been an assistant coach of the City College of New York track and field and cross‐country teams since the Fall of 2009. In that time, Hurst has helped develop three All‐Americans, along with a multitude of CUNYAC and CTC champions. Prior to coming the CCNY, Hurst was an assistant coach at Hunter College, where he helped train several conference all‐stars.
2015 CCNY Outdoor Men’s Track and Field Roster
Name Usman Ali Steve Baker Anthony Barnes Joseph Benson Rowan Cruickshank Peter DeHazya Demesvar Destin Aaron Dickens Jonathan Elysee Harrison Foley Daniel Geist Alexander Gilbert Samuel Gotts Rhyeem Henry David Hernandez Thomas Holzmacher Eli Joseph Christopher Laing Bassit Malam Jeckesan Mejia Jashane Morrison Janssel Nunez Takhyung Seon Andrew Simon Thomas Sullivan Junior Walker Raymond Wong Omar Zapata Head Coach: Assistant Coaches:
Height
Year
Hometown / High School
5’11” 6’1” 6’0” 5’9” 6’0” 6’0” 5’11” 5’9” 5’11” 5’10” 6’0” 5’10” 5’7” 5’10” 5’6” 6’0” 6’2” 5’10” 6’2” 5’10” 5’9” 5’10” 5’8” 5’9” 5’6” 6’4” 5’6” 5’8”
Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr.
Brooklyn, NY/Aviation HS Brooklyn, NY/ Clara Barton HS Brentwood, NY /St. Anthony’s Endicott, NY/Union Endicott HS Big Indian, NY/Onteora HS Valley Stream, NY/Valley Stream Central HS Valley Stream, NY/ Valley Stream North HS Queens, NY/Martin Van Buren HS Jamaica, NY/ Haiti Stony Point, NY/North Rockland HS Lindenhurst, NY/ Lindenhurst Senior High School New York, NY/United Nations International School New York, NY/ Devereux Glenholme School Brooklyn, NY/Transit Tech HS Brooklyn, NY/FDNY HS for Fire and Life Safety Merrick, NY/Sanford H. Calhoun HS Bronx, NY/Cardinal Hayes HS Bronx, NY/ Mount St. Michael Bronx, NY/Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music Yorktown Heights, NY/Lakeland Senior HS Brooklyn, NY/ Boys and Girl High School New York, NY/Manhattan Center for Science and Math Plainview, NY / Plainview Old Bethpage JFK HS Long Island, NY/Valley Stream Central HS Bayside, NY/Townsend Harris, NY Queens, NY/Pathways Preparatory School Flushing, NY/Francis Lewis HS Bronx, NY/Bronx Aerospace HS
Hugh Reid (Fifth Season, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 2001) Mark Hurst and Morris Johnson
Usman Ali - Jr.
Steve Baker - Jr.
Anthony Barnes - Sr.
Joseph Benson - Fr.
Rowan Cruickshank - Fr.
Peter Dehazya - Sr.
Aaron Dickens - Fr.
Jonathan Elysee - Jr.
Chris Fiore - Fr.
Harrison Foley - Fr.
Daniel Geist - So.
Samuel Gotts - Fr.
David Hernandez - Fr.
Thomas Holzmacher - Fr.
Eli Joseph - Fr.
Bassit Malam - So.
Jeckesan Mejia - So.
Jashane Morrison - So.
Andrew Nelson - So.
Janssel Nunez - So.
Andrew Simon - Fr.
Thomas Sullivan - Fr.
2015 CCNY Outdoor Women’s Track and Field Roster
Name Angeles Anunagba Ashley Beaver Zyare Brown Karissa Core Leah Dawkins Jennifer Doumas Makita Ellis Aicha Fofana Cassie Gibbons Taylor Jo Gillen Katarina Ham Leandra Haynes Bianca Johnson Katelynn Kozak Christin Hu Shakeema McKie Cathenia Murray Melissa Paredes Zulena Saravia Katiuska Sosa Jessica Tedesco Jessica Thomas Head Coach: Assistant Coaches:
Height
Year 6’1” 5’9” 5’6” 5’5” 5’3” 5’5” 5’6” 5’2” 5’8” 5’5” 5’2” 5’6” 5’8” 5’8’’ 5’6” 5’7” 5’7” 5’7” 5’1” 5’3” 5’3” 5’5”
Hometown / High School Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Fr. So.
Lagos, Nigeria/Poka Epe, Lagos, Nigeria East Orange, NJ/Groves HS Amityville, NY/Walter G. O’Oconell Copiague HS Bronx, NY/Pablo Neruda Academy New York, NY/Brooklyn Tech HS Farmingdale, NY/Farmingdale HS Queens, NY/Christ The King HS Bronx, NY/Bronx Latin HS Brentwood, NY/Brentwood HS Orangeburg, NY/ Tappan Zee HS South Ozone Park, NY/ Aviation HS Arverne, NY/ Nazareth HS Brooklyn, NY/Clara Barton HS Macedonia, OH /Nordonia HS Queens, NY/The Mary Louise Academy Brooklyn, NY/Clara Barton HS Far Rockaway, NY/York Early College Academy Staten Island, NY/Progress HS Bay Shore, NY/Bay Shore HS Bronx, NY/Wings Academy New York, NY/ NHACS Brooklyn, NY/Brooklyn College Academy
Hugh Reid (Fifth Season, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 2001) Mark Hurst and Morris Johnson
Nicole Arboleda - Fr.
Ashley Beaver - So.
Zyare Brown - Fr.
Chloe Kai - Fr.
Ashley Crandall - Fr.
Jennifer Doumas - Jr.
Makita Ellis - Jr.
Shannon Finucane - Jr.
Cassie Gibbons - Fr.
Rhonda Grant - So.
Leandra Haynes - Jr.
Christin Hu - Jr.
Katelynn Kozack - So.
Shakeema McKie - Sr.
Jessica Tedesco - Fr.
Jessica Thomas - So.
Katiuska Sosa - Jr.
Men’s Volleyball Program Overview and Highlights The City College of New York men's volleyball team begins their 2015 season under first year head coach Andrijana Todorovic. "I am thrilled and happy to become part of the CCNY athletics family." Todorovic said. "I see a lot of potential with the current players, and I feel with hard work and training, we can be very successful, and eventually compete for a championship." The Beavers will be led by senior setter Anthony Reyes, who finished fourth last season in the CUNYAC in assists (754) and assists per set (7.39). Junior middle hitter Leonel Pascual (81 kills) looks to be the recipient of Reyes' sets on offense while sophomore libero Oleksandr Boychuk (154 digs) will lead the defensive effort.
Head Men’s Volleyball Coach: Andrijana Todorovic Andrijana Todorovic was named as the volunteer head coach of the City College of New York men’s volleyball team prior to the 2015 season. As a former international professional athlete Todorovic, who goes by Ana, brings a wealth of experience to the program. She comes to CCNY having most recently served as the senior women’s head coach of the Obilic volleyball team in her native Belgrade, Serbia, where she managed all of the youth selections to the program. In 2014, Todorovic graduated from the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education University in Belgrade, Serbia.
Contact Coach Todorovic: Phone: 212‐650‐8228 Email: ancitodorovic@hotmail.com
2015 CCNY Men’s Volleyball Roster
# 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17
Name Austin Mendoza Cuong Quoc Tran Luis Vega David Cham Marvin Campbell Oleksandr Boychuk Anthony Reyes Albert Chen Tenzin Thinley Jeffrey Yin Leonel Pascual Leudy Veras
Position OH LB LB/OH OH/MB OH S OH OH/MB OH MB MB OH
Ht. 5’8” 5’5” 5’7” 5’9” 5’9” 5’7” 5’10” 5’10” 5’10” 5’10” 6’1” 5’10”
Yr. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So.
Hometown / High School (Previous School) Staten Island, NY /Susan E. Wagner HS Fresh meadows, NY/Newcomers HS Queens, NY/Aviation HS Brooklyn, NY/Midwood HS Elmont, NY/Elmont Memorial HS Flushing, NY/Townsend Harris High School Queens, NY/Richmond Hill HS Bronx, NY/Brooklyn Technical HS Queens, NY/H.S. of Applied Communications Susan E. Wagner HS/Staten Island, NY Bronx, NY /Cardinal Spellman HS Bronx, NY/John F. Kennedy HS
Head Coach: Assistant Coaches: Student Manager:
Ana Todorovic (University of Belgrade, 2014; first season)
Nicholas Siriban, Brian Yik Lim Jia Zuen Liu Liu, Kathlen Sanchez Dos Santos
#2 Austin Mendoza - So.
#4 Quong Cuoc Tran - Jr.
#5 Luis Vega - Fr.
#7 David Cham - Fr.
#8 Marvin Campbell - Fr.
#9 Oleksandr Boychuk - So.
#10 Anthony Reyes - Sr.
#11 Albert Chen - Fr.
#13 Tenzin Thinley - Fr.
#14 Jeffrey Yin - Jr.
#15 Leonel Pascual - Jr.
Co‐ed Lacrosse Program Overview and Highlights
The City College of New York men’s lacrosse program continues to rebuild under Head coach William Tucker. The Beavers are looking to take a step forward this year, with a new recruiting class, a harder schedule and exceptional coaching. The Beavers play a very demanding schedule each season against the likes of Division I clubs Columbia University, Hofstra University, Sacred Heart University and Stony Brook University.
Head Lacrosse Coach: William Tucker
Contact Coach Tucker:
William Tucker was named head coach of the City College of New York lacrosse team in the spring of 2013. Tucker has undertaken the challenge of rebuilding the CCNY lacrosse program from the ground up, after being inactive for several years.
Phone: 212‐650‐7554 Email: william.tucker@mail.cuny.edu
2015 CCNY Lacrosse Roster
Name Elias Veneris Amanda Bernstein Ernesto Prado Adel Njeim Maximilian Rief Michele Hu Jeffrey Tsui Daniel Restrepo Hashmat Ibrahimi Marc Mucciaccio Richard Adamski Jim Estioco Robert Palumbo Marion Osmani Sung Keun Park Alex David Jonathan Cantor Yamany Araf
Position Defense Attack Defense Defense Defense/Goalie
Height 6'2" 5'6" 6'3 6'4" 5'10" 5'7" Defense 5'9 Defense 6'3" Attack 5'10 Midfield 5' 11" Midfield 5'11" Attack/Midfield 5'8'' Attack/Midfield 6'2" Goalie 5'8" Middie 6'3" Defense/Midfield 5' 9" Midfield 5'9'' Middie 5'9
Head Coach: William Tucker
Year Junior Sophomore Sophomore Senior Senior Freshman
High School Fort Hamilton Ossining New Utrecht Collège Notre Dame de Jamhour Archbishop Molloy Benjamin N. Cardozo Freshman Midwood High School Senior Central Islip High School Freshman Valley Stream Central Sophmore Portledge School Senior Monsignor Farrell Freshman Curtis High School Junior St. Joseph by the Sea HS Junior Environmental Studies Freshman Benjamin N. Cardozo Senior Stuyvesant High School Sophomore Bard Highschool Early College Senior High School of Health Profession
Assistant Coaches: Leo Stravinou, Sirus Miandoabi
Hometown Brooklyn, NY Ossining, NY New York,NY Brooklyn, NY Sunnyside, NY Queens, NY Brooklyn, NY Central Islip, NY Queens, NY Huntington, NY Staten Island, NY Staten Island, NY Staten Island, NY Yonkers, NY Bayside, NY Brooklyn, NY Queens, NY Queens, NY
CCNY Spirit Squad Overview and Highlights The City College of New York Spirit Squad entered it's first year of competition during the 2014 ‐ 2015 academic year. Originally founded with a roster of five, the team grew to thirteen members and became a staple at all of the men's and women's home basketball events. Led by sophomore and junior captains, Laura Silvestre and Nykia Blanks, the squad not only assisted in supporting our student athletes but also worked hard to engage the campus community through appearances at student life sponsored programming such as Club Night at the Towers, weekly tabling in the Rotunda and various Freshman and Transfer Orientations. Not just a promotional club, the team competed in their first CUNYAC championship this past March where they cheered, danced, and stunted to a 5th place finish. Senior member Ashley Beaver, also gained individual accolades in the jump competition placing 4th for her double toe‐touch. The team looks to continue to grow, compete, and promote all things City College in the years to come.
Head Cheer Coach: Joy Ekema‐Agbaw
Contact Coach Ekema‐Agbaw:
Joy Ekema‐Agbaw joined the City College of New York athletic department as Assistant to the Athletic Director Intern in the Fall of 2013. Her role is primarily in marketing with secondary responsibilities in coaching, operations and student‐development. Ekema‐Agbaw brings a wealth of experience to Beaver Athletics.
Phone: 212‐650‐5077 Email: jekemaagbaw@ccny.cuny.edu
Alexa Barker - Jr.
Nykia Blanks - Jr./C
Mayte Camacho - Fr.
Tammie David - Sr.
Efrigjend Nikqi - So.
Alana Parker - Fr.
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