Holy Cross Crusader Nation Magazine - Winter 2014 by College of the Holy Cross

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NATION Winter 2014

New men’s hockey coach emphasizes team culture

Susan Feitelberg ’84 pays it forward p.6

(l to r) Matt Ginn ‘15, Tommy Dwyer ‘15, Nilan Nagy ‘15, Jake Youso ‘15 Winter 2014 • Crusader Nation 1

AD’s Corner Dear Friends, It is hard to believe how quickly the first few months of the school year have passed. Many of our fall teams played well and I’m confident there are good things in store this coming winter and spring. There is a renewed sense of enthusiasm and excitement surrounding Holy Cross Athletics. The work we are doing is laying an important foundation for the future and, we hope, has made your visits to campus over the last few months more enjoyable. We have taken a number of steps to improve the overall experience around our home competitions. Fitton Field boasts an improved Family Fun Zone complete with interactive games for kids, new signage to help fans better navigate the stadium, and an increased number of food and merchandise offerings throughout the complex. You will also see several changes when you come to the Hart Center this winter, including a new and engaging look to the entrance and main hallway which brings to life our storied history, while also showcasing some of our current student-athletes. The goal of all of these projects is to engage our fans and showcase our wonderful studentathletes at our various facilities. This year we have also introduced a Game Day Central link on our website with all of the pertinent information for our football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and men’s ice hockey games. We have also launched a new user-friendly ticketing system with print-at-home capabilities through the GoHolyCross.com website, making it easier for fans to purchase tickets before arriving on campus. As we enter the winter sports season, the Hart Center promises to be filled with energy and excitement. The men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and men’s ice hockey squads all return proven talent from last season, and I anticipate all three teams will be in the running for conference titles this year. One of the highlights to mark on your calendar is the Winter Homecoming on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), featuring a doubleheader of men’s basketball (vs. Lehigh) in the afternoon and men’s ice hockey (vs. RIT) in the evening.

In This Issue 3 Men’s Hockey

Emphasis on culture

6 Paying it Forward Susan Feitelberg ’84

7 Student Spotlight

Payton Shubrick ’15, track & field

8 COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE

Playing to win

10 Patriot League Network

Behind the scenes

11 10 Things to Know About

Coach Milan Brown &

Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J.

12 Catching Up WitH Crusaders

Martha Sullivan ’82, field hockey Mary Supple ’82, swimming & diving

13 Calendar 14 Photo Finish 16 Why I Give

Crusader Nation Produced by the Office of Advancement, Department of Athletics and the Office of College Marketing and Communications

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Charles Bare, Joe Bertoletti, Jesse Kasser, Joyce O’Connor Davidson, Heather Palmer, Richard Phelps DESIGNER Michael Grinley

I would like to thank individuals who have made gifts to the Crusader Athletics Fund this year; your generosity helps us give our student-athletes the tools they need to best represent the purple! As we near the end of the calendar year, I ask those of you who have not yet made a gift to please consider doing so before the Dec. 31 deadline for tax purposes (remember 100 percent of your gift is tax-deductible and your support makes a huge difference for our program). I wish you all a happy and healthy 2015, and I look forward to seeing you on campus!

PHOTOGRAPHERS Peter Cooke, Justin Casterline, Mike Malyszko, Mark Seliger, Gil Talbot, Dan Vaillancourt

Go Crusaders!

Phone: 508-793-2415 Email: crusaderathletics@holycross.edu Website: GoHolyCross.com

Nathan Pine Director of Athletics 2 Crusader Nation • Winter 2014

C R U S A D E R N AT I O N Office of Advancement College of the Holy Cross One College Street Worcester, Mass. 01610

Coach’s Game Plan All In!

New Men’s Hockey Coach David Berard emphasizes team culture The puck stops with goalie Matt Ginn ‘15 of Lindsay, Ontario.

he men’s hockey team had been back on campus only a few days, and already new Head Coach David Berard was making an impression. Berard, who was hired in June, had been in touch with his players during the summer, but now they were all on campus, ready to start a new year. Things were going to be different, he knew, and he wanted his players to know that as well. He challenged the team in their opening meeting, saying: “I don’t want you to dip your toe in and be conservative, I want you to jump in with both feet. I want you to be fully invested and fully committed. That’s the only way to unlock our potential as a team and as players.” Winter 2014 • Crusader Nation 3

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Berard is, like the college’s tagline, asking more, of everyone in the program. The process, he admits, can be uncomfortable, but it’s also necessary. “Part of pushing to win a championship is changing the behavior,” said Berard. “We’re asking them to do more, give more, to get something greater.” And the players are buying into Berard’s vision. “Guys are excited to come to the rink every day and work hard on getting better,” said senior captain Matt Ginn. “And that’s what we want to be, a really hard-working, gritty team that’s always sharp and always prepared.”

The End Game The team will have to be all those things if it is to reach the goal, stated by Berard and several of his players, of

“If we maintain a team-first attitude, we’ll get through any adversity and come out a better team.” playing its best hockey at the end of the season. “We want to play our best hockey in February and March,” said Berard. “We’ll have our ups and downs, but if we maintain a team-first attitude, we’ll get through any adversity and come out a better team.” Returning players can look to the way they finished last year for confidence going into this one. Despite a difficult season on the whole, the team nevertheless rallied late and made the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Hockey tournament. There

they fell, for the third straight season, to Mercyhurst. “There’s a little chip on our shoulder when it comes to playing Mercyhurst,” said Youso. “They’re a good team, no doubt, but the conference is full of good teams. We can’t dwell on that one series because there are so many hurdles to clear to get ready for the playoffs.” That day-by-day attitude runs right through the program, with players and coaches alike wary of looking ahead. “One game at a time” may sound cliché, but it’s also a way of managing a long season. Were the Crusaders to reach the Atlantic Hockey finals, they’d have played up to 42 games over more than five months. “Coach Berard does a really good job of keeping everyone in the moment, of focusing on today and worrying about tomorrow—tomorrow,” said Vidal.

To put it another way: “The only game we’re worried about is the next game,” Ginn said. “And then, good or bad, we want to move on because the next night is a whole new game. That’s the mindset Coach Berard has instilled in us.” It’s not surprising, then, that Berard isn’t one to set goals by win-loss records, his approach instead is holistic and process-driven. “I’m not a huge numbers guy. I think they’re limiting one way or another, but what I can say is that we’re going to compete to win every game we play,” he said. “The goal is to compete for the Atlantic Hockey championship and go to the NCAA tournament. We want to be in a position where, at the end of the year, we can beat any team.” By Chris Edmonds ’04

A Stand-Out Coach By his own admission, David Berard has “had a smile on my face ever since I got that phone call from Nate Pine.” The call in June from Holy Cross’ athletics director was the opportunity Berard had been striving for: a chance to run his own program. Berard had put in his time: a total of 16 seasons on staff at his alma mater, Providence College, a year as the interim head coach at UConn, and stops before that at Lake Superior State and Colby College. When Paul Pearl, who had coached the Crusaders for 19 of the previous 20 seasons, decided earlier this year to move on, he opened up a rare Division I head coaching position. As such, it drew attention from all over the country, but Berard managed to distinguish

himself. “Two things that stood out the most,” said Pine,” are his enthusiasm for hockey and for being at an elite academic institution. He wanted to be in this kind of program at this type of school.” So much so, Pine said, that “David took it upon himself to come up here outside of the interview, go on a tour with prospective students with the admissions office … and immerse himself in Holy Cross well before we talked about the job in a formal interview.” Like the players, Pine has been impressed with Berard’s commitment to shaping the program’s culture.

“He’s set out the mantra by which the hockey program operates,” said Pine. “That mantra provides consistency, and it’s a great thing for young men and women to get that. Consistency in approach is something they can rely on, something that can give them comfort.” It took more than 20 years to reach his goal, and Berard feels he’s in the right place. “I couldn’t have asked for a better situation,” he said. “From the type of people I work with, to the possibility for our program to compete at the highest level, it’s just a great opportunity.”

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Paying it Forward Trustee and Ironman Susan Feitelberg ’84 sees participation in athletics as key to success

or Susan Feitelberg ’84, a former varsity cross country and track and field athlete, leaving College Hill didn’t mean leaving athletics behind. “With like-minded people, you can continue to compete and hone the skills you learned in college. The coaches and Athletics program at Holy Cross are instrumental in shaping a framework for overcoming obstacles, developing resiliency and inspiring commitment,” says Feitelberg, who has competed in an Ironman, marathons and numerous triathlons since graduating, and added cycling and swimming to her repertoire. A senior vice president and wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley, and trustee of the College, Feitelberg adds, “Being an athlete doesn’t end when college does.” And neither did her commitment to Holy Cross. Feitelberg credits the skills she learned as a college athlete to her success in the working world. “Today, in the investment world, you

need to be able to carry a lot of integrity, collaborate with others, and to take calculated risk. You’re learning that as an athlete when you compete. Then to turn that around in your career is significant.” As a trustee, and serving on the trustee Athletics Committee, Feitelberg notes the great honor it is to work with people who believe in giving back and being “men and women for others.” Alongside her attention to the College as a whole, Feitelberg is also dedicated to helping students individually by serving as a mentor for those looking into the fields of wealth management or financial investments. She has developed a particular interest in helping female students, especially athletes, often participating in the Women and Business Conference held at the College. “There is a high correlation between women who played sports on a college level and women who are C-level ex-

ecutives. With young women athletes, there’s a tremendous untapped pool of leadership—in business, politics, medicine. And I think about where we could go in the future in helping Holy Cross young women athletes to see that potential.” Joining her commitment to the Athletics program— which includes donating to the Purple Pride Chal-

lenge—with her professional experience, Feitelberg embodies what she finds most admirable about her alma mater: “There is such a selflessness at Holy Cross which I’ve found is refreshing in this world. It seems to really be a part of the spirit of the school.” By Evangelia Stefanakos ’14 College Writer

A Round of Applause Gordie Lockbaum ‘88 and Coleen Lynch ‘95 have been named national co-chairs for the Crusader Athletics Fund. In this volunteer capacity, Gordie and Coleen will help ensure a bright and successful future for Holy Cross Athletics. They will work closely with the Crusader Athletics Fund to assist in raising funds, recruiting volunteers and educating alumni, families, and friends about CAF’s impact on our student-athletes. Both alumni were standouts in their respective sports at Holy Cross, and both have continued to support Holy Cross Athletics generously since graduation. We are grateful that they have chosen to pioneer this new effort. 6 Crusader Nation • Winter 2014

Student spotlight Payton Shubrick ’15

women’s track & field

Payton Shubrick ’15 (Springfield, Mass.), a political science major with concentrations in Peace and Conflict and Africana studies, is a member of the women’s track and field team, and serves as co-president of the Student Government Association (SGA).

Q What made you choose Holy

Cross?

I came to Holy Cross because of Coach Egetta Alfonso ’92. She believed in me and pushed me to apply and told me it would be the best decision I ever made. She was right! Since arriving my first year I have been able to accomplish so much and she continues to support me today, which is truly a blessing.

Q How would you describe your experience as a member of the women’s track and field team?

It has been amazing. My teammates are super supportive both on and off the track, and there is never a dull moment. I have created life-long friendships on the team because we all know the struggle of running a 400 or completing a circuit.

Q What interests you most about your major, political science?

A I really like studying institutions

and how they work. I’ve enjoyed trying to figure out the Holy Cross structure and trying to take a look at how we can improve it for students. I combine my passion for change with my interest in institutional structures and really try to

improve life here. I figured that if I was able to make positive change in athletics, I could do the same more broadly on campus. That’s why I ran for SGA.

Q You were previously co-director of the Student Athletics Committee of the SGA. What did you accomplish in that role?

Anthony Russo ’14 and I started an initiative called Game of the Week which promoted attendance at home athletics events and highlighted at least one event per season per varsity team. Our goal was to make all teams feel appreciated and get as many students as possible excited about going to athletics competitions.

Q Now that you are co-president of SGA, what goals do you have in terms of helping bring the student body together as a community?

A This year, my co-president (John

Milner ’15) and I have many goals which fall under our platform of communication, advocacy, safety and support. Some of the initiatives we are working on are the Holy Cross App, Agape Latte, Take Your Professor to Lunch, acquiring new gym equipment and many other projects. I am passionate about education and empowering both myself and others to make change for the better.

Q The motto of the SGA this year is, “Support, Grow and Advocate.” Can you explain what that means?

We really want to encourage students to approach the SGA and we wanted to communicate that we are here to help. We’re average students that just happen to be in this leadership position and we are interested in hearing suggestions and questions from everyone.

Q How will the skills you’ve de-

veloped in leadership positions on campus help you in the real world?

Learning how to be organized, timely and thoughtful in all that I do will serve me well in life after college. I have worked at Mass Mutual for the last four summers and plan to return there after college.

Q What is one lesson you will take away from Holy Cross when you graduate this spring?

Get comfortable being uncomfortable. It is the ability to adapt quickly and stay organized which separates the good from the great. By Olivia Cappoli Media Relations Assistant Winter 2014 • Crusader Nation 7

P L AY I N G T O W I N :

The Plan for Comp

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etitive Excellence After 10 months on the job, Athletics Director Nathan Pine lays out his agenda for Holy Cross Athletics. Q: What is your vision for the Holy Cross Athletics program? A: Succinctly, competitive excellence right down the line.

Make no mistake, I am interested in winning and the important lessons that student-athletes gain from learning to win and learning to win the right way. Of late, I think we have strayed from that goal and now is the perfect time for us to refocus our efforts and acknowledge that winning is important to us. It is a significant metric in our overarching goal to achieve excellence across every dimension of the College. Our teams are going to be more competitive. I want to see across-the-board contenders at Holy Cross.

Q: How do you plan to achieve this? A: The primary factor that will set this department up for success

for the next 20 years is the renovation and expansion of the Hart Center. First of all, it’s the perception—making a multi-million dollar investment in this facility speaks to the importance of Athletics on this campus now and for the future. We are unquestioned in academics. We want to bring Athletics up to par with our academics. The fact is that competitive athletics benefits the entire institution all the way around. A popular and successful Athletics program is a marketing and publicity multiplier for Holy Cross. It conveys the College’s name and story out into the national conversation. It creates a sense of spirit and pride on campus and in the alumni community.

Q: And you believe the centerpiece for this new era of Athletics success is the Hart Center? A: Without question. The scope of this project is bold and ambitious. We will create state-of-the-art, year-round indoor practice fields that will benefit all our field sports. For a New England team, that’s an immense and immediate benefit. We will build additional practice courts for our basketball team and for our volleyball team. We have 750 student-athletes on this campus and with the new Hart Center, we will be able to provide appropriate strength and conditioning training and the best sports medicine services for them. We will better equip them to maximize their potential and give them a world-class studentathlete experience. That’s exactly what we are doing in the classrooms and that is what we need to do on our courts, fields and ice. In the end, the new Hart Center will be an exceptional, campus-enhancing facility, which will transform us both in terms of performance and recruiting. Watch for architectural renderings of the renovated and expanded Hart Center in the next issue of Crusader Nation. Winter 2014 • Crusader Nation 9

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10 things to know about... Milan Brown Men’s Basketball Head Coach Milan Brown is in his fifth season leading the Crusaders. Last year, he guided the team to its first 20-win season and first postseason tournament appearance since 2006-2007. Over the course of his career as a head coach at both Holy Cross and Mount St. Mary’s, he has totaled 150 victories. 1. Ranks second on the all-time career list for assists at Howard University. 2. Named the CBS Player of the Game against Kansas in the 1992 NCAA Tournament. 3. His jersey was retired by Howard University in 2005. 4. Scored more than 1,000 points in both his high school and collegiate careers. 5. Played for Butch Beard, who played nine seasons in the NBA, and was head coach of the New Jersey Nets. 6. Milan’s brother, Morocco, is vice president of player personnel for the Cleveland Browns. 7. His wife, Tina, has her Ph.D. in psychology. 8. Coached Allen Iverson in the Hampton Roads Pro-Am basketball league. 9. Loves movies; favorite actor is Denzel Washington. 10. Was the first baby born on New Year’s Day in Hampton, Va., in 1971.

Rev. Anthony Kuzniewski, S.J. Rev. Anthony J. Kuzniewski, S.J., serves as the chaplain for the Department of Athletics. A member of the Holy Cross faculty since 1974, he is a professor in the history department, and served its chair from 1990 to 1992. 1. He was an Eagle Scout and is still registered as chaplain with the troop from his home parish in Milwaukee, Wis. 2. He is the College historian and author of Thy Honored Name, a history of the College from 1843 to1994. 3. He serves as Archivist for the New England Province of the Jesuits. 4. He grew up during the Lombardi years, a Packers fan for life. 5. Fr. Kuzniewski served on the boards of the Nativity School of Worcester, Cheverus High School, and Loyola University of Chicago. 6. He received the Holy Cross Distinguished Teaching Award in 2002. 7. His favorite period of history is the antebellum years in the United States (1820-1860). 8. Fr. Kuzniewski took his first vows as a Jesuit at Holy Cross in 1974, and was ordained here in 1979. 9. He has climbed in the Tatra Mountain borderland between Poland and Slovakia. 10. He is an avid fisherman. Winter 2014 • Crusader Nation 11

CATCHING UP WITH Crusaders Martha Sullivan ’82 & Mary (Lynch) Supple ’82

or Class of 1982 graduates Martha Sullivan and Mary (Lynch) Supple, Holy Cross Athletics are still a significant part of their lives. Not only did both don the purple during their time at the College (Sullivan – field hockey; Supple – swimming & diving), but the pair also have children who are following in their mothers’ footsteps as student-athletes at Holy Cross. Sullivan is the mother of two daughters, Kate ’14 (track & field) and Annie ’18 (track & field /cross-country), while Supple’s daughter, Maddie ’17, is on the rowing team, and her son, Ned ’13, competed on the swimming & diving team. “It is amazing!” said Sullivan of having two student-athletes at Holy Cross. “I couldn’t be more proud of Kate and Annie. I have cheered Kate on at winter and spring meets, home and away, and now love being a cross-country fan, cheering on Annie and her teammates. It is thrilling to watch the talent and sheer determination of these Division I athletes, and to see the high fives and hugs and support the team gives one another.” Sullivan is the owner and manager of Sullivan Communications, a public

Annie, Martha and Kate Sullivan

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relations firm she started in 1997 after serving as the director of public relations at the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square for several years. Sullivan said: “I discovered my confidence at Holy Cross in the classroom; in the halls of Mulledy and Hanselman sharing popcorn while debating ethics, religion and government; working out and competing on the field alongside my field hockey teammates; celebrating the division championship with my team; running the stairs at Fitton Field. To run a successful business you need to believe in yourself, encourage greatness around you, work hard and create some luck and opportunities.” Supple echoes Sullivan’s enthusiasm for having her children represent Holy Cross as student-athletes. “When I joined the women’s swimming team in 1978, I never imagined that 31 years later I would be cheering for my children on Holy Cross teams of their own,” said Supple. “It was an easy transition for me to go from proud HC alumna to proud HC Parent since I already had a closet full of purple gear. I have loved rooting them on at pools,

rivers and lakes in Worcester and all around the Patriot League.” Supple has spent most of her career as an event planner and fundraiser for various Catholic colleges and high schools, and credits the lessons learned at the College to her success. “As a Holy Cross student-athlete I learned the value of goal-setting, hard work and good sportsmanship. My talented professors and many wonderful Jesuits taught me to study material in depth, appreciate varying opinions and confidently express my own. Holy Cross provided me with life-long lessons and incredible friendships, just as I see happening with Ned and Maddy.” Supple has always been involved in the Holy Cross community, as her family has deep roots at the College. Maddy is the 17th member of the Supple and Lynch families to attend Holy Cross. “Holy Cross has been a constant source of joy in my life,” said Supple. “Being a parent of two Holy Cross studentathletes is icing on the cake!” By Jim Sarkisian, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations

Will, Bill, Ned, Mary, Maddy and Jack Supple

Calendar 2014-2015 Winter Home Events December

February

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Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Connecticut 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Hartford 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Boston College 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. NJIT 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. UMass-Lowell 11:15 a.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Yale 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Boston University 2 p.m.

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Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Air Force 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. American 1 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Amherst 2 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Air Force 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Colgate 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Bucknell 3 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Army 8 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving, Worcester City Championship 6 p.m. Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving, Worcester City Championship 10 a.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Lehigh 1 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. N. E. College 2 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Lafayette 8 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Southern Maine 3 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Robert Morris 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Navy 3 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Robert Morris 3 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Loyola (Md.) 7 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Niagara 7 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. St. Michael’s 2 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Niagara 7 p.m.

Home Venues

Baseball: Fitton Field Basketball: Hart Center Ice Hockey: Hart Center Lacrosse: Holy Cross Field Swimming & Diving: Hart Center

Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving vs. Bryant 1 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. American 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Colgate 7 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. University of New England 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Bucknell 2 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Bentley 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Army 7 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. RIT 7 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Boston College 1 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Lehigh 3 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. RIT 7 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. New Hampshire 4 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Lafayette 7 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Nichols 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Navy 1 p.m. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Norwich 2 p.m. Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Sacred Heart 7 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Harvard 4 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Loyola (Md.) 7 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Navy 1 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs. Boston University 1 p.m.

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Men’s Lacrosse vs. Army Baseball vs. Boston College Men’s Lacrosse vs. Hartford Women’s Lacrosse vs. Boston University Men’s Lacrosse vs. St. John’s Baseball vs. Yale (double header) Baseball vs. Massachusetts Men’s Lacrosse vs. Lehigh Women’s Lacrosse vs. Loyola (Md.)

1 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 4 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 1 p.m. 1 p.m.

Single game tickets are on sale for Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball and Men’s Hockey. Visit GoHolyCross.com/tickets or call 508-793-2573 to reserve your tickets. Winter 2014 • Crusader Nation 13

Photo Finish Homecoming (Sept. 27) 1. The Cheerleading team gets the crowd pumped up during a time out. 2. AD Nathan Pine joins Holy Cross Football Ring of Honor recipients Charlie Maloy ‘53, Tom Ciaccio ‘92, and Chair of the Gridiron Leadership Council, Larry Doyle ‘83. 3. David St. Pierre ‘87, P18, Paul Pijanowski ‘87, Head Coach David Berard, Bill Bellerose ‘77, P14,12 and Matt Muiz ‘87, P18 gather at the Men’s Ice Hockey Meet & Greet at the Fitton Field Baseball Concourse.

4. Kaitlyn Gettens ‘11, Kat Sutton ‘12, Kayla DiBari ‘12, Head Coach Stephanie Ridolfi, Jenna Constantino ‘07, Cashel Scanlon ‘08, Lisa Gagne ‘09, and Sam Hallowell ‘09 at the women’s lacrosse alumni tailgate. 5. Bill Doran ‘77, chair of the Athletics Committee of the Board of Trustees (right), and Tracy Barlok, vice president of Advancement, present Rev. Philip Boroughs, S.J., president (left), and AD Nathan Pine with a check for $1,114,610.44, representing the dollars given by alumni, family and fans last year through the Crusader Athletics Fund. 6. Chuck Rogers ‘06, Bill Klotz ‘06, Kevin Davidson ‘75, Greg Kelly ‘06, and John O’Sullivan ‘06 catch up after the alumni game.

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Alumni Games (Sept. 27) 1. More than 40 men’s lacrosse alumni came back to campus to participate in the alumni game at Homecoming. 2. The baseball team welcomed back 30 alumni and their families for the annual Purple vs. White alumni game. 3. A group of 20 women’s lacrosse alumni challenged the current team to a scrimmage.

Bud Ryan Room is Open Director of Athletics Nathan Pine, Head Men’s Basketball Coach Milan Brown, Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach David Berard and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Bill Gibbons would like to invite alumni, family and friends who make leadership gifts to the College to come out to the Hart Center this year.

access to the John J. “Bud” Ryan ‘41 Room, which overlooks the rink and basketball court and is located on the second floor of the Hart Center. It offers patrons a cash bar and snacks. Please take advantage of this great opportunity to meet with Nathan Pine and visit with fellow alumni and supporters.

President’s Council members and donors who support the Crusader Athletics Fund at $500 or more will receive special

The Bud Ryan Room will open one hour before game time. It will reopen at halftime for basketball games and from the start of the first

intermission through the end of the second intermission for hockey. For more information, please contact Kelly Whalen, director of President’s Council at 508-793-3027 or kwhalen@holycross.edu or Heather Palmer, director of the Crusader Athletics Fund at 508-793-2415 or hpalmer@holycross.edu.

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Office of Advancement

College of the Holy Cross One College Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01610

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Why I Give Steve McKenna ’83 & Ellen (Ferrucci) McKenna ’83

“As alumni and parents of a former women’s tennis team athlete and a current women’s lacrosse team athlete, we believe in encouraging the importance of learning loyalty, leadership, discipline and teamwork. Developing these qualities through team experiences are essential in building personal and professional relationships throughout life. We give to the Crusader Athletics Fund because we appreciate the generosity of former players and alumni who also support and recognize the esteemed value of being a student-athlete at Holy Cross.”

Kevin Polansky ’03 & Erin (Hylka) Polansky ’03

“Tennis and baseball were central to our four years on Mount St. James. Lessons learned such as perseverance in the face of adversity, self-reliance, as well as teamwork and sportsmanship are skills that are useful in all aspects of life. Our athletics experiences wouldn’t have been what they were without the generosity of former players and alumni. We give back to enhance the experiences of Holy Cross student-athletes, all those who currently don the purple and white, and all those who will in the future.”

Kevin Robinson

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach “Each day our student-athletes at Holy Cross compete in their respective sport and in the classroom with a high level of energy, passion and respect. They sacrifice a great deal of their time to represent Holy Cross to the best of their abilities. As a member of the Holy Cross men’s basketball family, I wanted to recognize their efforts by giving to the Crusader Athletics Fund. The student-athletes are the heartbeat of our community and I want to help them achieve their personal and team goals as they chase excellence—that is why I give!”

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