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IT REALLY WAS AN UNBELIEVABLE RUN. ”

years as an assistant coach at Springfield College and Centre College, then landed his first head coaching position at Thomas College in Waterville, Maine, in 2014.

It was there that Cadets head coach Booth ironically found himself on the opposite end of his former all-star player’s competitive fire. Squaring off twice against Hensley’s teams, Norwich was lucky to come away with a victory, Booth says.

“The first game was a very good game, and we were able to squeeze out a last-minute victory,” Booth recalls. “The following season, Geoff put the boots to us. But I was proud to see what a great job he was doing impacting kids’ lives.”

Hensley is now heading into his fourth year as the head coach at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, where he guided the team to its first playoff appearance in the North Eastern Athletic Conference in 2019–20.

“I always believed that anyone could do anything they wanted in life,” Hensley says. It’s a mantra he embodies daily as a coach, pushing his players to become better men on and off the court. n

#NORWICHALUMNI “LOVE YA TONY!”

Cadets fans and alumni flooded Facebook with well-wishes for Athletic Director Tony Mariano, who announced that he would retire in May 2022, capping a 44-year NU career

Congrats, Tony! Incredible AD, even better family. Gail, Tom. Thank you for being an incredible part of Norwich University. —NATHAN EUSKO ’01

Outstanding commitment and accomplishments. Cheers to your retirement. —ROB RISTAU ’00

Tony, Congratulations on an outstanding career! You have touched the lives of many, many student-athletes … show[ing] that a man with dignity, humility, kindness, and character can be an outstanding coach, administrator, and friend. I wish you a long healthy retirement! —PHILIP GRADY ’70

Congratulations on a successful career at Norwich, Tony. You’re a class act. —THOMAS HUNGERFORD ’79

What an incredible 40 years! I was fortunate to have known you for my four years at Norwich. Best of luck Tony. —CAROLYN CUNNIFF-

MULLANEY ’84

Congrats Coach. Wishing you all the best in your retirement. But you have another year left, so let’s get another Hockey National Championship before you go! —JOSEPH KRAW

KORNACK ’85 What a true asset you have been … in the community, at the university, and in the friendships made! —LEA HATCH

I became a better player, leader, and person because of you … and I want to thank you. You’re a one-of-a-kind coach and, like many others, love you for all you have done for me, the Norwich brotherhood, and alumni! Happy Retirement! —DON HAMBLETT ’80

Coach made a lasting impact on Norwich and its athletic programs! I am one of many who are grateful for his efforts and achievements!

—CHARLES E. GATES JR. ’98

Congrats, Coach. Hell of a run. Hope to see you around for a bit, then find you in Florida. —CASEY GRIMES ’04

Congratulations Tony! (Jim Nagle’s mom, Class of 2000) —ELLIE LODER CHUTE

Love ya Tony ...Ciaoooooo..... from Peter & Milena.

—PETER VERMONT