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Dominic Kinnear
2 0 0 8 H A R T W I C K S O C C E R
In the News
The 2007 season marked the
51 st campaign of the Hartwick
Men’s Soccer program. It was
an exciting year here at the
‘Wick but also a year during
which many of our “extended
soccer family” were recognized
for their accomplishments.
September – The 51 st season
was Hartwick’s inaugural season
in the Mid-American
Conference. A semi-final
appearance marked a solid
opening campaign with many
highlights along the way.
October – Former ’Wick star Dominic Kinnear, coached the
Houston Dynamo to its second consecutive MLS Cup triumph
over the New England Revolution (another team with Hartwick
ties with Mike Burns ’92)
March – Both Tyler Hemming ’07 and Josh Wagenaar ’07
represented the U20 Canadian Team during qualification for
the 2008 Olympic games. Although 2 goals from Freddy Adu
would ultimately disappoint the Canucks, both players
performed extremely well and were recognized for their
performances.
May – Joe Gibson ’09 was
recognized for his academic
endeavors with the prestigious John
Christopher Hartwick Scholarship.
Awarded on the basis of academic
achievement, leadership, and
character, the John Christopher
Hartwick Scholarship is the highest
distinction the College can confer
upon a student. The Hartwick Men’s
Joe Gibson ’09 Soccer team was also recognized as
a NSCAA Academic Team Award Winner with an overall
3.2 team grade point average.
October - At Homecoming Weekend, surrounded by family
and friends, we celebrated the life of Mooch Myernick ’77
during a memorial dedication. When Nancy Myernick ’77
and Jeff Tipping ’78 spoke there was not a dry eye in the
house. Doug Vandenburgh ’74 provided a toast to Mooch
’77 and collectively the Hartwick soccer family raised their
glasses to salute one of our favorite sons.
December - John Bluem ’75 led the
Ohio State soccer program to a 17-
4-5 record and a spot in the NCAA
Division I Championship game
against Wake Forest.
Carl Rees ’88 stands beside former teammate and fellow Hallof-Famer
Paul Cushion ’87 at the 2008 Hartwick Athletic Hall of
Fame Induction Ceremony.
John Bluem ’75
December - Liam Parrington ’11 and
John Paul Boyle ’09 were recognized
as NSCAA Regional All-Americans
in addition to selection to all-star
conference teams. Freshman Steven
Amaya joined his teammates on the
2007 All-MAC teams.
June – Carl Rees ’88 was inducted into the Hartwick College
Athletic Hall of Fame. It was a terrific night and vocal support
from New York City, Philadelphia, Maryland, and England
celebrated with Carl and the local soccer community. Hall of
Famer Paul Cushion ’87 introduced Carl as our newest
addition to the ’Wick HOF.
July – “Re-Ignite the ’Wick” passes the $1.5 million mark….
A remarkable effort by all of our alums, friends and supporters
of the program. Thank you so much!
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