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ScrantonAthletics The Embodiment of a Student-Athlete 22 The Scranton Journal PHOTO CREDIT: JIM O’CONNOR/NJSPORTPICS.COM Two Graduates Balance Schoolwork and Sports, Earn Prestigious Scholarships Financing graduate school just got a lot easier for Carl Caceres ’11 and Chris Stallone ’11. This summer, the two Scranton graduates were awarded prestigious postgraduate scholarships by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), bringing the total number of recipients from The University of Scranton to 15. Annually, the NCAA awards just 174 postgraduate scholarships – 87 for men and 87 for women – of one-time grants of $7,500. Founded in 1964, the program, according to the NCAA website, “aims to reward those individuals whose dedication and effort are reflective of those characteristics necessary to succeed and thrive through postgraduate study in an accredited graduate degree program.” The NCAA could not have found two better ambassadors. Caceres, a standout on the men’s tennis team, graduated with a double major in philosophy and theology/religious studies, a minor in communication, and a concentration in Catholic studies. He maintained a 3.93 grade point average throughout his academic career. CHRIS STALLONE On the court, he was a four-year letterman who finished with a 57-21 record (.731) in singles and 46-28 mark (.621) in doubles. Caceres earned numerous accolades, landing first-team All-Landmark Conference honors three times for his play in CARL CACERES singles. He was also named the conference’s rookie of the year in 2008. A two-time first-team District II All-Academic selection by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Caceres played a major role in leading head coach Keith Hetsko’s squad to a four-year record of 44-24 (.647), including berths in the championship match of the Landmark tournament in each of the past two seasons. In addition to the rigors of his academic and athletic schedules, he still found time to work in the Office of University Ministries, serve as a peer tutor for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, and act as a retreat leader, resident staff advisor and resident assistant for the Office of Residence Life. At the annual Senior Student- Athlete Banquet in May, Caceres was also selected as the co-recipient of the Father Fitzpatrick Award for community service. Stallone, a center fielder on the baseball team, was equally impressive in his academic and athletic pursuits. He distinguished himself by maintaining the highest grade point average of all student-athletes in the senior class – a 3.95 grade point average while earning a degree in finance. His efforts in the classroom earned him a number of accolades, including first-team Academic All-American in each of the last two seasons and third-team honors in 2009. In addition, he received the Carlesimo Award for academic and athletic excellence at the Senior Student-Athlete Banquet. His success in the classroom was matched only by his success on the field. A four-year starter, Stallone finished his career with a .401 batting average and what is believed to be a school-record 202 hits. He also hit safely in 110 career games, including 62 with at least two hits, and in 2009 he established the Royals’ single-season record for most hits (65). A three-time first-team All-Landmark Conference selection, he led head coach Mike Bartoletti’s program to a four-year record of 84-76-1 (.525), including berths in the championship bracket of the Landmark Conference tournament in 2008 and 2011. HEAD OF THE CLASS The following University of Scranton student-athletes have earned NCAA postgraduate scholarships: Baseball Chris Stallone • 2011 Men’s Basketball J.P. Andrejko • 1988 Michael Banas • 1984 Joseph Cantafio • 1974 Matt Cusano • 1993 Daniel Polacheck • 1995 Women’s Basketball Una Espenkotter • 1987 Taryn Mellody • 2007 Men’s Cross Country Joseph Fent • 2001 John Mercuri • 2007 Golf Will Carey • 1988 Women’s Lacrosse Bridget Lee • 2003 Women’s Soccer Nicole Bayman • 2001 Lori Snyder • 1987 Men’s Tennis Carl Caceres • 2011
Fresh Faces Join Coaching Staffs It’s been a whirlwind summer for Mia Collarini ’11. In May, she earned Bachelor of Science degrees in counseling and human services and history from the University. Six weeks later she was named head coach of Scranton’s softball program. A native of nearby Jessup, she enjoyed a successful career as a four-year member of the Royals softball program. A two-time All- Landmark Conference selection, she finished her career as the Royals’ all-time leader in walks (66), third in doubles (28), and fifth in hits (125). A two-time team captain, Collarini was just as successful in the classroom, earning a spot on the Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll three times. She isn’t the only new face on the Royal coaching staff. The University further solidified its commitment to athletics by adding full-time assistant coaching positions in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s soccer. Joining the men’s and women’s basketball programs, respectively, are Joe Mihalich and Stephanie Witko. A native of Lewiston, N.Y., Mihalich spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball program at Villanova University (Villanova). He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Nazareth College (Rochester, N.Y.) and a Master of Education from Villanova. Mihalich was a four-year letterman on the men’s basketball team at Nazareth, where, in his junior year, the Golden Flyers won the Empire 8 Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament. Witko spent the past seven seasons as both a player and coach at Marymount University (Arlington, Va.), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. She also holds a Master of Education from The George Washington University (Washington, D.C.). A native of South Boston, Va., Witko was a three-time second-team All-Capital Athletic Conference selection and was a key component of a Saint program that won 78 games and made two NCAA tournament appearances under then head coach Bill Finney. Upon graduation, Witko accepted an invitation to join Finney’s staff. The highlight of her tenure came in 2010 when the Saints went 28-2, advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, and closed out the year with a top 10 national ranking. Joining the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs are Ed Williams, who was promoted to full-time status after serving on a part-time basis last season, and Katie Slade. Williams, a former standout lacrosse player at Lycoming College (Williamsport), helped Jim Rogalski lead the Royals to the Landmark Conference championship and the program’s first-ever NCAA tournament berth this past spring. Slade joins the Royal coaching staff after recently completing a highly successful playing career at the University. A four-time All-Landmark Conference selection, she scored 84 goals and assisted on 16 others to finish with 100 total points in 62 career games. This summer, Andrew Loughnane and Michael Shenigo accepted positions with the men’s and women’s soccer programs, respectively. A native of Harrison City, Loughnane is a 2011 graduate of Caldwell College (Caldwell, N.J.). He was a four-year letterman on the Cougars’ men’s soccer team, served as team captain twice, and was a member of the 2008 team that won the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. Loughnane’s father, Stephen, is a 1984 graduate of the University. Shenigo spent the past seven seasons as a player and assistant coach at Lynchburg College (Lynchburg, Va.), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration. As an assistant coach with the Hornets’ nationally recognized women’s soccer program, Shenigo worked primarily with the goalkeepers and defenders. In his three seasons on staff, Lynchburg won two conference titles and advanced to the NCAA tournament three times. MIA COLLARINI ’11. JOE MIHALICH STEPHANIE WITKO ED WILLIAMS KATIE SLADE ANDREW LOUGHNANE MICHAEL SHENIGO 23 ScrantonAthletics ScrantonAlumni In the News Our men’s basketball team will take on Division I – and fellow Jesuit college – St. Joseph’s in an exhibition in Philadelphia Nov. 14. It is the first match-up against the Hawks since 1981! Go Royals!
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Page 9 and 10: Get to Know Ronald H. McKinney, S.J
Page 11 and 12: Etude The leitmotif of Performance
Page 13 and 14: “To Love and Serve in All Things
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