The Lafayette Experience

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The Lafayette Experience
Lafayette is a place of academic excellence and opportunity,where every student can realize
his or her full potential.Four years of The Lafayette Experience means discovery both in and
out of the classroom,through student-centered,active-learning that combines the highest
academic standards with diverse extracurricular programs.Lafayette graduates are prepared
for success and leadership from one of the nation’s most academically competitive and
respected institutions.
The Lafayette Experience consists of four key elements:
n Student-focused teaching and mentoring by an exceptionally qualified
faculty,committed to each student’s success.
Student-focused teaching,mentoring,and academic excellence are the top priorities of the
faculty at Lafayette.Undergraduate research,directed by fully involved and supportive
faculty,is a priority and a key component in the primary teaching mission.Lafayette’s
faculty make deep professional and personal commitments to the success of their students
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nn January 1—Application deadline n Achallenging,broad-based academic curriculum that offers strong
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Major financial resources makesuperb facilities and exceptional academic programs available
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initial determination of need. broad spectrum of extracurricular activities.
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nn Follow other steps as above. civility characterize the campus scene.Lafayette’s diverse student body provides an
enriching social and cultural experience.With more than 200 student groups and special
January Transfer Students: activities,students can explore new areas of interest and numerous opportunities for
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The Lafayette Experience allows students to take advantage of
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May 1—FAFSA,profile,copies of prior
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nation’s most academically challenging environments.It is an
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supplemental forms.
experience that starts here and lasts a lifetime.
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Facilities
Allan P.Kirby Sports Center vated locker rooms and administrative
Dedicated on June 2,2000,the $35 million offices.The lobby and Athletic Hall of Fame
Allan P.Kirby Sports Center gives Lafayette exhibitry have been completely modernized.
the finest athletic complex of any college of Major support for the sports center was
its size in the country.It includes a new, provided by the F.M.Kirby Foundation,
110,000-square-foot intramural and recre- which made a $32.5 million gift to Lafayette,
ational sports facility attached to the previ- the largest gift ever received by a college,uni-
ously existing Kirby Field House.The field versity or other non-profit organization in the
house itself received a $2.5 million facelift Lehigh Valley.The $32.5 million contribution,
and interior renovations. which Lafayette has received in full,includes
The new portion of the center,featuring $26.25 million for the sports complex and an
a distinctive atrium overlooking Fisher additional $6.25 million in support of other
Field,includes the Kamine Gymnasium, objectives in the Lafayette Leadership Cam-
which includes three 50-by-84-foot courts paign.The total cost of the Allan P.Kirby
for basketball and other sports and an Sports Center is $35 million.This includes
elevated 1/ -mile jogging track.The Buck $26.5 million in construction and renovation
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Courts include six courts for racquet sports, costs and $8.5 million in endowment for
two for squash and four that can be config- operation and maintenance of the facility.
ured for squash or racquetball.A 6,600- Approximately 75 percent of Lafayette
square-foot fitness center and weight room students participate in varsity,junior varsity,
includes a full strength-training circuit, club,intramural or other recreational
spacious free-weight area,and more than 30 sports.The intramural program includes
cardiovascular machines.There is also a some three dozen sports.There are 15 club
35-foot climbing wall,an aerobics area and sports.The Kirby Foundation is the family
several offices. foundation of the Fred Morgan Kirby family,
Built in 1973,the original field house, which has been prominent in the life of
which contains Ruef Natatorium,is home to Lafayette for nearly a century.Seven family
several varsity sports teams.It has been members are alumni,four have served as
enhanced to include a new sports medicine trustees and three received honorary
area and a new equipment room and reno- doctorates from Lafayette.
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Coaching Staff
Julio Piazza
Head Coach
Julio Piazza—Head Coach
Indoor and Outdoor Championship crowns
This season Julio Piazza hits the two-decade from 1986-88.Piazza helped guide Penn to
mark as head coach of Lafayette’s track and five Ivy League track and field crowns,and
field and cross country programs in 2004. back-to-back Heptagonal Outdoor titles.The
Piazza came to College Hill in 1986 after sev- Quakers’women’s cross-country team also
en seasons as the head women’s cross country reached the NCAA’s in 1981.
coach and assistant track and field coach at the An eight-time All-Ivy middle distance run-
University of Pennsylvania. ner,Piazza graduated from Penn in 1972 and
In 2004,Piazza led the men and women to still holds two relay records.He and his wife, Michele
fourth and fifth place finishes at the Patriot Cheryl,reside in Bethlehem,Pa.with their Curcio
League Championships during the outdoor two children,Matt and Katie.
Associate Head Coach
season.
In 2003,the Patriot League honored Piazza Michele Curcio—
with his fourth Coach of the Year award fol- Associate Head Coach
lowing Lafayette’s successful men’s indoor Michele Curcio enters her seventh season
campaign.The award was Piazza’s second in a coaching the throwers,vaulters,and multi-
row,as he was named Patriot League Men’s event performers at Lafayette.In her first six
Track and Field Coach of the Year for 2002. seasons,Curcio coached 10 Patriot League
He was named Patriot League Men’s Indoor Champions,four All-East performers,as well
and Outdoor Coach of the Year in 1996-97 as four NCAA Regional qualifiers.In addition,
after Lafayette claimed 17 men’s and women’s Curcio’s athletes have set 10 school records.
conference champions. Before arriving on College Hill,Curcio
Piazza was honored as the Patriot League was an assistant at Slippery Rock University.
Women’s Track and Field Coach of the Year in During her three years at the Rock,Curcio
both 1991 and 1996,as well as the Women’s coached one All-American thrower,three
Cross Country Coach of the Year in 1993 after NCAA Division II National Qualifiers,six
the Leopards claimed their first conference conference champions,and aided in the devel-
title.Piazza also led Lafayette’s women’s track opment of two All-American decathletes.
and field teams to the East Coast Conference Prior to Slippery Rock,Curcio was an Jackson taught middle school math at the
assistant at East Stroudsburg University for Academy of St.Benedict the African in
four years where she earned her master’s Chicago,while also serving as an assistant
degree in Physical Education & Health.Curcio coach for both the Dixmoor Dominators
graduated from the University of Delaware in Track and Field Club and Thornridge High
1991,following a four-year track and field School.
career.A two year captain,she was the East Jackson has been a member of the
Coast Conference Champion in the 20-pound United States Track Coaches Association
weight and the hammer throw her senior year. since 2000.
Upon graduation,Curcio continued her
career in the hammer,competing on the Erika Smith—Assistant Coach
national level and eventually qualifying for the Smith brings four years of previous coaching
1992 Olympic Trials. experience at the high school level is
Curcio resides in Easton,Pa. looking to make the transition into Division I
athletics.
Kareem Jackson—Assistant Coach Smith attended Millersville University
In his first year at Lafayette,Jackson hails where she spent four years as a student-
from the University of Chicago,where he athlete and graduated with a B.S.in
served as an assistant coach working with Secondary Education.Upon graduation,
sprints,hurdles and jumps beginning in Smith joined the coaching staff of William
December of 2003. Allen High School in Allentown,Pa.as an
A 2002 graduate of Lewis University in assistant.In 2004,she took over as the head
Romeoville,Ill.,Jackson earned a B.A.in boy’s track and field coach.Smith has
Mathematics with a minor in economics.At coached numerous state medallists in
Lewis,he earned all-conference accolades Pennsylvania.
and was the Great Lakes Valley Conference Smith is a USATF member and Level I
champion in the high jump in 1998. certified coach.
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Men’s Season Outlook
Entering the 2005-06 season,Lafayette’s Outdoor Patriot League Championships.
strength will be a commitment to success After a breakthrough sophomore season,
and a dedication to improvement.After Jones shows the commitment and talent to
taking fourth at last season’s Patriot League take his throwing to new heights as a junior.
Championships,the Leopards should be in A 2005 NCAA Regional qualifier in the
the top three this year.With a plethora of discus,he finished second at the league
veteran athletes including an exceptionally championships with a throw of 155'11" and
experienced sophomore class,and the third in the outdoor championships in the
injection of new talent,the team is shot put event at 53'1-1/2".The four-time
confident it has the ability to take itself to a IC4A qualifier in the shot and disc has
new level. school-record potential in both events.
For the second consecutive year, Rowe,a two-time IC4A qualifier,will look
Lafayette boasts a mature and talented group to improve on his third-place finishes in the
of throwers that will anchor the men’s track 35lb.weight (56’8-1/2") at the 2004 and
and field team.The Leopards hope to 2005 Indoor Patriot League Championships.
convert that experience into a strong run The throwers also have a pair of capable
towards the top of the Patriot League athletes in senior Andrew Brownand
Championships in 2006.Now entering his newcomer Sean McAuley.Brown will add
20th season at the helm,Julio Piazza will depth in the shot and discus,while McAuley
lead the Leopards with the help of veteran was one of New York State’s discus throwers.
associate head coach Michele Curcio Senior Steve Malloy,juniorRich Polley
(throws,vault,multis).Joining the staff this and sophomore John Seniszyn will com-
season will be new assistants Kareem Jack- pete in the javelin and will be aiming to add
son (jumps,hurdles) and Erika Smith points at the Patriot League Championship.
(sprints,relays). Leading the way in the jumps will be
The throwers will be relying heavily on senior Jeff Sejouras he looks to close out
the talent and experience of junior Tyler his collegiate career on a high note.Sejour is
Jonesand senior Jonathan Rowe,both a three-time IC4A indoor and outdoor qual-
finishing in the top six of last season’s ifier in the event and boasts a personal
record of 48'4".The 2005 Outdoor Patriot
League Champion hopes to qualify for a
second year for the NCAA East Regional
Championship.Joining Sejour will be junior
Steve Ekema-Agbaw,who took second at
the 2005 indoor championships in the triple
jump (46'4").Both will also compete in the
long jump.
Adding depth in the high jump event will
be junior Adam Callaghan,who placed
sixth in the high jump at the 2005 indoor
and outdoor championships,while taking
first twice during the season with a personal
best of 6'5-1/2".Rookie Adam Jones
(Allentown,Pa./Parkland),a Pennsylvania
medallist who will look to contribute in the
triple jump as well as the long and high
jumps.Sophomore Ever Ruizis looking to
bounce back from an injury-plagued rookie
season with a dominant year in the long
jump event,while classmate Dave
Brooman will look to become a Patriot
League scorer in the vault.Junior Ross
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Creed,the Leopards’heptathlon and
decathlon specialist,enters his third season
while also competing in the long jump.
The sprints will be depending heavily
on junior Travis Hutson,and freshmen
Kyle DeFranceschi (Catasauqua,Pa./
Catasauqua) and Tim Watson(Hawley,Pa./
Wallenpaupack).The trio will be
handling the short sprints,while all-league
sophomore Tom Blenk will top the
hurdlers.Sophomores Dan Sheehanand
Ruiz,will push Blenk.
The Leopards should be solid at middle
distance behind sophomore Brian Vail,
whoholds the school record in the 800m
and earned All-East honors last season.He
will be looking to improve on a superb sea-
son as a rookie.Sophomore Justin Blaum
is expected to really step-up,especially for
2005 Men’s Track & Field Roster
the outdoor season.He had an outstanding
freshman year,scoring in the intermediate
Andre Alleyne Sprints Sr. Staten Island,N.Y./Poly Prep
hurdles,and he is capable at both the 400
Nickolas Baldwin Distance Sr. Norfolk,Va./Norview
and 500-meter events as well.Also expect- Nicholas Birosik Distance Sr. New Ringgold,Pa./Tamaqua
ing to contribute at middle distance should Justin Blaum Hurdles So. Lake Ariel,Pa./North Pocono
Thomas Blenk Hurdles So. Inwood,N.Y./Lawrence
be sophomores Alex Wechsler,Aaron
Robert Blum Middle Distance Fr. Glenville,Pa./South Western
Buchman,Pete Reynolds and Greg John Paul Botti Distance Jr. Mendham,N.J./Gill St.Bernards School
Corcoran. Dave Brooman Vault Fr. Ardmore,Pa./Haverford Township
Andrew Brown Throws Sr. Windsor,Ontario/W.F.Herman
Senior Nick Birosikwill lead a group
Aaron Buchman Middle Distance So. Williamsport,Md./Williamsport
of capable distance runners,including Adam Callaghan Jumps Jr. South Portland,Maine/South Portland
classmate Greg Swiatocha,junior Gregory Corcoran Middle Distance Jr. Ridgewood,N.J./Ridgewood
Ross Creed Jumps/Multis Jr. New Hampton,N.Y./Goshen Central
Edward Dutchand sophomore Kevin
Timothy Creelman Distance Jr. Philadelphia,Pa./Father Judge
Cunningham. Kevin Cunningham Distance So. Poughkeepsie,N.Y./Our Lady of Lourdes
In the fall,Birosik,Dutch,and senior Kyle DeFranceschi Sprints Fr. Catasauqua,Pa./Catasauqua
Kyle Doran Vault So. Portland,Ore./Grant
Nick Baldwin will be looking to success-
Edward Dutch Distance Jr. Havertown,Pa./Haverford Township
fully compete in the Patriot League,one of Steve Ekema-Agbaw Jumps Jr. Bloomsburg,Pa./Bloomsburg
the nation’s toughest cross country Travis Hutson Sprints Jr. Elkton,Fla./Pedro Menendez
Adam Jones Jumps Fr. Allentown,Pa./Parkland
conferences.The trio were the Leopards’
Tyler Jones Throws Jr. Bethlehem,Pa./Freedom
top runners last season and will be counting Daniel Kucz Distance Jr. Wallenpaupack,Pa./Wallenpaupack
on Swiatocha,Cunningham and Wechsler to Steve Malloy Throws Sr. Stratford,Conn./Frank S.Bunnell
Sean McAuley Throws Fr. Staten Island,N.Y./Monsignor Farrell
provide depth.Also thrown in the mix will
Richard Polley Throws Jr. Wexford,Pa./North Allegheny
be freshman Travis Wolfe(Neversink, Tucker Reardon Distance Jr. Marietta,Ga./Woodward Academy
N.Y./Tri Valley),who finished fifth in the Peter Reynolds Distance So. Ewing,N.J./Ewing
Kyle Rolek Middle Distance Fr. Easton,Pa./Wilson Area
steeple at the National Scholastic
Jonathan Rowe Throws Sr. Reading,Pa./Schuylkill Valley
Championship and was a finalist at the Ever Ruiz Hurdle/Jump So. Southampton,N.Y./Southampton
Junior Nationals. Jeffrey Sejour Jumps Sr. Spring Valley,N.Y./Don Bosco Prep
John Seniszyn Throws So. Union,N.J./Seton Hall Prep
Matthew Shaia Sprints Fr. Richmond,Va./St.Christopher’s School
Daniel Sheehan Sprint/Hurdle So. Winchester,Mass./St.John’s Prep
Jeffrey Silvan Sprints Jr. West Barnstable,Mass./Barnstable
Gregory Swiatocha Distance Sr. Mopopac,N.Y./Somers
Brian Vail Middle Distance So. Portland,Maine/Deering
Tim Watson Sprints Fr. Hawley,Pa./Wallenpaupack
Alex Wechsler Middle Distance So. Paramus,N.J./Don Bosco Prep
Travis Wolfe Distance Fr. Neversink,N.Y./Tri Valley
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2005-06 Leopards
Andre
Alleyne
Senior Andre Alleyne
Sprints Career Highlights:Advanced to the finals at the 2005 Indoor Patriot League Championships
Staten Island,N.Y./ …ran third leg on the 4x100m relay that placed fifth at the 2005 outdoor championships…
Poly Prep recipient of the Leopard Award.Coach Piazza on Alleyne:“He has shown a great deal of
Engineering character in overcoming injuries his freshman and sophomore years.His hard work and
attitude have made him an important part of this team.”
PR 55m:6.68
Nickolas Nickolas Baldwin
Baldwin Career Highlights:Named cross country captain…ran in the top five in every meet last cross
Senior country season…earned points in Lafayette’s meet against Lehigh in the and 3000m and 3000m
Distance steeplechase…also won the 3000m steeplechase against Lehigh as a freshman.Coach Piazza
Norfolk,Va./Norview on Baldwin:“Nick is committed to being a great athlete.There is nothing that he wouldn’t do
Mechanical for the team.”
Engineering
PR 3000m steeple:9:48.19
Nick Birosik
Career Highlights:Named cross country captain…selected as the 2005 outstanding runner
Nick Birosik for cross country after finishing as the first runner in all but one meet… Eastern (IC4A)
Senior qualifier in the 10000m… scored in the 5000m in the indoor win over archrival Lehigh.Coach
Distance Piazza on Birosik:“In my 26 years of coaching,few have worked harder than Nick to make
New Ringgold,Pa./ themselves into a great runner.One of Nick’s valuable qualities is that he always gives 100
Tamaqua percent in all of his races.”
Chemical Engineering
PR 5000m:15:15.30 PR 10000m:31:05.57
Stephen Malloy
Career Highlights:Looking to improve upon a strong junior season in the javelin…
was a 2005 finalist at the Outdoor Patriot League Championships…won the javelin at the
Stephen Lafayette-Lehigh Outdoor dual meet last season…was a finalist at both the UNC-Wilming-
Malloy ton Seahawk & University of Virginia Invitationals.Coach Curcio on Malloy: “Steve has
Senior made himself into a good javelin thrower. He is a hard worker who studies his event
Throws endlessly. Steve made some big gains in 2005,and with continued improvement he can
Stratford,Conn./ be a scorer at the League level.”
Bunnell
Business & Economics PR Javelin: 179'5"
Jonathan Rowe
Career Highlights:Finished third in the 35lb weight for the second consecutive year at
the 2005 Indoor Patriot League Championships…represents a two-time Eastern IC4A
Jonathan qualifier at the 35lb weight…took sixth in last season’s outdoor championships in the
Rowe hammer.Coach Curcio on Rowe: “Jon missed two months in the fall due to illness,but
Senior came back to have a very good year. He is the top returning Patriot League thrower in the
Throws 35lb weight and one of the top throwers in the hammer. With a solid year,Jon can challenge
Reading,Pa./ for titles in both the weight and hammer.”
Schuylkill Valley
Computer Science PR Hammer: 167'11" PR 35lb Weight: 56' 8 1/2"
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Jeffrey Sejour Jeffrey Sejour
Senior Career Highlights:The defending 2005 Outdoor Patriot League Champion in the triple
Jumps jump…finished third in the triple jump at the 2005 indoor league championships…has
Spring Valley,N.Y./ placed in the top four in the event dating back to 2003…a three-time qualifier for the
Don Bosco Prep Eastern (IC4A) Championships both indoor and outdoor…also represents a NCAA East
Biology Regional Championship qualifier.Coach Curcio on Sejour:“Jeff finally achieved that
sought after League Championship. A good technician who is one of the hardest working
guys on the team,Jeff will not be satisfied just winning the league championship.His goals
are to be All-East and finish high at the NCAA Regional Championships.”
PR Triple Jump: 48'4" PR Long Jump: 21'4"
Justin Blaum
Sophomore Justin Blaum
Hurdles Career Highlights:Placed fourth at the 2005 Outdoor Patriot League Championships in
Lake Ariel,Pa./ the 400m hurdles…ran leadoff on the 4x400m relay that finished third at the 2005 Indoor
North Pocono Patriot League Championships.Coach Piazza on Blaum:“Justin made an immediate
Biochemistry impact as a freshman.I expect him to achieve great things now that he has a better
understanding of what college is all about.”
PR 400H:55.65 PR 500H:1:07.38 PR 400m:49.8 split
Thomas Thomas Blenk
Blenk Career Highlights:Took second in the 110m hurdles and fifth in the 4x100m relay at the
Sophomore 2005 Outdoor Patriot League Championships…placed third in the 60m hurdles at the
Hurdles indoor championships…was co-recipient of the 2005 outstanding freshman award after
Inwood,N.Y./Lawrence qualifying for the Eastern (IC4A) Championships.Coach Piazza on Blenk:“Tom took the
Engineering league by storm as a freshman.He is going to be a force to be reckoned with in the Patriot
League and in the east as well.”
PR 55H:7.90 PR 110H:14.80
Adam Adam Callaghan
Callaghan Career Highlights:Finished sixth at the 2005 Indoor and Outdoor Patriot League
Junior Championships in the high jump…topped all high jumpers at the Lafayette Indoor
Jumps Invitational and Lafayette 6 Way Outdoor meet.Coach Curcio on Callaghan:“Much of
South Portland,Maine/ Adam’s success for the upcoming season will depend on his health. If he can stay injury free
South Portland and train at consistent level,Adam can compete with the best in the Patriot League.”
English
PR High Jump: 6' 5-1/2"
Edward Edward Dutch
Dutch Career Highlights:Ran in the top five in every meet during the cross country season…
Junior selected as team’s most improved runner…placed in the 5000m in Lafayette’s outdoor meet
Distance versus Lehigh.Coach Piazza on Dutch:“Eddie is extremely dedicated and motivated.He
Havertown,Pa./ is now beginning to realize how good he can be.”
Haverford Township
Government & Law PR 3000m:8:58.56 PR 5000m:15:11.31
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Steve Steve Ekema-Agbaw
Ekema- Career Highlights:Finished second in the triple jump at the 2005 Indoor Patriot League
Agbaw Championships after finishing third in the event in 2004.Coach Piazza on Ekema-
Junior Agbaw:“Steve is a gifted athlete who always rises to the occasion.He does his best in the
Jumps big meets.”
Bloomsburg,Pa./
Bloomsburg PR Triple Jump: 46' 4" PR Long Jump: 21' 11"
Government & Law
Tyler Jones
Career Highlights:Returns as the top thrower for the Leopards…earned 2005 All-East
Tyler Jones Honors in the discus…recognized as a 2005 NCAA Regional Championship qualifier…fin-
Junior ished second and third in the shot put at the 2005 indoor and outdoor league championships,
Throws respectively…took second in the discus and fourth in the hammer at last season’s outdoor
Bethlehem,Pa./ championships…represents a four-time Eastern (IC4A) qualifier in both the shot and disc.
Freedom Coach Curcio on Jones: “Tyler had a breakthrough sophomore year.He has the desire,
Business & Economics talent,and commitment to take his throwing to the next level.Tyler will not only be
chasing Patriot League Championships in multiple events,but also a spot at the NCAA
Championship.”
PR Discus: 169' 2" PR Shot Put: 53'1-1/2" PR 35lb Weight: 51'1"
PR Hammer: 168'11''
Brian Vail Brian Vail
Sophomore Career Highlights:Earned All-East honors in the 800m as a freshman…broke Lafayette
Middle Distance indoor record in the 800m (1:52.77)…also qualified for the Eastern (IC4A) Championships
Portland,M.E./Deering in the 500m…was a member of the 4x800 and 4x400m relays that scored at the 2005
Biology Indoor Patriot League Championships…co-recipient of the 2005 outstanding freshman
award.Coach Piazza on Vail:“Brian is a superior athlete with a great work ethic who will
do anything for the team.He is certainly going to make a name for himself by the time he is
done at Lafayette.”
PR 800m:1:52.77 PR 500m:1:04.72 PR 400m:49.4 split
Alex Alex Wechsler
Wechsler Career Highlights:Ran a leg of the 4x800m relay that won the Armory Collegiate
Sophomore Invitational…qualified for the Eastern (IC4A) Championships in the 1000m and 4x800m
Middle Distance relay…was a member of the 4x800m relay that scored at both the indoor and outdoor
Paramus,N.J./ league championships.Coach Piazza on Wechsler:“Alex has the motivation and ability to
Don Bosco Prep be one of the outstanding middle distance runners in the Patriot League.”
Business & Economics
PR 800m:1:55.1 split PR 1000m:2:29.70 PR 1 mile:4:18.40
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Men’s Records
Patriot League
Championships
Indoor School Records DMR B.McGinty,D.Pesce, 9:56.00 1985 YearName Event Time/Dist.
Event Name Time/Dist. Year T.Muller,J.Parker 2005 Richard Jackson 400M-Hurdles (O) 54.06
2005Jeff Sejour Triple Jump (O) 48'4"
55M Machel Morrison 6.32 2003 Long Jump Everald Facey 24'8-1/2'' 1997
2004 Machel Morrison 100m (O) 10.64
55M Hurdles Kris Carey 7.58 2003 Triple Jump Matt Rutt 50'5-1/2'' 1997
2004 Richard Jackson 400m hurdles (O) 53.12
200M Marc Davis 22.07 1994 High Jump Matt Rutt 6'11” 1996 2003 Machel Morrison 55-m (I) 6.32
400M Bill Kovalczyk 48.14 1978 Pole Vault Ted Bell 16'7-1/2'' 1984 2003 Kris Carey 55m hurdles (I) 7.58
500M Brian Meyers 1:04.31 2000 Shot Put Jim Fischer 54'0" 2002 2003 Strada,H.Kennedy,Apostoles,Carey 4x100 relays (O) 41.52
2003 Kris Carey 110-m hurdles (O) 14.88
800M Brian Vail 1:52.77 2005 Hammer Steve Feldman 200'10" 1976
2003 Mark Brault Pole Vault (O) 15'3"
1000M Warren Sayre 2:26.04 1991 Discus Harrison Bailey 176'3" 1995 2003 Apostoles,Morrison,Farkas,H.Kennedy 4x400 (I) 3:20.69
1500M Jeff Parker 3:51.50 1984 Javelin (new) Ethan Blose 217'10" 2003 2002 Jim Fischer Shot Put (I) 51'71/2"
Mile Jeff Parker 4:10.30 1984 Javelin (old) John Gaydeski 249'4" 1969 2002 Jim Fischer Shot Put (O) 54'0'
2002 Machel Morrison 55-m (I) 6.42
3000M David Robinson 8:17.44 1997 Decathlon Bill Yinger 6,672 Pts. 1999
2002 Miszler,H.Kennedy,Clay,Luye 4x400 (0) 3:16:86
5000M David Robinson 14:42.20 1997
2001 Machel Morrison 55-m (I) 6.41
4x400M J.Apostoles,J.Farkas, 3:13.86 2003 Top 10 Cross Country Performers 2000 Brian Meyers 500-m (I) 1:05.19
H.Kennedy,A.Lyte (at Metzgar Fields—5.0 miles) 2000 Jerry Terry Pentathlon (I) 3479 pts.
4x800M T.Kennedy,M.Taverna, 7:37.73 2003 24:58 Jeff Parker 1999 Brian Meyers 500-m (I) 1:04.84
1998 David Robinson 1000-m (I) 2:31.59
C.McDonough,R.Clay 25:25 Nuno Santo
1998 Bill Yinger Long Jump (I) 23'51/4"
DMR W.Sayre,T.Evans, 9:57.78 1993 25:38 Dennis Walsh 1998 David Robinson 5000-m (O) 14:40.77
C.Dodge,B.Corcoran 25:41 Jim Rosenhaus 1998 David Robinson 1500-m (O) 3:55.86
Long Jump Everald Facey 24'8-1/2'' 1994 25:43 David Robinson 1998 Brian Myers 400-m (O) 48.49
Triple Jump Matt Rutt 50'5-1/2'' 1995 25:57 Jeff Rios 1997 Everald Facey Long Jump (I) 23'41/5"
1997 Everald Facey 55-m (I) 6.46
High Jump Matt Rutt 6'11" 1997 26:00 David Biko
1997 David Robinson 3000-m (I) 8:34.03
Pole Vault Ted Bell 16'6-1/2'' 1984 26:00 Kevin Walsh 1997 Rodney Bronson 500-m (I) 1:05.28
35lb Weight Steve Feldman 61'7'' 1976 26:07 Pete Tunnell 1997 Matt Rutt High Jump (I) 6'11"
Shot Put Paul Steed 54'5" 1986 26:10 Rich Osifchin 1997 Matt Rutt High Jump (O) 6'9"
Pentathlon Bill Yinger 3,661 Pts 1999 1997 Everald Facey Long Jump (O) 24'53/4"
1997 Matt Rutt Triple Jump (O) 47'5"
IC4A Champions 1997 Jeff Rios 3000-m Stpl.(O) 9:10.22
Outdoor School Records 2004 Machel Morrison 100m (o) 1997 Everald Facey 100-m (O) 10.68
Event Name Time/Dist. Year 1924 Alfred Laconey 4x100m relay 1997 Rodney Bronson 400-m (O) 48.70
1996 Rodney Bronson 400-m (O) 48.81
100M Machel Morrison 10.45 2004 1922 Alfred Laconey 100 & 220 yards
1996 Matt Rutt Triple Jump (O) 47'51/4"
200M Stan Ciemniecki 21.34 1975
1996 Matt Rutt High Jump (O) 6'11"
Henry Galpin 21.34 1968 1996 Matt Rutt Triple Jump (I) 48'23/4"
400M Bill Kovalczyk 46.74 1978 Lafayette-Lehigh Rivalry 1996 Rodney Bronson 500-m (I) 1:05.33
800M Mark Ziegler 1:50.70 1977 One of the oldest and richest rivalries in all 1995 Matt Rutt Triple Jump (I) 49'31/2"
1995 Harrison Bailey Discus (O) 176'1"
1500M Brian Corcoran 3:49.31 1993 of college sports,the competition between
1994 Marc Davis 200-m (I) 22.07
3000M Steeple Jeff Rios 9:08.87 1999 Lafayette and Lehigh is fierce no matter what 1994 Harrison Bailey Discus (O) 170'4"
5000M Jeff Parker 14:35.00 1984 the playing field.The earliest track and field 1994 Mike Smith Long Jump (O) 22'31/2"
10,000M Dennis Walsh 30:27.50 1981 meeting dates back to 1881,and the rest is 1993 Warren Sayre 800-m (I) 1:55.79
110M Hurdles Larry Dutweiler 14.44 1979 history. 1993 Decker,Dworak,Dodge,Sayre Two-mile Relay 7:55.42
1993 Marc Davis 100-m (O) 10.96
Paul Albright 14.44 1974
1993 Warren Sayre 800-m (O) 1:51.09
400M Hurdles Richard Jackson 53.12 2004 Men 1993 Dodge,Corcoran,Poley,Sayre 4x800-meter Relay 7:38.85
4x100M J.Strada,C.Nixon, 41.08 2004 Outdoor 61-42-3 Lafayette 1992 Decker,Dodge,Corcoran,Sayre Two-mile Relay (I) 7:57.65
K.Carey,M.Morrison Indoor 16-15 Lehigh 1992 Decker,Corcoran,Coll,Sayre 4x800-m relay (O) 7:38.65
4x200M E.Whiteman,J.Kulp, 1:28.04 1968 Cross Country 42-33-1 Lehigh 1992 John Kahn Long Jump (O) 23'51/2"
1991 Warren Sayre 1000-m (I) 2:29.19
B.Flis,H.Galpin Women 1991 Coll,Kershaw,Convery,G.Sluck D.M.Relay (I) 10:19.00
4x400M B.Bader,C.Cochran, 3:13.24 1969 1991 Jacobsen,Kersha,Convery,Sayre 4x400-m Relay 3:19.6
Outdoor 13-3 Lafayette
H.Galpin,D.Hadden 1991 Warren Sayre 800-m (O) 1:51.8
Indoor 13-2-1 Lafayette
1991 Jason Knight High Jump 6'6"
4x800M D.Eagleson,N.Kadakia, 7:35.09 1996
Cross Country 10-9 Lafayette
D.Robinson,D.Walsh
(I) Indoor Meet (O) Outdoor meet
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2005 Women’s Outlook
A plethora of experienced student-athletes after a solid freshman season.
from last season return for the Leopards, The Leopards should be solid at middle
which leaves women’s track and field team distance as well behind the talent of junior
anxious to get the 2005-06 season under- Meghan Baker.Holding the Lafayette
way.With enough talent and an optimistic record in the indoor 800m hurdles,Baker
outlook,the Leopards have a Patriot League represents the picture of consistency at a
top three finish in mind. The team took high level,which makes her a vital part of
fifth out of eight at the outdoor meet in the the Leopard success.Pushing Baker will be
spring.According to head coach Julio Piazza, sophomore Brittany Waldron,and
if the team continues to train hard,both newcomers Cassandra Bradleyand Tara
physically and mentally,its goal will be McAllister.
within reach.Veteran associate coach The Leopards should be strong in the
Michele Curcio,along with newcomers distance events,as Piazza boasts experienced
Kareem Jackson and Erika Smith,will join runners in senior Hannah Tuson,
Piazza. sophomore Frances Morroandjunior
With many upperclassmen sidelined with Lindsay Bryant.Tuson was a member of
injuries last season,some younger,more the record-breaking 4x800 relay team,while
inexperienced athletes were able to hone also setting the pace as the top cross country
their skills with an increasing level of confi- runner last season.Morro and Bryant should
dence.Piazza said that fact should bode well compete for points in the steeplechase,
for this years more experienced group. while Piazza said sophomore Katie
The Leopards come into this season with Schulteswill surprise many and emerge as
a group of talented individuals in all events, a vital part of this distance group.In addi-
which will make for a clearly balanced tion,rookie Kaela Mahonwill look to
attack.According to Piazza,the sprints, contribute immediately.
middle distance,throws and jumps all fea- Tuson,named the 2005 cross country
ture capable athletes looking to put points captain,will anchor the women in the fall.
on the board and bring home titles. Also shooting to appear consistently in the
Leading the sprinters will be sophomore top five will be Schultes and junior
Kisha Thomas,who had an exceptional Amanda Lalley.The team took seventh at
rookie season in the short sprints.Joining last season’s Patriot League Championships,
Thomas and looking to provide depth will and they will be looking to improve in an
be freshmen Meghan Darling (Milton, extremely competitive conference.Last
N.Y./Marlboro Central) and Megan season,Morro set the pace for the Leopards
Fulmer(Leola,Pa./Conestoga Valley). as the top returning finisher at the champion-
Senior and school record-holder Kate ships,followed by Tuson,Lalley and Bryant.
Evangelista,who is The field events feature a young group,
effective from the 200m but one that has high expectations for its
to the 500m,will lead an 2005-06 outing.The throws will be a select
experienced and versatile group of young athletes,led by junior Lori
group in the long sprints. Cooper,who is an eastern qualifier in the
Joining her will be senior javelin with a work ethic that sets an exam-
Elizabeth Rybas,who ple for her teammates.Sophomore Pam
has shown resilience in big Glennonemerged as one of the top shot
meets over the past four putters in the league and will be joined by
years,along with juniors classmates Andrea Cerbieand Ashley
Lauren Phelpsand Harbin.Harbin is a rising star in the
Meredith Cohen. weight and hammer in the Patriot League
Senior Deborah Fink and eastern region,while Cerbie has the
is the top intermediate ability to score in the shot,discus and ham-
hurdler and looking to mer at the league level.According to
reclaim her PL title that Curcio,all four have the potential to be
she won in 2004. Patriot League scorers and eastern
Sophomore Alison qualifiers.Curcio is also anxious to integrate
Crowleyis expected to freshmen Audrey O’Donnell (Bogota,
lead the 100m hurdlers N.J./Immaculate Heart Academy),Sue
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