2012-13 manhattan swimming media guide

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THIS IS MANHATTAN COLLEGEQUICK FACTSLocation ........................................................................................ Riverdale, N.Y. Enrollment ...................................................................................................3,200 Founded ......................................................................................................... 1853 Nickname .................................................................................................. Jaspers Colors ..................................................................... Green (PMS # 349) & White Conference ........................................................ Metro Atlantic Athletic (MAAC) President ...................................................................Brennan O’Donnell, Ph. D. Executive Vice President/Provost ..................................... William Clyde, Ph. D. Vice President of Student Life ......................................Richard Satterlee, Ph. D. Director of Athletics ............................................................Robert J. Byrnes, ‘68 Associate Athletic Director ............................................................ Noah LeFevre Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator .....Deborah GregoryAssistant Athletic Director for Communications & Marketing ...........Stephen DombroskiAssistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine .....Doug Straley MS,ATC,CSCSAssistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management ..........Amanda McEntireCompliance Coordinator ................................................................ Ariel Pesante Athletics Travel Coordinator ..................................................................Jim Duffy Academic Advisors ........................................Br. David Trichtinger, Alyssa Koob Athletics Team Physicians ............................................ Anthony Maddalo, M.D. .......................................................Greg Cavaliere, M.D., Nicole Solomos, D.O. Team Chiropractor ........................................................... Theresa Pirraglia, D.C. Secretary ............................................................................................Susan Pape Athletic Department Phone.............................................................718-862-7227 Athletic Department Fax .................................................................718-862-8020 Website................................................................................ www.GoJaspers.com

JOE CLIFFORD Assistant Sports Information DirectorOffice Phone [email protected]

CHRISTIAN HEIMALL Sports Information Graduate AssistantSwim ContactOffice Phone [email protected]

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DIRECTIONS TO DRADDY GYMNASIUMHome of Jasper Athletics

FROM SOUTH:Triborough Bridge — Follow signs to Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) North, and proceed to the Van Cortlandt Park South Exit. Bear right and go back over the Expressway toward Broadway. Make a right at Broadway. At second traffic light, turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow campus road to Draddy Gymnasium.

Henry Hudson Parkway — Take Exit 20, W. 239th St. This puts you on Henry Hudson Parkway Service Road. At stop sign, bear left through intersection (past monument). Bear right at fork (before overpass) onto Manhattan Col-lege Parkway. Go left to Draddy Gymnasium parking lot.

FROM NORTH:Saw Mill River Parkway to Henry Hudson Parkway. Take Exit 21, W. 246th St., straight on the Henry Hudson Parkway Service Road. At 239th St. (second traffic light), turn left, then again (around monument). Bear right at fork (before overpass) onto Manhattan College Parkway. Go left to Draddy Gymna-sium parking lot.

New York State Thruway South (I-87) connects with the Major Deegan to Van Cortlandt Park South Exit. Turn right at top of ramp then right onto Broad-way. At second traffic light, turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow campus road to Draddy Gymnasium.

FROM EAST: Bronx Whitestone or Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway South (I-95). Take Major Deegan Expressway North (I-87) to Van Cortlandt Park South Exit. Bear right, going back over the Expressway, and make a right onto Broadway. At second traffic light, turn left onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow campus road to Draddy Gymnasium.

FROM WEST: George Washington Bridge—Follow signs to Henry Hudson Parkway north-bound (for automobiles only; otherwise take Major Deegan Expressway north-bound). Take Exit 20, W. 239th St. This puts you on Henry Hudson Parkway Service Road. At stop sign bear left through intersection (past monument). Bear right at fork (before overpass) onto Manhattan College Parkway. Make another left and follow road to Draddy Gymnasium.

*Note: Buses and trucks must follow directions using Major Deegan Express-way. Commercial vehicles are not allowed on Henry Hudson Parkway.

Coach Walter Olsewski, who has been the Manhattan College women’s swimming coach since 1997, added the men’s team to his head coaching portfolio in 2008. Under his tutelage, the program eclipsed the 500 win mark on Jan. 29, 2011 when the men’s team defeated local rival Mount Saint Vincent’s. He reached a personal milestone against the Dolphins last season earning his 150th career coaching win on Oct. 21, 2011. This year he will lead the Jaspers over the 1000 meet plateau.

Prior to coaching swimming at Manhattan, Olsewski was the head swim coach at Hicksville High School for 13 years, beginning in 1976. While at Hicksville, he posted an overall dual meet record of 198-178-4. During his tenure, three Hicksville swimmers earned All-America honors, 14 won All-New York State Awards, 56 won All-Nassau County Awards, 24 earned All-Conference Awards and 22 received All-Division Awards. He helped produce two New York State Champions and a 1985 New York State Girls Championship.

He has been very active in the swim industry. He is the former treasurer and chairman of National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) and was presented with the NISCA Outstanding Service Award in 1998 for lifetime service in swimming community. Additionally, he served as secretary and treasurer for New York State Swim Coaches Association, has held chairman position of NYS Swimmer/Diver Scholar Athlete Committee, served as official scorer at the New York State Swimming &

Diving Championships, has been the President of Nassau County Swim Coaches Association since 1980, and served as President of the Long Island Swim Coaches Association since 1986.

A 1968 Manhattan graduate with a degree in physical education, Olsewski, a Brooklyn native, was a four-year letterwinner on the Manhattan swim team under head coach Jack Carey. During his senior season, Olsewski posted consecutive doubles wins against William Patterson College and Stony Brook. He had the top 50 freestyle time on the team during his senior season, and at the conclusion of his senior year he received the Jasper Award, awarded annually to the senior swimmer with the highest grade point average. He was selected to the Dean’s List all four years at Manhattan.

Olsewksi began his teaching career in 1968 in the Central Islip Public School District at F.J. O’Neill Elementary School. He retired from teaching in that district in July 2000. While with the Central Islip School District, he served 12 consecutive terms as Treasurer and Membership Chairperson for the Central Islip Teachers Association

In addition to his bachelor’s degree, Olsewski earned a master’s degree in Health Education from Adelphi University and an Administration of Elementary Schools Degree from Washburn University.

Olsewski resides in Medford, N.Y., with his wife, Susan. Their son Sean graduated from Manhattan in 1997 with a degree in sociology.

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JERRY WOOD

WALTER OLSEWSKI


JOE MURTHA

Joe Murtha will be in his third year as an assistant coach for Manhattan’s men’s and women’s swim team.Murtha, from Voorhees, N.J., was a four-year performer for the Fordham Rams’ swim team and graduated from Fordham in 2008. He swam in the 200 IM, 200 backstroke and 100 breaststroke. His father was graduated from Manhattan College in 1973 and swam for the Jaspers during his time in Riverdale.

ERIC RASMUSSEN

Entering his 26th year of college coaching, Rasmussen enters his third season as an assistant coach for Manhattan’s men’s and women’s swimming teams. Rasmussen’s Division I experience includes stints as a coach with the University of Texas, Loyola (Md.) and Saint Peter’s College. A 1983 Phi Kappa Phi graduate of Ithaca College with a bachelor of science in Physical Education, Rasmussen also attended graduate school at the University of Texas. Rasmussen resides in Toms River, NJ.

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A trio of home meets at Riverdale Country School highlight the 2012-13 Manhattan College swimming schedule, which was released today by Head Coach Walter Olsewski. The season gets underway on Oct. 13, when the Jaspers host Marywood University.

Manhattan begins Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) competition with a visit to Fairfield on Oct. 20. After visiting Pace on Oct. 27, the Jaspers head to New Rochelle for a dual meet with rival Iona on Nov. 2. The following day is Manhattan’s annual Alumni Day, as the Jaspers host Mt. St. Vincent.

On Nov. 9, the Jasper women are in action at Hunter College. Both squads are reunited for a meet at the University of Bridgeport that will also include the College of Saint Rose a day later. Manhattan then pays a visit to Baruch on Nov. 16 before heading to NJIT for a three-way meet on Nov. 18. The men’s

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCEteam will face both the host Highlanders and St. Francis (NY), while the women will only swim against the Terriers.

The Jaspers’ first multi-day competition of the season is the ECAC Invitational at the Nassau County Aquatic Center from Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Manhattan then takes part in a tri-meet with Montclair State and host Saint Peter’s on Dec. 7 before concluding the 2012 portion of the schedule at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Dec. 8.

After their winter training trip from Jan. 5-14, the Jaspers return to the Nassau County Aquatic Center on Jan. 26 for the Eastern States Swimming Championships. Manhattan is finally back at home to conclude the regular season with a Senior Day matchup against NJIT the next day.

Once again, the MAAC Swimming & Diving Championships will be held at Erie Community College in Buffalo from Feb. 13-17. This marks the third straight year in which the conference meet will take place at the Burt Flickinger Athletic Center. Those who qualify will then conclude the season in Boston at the ECAC Championships from March 1-3.

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After a record setting year for Manhattan Men’s and Women’s swimming in 2011-12, the Jaspers will look for more success this season as they return a large chunk of their talent. For the 17th season, Walter Olsewski (Class of ’68) will lead the program following a 19-17 overall mark last year, including 12 meet wins by the men’s team.

Olsewski reached the 150 win mark in his coaching career last year on Oct. 21 as both teams defeated local rival Mount St. Vincent’s at Riverdale Country Day School. He has been the coach since 1997, adding the men’s squad in 2008, and will coach the Jaspers to their 1000th meet in program history this coming season.

The Manhattan men’s team brings back a wealth of talent that once again rewrote the history books last season. Headlining the returners is senior Robert Varieur, who placed second last year at the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships in the 100 freestyle qualifying for the ECAC’s. Varieur won a total of 27 events in his junior season, helping to set seven school records.

Other seniors returning for the Jaspers include Cullen Balcanoff, Chris Parker, Kyle Derespinis, Michael Murtha, and Mickey Ruddy. Balcanoff, Ruddy, Parker, each helped set records with Balconoff breaking his own mark in the 100 back while Ruddy and Parker were members of multiple record setting relay teams. Derespinis will be looking to make a comeback after sitting out last year with an injury.

The junior class for Manhattan includes distance swimmer PJ Sweeney and Dennis Daly who will be expected to contribute greatly to the depth of the Jasper relay squads. Johnny Chan, Chris Fusco, and Nick Delpino all return for a third season while Jasper track athlete Nick Italiano will join the swim squad in his junior year.

Nine sophomores return to the pool this year after gaining valuable experience as freshman. Diver James Kelly continues his career after setting school marks in both the 1 and 3 meter diving events while Mike Mackay looks to improve upon a strong rookie campaign that saw him break the Jasper record for both the 100 and 200 Individual Medley.

Richard Meany, Michael Dalia, and Ryan Klages also competed in numerous events that will increase the teams’ depth this season while Joe Cusmano, Erik Pepe, Kevin Fitzgerald and Scott Isaacs add to the leadership and experience of the squad.

A strong core of freshman will begin their careers in Riverdale this season, looking to continue the recent tradition of exceptional swimming. Lance Neuendorf headlines the group of newcomers after a stellar high school career that included three New York State Championships. Dallan Treanor, James Harasym, Marcus Gilliland, and Tom Dougherty round out the class of rookies for the Manhattan men.

SEASON PREVIEWOn the women’s side, Manhattan will attempt to replace the

production of Bridget Latino who graduated with 16 total school records. The committee in charge of that duty consists of junior Vanessa L’Heureux who proved her worth at last year’s MAAC Championships setting program records in the 100 free, 200 IM, while also being part of the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relay teams.

Seniors Meghan Marro, Jackie Mamary, and Nadine Maher will also look to guide the Jaspers in their final seasons in the pool. Maher helped Manhattan set a new school mark in the 800 freestyle relay at the ECAC’s while also being part of the 200 freestyle relay squad at the MAAC Championships.

Juniors Melanie Tam, Kerry Schuermann, and MaryLynn McMahon provide valuable depth and experience this year after competing in multiple events last season including the MAAC’s. McMahon is a talented distance swimmer while Tam has become a key part of the

Jasper relay squads.A large sophomore class

sees eight swimmers return for their second campaign in Riverdale. Kim Geissler and Emily Kearns lead the group as both etched their names into the Manhattan record books as freshman. Geissler, a strong freestyle swimmer, was part of both the 200 and 800 freestyle relay teams that set program marks. Meanwhile, Shuermann became one of the top backstroke swimmers for the Jaspers breaking both the 100 and 200 back records while leading off the 200 medley relay team that set another school record.

Molly Russell, Alyssa Maccarrone, Kaitlin Zielaznicki, and Lindsie Holmes round out a core of swimmers that will add depth and experience to the Jaspers. Holmes looks to become on of the go-to swimmers in the butterfly while Kearns’ ability to compete in multiple events will help the Manhattan relay squads. Both Maccarrone and Russell will be strong freestyle swimmers in both individual and team events with Russell specializing in distance swims.

Seven newcomers join the Manhattan women’s swim team including three transfers. Cassandra Bush will have senior eligibility after joining the program following her time at Raritan Valley Community College. Another senior transfer, Brianne Grant, looks to have an immediate impact after transferring from the University of Tampa. Sophomore Emily Orchowski joins the Jaspers after a year at Loyola Chicago where she did not swim.

A familiar name joins the program as Nicole Maher, younger sister of senior captain Nadine, begins her career with Manhattan. Lauren Sciarrotto, Michaela Schatz, and Paige Raccioppi finish out a class of talented freshman with high expectations.

The Manhattan swim season begins on Oct., 13 as the Jaspers host Marywood at Riverdale Country Day School in one of only three home meets this year.


MEN'S TEAM ROSTERName Position Position Year Hometown/High SchoolChris Fusco Back/IM 6-0 Jr. Tappan Zee, N.Y. (Tappan Zee) Chris Parker Sprints/IM 5-10 Sr. Sandy Hook, Conn. (Newtown) Cullen Balcanoff Back/IM 6-1 Sr. High Falls, N.Y. (John Coleman Catholic) Dallan Treanor Distance 5-11 Fr. Monroe, N.Y. (Monroe-Woodbury)Dennis Daly Breast/IM 5-11 Jr. Pine Bush, N.Y. (Pine Bush) Erik Pepe Back/Fly 5-7 So. Longbeach, N.Y. (Chaminade) James Harasym Free 5-9 Fr. Coram, N.Y. (Longwood)James Kelly Diving 6-1 So. Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Peter’s Boys) Joe Cusmano Distance 5-10 So. Hackensack, N.J. (Hackensack) Johnny Chan Freestyle 6-2 Jr. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (John Jay) Kevin Fitzgerald Distance 6-3 So. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Xaverian) Kyle Derespinis Sprints/IM 6-2 Sr. Colts Neck, N.Y. (CBA) Lance Neuendorf Distance 5-11 Fr. Blauvelt, N.Y. (Tappan Zee)Marcus Gilliland Distance 5-11 Fr. Honolulu, H.I. (Kamehameha)Michael Dalia Sprints/Fly 6-0 So. Wantagh, N.Y. (Wantagh) Michael Murtha Sprints/IM 6-2 Sr. Voorhees, N.J. (Eastern) Mickey Ruddy Sprints/Fly 5-10 Sr. Lake Katrine, N.Y. (Kingston) Mike Mackay Breast/IM 5-10 So. Chester, N.Y. (Chester Academy) Mike Scire Sprints/IM 6-3 Sr. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Xaverian) Nick Delpino Distance/Free Jr. Westchester, N.Y. (J.F.KNick Italiano Diving 5-9 Jr. Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Joseph’s By the Sea)PJ Sweeney Distance 5-11 Jr. Staten Island, N.Y. (Saint Peter’s) Richard Meany Distance 6-0 So. Stony Point, N.Y. (North Rockland ) Robert Varieur Sprints/IM 6-2 Sr. Thiells, N.Y. (North Rockland)Ryan Klages Sprints/Fly 6-3 So. Huntington, N.Y. (Chaminade) Scott Isaacs Back/Distance 5-8 So. Thiells, N.Y. (North Rockland) Tom Dougherty Distance/Free 6-1 Fr. Fresh Meadow, N.Y. (Archbishop Molloy) WOMEN'S TEAM ROSTERName Position Year Hometown/High SchoolAlyssa Maccarrone Distance So. Fairlawn, N.J. (Paramus Catholic)Brianne Grant Breaststroke Sr. West Milford, N.J. (Tampa/West Milford Township)Cassandra Bush Free Sr. Hampton, N.J. (Raritan Valley CC/North Hunterdon)Emily Kearns Backstroke So. Rockville Centre, N.Y. (Holy Trinity) Emily Orchowski Free So. Cornwall, N.Y. (Loyola Chicago/Cornwall Cent.)Jackie Mamary Breast/Fly Sr. Morristown, NJ (Kinnelon ) Kaitlin Zielaznicki Back/IM Jr. Red Bank, N.J. (St. John Vianney)Kerry Schuermann Backstroke So. East Rockaway, N.Y. (Kellenberg Memorial) Kim Geissler Sprints So. Staten Island, N.Y. (Notre Dame Academy) Lauren Sciarrotto Free Fr. Mt. Sinai, N.Y. (Mt. Sinai)Lindsie Holmes Fly So. Stony Point, N.Y. (North Rockland) MaryLynn McMahon Breast/IM Jr. Rochester, N.Y. (Monroe Woodbury) Meghan Marro Breast/IM Sr. Philadelphia, PA (Cherry Hill East) Melanie Tam IM/Breast Jr. Staten Island, N.Y. (Saint Joseph Hill Academy) Michaela Schatz Free Fr. Tuscon, Ariz. (Salpointe Catholic)Molly Russell Back/Distance So. Jericho, Vt. (Mount Mansfield) Nadine Maher Sprints Sr. West Nyack, N.Y. (Pearl River) Nicole Maher Free Fr. West Nyack, N.Y. (Pearl River)Paige Raccioppi Distance Fr. West Haverstraw, N.Y. (Rockland CC/No. Rockland)Vanessa L’Heureux Back/IM Jr. Leominster, M.A. (Gardner)


CULLEN BALCANOFF2011-12: Broke the school record in the 200 back (1:57.77) at the MAAC Championships...was a part of the 400 medley relay team that set a school mark at the MAAC Championships...won the 200 IM over NJIT on 11/20/11...was victorious in the 100 backstroke against Baruch College on 11/18/11.

2010-11: Broke own school record in the 100 Individual Medley vs. Mt. St. Vincent on 2/8/11...placed second in the 100 meter backstroke vs. Bridgeport on 11/12/10...

finished first in 100 meter backstroke vs. NJIT on 11/20/10...member of school record 200 Medley Relay team from 1/29/11

2009-10: Placed first in 100-yard backstroke event and member of winning 200-yard medley relay team vs. Lehman College 10/24/09... placed second in the 200-freestyle vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. Pace University 11/13/09... finished first in the 100-backstroke event vs. Iona College

11/20/09... picked up a second place finish in 200-yard individual medley event vs. St. Francis College 11/21/09.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Attended John Coleman Catholic high school.

PERSONAL: Born June 1, 1990... parents are Michael and Pattie... has sisters Haley, Laurel, Dawn... majoring in engineering.


KYLE DERESPINIS

2011-12: Did not compete due to injury.

2010-11: Finished ninth in the 100 meter backstroke against Mt. St. Mary’s...part of 200 yard freestyle relay team that finished third at Iona on 11/5/10...part of 200 yard free relay squad that finished second vs. Saint Peter’s on 1/28/11

2009-10: Member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. Baruch College 11/07/09...

placed second in 1000-freestyle event vs. Fairfield University 11/14/2009... finished second in the 200-backstroke vs. Saint Peter’s College 1/30/2010.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-year letter winner as a member of the Christian Brothers Academy swimming team.Personal: Born May 1, 1991... parents are Patrick and Deborah... has a brother Patrick and a sister Kristen... majoring in biology.


MICHAEL MURTHA

2011-12: Part of the 200 freestyle relay team that placed third vs. Fairfield on 11/12/11...took 5th in the 100 back against Baruch on 11/18/11...posted a career best of 1:03.98 in the 100 back on 11/20/11 against NJIT.

2010-11: Placed 5th in the 400 yard freestyle relay against Pace on 10/22/10.

2009-10: Placed first in the 50-yard freestyle event vs. Lehman College 10/24/09.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Was a four-year letter winner for Eastern high school swim team.

PERSONAL: Born August 3, 1990... parents are Joseph and Eileen... has a brother Joseph (who is an assistant coach of Manhattan men’s and women’s swim team)... has a sister Catherine... majoring in philosophy.


CHRIS PARKER

2011-12: Participated in the 200 free relay and 100 breast at Marywood on 10/15/11...placed fourth in the 100 breast and part of the third place 200 medley relay team against Fairfield on 11/12/11...took fifth in the 100 fly against St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11.

2010-11: Finished second in 100 breaststroke vs. Bridgeport on 11/6/10...finished third in the 100 backstroke event vs. NJIT on 11/20/10...won the 100 free on 2/8/11 vs. Mt. St. Vincent’s.

2009-10: Finished first in 100-yard breaststroke event vs. Lehman College 10/24/09... placed third in the 200-breaststroke event vs. Fairfield University 11/14/09... finished second in 50-yard freestyle vs. St. Francis College 11/21/09.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Finished 2nd in the Class Conference while in high school... broke 2 free relay records... named to Conference All Academic Team.

PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1991... parents are William and Deborah... has brother, Mike... majoring in engineering.


MICKEY RUDDY2011-12: MAAC All-Academic honoree...part of the 200 and 800 freestyle relay teams that set school records at the MAAC Championships...placed third in the 100 fly vs. Mount St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11...placed 5th in the 50 free, 3rd in the 100 fly and was on the 2nd place 200 freestyle relay team against Fairfield on 11/12/11.

2010-11: Finished second in the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke while also helping win the 200 free relay against vs. Lehman on 10/23/10...finished third in 50 meter free at Fairfield on 11/13/10...placed second in 50 meter free against NJIT on 1/29/11.

2009-10: Placed first in the 1000-yard freestyle event and member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. Lehman College

10/24/09... finished first in 50 & 500-yard freestyle events vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... placed first in 1000-freestyle event and member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. Pace University 11/13/2009... placed second in 500-yard freestyle vs. St. Francis College 11/21/09... finished first in 50-butterfly vs. Lehman College 1/27/10.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-year letter winner for Kingston high school swimming team.

PERSONAL: Born September 5, 1991... parents are Michael and Jeanne... has brother Jason... majoring in engineering.


MIKE SCIRE2011-12: A key member of relay teams swimming the anchor leg on most medley’s...on the 200 free, 400 free, and 200 medley relay teams that broke school records at the MAAC Championships...helped the 400 free relay team to an 8th place finish...competed in the 50 and 100 freestyle events against St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11.

2010-11: Placed second in 50 meter free vs. Lehman College on 10/23/10...finished fourth in 100 yard freestyle vs. Iona on 11/5/10...part of 200 free relay team that finished first against Mt. St. Vincent’s on 1/26/11…led off record breaking 200 freestyle relay team at the 2011 MAAC’s…led off record breaking 400 freestyle relay team at 2011 ECAC’s.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Captained Xaverian high school swim team during senior season... four-year letter winner and named team MVP... played on varsity baseball team for two years.

PERSONAL: Born March 20, 1991... parents are Michael and Sheila... has sisters Kerry and Kaitlyn... majoring in physical education.


ROBERT VARIEUR2011-12: Dominant sprinter who won 27 total events as a junior...won multiple events in 10 of the teams 18 meets throughout the season...placed second at MAAC’s in the 100 freestyle qualifying for the ECAC’s...set school records in the 50, 100, and 200 freestyle events...part of school record breaking 200, 400, and 800 free relay teams while also competing on the 200 medley relay team that broke a school mark.

2010-2011: Set school record the 100 meter freestyle at Mt. St. Mary’s...also broke the school mark for the 50 and 200 free...part of school record breaking 200, 400 and 800 free relay and 200 & 400 medley relay teams.

2009-10: Named team MVP after completion of the swimming season... placed first in 100 & 200-yard freestyle events and member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. Lehman College 10/24/09... finished first in record-breaking 100-yard freestyle event and member of winning 200-freestyle relay team vs. Baruch College 11/07/09... finished first in 50 & 500-freestyle events and member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. Pace University 11/13/09... placed first in 100 & 200-freestyle events and second in the 50-yard freestyle vs. Fairfield University 11/14/09... placed first in 100 & 200-yard freestyle events vs. Iona College 11/20/09...

finished first in 100 & 200-yard freestyle events vs. St. Francis College 11/21/09...

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Named to the All Section, All-County and All-Division swim teams while in high school... was a four-year letter winner in swimming.

PERSONAL: Born January 23, 1991... parents are Robert and Margaret... has sister Meaghan... majoring in civil engineering.


JOHNNY CHAN2011-12: Competed in both the 200 free and 200 medley relay vs. St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11...placed fourth in the 100 freestyle against NJIT on 11/20/11...led off the 200 free relay team that took third against Fairfield on 11/12/11 sealing the programs first ever win over the Stags.

2010-11: Part of the 400 meter freestyle relay team that finished second on 11/6/10 vs. Bridgeport...finished fourth in 50 meter freestyle against NJIT on 11/20/10

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Lettered as a member of the John Jay-East Fishkill high school swimming team.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 3, 1991... son of Juan and Catherine... has brother, Matt, and sister, Catherine, who was a four-year member of the Manhattan College women’s swimming team... majoring in accounting.

DENNIS DALY2011-12: MAAC All-Academic team...took eighth in the 200 breaststroke at the MAAC Championships while breaking the school record in the event...part of both the 200 and 400 medley relay teams that set program marks at the MAAC Championships...wont eh 100 breast at Saint Peter’s on 1/27/12...was a double-winner in a meet against Baruch on 11/18/11 with wins in both the 200 medley relay and 200 IM.

2010-11: Took possession of five different individual school records along with being part of two record breaking relay teams...broke 100 meter breaststroke record in season opening meet with Pace on 10/21/10...

was part of 200 medley relay record team on 11/5/10 in meet vs. Iona...other record breaking performances included 500, 1000, 1650 meter freestyle, 200 individual medley, and 200 freestyle relay.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Five-time letter winner as a member of the Pine Bush high school swimming team... named to the NYC Scholar-Athlete Team during his senior season.

PERSONAL: Born April 21, 1992... son of Dennis and Eileen Daly... has two sisters, Jackie and Lauren... majoring in engineering.

NICK DELPINO BEFORE MANHATTAN: Lettered at John F. Kennedy high school as a member of the swimming team.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 2, 1992... son of Carlos and Deborah Delpino.... has brother, Matt...chose Manhattan College for its academic reputation.


CHRIS FUSCO2011-12: MAAC All-Academic Team...on the 800 meter freestyle relay team that set the school record at the MAAC Championships with a time of 7:07.93 seconds...part of the 200 medley relay team that finished second vs. St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11.

2010-11: Member of school record breaking 200 medley relay squad that was eventually broken again that season...placed 2nd in the 100 backstroke at Pace in season opening meet...also finished third in the 400 meter IM at Mt. St. Mary’s on 10/29/10.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-year letter winner as a member of the Tappan Zee high school swimming team... earned 2010 First Team All-Section accolades during senior season... won 2010 County and Sectional Championships as a backstroke and fly participant on Tappan Zee’s undefeated squad.

PERSONAL: Born June 3, 1992... son of Joseph and Lisa Fusco... has brother, Danny, and sister, Lauren... majoring in chemical engineering.

NICK ITALIANOGENERAL: Two year member of the Jaspers Track & Field team…first year swimming.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: A two-time high school All-American in the indoor 4 x 800 meter relay...A member of St. Joseph by the Sea’s Staten Island record-setting 4 x 800 relay squad...Won the 800 meters at the Brown Invitational and the 4 x 800 relay at the Arcadia Invitational...Also lettered in swimming and football.

PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Maureen...Has two brothers, Frank and Michael, and one sister, Marissa...Plans to major in chemistry...Born on June 18, 1992.

PJ SWEENEY2011-12: Well-rounded swimmer with good distance ability...won 16 total events as a sophomore...set the school record in both the 50 and 200 fly events...was a member of the 200 and 400 medley relay teams that broke school marks at the MAAC Championships...broke his own program record in both the 500 and 1000 freestyle.

2010-11: Had numerous multiple event wins including against Pace (10/22). Lehman (10/23), and Fairfield (11/13)...broke the school record in the 500, 1000 and 1650 freestyle as well as the 200 fly while taking part in the record breaking 200, 400, and 800 freestyle relay, 200 and 400 medley relay teams.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-year letter winner as member of Saint Peter’s high school swimming team... earned Staten Island Advance All-Star accolades and was a N.Y. State Qualifier during junior and senior seasons.

PERSONAL: Born July 9, 1992... son of Mark and Patricia Sweeney... has a brother, Timothy, and a sister, Breanne... majoring in engineering.


JOSEPH CUSMANO2011-12: Placed third in the 500 freestyle at Marywood on 10/15/11...competed in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays against Mount St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11...placed fifth in the 100 fly at King’s Point on 11/10/11...finished fourth in the 1000 free against Fairfield on 11/12/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Was the high point getter four years at Hackensack High School...was team captain final two years.

PERSONAL: Born May 16, 1993... parents are Joseph and Jeanette... has one sister, Christina...head coach of youth swim team, Maywood Dolphins...member of National Honor Society...has organized walk-a-thons and food drives.

MICHAEL DALIA2011-12: Was on the 200 medley relay team that took second in a meet with St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11...placed fourth in the 100 free against Baruch on 11/18/11...took third in the 100 free against NJIT on 11/20/11...part of the 200 free relay team that finished third against Fairfield on 11/12/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Won conference championship with Wantagh High School as a senior...owns school record for the 200 Medley Relay.

PERSONAL: Born May 26, 1993... Son of Michael and Julia...has one older sister, Christine...broke back in high school, rehab led to becoming a swimmer.

KEVIN FITZGERALD2011-12: Competed on the 200 freestyle relay team against Pace on 10/22/11...placed fourth in the 1000 free vs. St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11...took fifth in the 1000 free during a meet with Fairfield on 11/12/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Attended Xaverian high school where he served as team captain

three straight season...plays in the Manhattan College Pipe and Drum Band.

PERSONAL: Born May 27, 1993...parents are Thomas and Judy Fitzgerald... has two younger brothers, Tom and John...majoring in communications.


SCOTT ISAACS2011-12: Won the 100 back and 200 free relay against Pace on 10/22/11...set program records for the 50 and 100 meter backstroke at the MAAC Championships...helped the 200 medley relay team place first in a meet against St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11...took second in the 100 back vs. Baruch on 11/18/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Swam with classmate Lindsie Holmes at North Rockland High School.

PERSONAL: Born February 22, 1993... parents are Harold and Heidi... has an older sister, Amber... is a member of the Haverstraw Volunteer Ambulance Corps

JAMES KELLY2011-12: Diving specialist...set the school record for points in the 1 meter and 3 meter diving events...participated in the 200 freestyle relay against Fairfield (11/12/11) and Pace (10/22/11).

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four year member of the swim and dive team at St. Peter’s.

PERSONAL: Born December 27, 1993... son of Richard and Geraldine... has brothers Conor and Matt...member of the LaSallian Leaders.

RYAN KLAGES2011-12: Member of the school record second 200, 400, and 800 meter freestyle teams...won the 200 freestyle event against Baruch on 11/18/11...placed second in both the 100 and 200 free against King’s Point on 11/10/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Was a state qualifier in the 50 freestyle and finalist in the 200 freestyle relay as a senior...was cut from team as sophomore before becoming captain as senior.

PERSONAL: Born March 9, 1993... parents are Glenn and Anne... has an older brother, Brendan, and older sister, Meghan who both played college lacrosse...recruited by Fordham, Fairfield, Iona, and Lafayette.


MIKE MACKAY2011-12: Set school record for the 200 IM (1:59.35 seconds) at the ECAC’s...also broke the program mark in the 100 IM (57.85 seconds) in a meet against Mount St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11...was victorious in the 100 IM, 100 back and 200 medley relay against the Dolphins...took second in the 200 IM against Saint Peter’s on 1/27/12.Before Manhattan: Swam for four years at Chester Academy...was also a three-year letter winner in soccer and one year in Track and Baseball.

PERSONAL: Born August 31, 1993...parents are Jim and Macy Mackay...father, Jim, was captain of University of Vermont swim team and retired FDNY...older brother, Jim, is a member of the US Coast Guard...has a younger brother, Matthew...has volunteered at numerous blood drives and soup kitchens.

RJ MEANY2011-12: Set the school mark in the 400 IM (4:22.42 seconds) at the MAAC Championships...won the 500 freestyle event at Marywood on 10/15/11...member of the 200 medley relay team that took third vs. Baruch on 11/18/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Five year swimmer and four year baseball player at North Rockland.

PERSONAL: Born December 8, 1992...parents are Michael and Jeryl...youngest of three boys, brothers Matt (21) and Craig (20)...brother Craig plays hockey at University of Buffalo.

ERIK PEPE2011-12: Placed third in the 200 IM vs. NJIT on 11/20/11...took fifth in the 200 free against Baruch on 11/18/11...part of the 200 medley and 200 free relay teams while also competing in the 100 back against St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Three year swimmer at Chaminade...captain of the team senior year.

PERSONAL: Born August 15, 1993... son of Stephen Pepe and Irene Laakkoren... has an older sister, Samantha, and older brother, Karl... sister Samantha swims for Oneonta.

TOM DOUGHERTYBEFORE MANHATTAN: Was a four year swimmer for Dennis Wresch at Archbishop Molloy...named captain and team MVP as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born on 12/26/93...son of Thomas and Regina Dougherty...has an older sister, Katherine...Engineering major...also recruited by SUNY New Paltz and Queens College.


MARCUS GILLILANDBEFORE MANHATTAN: Four year distance swimmer for Kevin Flannagan at Kamehameha High School...named captain his senior year...helped team to state championship in 2012

PERSONAL: Born Marcus Gilliland on August 18, 1993...son of Guy and Sherry Gilliland...has two sisters, Michelle and Marin...was also recruited by Iona and SUNY Maritime...Communications major.

JAMES HARASYMBEFORE MANHATTAN: Was a four year letter winner for Alice Mortazavi at Longwood high school...named team captain as a senior...qualified for the Suffolk County Championships all four years...also played golf in high school qualifying for the County Championships three times.

PERSONAL: Son of Richard and Lynn Harasym...born June 23, 1994...diagnosed with type 1 juvenile diabetes at age 4...recipient of the Golden Key Award by the Suffolk County High School Athletic Association...father climbed Mount McKinley...also recruited by Stony Brook University

LANCE NEUENDORFBEFORE MANHATTAN: Four time All-American at Tappan Zee High School...three time New York State Champion...member of New York State record holding 400 freestyle relay...broke father’s school record in 100 backstroke...Junior National Qualifier...2012 Rockland Journal News Swimmer of the Year.

PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Laura...born October 29, 1994...has one brother, Reed, who swims at UMBC...father swam at the University of Maryland...Grandfather, Richard McCloskey, graduated from Manhattan in 1954...Great Grandfather, Patrick Logan, helped build the College’s Bell Tower...Engineering major...recruited by UPENN, Bucknell, UMBC, Lehigh and Steven’s

DALLAN TREANORBEFORE MANHATTAN: Was a five year member of the swim team for Justin Wright at Monroe-Woodbury high school...named captain senior year.

PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Jeanne Treanor...born on July 26, 1994...has a younger brother, Shane...recruited by SUNY New Paltz...plans to be a Mechanical Engineering major


MEN'S RECORDSEvent Swimmer Year Time50 Free Robert Varieur ’13 2012 21.20100 Free Robert Varieur ’13 2012 45.75200 Free Robert Varieur ’13 2012 1:43.04500 Free Pj Sweeney ’14 2012 4:47.391000 Free Pj Sweeney ’14 2012 9:46.611650 Free Pj Sweeney ’14 2011 16:39.49200 Fr Rel Mike Scire ‘13 Ryan Klages ‘15 Mickey Ruddy ‘13 Robert Varieur ’13 2012 1:25.13400 Fr Rel Mickey Ruddy ‘13 Mike Scire ‘13 Ryan Klages ‘15 Robert Varieur ’13 2012 3:09.22800 Fr Rel Robert Varieur ‘13 Mickey Ruddy ‘13 Chris Fusco ‘14 Ryan Klages ’15 2012 7:07.9350 Back Scott Isaacs ‘15 2012 25.27100 Back Scott Isaacs ‘15 2012 54.18200 Back Cullen Balcanoff ’13 2012 1:57.7750 Breast Dennis Daly ’14 2011 27.25100 Breast Dennis Daly ’14 2011 58.30200 Breast Dennis Daly ’14 2012 2:07.5450 Fly Pj Sweeney ’14 2012 24.24100 Fly Tj Mccarthy ’14 2010 51.85200 Fly Pj Sweeney ’14 2012 1:56.07100 I.M. Mike Mackay ’15 2011 57.85200 I.M. Mike Mackay ’15 2012 1:59.35400 I.M. Rj Meany ’15 2012 4:22.42200 Med Rel Scott Isaacs ‘15 Dennis Daly ‘14 Pj Sweeney ‘14 Mike Scire ’13 2012 1:36.23400 Med Rel Cullen Balcanoff ‘13 Dennis Daly ‘14 Pj Sweeney ‘14 Robert Varieur ’13 2012 3:29.701 M Dive James Kelly ’15 2011 145.80 (6 Dives) Peter Zipf ’79 1979 331.80 (11 Dives)3 M Dive James Kelly ’15 2011 147.90 (6 Dives) Peter Zipf ’79 1979 361.30 (11 Dives)Most School Records At Maac Championships 2012 34 RecordsMost School Records At Ecac Championships 2011/12 9 Records


NADINE MAHER2011-12: Member of the school record setting 800 free relay team that finished with a time of 3:47.26 at the MAAC Championships...helped the 200 free relay squad to a first place finish over Mount St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11...finished third in the 50 meter free during a tri-meet with Hunter and Wagner on 11/11/11...won the 100 free against St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11 with a time of 59.48 seconds...swam a 59.39 second 100 meter free to win the event over Baruch on 11/18/11.

2010-11: Part of the 200 medley relay winning team vs. Lehman College on 10/23/10...finished second in out of twelve swimmers in 50 meter freestyle meet at Mt. St. Mary’s on 10/29/10...won the 50 meter freestyle in meet

with Hunter on 11/12/10...recorded personal best times in 50 and 100 meter backstroke while winning those two events in meet with Mt. St. Vincent’s on 2/8/11.

2009-10: Finished third in 100-yard freestyle event vs. NJIT and VMI 10/31/09... member of winning 400-yard freestyle relay team vs. Saint Peter’s College 11/06/09... placed second in 200-yard freestyle event and member of winning 200-yard freestyle relay team vs. Saint Francis College 11/21/09... finished third in 200-yard backstroke vs. Saint Peter’s College 1/30/10.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Lettered as a member of the Pearl River high school swimming team... named captain during junior and senior seasons... received team MVP honors during last two seasons... Personal: Born August 20, 1991... daughter of Anita and Denis Maher... has a brother, Brian, and a sister, Nicole...double majoring in economics and management.


MEGHAN MARRO2011-12: Swam the anchor leg of the 400 freestyle relay against Mt. St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11...was part of the 200 freestyle relay against Pace on 10/22/11...competed in the 500 freestyle event vs. Baruch College on 11/18/11.

2010-11: Finished second in the 100 meter freestyle vs. Lehman College on 10/23/10...grabbed third in the 200 yard backstroke on 11/5/10 vs. Iona.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Lettered as a member of the soccer, cross country and track and field teams at Cherry Hill East high school.

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 6, 1990... daughter of Fred and Gail Marro... has twin brother, Logan, and sister, Courtney... majoring in physical education.


JACKIE MAMARY2011-12: Named MAAC All-Academic...placed third in the 200 IM against Baruch College on 11/18/11...swam the third leg of the 200 medley relay team that took second at Marywood on 10/15/11.

2010-11: Finished second in 200 IM vs. Lehman College on 10/23/10...placed second in 200 backstroke vs. Iona on 11/5/10.

2009-10: Finished second in 100-yard breaststroke event vs. Fairfield University 1/11/10.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-Year letter winner as a member of the Kinnelon high school swimming team... named captain during senior season.

PERSONAL: Born May 31, 1991... daughter of Thomas and Elaine Mamary... has brother, John... majoring in radiation therapy.


CASSANDRA BUSHBEFORE MANHATTAN: Four year varsity swimmer at North Hunterdon high...named captain as a senior

PERSONAL: Daughter to Christopher and Wandy Bush...born March 14, 1991...has one brother, Jordan...participates in multiple marathons, and triathlons...father is an Iron Man Competitor, mother is a breast cancer survivor...Management major

BRIANNE GRANTBEFORE MANHATTAN: Spent time at both the University of Tampa and County College of Morris before transferring to Manhattan...did not swim while at Tampa...played golf and ran cross country at West Milford Township High School.

PERSONAL: Daughter of James Grant...born 7/5/1991...has an older sister, Lauren, who attended Penn State...is Marketing major

VANESSA L’HEUREUX2011-12: Set the school record in the 200 Individual Medley at the MAAC Championships with a time of 2:15.01...also broke the school mark in the 100 free at MAAC’s (55.25 seconds)...part of three relay teams that set new program records, the 200 free, 800 free and 200 medley relay.

2010-11: Part of the school record breaking 400 meter freestyle relay team at the MAAC Championships...placed third in two events (400 IM & 200 Medley Relay) at Mt. St. Mary’s.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-year letter winner as a member of the Gardner high school swimming team... named captain during career.

PERSONAL: Born May 9, 1992... daughter of Scott and Laura L’Heureux... has brother, Spencer, and sister, Tory... majoring in radiation therapy.


MARYLYNN MCMAHON2011-12: Placed first in the 1000 freestyle at Marywood on 10/15/11/...won the 400 free in a tri-meet with Mount. St. Mary’s and VMI on 10/28/11...was part of the 200 free relay squad that placed third against King’s Point on 12/10/11...took third in the 1000 freestyle in a tri-meet with Hunter and Wagner on 11/11/11.

2010-11: Helped pick up 400 meter freestyle relay team win in season opening meet with Pace on 10/22/10...won both the 500 and 1000 meter freestyle the following day vs. Lehman on 10/23/10.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-year letter winner as a member of the Monroe Woodbury high school swimming team... named the most dedicated swimmer during junior season.

PERSONAL: Born July 25, 1992... daughter of Patrick and Peggy McMahon... has brothers, Matthew and Patrick... majoring in business.

MELANIE TAM2011-12: MAAC All-Academic honoree...valuable part of relay teams...member of the 400 relay team that took first over Saint Peter’s on 1/27/12...part of the 200 free relay squad that defeated Saint Peter’s and Montclair State in a tri-meet on 12/9/11...took third in the 100 freestyle against Marywood on 10/15/11.

2010-11: Had a breakout freshman campaign proving to be a very consistent swimmer...took two first place finishes (200 medley relay & 100 free) in meet vs. Lehman on 10/23/10...picked up another 200 medley relay victory on 11/12/10 vs. Hunter and again on 1/28/11 vs. Mt. St. Vincent’s...finished first in 100 free vs. Baruch on 11/19/10.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four-year letter winner as a member of the St. Joseph Hill Academy swimming team... won the most outstanding swimmer award four-times during career... named team captain, St. John’s Student-Athlete Award winner and a Staten Island Advance All-Star during senior season.

PERSONAL: Born May 28, 1992... daughter of Henry and Jeannie Tam... has brother, Gregory... majoring in engineering.

KAITLIN ZIELAZNICKI2011-12: Named to the MAAC All-Academic Team

2010-11: Was used a key leg in the 400 meter freestyle relay in multiple meets...developing into a solid sprinter...placed second in the 100 meter backstroke vs. Bridgeport on 11/6/10...took third in the 100 backstroke on 11/19/10 vs. Baruch College.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Lettered in both lacrosse and soccer at St. John Vianney high school...

PERSONAL: Born June 26, 1992... daughter of Karl and Stephanie Zielaznicki... has brothers, Kevin and Connor... majoring in allied health.


KIM GEISSLER2011-12: Made an immediate impact as a member of the Jasper relay teams...part of the school record 200 and 800 freestyle relay squads...placed second in the 100 free vs. St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11...won the 200 free at Marywood on 10/15/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Was captain of swim team senior year...a Staten Island Advance All-Star swimmer.

PERSONAL: Born on July 16, 1993...daughter of Robert Geissler and Barbara Coohey-Geissler...has two older sisters, Heather and Cristin, who swam for Sacred Heart University.

LINDSIE HOLMES2011-12: Member of the 200 free relay team that placed first against Mount St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11...placed fourth in the 200 IM vs. St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11...took fourth in the 100 fly against Baruch on 11/18/11...finished fourth in the 200 fly in a tri-meet with Hunter and Wagner on 11/11/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Named Most Improved both sophomore and junior year...a three time All-League and All-Section Swimmer.

PERSONAL: Born April 12, 1993... daughter of Dave and Laura...has only been coached by her father, Dave, before arriving at Manhattan...majoring in communications.

EMILY KEARNS2011-12: Helped the 400 freestyle relay team take first against Mount St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11...competed in the 100 back at Fairfield on 11/12/11...placed fourth in both the 100 back and 200 free against Baruch on 11/18/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four year swimmer at Holy Trinity High School...was also a three year member of the Golf team...swim captain senior year.

PERSONAL: Born July 15, 1993... parents are Christopher and Mary Beth... has sisters Meghan, Catherine, and Bridget... sister Meghan is a coxswain on the George Washington women’s rowing team.


ALYSSA MACCARONE2011-12: Took part in the 1000 free against Baruch on 11/18/11...part of the 200 medley relay team that placed fourth in a tri-meet with Hunter and Wagner on 11/11/11,,,helped the 200 freestyle relay team to a third place finish against King’s Point on 12/10/11.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Four year Varsity swimmer Paramus Catholic high school…named captain her senior season.

PERSONAL: Born February 27th, 1993... daughter of John and Maria... has an older sister, Patrizia... majoring in communication.

EMILY ORCHOWSKIBEFORE MANHATTAN: Was a four year letter winner for Cornwall Central high...also played two years of basketball

PERSONAL: Born July 28, 1993...parents are Wayne and Lore Orchowski...has two older brothers, Tyler and Alex

MOLLY RUSSELL2011-12: Strong middle and distance swimmer who made immediate impact...placed third in 200 free and took second in the 500 free against St. Francis (NY) on 11/19/11...won the 1000 free in a meet with Baruch College on 11/18/11...had a three-win performance against Mount St. Vincent’s on 10/21/11 with victories in the 200 free as well as the 200 and 400 free relay.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Attended Mount Mansfield high school...swam for the Green Mountain Aquatis Swim Club.

PERSONAL: Born August 11, 1993... daughter of Glenn and Karen...has a younger sister, Alice... majoring in business management.

KERRY SCHUERMANN2011-12: Helped the 200 medley relay team set a school record at MAAC’s with a time of 1:56.00 seconds...won the 100 back in three different meets (St. Francis (NY), Marywood, and Hunter/Wagner)...finished first in the 200 medley relay against Marywood and Baruch.

BEFORE MANHATTAN: Was captain of swim team her senior year at Kellenberg.

PERSONAL: Born February 23, 1993...daughter of Kenneth and Elaine...grandfather, Anthony, attended Manhattan...volunteers at her local CYO.


NICOLE MAHERBEFORE MANHATTAN: Talented in freestyle sprints at Pearl River...older sister Nadine is a senior on the women’s swim team at Manhattan

PERSONAL: Daughter of Denis and Anita Maher...born 5/30/1994

PAIGE RACCIOPPIBEFORE MANHATTAN: Three year letter winner at North Rockland High School

PERSONAL: Daughter of Charlie and Stephanie Raccioppi...born on April 10, 1994...has a younger brother, Jake...Biology major

MICHAELA SCHATZBEFORE MANHATTAN: Strong distance swimmer for Salpointe Catholic.

PERSONAL: Born to Paul Schatz and Lynn Robbins...born on 3/25/94...has one older brother, Tyler, and a younger sister, Gabby.

LAUREN SCIARROTTOBEFORE MANHATTAN: Was a four year swimmer for Coach Barry Roffer

PERSONAL: Parents are Nicholas and Eileen Sciarrotto...born on 5/27/1994...has an older brother, Brendan, and older sister, Jaclyn...plans to be an Exercise Science major


WOMEN'S RECORDSEvent Swimmer Time Site Year Time50 Free Bridget Latino ’12 25.24 ECAC Champs 2012100 Free Vanessa L’heureux ’12 55.55 MAAC Champs 2012200 Free Bridget Latino ’12 1:57.14 ECAC Champs 2012500 Free Bridget Latino ’12 5:24.79 Riverdale 20081000 Free Bridget Latino ’12 11:08.91 Riverdale 20111650 Free Bridget Latino ’12 19:06.34 ECAC Open 2010200 Fr Rel Vanessa L’heureux ‘13 Kim Geissler ‘15 Nadine Maher ‘13 Bridget Latino ’12 1:40.91 MAAC Champs 2012400 Fr Rel Bridget Latino ‘12 Nadine Maher ‘13 Melanie Tam ‘14 Vanessa L’heureux ’14 3:47.26 MAAC Champs 2011800 Fr Rel Bridget Latino ‘12 Nadine Maher ‘13 Kimgeissler ‘15 Vanessa L’heureux ’14 8:13.76 ECAC Champs 201250 Back Courtney Arduini ’07 29.32 Post 2003100 Back Kerry Schuermann ’15 1:02.26 MAAC Champs 2012200 Back Kerry Schuermann ’15 2:14.83 MAAC Champs 201250 Breast Courtney Arduini ’07 32.90 NJIT 2003100 Breast Courtney Arduini ’07 1:11.59 Post 2003200 Breast Courtney Arduini ’07 2:37.00 MAAC Champs 200550 Fly Bridget Latino ‘12 27.04 MAAC Champs 2012100 Fly Bridget Latino ’12 58.25 ECAC Champs 2012200 Fly Bridget Latino ’12 2:04.98 MAAC Champs 2012100 I.M. Bridget Latino ’12 1:04.43 Riverdale 2012200 I.M. Vanessa L’heureux ’13 2:15.01 MAAC Champs 2012400 I.M. Bridget Latino ’12 4:50.06 St. Peter’s 2009200 Med Rel Kerry Schuermann ‘15 Mary Kate O’leary ‘12 Bridget Latino ‘12 Vanessa L’heureux ’13 1:56.00 MAAC Champs 2012400 Med Rel Beckay Schwartz ‘11 Kayla Hutzler ‘11 Bridget Latino ‘12 Catherine Chan ’10 4:13.81 MAAC Champs 20061 M Dive Mary Delany ’85 308.85 Pts (11) Lasalle 1984 Kelly Durand ’06 140.85 Pts (6) Siena 2002Single Season Scoring RecordBridget Latino ’12 274.50 Points 2008-09All Time School Won-Loss Record (Thru Jan. 2012)521 Wins, 454 Losses, 4 Ties (.532%)


With 10 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is in its 31st year of competition during the 2011-2012 academic year.

The MAAC was founded in 1980 by six charter members: the U.S. Military Academy, Fairfield University, Fordham University, Iona College, Manhattan College and Saint Peter’s College. Competition followed one year later in the fall of 1981 with members competing in the sports of men’s cross country and men’s soccer. On January 2, 1982, Army traveled to Iona for the first MAAC men’s basketball game and the MAAC story had begun.

Today, Conference members include: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, Niagara University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s College, and Siena College. In addition, associate members include the University of Detroit Mercy, Jacksonville University and Virginia Military Institute in men’s lacrosse. St. Francis (N.Y.) College, Villanova University, VMI and Wagner College are all associate members of the MAAC Women’s Water Polo League. Drake University, Robert Morris University and Sacred Heart University compete in women’s rowing, while the University at Albany, Boston University and the University of Hartford began competition in women’s golf in the spring of 2010. The MAAC will support 24 sports and championships during the 2011-2012 academic year.

The MAAC Basketball Championships move to Springfield’s MassMutual Center to host the 2012-2014 championships. By having an excellent working relationship with various facilities, the MAAC has been able to attract a number of NCAA Championship events. Most recently, the MAAC and Rider co-hosted the 2011 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. The MAAC, Canisius College and Niagara University successfully hosted the 2010 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. All three parties hosted the event in 2004 and 2007. The MAAC and Rider University co-hosted the 2009 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship Regional at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, N.J., after recording the third highest attendance figure for the women’s championship with the First and Second Rounds in 2006. The MAAC and Rider will work together to co-host the 2012 NCAA Rowing Championships at Mercer Lake in West Windsor, New Jersey.

MAAC ASSOCIATE SPORTSIn June of 1995, the MAAC continued to develop opportunities for student-

athletes as the conference announced the formation of the MAAC Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse Leagues. The men’s league began competition in the spring of 1996, while the women’s league commenced in the spring of 1997. The men’s league consists of four MAAC schools -- Canisius, Manhattan, Marist, and Siena – and three associate members – Detroit, Jacksonville and Virginia Military Institute. The women’s league consists of MAAC institutions Canisius, Fairfield, Iona, Manhattan, Marist, Niagara and Siena.

In 2002, the MAAC added the MAAC Women’s Water Polo League. The league is currently made up of three MAAC schools – Iona, Marist and Siena – as well as four associate members, St. Francis (N.Y.), Villanova, VMI and Wagner.

Sacred Heart started participating in MAAC Women’s Rowing in the spring of 2008. Drake University joined the league for the 2010 MAAC Championship, while Robert Morris began competition in the spring of 2011.

In the summer of 2009, the MAAC added three associate members – Albany, Boston University and Hartford – to women’s golf, with the programs starting competition against MAAC members Fairfield, Niagara and Siena in 2009-2010.

ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS

The MAAC prides itself on the accomplishments of its student-athletes in the classroom, as well as on the field. Mary Beth Riley, a 1991 graduate of Canisius, was the first recipient of the NCAA Woman of the Year Award. In the fall of 1998, Erin Whalen, a member of the Iona women’s rowing team, was awarded one of the nation’s 32 Rhodes Scholarships for academic achievement and civic leadership. Jose Vargas, a Loyola student, was also awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in 1999.

First-class facilities are the rule with MAAC schools, as teams regularly play in top-notch arenas,

such as Madison Square Garden, the IZOD Center, HSBC Arena, Times Union Center, the Arena at Harbor Yard and the Sun National Bank Center. The other MAAC championships boast their share of outstanding locales as well, such as the Reverend Harold Ridley, S.J., Athletic Complex at Loyola, where the women’s soccer championship will be contested in the fall of 2011, and Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy, New York, home of the 2012 MAAC Baseball Championship. This year, the MAAC will take its men’s championship to Orlando, Florida, where it will conduct its post-season event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The MAAC Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships will be held at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course.

In the past several years, a number of the MAAC schools have also enjoyed success in NCAA Championships. MAAC schools have made a total of 77 NIT appearances and 47 NCAA appearances. In addition, Iona and Rider participated in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, with the Gaels advancing to the championship game. The Manhattan women participated in the Women’s Basketball Invitational, reaching the semifinal round of the tournament. The MAAC currently possesses 13 automatic bids to NCAA Championships in men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, men’s golf, men’s and women’s tennis, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and women’s water polo. In 2007, the Marist women’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 before falling to the eventual National Champion, the University of Tennessee. In the fall of 2009, the No. 11 Iona men’s cross country team finished tied for eighth place at the NCAA Championship race, extended the Gaels’ streak to eight straight Top 10 national finishes. Iona softball, Manhattan track, Manhattan baseball and Loyola lacrosse have also flourished on the national stage.

The MAAC has also been a leader in the forefront of technology, expanding the notoriety of the league into cyberspace. In 2007, the league reached an agreement with JumpTV, Inc., now NeuLion, Inc., to design the MAAC web page. MAACSports.com has been a great success, providing fans with up-to-date contest results, live and on-demand video and an online merchandise store. The MAAC, in conjunction with NeuLion, launched an iPhone app in February 2011. The league is looking to expand its offerings with Android and iPod apps, scheduled for release during the 2011-12 academic year.

The MAAC President for the 2011-2012 academic year is Rev. Jeffrey von Arx, S.J., the President of Fairfield University. The Vice-President is Dr. Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., the President of Saint Peter’s College. Jim Paquette, Director of Athletics at Loyola University Maryland, will chair the Committee on Athletic Administration, and Theresa Berg, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator at Niagara University will serve as Vice Chair.

METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE


Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., is the 19th president of Man-hattan College, having assumed the responsibilities of the position July 1, 2009.

O’Donnell came to Manhattan after five years of service as the dean of Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham University. Before coming to New York, O’Donnell spent 17 years at Loyola College in Maryland (now Loyola University Maryland), where he served as a professor of English and, from 1999-2004, as director of the university-wide hon-ors program. An active scholar, his teaching and research interests focus mainly upon poetry, especially of the British Romantic period, and on religion and literature, particularly contemporary American Catholic writers. He has authored two books on the poetry of William Wordsworth and co-edited The Work of Andre Dubus, a collection of essays published as a double issue of Religion and the Arts. In ad-dition, O’Donnell has published articles, essays and reviews in some of the leading journals in his field. At Manhattan, he continues to hold a faculty appointment, as he did at Fordham and Loyola, as professor of English.

As the first president of the College not to be a member of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, O’Donnell is tread-ing new ground at Manhattan College. He has experience in such transitions, however, as he was also the first layperson to serve as dean of Fordham College at Rose Hill. His publi-cations and lectures demonstrate a keen engagement in is-sues of faith and education, specifically Catholic higher edu-cation. From 1994–2000, he served as editor of the national

magazine Conversations on Jesuit Higher Education, and he was a member of the National Seminar on Jesuit Higher Education from 1993–2000. In addition, he is currently on the board of trustees at La Salle University and the Commis-sion on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu), and has served as a board member for the Lilly Fellows Program and for Collegium, a consortium of Catholic universities that strives to strengthen faculty understanding of and participa-tion in the mission of Catholic higher education.

A native of Pennsylvania’s Wyoming Valley, Dr. O’Donnell earned his B.A. with highest distinction and honors in English at The Pennsylvania State University in 1981, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He earned an M.A. and a Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in English and American literature and language. He is the recipient of numerous fellowships, grants, awards and honors.

O’Donnell is married to Angela O’Donnell (formerly Alaimo), a poet and writer who teaches at Fordham, where she serves as associate director of the Francis and Ann Cur-ran Center for American Catholic Studies. The couple has three sons: Charles (a graduate of Saint John’s University, Minnesota, and a teacher in the St. Paul, Minnesota, public schools), Patrick (a 2009 graduate of Columbia University, currently pursuing graduate studies), and Will (a graduate of Fordham).

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A 1968 graduate of Manhattan College, Byrnes en-ters his 25th year as director of athletics.

Since his arrival back to Riverdale in May of 1988, Byrnes has presided over a renaissance period in Manhattan College athletics. During his tenure, the men’s and women’s basketball programs have earned eight NCAA Tournament bids (four women, four men). Additionally, the Jaspers have appeared in five postseason and preseason National Invitational Tournaments (NIT). Women’s soccer and men’s and women’s lacrosse began competition at the Division I level under Byrnes, and 14 different teams have won conference championships-men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s indoor track, men’s and women’s outdoor track, men’s and women’s basket-ball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, volleyball, men’s tennis, softball and baseball. In addition, to date, 27 student-athletes have received All-America honors for both athletic and academic achievements.

Before returning to Manhattan, Byrnes spent 13 years with the Morrison-Knudsen Company, one of the largest engineering and construction firms in the nation.

A native of Garrison, New York, Byrnes earned his undergraduate degree in physical education with a minor in biology. He also holds an M.B.A. from City University in Seattle, Washington.

As an undergraduate, Byrnes was a member of the Jaspers’ club football team. Byrnes served as team captain and played both defensive tackle and offensive

end. He spent one season as an assistant coach and helped guide Manhattan to a 6-2 overall record in 1969.

Upon graduation, Byrnes began a teaching and coaching career at Queen of Peace High School in North Arlington, New Jersey. He also served as the school’s director of athletics from 1970-73. Under his leadership, Queen of Peace registered state tourna-ment appearances in baseball and basketball, while

in football (1972).In addition to his responsibilities at Manhattan, By-

rnes served two stints (1997-99, 2004-06) as president of the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Associa-tion, at one time the sponsoring body of the NIT. He also served on the NCAA Championship Committee in 1999-2000. He is currently the chair of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s Basketball Committee and the Committee on Athletic Admin-istration, as well as a member of the ECAC Officials Negotiating Committee. In recognition of his years of outstanding contributions to Jasper athletics, Byrnes was inducted into the Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2004.

Byrnes resides in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, along with his wife, Rosemary. He is the father of five children: Bob, Carolyn (Manhattan ’97), Brian (Man-hattan ’99), Darren and Brigid.

STEPHENDOMBROSKI

Assistant Athletic Director for Communication and Marketing

DEBORAH GREGORY

Assistant Athletic Director/ Athletic Business Manager/

Senior Woman Administrator

DR. SHAWNLADDA

NCAA FacultyAthletic Representative

SUSANPAPEAthleticsSecretary

DOUGSTRALEY

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine

ELVYS QUEZADA

Operations Manager/Assis-tant Baseball Coach

JOECLIFFORDAssistant Sports

Information Director

JENNIFERRIVERA

Assistant Athletic Trainer

BROTHER DAVID TRICHTINGER, F.S.C.

Academic Advisor

ARIEL PESANTECompliance Coordinator

JIMDUFFY

Athletic Travel Coordinator/Head Baseball Coach

CHRISTIANHEIMALL

Sports Information Graduate Assistant

NOAH LEFEVRE

Senior Associate Athletic Director

ALYSSAKOOB

Academic Advisor

EZRONBRYSON

Assistant Directorof Sports Medicine

AMANDAMCENTIRE

Assistant Athletic Directorfor Facilities and Event

Management

CHARLIECIPRIANO

Facilities & EventsGraduate Assistant

CHRISSYGUTENBERGER

Business & AdministrationGraduate Assistant

DEENASENA

Facilities & EventsGraduate Assistant

JESSICA BEAVERS

Sports Medicine Graduate Assistant

MICHELLE RAVA

Sports Medicine Graduate Assistant

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