Holy Cross Varsity Club Award Winners
The following awards are presented by the Holy Cross Varisty Club each year:
Crusader of the Year
John A. Meegan Athletic Achievement Award
Honorable John P. Cooney Memorial Award
Daniel Allen Sportsmanship Award
Davitt Awards
Richard J. Maloney Award
Samantha Vellaccio Award
Hop Riopel Award
Ray Dobens Award
Philip E. O'Connell Memorial Award
Crusader of the Year
The Crusader of the Year is the most prestigious student-athlete award presented by the Varsity Club. It is awarded to a senior who has excelled not only in varsity athletics, but also in the classroom and the community, and has been prominent in campus activities.
1955 Robert F. Cooney (Football)
1956 Thomas W. Heinsohn (Basketball)
1957 Richard J. Arcand (Football, Baseball)
1958 William A. Merritt (Track & Field)
1959 Thomas W. Greene (Football, Lacrosse)
1960 Charles D. Pacunas (Football, Lacrosse)
1961 John P. Connors (Basketball)
1962 John E. Foley (Basketball)
1963 Thomas P. Hennessey (Football, Track & Field)
1964 Robert Murphy (Football)
1965 John Wendelken (Basketball, Baseball)
1966 Thomas F.X. Foley (Football, Lacrosse, Swimming & Diving)
1967 R. Peter Kimener (Football)
1968 John T. Collins (Track & Field)
1969 Edward F. Siudut (Basketball)
1970 Arthur Dulong (Track & Field)
1971 John E. Adams (Basketball)
1972 Stanley E. Grayson (Basketball)
1973 G. Kevin Frawley (Football)
1974 W. Michael Guilfoile (Track & Field, Football)
1975 David S. Morrison (Track & Field)
1976 James J. Grogan (Football)
1977 William M. Doran, Jr. (Basketball, Baseball)
1978 Christopher S. Potter (Basketball)
1979 John P. O'Connor (Basketball)
1980 Ronald K. Perry (Basketball, Baseball)
1981 John Ahern (Football, Baseball)
Callie M. Taffe (Swimming & Diving)
1982 John T. Andreoli (Football)
1983 Dean V. Casagrande (Baseball, Ice Hockey, Soccer)
1984 George A. Paletta, Jr. (Lacrosse)
1985 Anthony F. Melink (Football)
1986 Thomas M. Patton (Football)
1987 Jerome F. McCabe (Football)
1988 Gordon C. Lockbaum (Football)
1989 Jeffrey W. Wiley (Football)
1990 Thomas P. Lawlor (Track & Field, Cross Country)
1991 James G. Nairus (Basketball)
1992 Peter J. Dankert (Football)
1993 Thomas A. McDonald (Football)
1994 Michael A. Shustak (Ice Hockey)
1995 Lynn A. Liberatore (Track & Field, Cross Country)
1996 Lauren M. Maney (Basketball)
1997 Kathleen M. Courtney (Basketball)
1998 Jacob S. McDowell (Soccer)
1999 Amy O'Brien (Basketball)
2000 Scott K. Hinds (Track & Field)
2001 David W. Puloka (Football, Track & Field)
2002 Emily K. Hogan (Cross Country, Track & Field)
2003 Daniel M. Conti (Track & Field)
2004 Nicholas J. Larsen (Football)
2005 Mary Elizabeth Ryan (Softball)
2006 Tyler D. McGregor (Ice Hockey)
2007 Patricia L. Sutton (Lacrosse)
2008 Christine M. Strawson (Volleyball)
John A. Meegan Athletic Achievement Award
Presented to a student-athlete, regardless of class, who competed in a sport other than football, baseball and basketball, and who attained outstanding achievement during his/her college career. This award is given by the club in memory of the late John A. Meegan (Class of 1939), loyal follower of all Crusader sports and esteemed treasurer of the Varsity Club from 1988 to 1996. (Note: Women's basketball players were eligible to win the Meegan Award prior to 2000.)
1970 Larry Murphy (Ice Hockey) 1971 Bob Elliot (Golf) 1972 Tom Carey (Ice Hockey, Tennis) 1973 Richard Comeau, Jr. (Track & Field) 1974 Mark E. Bolduc (Ice Hockey) 1975 Michael E. Gottschalk (Fencing) 1976 James R. Dee (Golf) 1977 James L. Garrity, Jr. (Soccer, Lacrosse) 1978 James B. Murphy (Ice Hockey) 1979 Jeanne L. DelSignore (Field Hockey, Lacrosse) 1980 Janet M. McHugh (Field Hockey, Lacrosse) 1981 Gerald W. Jones (Track & Field) 1982 Jacqueline M. McNiff (Track & Field, Cross Country) 1983 Mary C. Fitzgerald (Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball) 1984 Sherry B. Levin (Basketball) 1985 Janet A. Hourihan (Basketball) 1986 Janet A. Hourihan (Basketball) 1987 Marybeth A. Sacramone (Volleyball, Softball) 1988 Lisa D. Foster (Track & Field) 1989 Lisa E. Hourihan (Soccer, Track & Field) 1990 Therese M. Livingston (Track & Field, Cross Country) 1991 Ann G. Lambiotte (Basketball) 1992 Susan J. Daley (Track & Field) 1993 Norinne M. Powers (Basketball) 1994 Chantal Lacroix (Field Hockey, Lacrosse) 1995 Coleen M. Lynch (Swimming & Diving) 1996 Brian E. Petz (Soccer) 1997 Mark H. Ervin (Track & Field) 1998 Genoa P. Grosch (Softball) 1999 Christine A. Henwood (Rowing) 2000 Brian C. Scollard (Lacrosse) 2001 Jennifer J. Amendola (Lacrosse) 2002 Kimberly V. Rinaldi (Swimming & Diving) 2003 Elizabeth F. Tutella (Field Hockey) 2004 Greg Kealey (Ice Hockey) 2005 Conor M. Devine (Rowing) 2006 Anthony C. Quesada (Ice Hockey) 2007 Tara L. Welch (Field Hockey) 2008 Amy M. Archambault (Lacrosse)
Honorable John P. Cooney Memorial Award
In memory of Judge John P. Cooney '23, this award is presented to a senior letter winner who performed beyond all expectations with courage, loyalty and dedication.
1982 J. Ward Fitzpatrick (Basketball) 1983 Brian P. Kelley (Football) 1984 Bruce W. Kozerski (Football, Track & Field) 1985 John Benzan (Basketball) 1986 Ann E. Read (Rowing) 1987 Mary F. McNaughton (Track & Field, Cross Country, Swimming & Diving) 1988 Maureen E. O'Grady (Track & Field) 1989 Michael Irons (Baseball) 1990 Nicole DeQuattro (Basketball) 1991 Mary Helen Walker (Basketball) 1992 Jill A. Addesa (Swimming & Diving) 1993 Francis R. Powell (Basketball) 1994 Todd J. Araujo (Football) 1995 Joseph O. Cooney (Football) 1996 Kimberley A. Lynch (Basketball) 1997 Karen P. Norton (Soccer) 1997 David A. Streeter (Football) 1998 John S. Sheehy (Baseball) 1999 B. Michael Ortwein (Ice Hockey) 2000 Thomas S. Bestpitch (Football) 2001 Andrea T. Lavigne (Field Hockey) 2002 Rebecca A. Smith (Rowing) 2003 Thomas J. Connors (Swimming & Diving) 2004 William L. Phelan (Track & Field) 2005 Elizabeth B. Corridan (Track & Field) 2006 Kolt M. Bloxson (Ice Hockey) 2007 James M. Sixsmith (Ice Hockey) 2008 Matthew P. Burke (Ice Hockey)
Daniel Allen Sportsmanship Award
Awarded annually to the player whose unselfish teamwork and dedication to the good of the team reflect the values lived by coach Allen. The winning student-athlete need not be a star or even a starter, but a solid performer with an outstanding attitude whose contributions are not frequently recognized. The award is designed to recognize a student athlete who is dedicated to the good of the team, possesses integrity, and is a great teammate.
2005 Timothy W. McDonnell (Football)
2006 Sean P. Gruber (Football)
Keith R. Simard (Baseball)
2007 Matthew J. Fanning (Football)
2008 Kenneth W. Flanders (Football)
The Davitt Awards
Awarded annually to the outstanding backs and outstanding linemen from the football team. Given by Jim Davitt (Class of 1913) of Holyoke, who played football and ran track as a Holy Cross undergraduate, in memory of his brother, Rev. William Davitt (Class of 1907), who was the last officer to lose his life in World War I. (Note: Beginning with the 1971 season, both an offensive and defensive lineman and an offensive and defensive back have been selected. The players listed on the first line for each season are from the offense, and the players listed on the second line are from the defense.)
Lineman Back
1959 Ken Desmarais Mike Cunningham
1960 John Timperio Tom Hennessey
1961 John Fellin Al Snyder
1962 Jon Morris Al Snyder
1963 Jon Morris Jim Marcellino
1964 Tom Nissi Jack Lentz
1965 Mike Adessa Earl Kirmser
1966 Glenn Grieco Jack Lentz
1967 Glenn Grieco Phil O'Neill
1968 Bob Neary Phil O'Neill
1969 Not Awarded Not Awarded
1970 Ed McGilvery Joe Wilson
1971 Bill Adams Joe Wilson
Dan Harper Bill Stachowski
1972 Bernie Galeckas Steve Buchanan
Mike Lehman John Provost
1973 Kevin Kolanda Steve Buchanan
Lou Kobza Tyree Blocker
1974 Dave Quehl Bob Morton
Lou Kobza John Provost
1975 Leroy Smith Dave Quehl
Lou Kobza Larry Prior
1976 Mike Pizzotti Brian Doherty
John Trimbach Mark Vollman
1977 Robert Hurley Stephen Hunt
Michael McDonnell Herbert Mihalik
1978 Robert Hurley Peter Colombo
James Howlett Glenn Verrette
1979 Jack McGovern Phil Johnson
Steve Gannon Glenn Verrette
1980 Mark Chiungos John Ahern
Steven Raquet Curt Bletzer
1981 Vincent Conca David Boisture
Rob Roncarati Bill Pearson
1982 Brian Marcucio Andy Clivio
Frank Mattiace Harry Flaherty
1983 Bruce Kozerski Gill Fenerty
Peter Quinlan Harry Flaherty
1984 Kevin Garvey Peter Muldoon
David Neilson Bill McGovern
1985 Kevin Reilly Gill Fenerty
Ed Kutschke Jerry McCabe
1986 Ron George Gordie Lockbaum
Andy Martin Jerry McCabe
1987 Ron George Gordie Lockbaum
Andy Martin Dave Murphy
1988 Mark Stoy Joe Segreti
Tom Smith Rob McGovern
1989 Bob Laliberte Joe Segreti
Tim Downing Dave Murphy
1990 Joe Foy Joe Segreti
Andy Hertz Craig Callahan
1991 Pat Gibson Jerome Fuller
Corey Vincent Chris Kovath
1992 Ed Coburn / John Zufall Eric Sampson
Tom McDonald Greg Draddy
1993 Mike Flannagan Chris Summers
Mark Kirk Todd Araujo
1994 Joe Cooney Anthony Pignio
Sam Leo Pat Smith
1995 Tom Claro Jamie Gornell
Matt Faery Terrence Browning
1996 Mike Zimirowski Jeff Laboranti
Bryan Hoffman Eric Godlewski / David Streeter
1997 Eric Scholten Jeff Laboranti
Dominic Blue Sedrick Rogers
1998 Patrick Quay J.R. Walz
Joel Beck Barrett Doxsey
1999 Patrick Quay Tony Thompson
Tavares Brewington John Aloisi / Tom Bestpitch
2000 Patrick Quay Brian Hall
David Puloka Michael Blake
2001 Jefferson Exil Brian Hall
James Jenkins / Sammy Siaki Michael Blake / Vernell Shaw
2002 Roger Schwarb Brian Hall
Nick Soivilien David Dugan
2003 Steve Fox Ari Confesor
Nick Nelthorpe Ben Koller
2004 David Cannon Steve Silva
Nick Nelthorpe David FitzPatrick
2005 David Cannon Steve Silva
Chris Nielsen Casey Gough
2006 Andrew Schoepfer Ryan Maher
Chris Nielsen / John Markus Pinard Casey Gough
2007 Dan Nolan Ryan Maher
Mark Kelliher Casey Gough
Richard J. Maloney Award
Commemorating a loyal contributor to the Crusader men's basketball program, this award is given to the member of the team who best exemplifies Mr. Maloney's spirit and energy on behalf of Holy Cross.
1981 Garrett D. Witts
1982 Kevin M. Greaney
1983 Christopher M. Logan
1984 Patrick R. Elzie
1985 David D. Hohman
1986 Brian R. Reale
1987 Dennis P. Ahern
1988 William J. Meyer
1989 Glenn Williams
1990 Dwight F. Pernell
1991 Aaron R. Jordan
1992 Leon R. Dickerson, III
1993 Ricky D. Mashburn
William E. Walker
1994 Robert M. Feaster
1995 Robert M. Feaster
1996 Brian M. Lockhart
1997 Ian A. Dombroski
1998 Jonathan B. Kerr
1999 Christopher G. Spitler
2000 Joshua G. Sankes
2001 Jared P. Curry
2002 Ryan J. Serravalle
2003 Timothy S. Szatko
2004 Jave R. Meade
2005 John F. Hurley
Gregory L. Kinsey
2006 Kevin B. Hamilton, Jr.
2007 Keith M. Simmons
Torey J. Thomas
2008 Timothy P. Clifford
Samantha Vellaccio Award
In memory of Samantha Vellaccio, this award is given annually to the varsity women's basketball player who best exemplifies the mission of Holy Cross on and off the court.
2000 Veronica R. Jutras 2001 Monika L. Rothemich 2002 Jeanette M. Paukert 2003 Elizabeth A. O'Connor 2004 Mary Rose Campbell 2005 Maggie E. Fontana 2006 Jessica L. Conte 2007 Brittany S. Keil 2008 Laura M. Aloisi
Hop Riopel Award
The Riopel Award is presented annually by the Varsity Club to Holy Cross' most outstanding baseball player. It is given in memory of Albert D. (Hop) Riopel, former baseball coach and a 1924 Holy Cross graduate, who won 11 letters as an undergraduate.
1967 Tom Kelly
1968 Jim Conlon
1969 Phil O'Neil
1970 Bill Crowley
1971 Mike Pazik
1972 Colin Clapton
1973 Jim Hughes
1974 Burt D. Bornstein
1975 John S. Gibadlo
1976 Burt D. Bornstein
1977 Richard P. Jasinski
1978 Ronald K. Perry
Richard P. Jasinski
1979 Ronald K. Perry
Neil A. Solomon
1980 Ronald K. Perry
Edward T. Rockwell
Neil A. Solomon
1981 David P. Stenhouse
1982 David P. Stenhouse
1983 James Irzyk
1984 John K. O'Keefe
1985 Gerard L. Cox
1986 Brian R. Reale
1987 David J. Lafontaine
1988 Paul D. Pearl
1989 Brendan P. Grady
1990 David J. Leonard
1991 David J. Leonard
1992 Jerome L. Fuller
1993 James P. Larkin
1994 Paige J. Brennan
1995 Terrence A. Butt
1996 Timothy M. Fortune
1997 Andrew J. Nolan
1998 John S. Sheehy
1999 Jeffrey B. Miller
2000 Jeffrey B. Miller
James P. Sweeney
2001 Peter D. Summa
2002 Peter D. Summa
2003 Michael G. Marron
2004 Tucker P. Frawley
2005 Tucker P. Frawley
2006 Tucker P. Frawley
2007 Brendan W. Akashian
Scott M. Hampe
2008 Brendan W. Akashian
Ray Dobens Award
Donated by his family to memorialize Ray Dobens, a baseball great of Holy Cross' storied past, this trophy is awarded annually to the school's most improved baseball player.
1986 Michael R. Jaromin 1987 Brian T. Foley 1988 Brendan P. Grady 1989 David J. Leonard 1990 Todd C. Dextradeur 1991 Matthew P. Morgan 1992 Michael J. Neary 1993 Paige J. Brennan 1994 Clement V.Martin 1995 James C. Cook 1996 Daniel F. Morrill 1997 Brian J. Issitt 1998 Daniel F. Morrill 1999 Jason T. Yacavone 2000 Cory M. Czajka 2001 Dale M. Johnson II 2002 D. J. Lucey 2003 Michael G. Marron 2004 Andrew L. Sweeney 2005 James B. Aldrich 2006 Norman J. Roth 2007 Matthew D. Perron 2008 Matthew C. O'Brien
Philip E. O'Connell Memorial Award
Founder, president and treasurer of the Holy Cross Varsity Club, in addition to being a member of the Hall of Fame, O'Connell was the life blood of the Varsity Club from its inception until his untimely death in December of 1988. This award is given to a member of the club who has demonstrated outstanding service and loyalty to the club and to Holy Cross.
1989 Philip E. O'Connell (Class of 1932)
1990 Joseph J. Fay (Class of 1932)
1991 Edward M. Brawley, Jr. (Class of 1948)
1992 John A. Meegan (Class of 1938)
1993 John J. Ryan (Class of 1941)
1994 James A. Maloney (Class of 1969)
1995 Richard T. Venne (Class of 1972)
1996 Arthur J. Andreoli (Class of 1958)
1997 Robert F. Cooney (Class of 1955)
1998 Henry C. Lemire, Sr. (Class of 1954)
1999 Anthony A. Froio (Class of 1986)
2000 Ronald S. Perry (Class of 1954)
2001 Keith J. Hochstein (Class of 1968)
2002 Janet A. Hourihan (Class of 1986)
2003 Victor M. Rimkus (Class of 1953)
2004 Francis J. Larkin (Class of 1954)
2005 Michael J. Kickham (Class of 1958)
2006 Fr. John E. Brooks, S.J. (Class of 1949)
Fr. Francis X. Miller, S.J. (Class of 1947)
2007 Fr. Anthony J. Kuzniewski, S.J.
2008 Dr. Richard P. Simitis (Class of 1968)
