Below is the 2011 University of Bridgeport Men's Soccer Schedule
Key Notes
*Represents an East Coast Conference Match
# Represents a Non-Conference Match
# Sept. 3rd vs Southern Connecticut State University (14-2-4 overall in 2010 from the Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Sept. 8th at Franklin Pierce University (17-2-2 overall in 2010 from the Northeast-10 Conference) 4 p.m. --- Sodexo Field --- Rindge, N.H.
# Sept. 10th vs U-Mass Lowell (3-11-2 overall in 2010 from the Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. ---Knights Field
# Sept. 15th vs Caldwell College (6-11-1 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Sept. 17th at Mercy College (6-7-4 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 3 p.m. --- Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
# Sept. 21st vs Bloomfield College (15-4-2 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Sept. 24th vs C.W. Post (7-8-2 overall in 2010 from the ECC Conference) 3 p.m. ---Knights Field
# Sept. 29th at Wilmington University (6-11-1 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 3:30 p.m. --- Kirkwood Complex -- Wilmington, D.E.
* Oct. 1st vs N.Y.I.T (8-8-1 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference). 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Oct. 5th v.s. Bentley University (11-3-6 overall in 2010 from the Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Oct. 8th at Molloy College (5-11-1 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 2:30 p.m. --- John A. Darcy Field -- Rockville Centre, N.Y.
* Oct. 15th vs Dowling College (12-2-6 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Oct. 20th vs Felician College (4-12-1 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 6:30 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Oct. 22nd at St. Thomas Aquinas College (12-5-1 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 2:30 p.m. -- Sparkill, N.Y.
# Oct. 26th vs Southern New Hampshire University (12-3-5 overall in 2010 from the Northeast-10 Conference) 4 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Oct. 29th at Queens College (5-12-1 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 2 p.m. --- Flushing, N.Y.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
2011 UB Women's Soccer Schedule
Below is the 2011 University of Bridgeport Women's Soccer Team's Schedule.
Key Notes
* Represents an East Coast Conference Match
# Represents Non-Conference Match
# Sept 2. vs U-Mass Lowell (8-8-2 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field (2011 UB Women's Soccer Classic)
# Sept 4. vs American International College (14-7-1 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field (2011 UB Women's Soccer Classic)
# Sept 8. vs Georgian Court University (11-9-2 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Sept 14. vs Southern New Hampshire University (10-7-1 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Sept 17. at Mercy College (7-9 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 12:30 p.m. --- Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
# Sept 20 at Bloomsburg University (13-5-3 overall in 2010 from the PSAC Conference) 7 p.m. ---Sports Stadium --Bloomsburg, P.A.
* Sept 24. vs C.W. Post (14-2-4 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Sept. 28 vs Stonehill College (8-8-2 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field.
* Oct 1. vs N.Y.I.T. (8-10 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 3 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Oct 4. at St. Anslem College (5-10-1 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 3::30 p.m. -- Melucci Field -- Manchester, N.H.
* Oct. 8. at Molloy College (6-10-1 in 2010 from ECC Conference) 12 noon --- John A. Darcy Field -- Rockville Centre, N.Y.
# Oct. 13. vs Post University (4-13-1 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Oct 15. vs Dowling College (7-7-2 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 3 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Oct 20. vs Wilmington University(15-5 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 3:30 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Oct 22. at St. Thomas Aquinas College (1-15 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 12:30 p.m. --- Sparkill, N.Y.
# Oct. 25 at Pace University (5-13 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 3 p.m. --- Pace Field -- Pleasantville, N.Y.
* Oct 29. at Queens College (11-7-2 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 11:30 a.m. -- Flushing, N.Y.
Key Notes
* Represents an East Coast Conference Match
# Represents Non-Conference Match
# Sept 2. vs U-Mass Lowell (8-8-2 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field (2011 UB Women's Soccer Classic)
# Sept 4. vs American International College (14-7-1 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field (2011 UB Women's Soccer Classic)
# Sept 8. vs Georgian Court University (11-9-2 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Sept 14. vs Southern New Hampshire University (10-7-1 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Sept 17. at Mercy College (7-9 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 12:30 p.m. --- Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
# Sept 20 at Bloomsburg University (13-5-3 overall in 2010 from the PSAC Conference) 7 p.m. ---Sports Stadium --Bloomsburg, P.A.
* Sept 24. vs C.W. Post (14-2-4 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Sept. 28 vs Stonehill College (8-8-2 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field.
* Oct 1. vs N.Y.I.T. (8-10 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 3 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Oct 4. at St. Anslem College (5-10-1 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 3::30 p.m. -- Melucci Field -- Manchester, N.H.
* Oct. 8. at Molloy College (6-10-1 in 2010 from ECC Conference) 12 noon --- John A. Darcy Field -- Rockville Centre, N.Y.
# Oct. 13. vs Post University (4-13-1 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 6 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Oct 15. vs Dowling College (7-7-2 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 3 p.m. --- Knights Field
# Oct 20. vs Wilmington University(15-5 overall in 2010 from CACC Conference) 3:30 p.m. --- Knights Field
* Oct 22. at St. Thomas Aquinas College (1-15 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 12:30 p.m. --- Sparkill, N.Y.
# Oct. 25 at Pace University (5-13 overall in 2010 from Northeast-10 Conference) 3 p.m. --- Pace Field -- Pleasantville, N.Y.
* Oct 29. at Queens College (11-7-2 overall in 2010 from ECC Conference) 11:30 a.m. -- Flushing, N.Y.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Brief Update: Soccer Games Family Weekend
I have learned that the UB soccer teams will be hosting a doubleheader during Purple Knight Family Weekend on Saturday ,October 1st. New York Institute of Technology (N.Y.I.T.) will be the opponent. The women's team will be play at 3 p.m. and the men's team at 6 p.m. at Knights Field.
More to come later
Warwick Vets High School Top Ten Students of 2011
Arts, Sciences among pursuits of Vets top ten students
By: Chris Hogan
The Warwick Vets High School Class of 2011 saw 250 seniors receive their diploma during graduation. Many of them showed great involvement to their school and willingness to succeed throughout their four years.
Principal Gerald Habershaw characterized the class as a fun group of students with great personalities and hardworking.
The top 10 students will be attending colleges including Quinnipiac University, Providence College, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and Rhode Island College.
Many of them served in different roles during their four years including members of the executive committee, multi-sport athletes in addition to being part of the school band. Habershaw’s final message to the class is to find something they like to do and stick with it.
Alexandrea Defreitas
As the recipient of this year’s valedictorian, Defreitas was the President of the Guitar Club and also the Editor-in-Chief for the Warwick Vet’s Creative Society.
She will attend Boston University this fall and major in both film and creative writing.
She won honors that included a humanities award for excellence in the subjects of English and History and also a creative writing award.
Playing the guitar after school on Fridays and meeting beautifully creative people were a few of Defreitas’s fondest memories in high school. She said that she wants to better her family that motivated herself to excel.
“My English and art teachers encouraged me to always create and have helped me discover who I am,” she said.
John Nunes
Nunes, class salutatorian, was a two-sport athlete in soccer and indoor track and served as President of the Concert Band.
There were awards that he acquired including the Bausch and Lomb Science Award, which are presented to students, who show academic excellence in science, have taken rigorous courses in science and based on their PSAT Math, SAT Math and/or ACT Science/Math scores. Nunes also won the Rensselaer Math Medal, most outstanding chemistry student, jazz and concert band most outstanding musician and outstanding math student as a senior.
In the fall, he will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute [WPI] and study chemical engineering.
He said that his parents and friends have helped him the most in school. His parents have always pushed him to do the best he could and his friends have shown him to have fun and enjoy high school. Two teachers that Nunes enjoyed the most were Foreign Language teacher Susan [Senora] Erinakes and Math teacher Keith Randall.
“My motivation came from always trying to better myself, by saying “Okay I’m done but how can this be better”,” he said.
Stephen Deming
Balancing both sports and academics was something Deming was able to do well as he finished third in his graduating class.
While providing leadership as captain of the varsity Indoor Track and Volleyball teams, he also was secretary of the student council and member of the executive committee.
Deming will study sports management in the Isenburg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
He was a member of the Rhode Island Honor Society and National Honor Society and obtained the St. Michael’s College Book Award, which is awarded to an inductee of the National Honor Society that demonstrates commitment and leadership roles within their community service endeavors.
All the friendships that he made with his teachers and classmates are something he will remember most about high school.
“Knowing that I wanted to be successful and that good grades would get me there [motivated me to excel],” Deming said.
Brianna Fontaine
Serving as president of the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) program and being a three-sport athlete in basketball, tennis and track, Fontaine will attend Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT where she plans to study liberal arts.
At Vets Fontaine was on the executive committee board, was named Health Student of the Year and a member of the National and Rhode Island Honor Societies.
During her high school tenure, there were various memorable events that stood out for her including the prep rallies, spirit week, school dances and dancing with the teachers.
Several faculty members made a big impact on her especially Mr. and Mrs. Rix and Susan [Senora] Erinakes. She said that her family and friends have also contributed to her high school success.
“My parents always pushed me to do my best [motivated me to excel],” Fontaine said.
Marisa Ann Major
Major, who placed fifth in her class, will attend Rhode Island College where she plans to study in their Radiological Technology Program.
While at Vets, she was a three-sport athlete in soccer, gymnastics and lacrosse in addition to being on the yearbook committee.
Her was a member of three honor societies including the Rhode Island, Spanish and National. Major received the Ida Jackson Biology Award and Rhode Island College Presidential Scholarship.
Major will miss the football games, homecoming dances and proms the most because there were a lot of memories made whenever everyone came together for those events. Her teachers played a big role as she said they helped her have fun and do the very best work she could.
“After my freshman year, I was determined to get all A’s in all of my classes, which I did,” she said. “I am truly proud of myself for all of my achievements during my high school career and I am determined to continue my success throughout the many years ahead of me.”
Diana Picozzi
A member of the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams, Picozzi provided a leadership role as captain in both sports in addition to being a two-time All-Division player in soccer.
Picozzi was the recipient of the Franklin Pierce University Book Award, which is presented to a student based on excellence in academics, strong character and contributions to community service. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and Italian Honor Society.
The University of Rhode Island will be her next stop where she plans to study in the College of Pharmacy.
Picozzi said that she would most remember the sports teams she played on, the friends she made and when the girls soccer team made it to the Division I semifinals during her sophomore year.
The people that have guided her throughout her four years include her parents, English teacher/Social Arts Coordinator Cyndi Rix, Athletic Director/English Teacher Ken Rix and Principal Gerald Habershaw and his family.
“I have always strived to be the best that I could be and I chose pharmacy because of the science courses I took with Mr. [David] Mather,” Picozzi said.
Jolene Mambro
Another University of Rhode Island bound student, Mambro will double major in marine biology and ocean engineering. At Vets he was a member of the drama club and Academic Decathlon team.
She was also a member of the sophomore executive committee, creative writing society and won the Harvard Book Award, which is given to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, exemplifies service and commitment and demonstrates exceptional achievement that makes the student stand out among its peers.
Mambro said she enjoyed taking marine environmental courses with science teacher Lee Steitz because it inspired her to want to study marine biology in college. She also will remember English teacher Julie Petitbon because she was an amazing teacher who could make her laugh until her “stomach hurts.”
“My supportive family is the reason for my success,” she said. “On the other hand, if it weren’t for my amazing and true friends, I never would have enjoyed high school.
Caitlin Cooney
Cooney, who finished eighth in her class, was a two-sport varsity athlete in both soccer and softball and a member of three honor societies including the Spanish, National and Rhode Island.
In the fall, she will attend Springfield College majoring in physical therapy while studying in The School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies.
Some of her fondest memories include attending the Warwick Vets high school football games especially on Friday nights, the pep rallies, school field trips and everything that got her “out of classes.”
Her teachers, friends and family were the people who have contributed the most to her high school experience.
“My family, have always valued education and motivated me to work hard,” Cooney said.
Matthew Giarusso
Earning 1st Team All Division for soccer during his junior year and 2nd Team All-Division his senior year, were just several of honors that Giarusso earned while finishing ninth in his class.
Giarusso served as captain for the boys varsity soccer and volleyball teams and will attend Providence College in the fall and will in major in accounting in their school of business.
He was a member of the National Honor Society and Rhode Island Honor Society. He was recognized as the most outstanding student in physics and Italian.
Playing soccer, volleyball, attending homecomings and winning sidewalk chalk were some of his favorite moments while in high school. Giarusso said that faculty members such as social studies teachers Paul Kennedy and James Areson, as well as math teacher Kathleen O’Grady, played important roles in his high school achievements.
“My parents have always taught me to work my hardest in everything I do,” Giarusso said.
Kelsey Bell
Bell served as treasurer and secretary of the school band, was the governance’s student moderator and performed in the jazz band. She will study at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth but is currently undecided on a major.
Throughout her high school tenure, Bell was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Rhode Island Honor Society. She won the URI Alumni Book Award and Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Award.
The day-to-day activities and the funny little moments she experienced were something she will always remember. Bell credits her family for contributing to her success in school and said her friends made it her experience fun for her.
“I have always learned to give nothing less than my best,” Bell said.
By: Chris Hogan
The Warwick Vets High School Class of 2011 saw 250 seniors receive their diploma during graduation. Many of them showed great involvement to their school and willingness to succeed throughout their four years.
Principal Gerald Habershaw characterized the class as a fun group of students with great personalities and hardworking.
The top 10 students will be attending colleges including Quinnipiac University, Providence College, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and Rhode Island College.
Many of them served in different roles during their four years including members of the executive committee, multi-sport athletes in addition to being part of the school band. Habershaw’s final message to the class is to find something they like to do and stick with it.
Alexandrea Defreitas
As the recipient of this year’s valedictorian, Defreitas was the President of the Guitar Club and also the Editor-in-Chief for the Warwick Vet’s Creative Society.
She will attend Boston University this fall and major in both film and creative writing.
She won honors that included a humanities award for excellence in the subjects of English and History and also a creative writing award.
Playing the guitar after school on Fridays and meeting beautifully creative people were a few of Defreitas’s fondest memories in high school. She said that she wants to better her family that motivated herself to excel.
“My English and art teachers encouraged me to always create and have helped me discover who I am,” she said.
John Nunes
Nunes, class salutatorian, was a two-sport athlete in soccer and indoor track and served as President of the Concert Band.
There were awards that he acquired including the Bausch and Lomb Science Award, which are presented to students, who show academic excellence in science, have taken rigorous courses in science and based on their PSAT Math, SAT Math and/or ACT Science/Math scores. Nunes also won the Rensselaer Math Medal, most outstanding chemistry student, jazz and concert band most outstanding musician and outstanding math student as a senior.
In the fall, he will attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute [WPI] and study chemical engineering.
He said that his parents and friends have helped him the most in school. His parents have always pushed him to do the best he could and his friends have shown him to have fun and enjoy high school. Two teachers that Nunes enjoyed the most were Foreign Language teacher Susan [Senora] Erinakes and Math teacher Keith Randall.
“My motivation came from always trying to better myself, by saying “Okay I’m done but how can this be better”,” he said.
Stephen Deming
Balancing both sports and academics was something Deming was able to do well as he finished third in his graduating class.
While providing leadership as captain of the varsity Indoor Track and Volleyball teams, he also was secretary of the student council and member of the executive committee.
Deming will study sports management in the Isenburg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
He was a member of the Rhode Island Honor Society and National Honor Society and obtained the St. Michael’s College Book Award, which is awarded to an inductee of the National Honor Society that demonstrates commitment and leadership roles within their community service endeavors.
All the friendships that he made with his teachers and classmates are something he will remember most about high school.
“Knowing that I wanted to be successful and that good grades would get me there [motivated me to excel],” Deming said.
Brianna Fontaine
Serving as president of the SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) program and being a three-sport athlete in basketball, tennis and track, Fontaine will attend Quinnipiac University in Hamden, CT where she plans to study liberal arts.
At Vets Fontaine was on the executive committee board, was named Health Student of the Year and a member of the National and Rhode Island Honor Societies.
During her high school tenure, there were various memorable events that stood out for her including the prep rallies, spirit week, school dances and dancing with the teachers.
Several faculty members made a big impact on her especially Mr. and Mrs. Rix and Susan [Senora] Erinakes. She said that her family and friends have also contributed to her high school success.
“My parents always pushed me to do my best [motivated me to excel],” Fontaine said.
Marisa Ann Major
Major, who placed fifth in her class, will attend Rhode Island College where she plans to study in their Radiological Technology Program.
While at Vets, she was a three-sport athlete in soccer, gymnastics and lacrosse in addition to being on the yearbook committee.
Her was a member of three honor societies including the Rhode Island, Spanish and National. Major received the Ida Jackson Biology Award and Rhode Island College Presidential Scholarship.
Major will miss the football games, homecoming dances and proms the most because there were a lot of memories made whenever everyone came together for those events. Her teachers played a big role as she said they helped her have fun and do the very best work she could.
“After my freshman year, I was determined to get all A’s in all of my classes, which I did,” she said. “I am truly proud of myself for all of my achievements during my high school career and I am determined to continue my success throughout the many years ahead of me.”
Diana Picozzi
A member of the varsity soccer and lacrosse teams, Picozzi provided a leadership role as captain in both sports in addition to being a two-time All-Division player in soccer.
Picozzi was the recipient of the Franklin Pierce University Book Award, which is presented to a student based on excellence in academics, strong character and contributions to community service. She was also a member of the National Honor Society and Italian Honor Society.
The University of Rhode Island will be her next stop where she plans to study in the College of Pharmacy.
Picozzi said that she would most remember the sports teams she played on, the friends she made and when the girls soccer team made it to the Division I semifinals during her sophomore year.
The people that have guided her throughout her four years include her parents, English teacher/Social Arts Coordinator Cyndi Rix, Athletic Director/English Teacher Ken Rix and Principal Gerald Habershaw and his family.
“I have always strived to be the best that I could be and I chose pharmacy because of the science courses I took with Mr. [David] Mather,” Picozzi said.
Jolene Mambro
Another University of Rhode Island bound student, Mambro will double major in marine biology and ocean engineering. At Vets he was a member of the drama club and Academic Decathlon team.
She was also a member of the sophomore executive committee, creative writing society and won the Harvard Book Award, which is given to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, exemplifies service and commitment and demonstrates exceptional achievement that makes the student stand out among its peers.
Mambro said she enjoyed taking marine environmental courses with science teacher Lee Steitz because it inspired her to want to study marine biology in college. She also will remember English teacher Julie Petitbon because she was an amazing teacher who could make her laugh until her “stomach hurts.”
“My supportive family is the reason for my success,” she said. “On the other hand, if it weren’t for my amazing and true friends, I never would have enjoyed high school.
Caitlin Cooney
Cooney, who finished eighth in her class, was a two-sport varsity athlete in both soccer and softball and a member of three honor societies including the Spanish, National and Rhode Island.
In the fall, she will attend Springfield College majoring in physical therapy while studying in The School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies.
Some of her fondest memories include attending the Warwick Vets high school football games especially on Friday nights, the pep rallies, school field trips and everything that got her “out of classes.”
Her teachers, friends and family were the people who have contributed the most to her high school experience.
“My family, have always valued education and motivated me to work hard,” Cooney said.
Matthew Giarusso
Earning 1st Team All Division for soccer during his junior year and 2nd Team All-Division his senior year, were just several of honors that Giarusso earned while finishing ninth in his class.
Giarusso served as captain for the boys varsity soccer and volleyball teams and will attend Providence College in the fall and will in major in accounting in their school of business.
He was a member of the National Honor Society and Rhode Island Honor Society. He was recognized as the most outstanding student in physics and Italian.
Playing soccer, volleyball, attending homecomings and winning sidewalk chalk were some of his favorite moments while in high school. Giarusso said that faculty members such as social studies teachers Paul Kennedy and James Areson, as well as math teacher Kathleen O’Grady, played important roles in his high school achievements.
“My parents have always taught me to work my hardest in everything I do,” Giarusso said.
Kelsey Bell
Bell served as treasurer and secretary of the school band, was the governance’s student moderator and performed in the jazz band. She will study at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth but is currently undecided on a major.
Throughout her high school tenure, Bell was a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Rhode Island Honor Society. She won the URI Alumni Book Award and Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Award.
The day-to-day activities and the funny little moments she experienced were something she will always remember. Bell credits her family for contributing to her success in school and said her friends made it her experience fun for her.
“I have always learned to give nothing less than my best,” Bell said.
Monday, July 4, 2011
How Twitter Has Helped Colleges
By Chris Hogan
Many Universities and Colleges use Twitter to connect with the student body and faculty to tell them about important things happening on campus. As this social networking site becomes more and more popular each day, it is important to realize how tweets can have significant impact on everyone.
As an avid and regular Twitter user myself, I have discovered a variety of ways these institutions have used Twitter in the best ways possible.
Many Universities and Colleges use Twitter to connect with the student body and faculty to tell them about important things happening on campus. As this social networking site becomes more and more popular each day, it is important to realize how tweets can have significant impact on everyone.
As an avid and regular Twitter user myself, I have discovered a variety of ways these institutions have used Twitter in the best ways possible.
- Better way to promote themselves for potential prospective students -- Colleges have a new way of spreading the word about their school by posting tweets on upcoming tour dates for perspective students to visit and telling the student what to expect on during the visit. They also point out other events including financial aid night and other key dates that matter. This method is more traditonal now a days rather than sending out brochures and other mailing information to that student.
- Informing the university body about important information -- Many people have smartphones these days and can use their Twitter apps on them easily to connect with their university's Twitter page and read the latest news. Schools update with tweets at any time about school cancellations, sudden changes as well as sporting events on campus and what different clubs and organizations are doing.
- Connecting with Students -- Whether you are a potential incoming or current student, there are questions that are needed to be answered that the students may have. I have seen many colleges have answered a person's tweet on things like when is move-in day, when is the next open house and what would you say are the preferred majors at your school? This process is alot easier to do rather than emailing or calling the admissions office from time to time and it has seen positive results occur from it.
- The future of Twitter between the two -- From all the observations I have seen and conducted, there is a ligit shot of this becoming a top ways of how social media will connect colleges and students together. We are in a world where we need things brought to our attention faster and Twitter is a great tool for that.
Hendricken class displayed compassion, followed school mission
This year Bishop Hendricken Class saw 214 graduates get their diplomas at the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul in Providence on June 10.
Principal Joseph “Jay” Brennan said that the class set a remarkable accomplishment by having three of the top 10 students get accepted into two Ivy League institutions. He also commended the students for their achievements in both athletics by winning six state championships this past year and their contribution to the art program.
School President John Jackson said the Class of 2011 was accomplished on the playing fields and the classroom “but more importantly through living the Hendricken mission.” He said student compassion toward those less fortunate was demonstrated by their service trips to Peru and to the 7th Ward in New Orleans, where a group of 20 worked on a home that had been inundated by eight feet of water in Hurricane Katrina.
“More and more,” he said kids realize how fortunate they are and how they can help out…it’s real leadership.”
Some of the top 10 students will attend colleges such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Wake Forest University and University of Notre Dame.
They served in many different roles while at Hendricken, including multi-sport athletes, members of the peer tutoring team, served as a peer minister and on the math team.
Brennan’s message to the class is to continue their dedication to become the total person through heart, mind, body and soul.
Cameron Rinn
Representing his class as this year’s valedictorian, Cameron Rinn of Coventry was a two-sport athlete in baseball and soccer, served as treasurer of student government and a math peer tutor. In the fall, he will attend Brown University, where he plans to major in either biology or biomedical engineering.
Throughout his four years, Rinn was a member of the National, Spanish and Rhode Island Honor Societies. He was the recipient of the Harvard College Book Award, which is given to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, exemplifies service and commitment to their school and shows exceptional achievement that makes him/her stand out among their peers.
The AP Scholar Award and the U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell Gold Medal were presented to him for excellence in the study of American History. Rinn also was presented with a gold medal for general academic excellence in grades 10, 11 and 12.
He will remember the times he had while playing on the varsity soccer team and hanging out with his friends. Rinn credits his determination to do his best and get into a good college as what motivated him to excel.
“I thank my parents for their support, my friends for making the past four years enjoyable and my teachers for their dedication,” he said.
Ethan Ferreira
Another Ivy League bond student, Ethan Ferreira of Rehoboth, Mass., will attend Harvard University this fall, where he plans to major in economics and play for the Crimson Tide baseball team.
He was a two-sport varsity athlete and captain in baseball and football. An All-State Selection Player in football during his junior and senior year and baseball during his junior year, Ferreira was also a peer tutor and mentor for his school.
Some of his fondest memories at Hendricken include the two state baseball championships that the team won and being a part of the championship football team. Winning the school’s first Division I state football championship in more than 12 years is another remembrance he will cherish.
Ferreira credits the success of his brother, Andrew, for motivating him to excel and keeping a strong work ethic along the way.
“My family, coaches and teachers here at Bishop Hendricken have contributed most to my success with their support has allowed me to be successful in both the classroom and on the playing field,” Ferreira said.
Tyler Caron
Serving as captain of the math team and a two-sport athlete in outdoor track and cross-country, Tyler Caron of East Greenwich tied for second with Ferreira in his class.
He was involved with the stock market club, visual arts academy and was a recipient of the Visual Arts Director’s Award and the Sons of Italy Award, which recognizes students who show outstanding excellence in their professions and communities.
In the fall he will attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and study mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Caron said that he would remember the incredible atmosphere, faculty and classmates he had at Hendricken. He also said that making the most of his natural ability so that he can make an impact in the world motivated him to excel.
“My parents and family have helped motivate me to succeed, but my peers also helped make it enjoyable while also offering friendly competition,” he said.
Ryan Meehan
After finishing third in his class, Ryan Meehan of East Greenwich will join fellow classmate Ethan Ferreira at Harvard this fall but is undecided on a major.
While at Hendricken he was a three-sport athlete in cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track and captain for cross-country and outdoor track. Meehan was also a Wendy’s High School Heisman National finalist, which recognizes high school senior men and women athletes who show excellence in academics, athletes and community/school leadership.
He credits his family, friends, teachers and coaches as those who made his high school experience an enjoyable experience.
“Everything was a great experience and I had a lot of fun and grew into the person I am today [is what I will remember most about high school],” Meehan said.
Alexander Barnes
Taking a leadership role while serving as vice president for the senior class and being a two-sport athlete in both cross-country and outdoor track were just a few accomplishments that Alexander Barnes of Warwick was able to be a part of.
He was also a member of the math team and outdoors club. One of his awards included the St. Anselm College Book Award, which recognizes a student who exercises a capacity for academic achievement, have awareness for social responsibility, display leadership qualities and posses strong character. There were three national honor societies he was a part of which include the National, English and Spanish.
Barnes plans to attend Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. and study biology with a focus in pre-med.
“My friends and teachers [were the people who contributed most to my high school success] and the school atmosphere [motivated me to succeed],” he said.
Brendan O’Brien
Whether it was being a winner of the New England Patriots Write-In Scholarship Essay contest, an attorney on Hendricken’s mock trial team or a sprinter on the indoor track team, Brendan O’Brien of East Greenwich has truly left a mark at Hendricken.
O’Brien, who tied with Barnes for fifth place in his class rank, was the sports editor for his school’s newspaper, “The Talan,” and a peer minister. As an athlete, he was captain of the JV tennis team and runner for the JV cross-country team. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. will be his calling card this fall. He plans to major in political science.
He was honored as an AP scholar for his excellence in the subject Spanish and the recipient of the Brandies College Book Award. The award is presented to a high school junior that is in the top 10 percent of their class and demonstrates commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism and social justice.
Three teachers who have impacted him include Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, History teacher Wayne Gage and English teacher Jeffrey Clark. He said they motivated and supported him. The class that O’Brien enjoyed the most was Michael Tudino’s AP U.S. history course.
“The desire to make the most of my Hendricken education and experience for all the people that made it possible for me especially my parents and teachers [motivated me to excel],” O’Brien said.
Nicholas Chrones
Nicholas Chrones of Cranston finished sixth in his class and was a three-sport athlete in cross-country indoor and outdoor track as well as a member of the math team and concert band. He will attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. and consider majoring in pre-law but is currently undecided.
Chrones was awarded the Brown University Book Award during his junior year. The award is made to a student that best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expressions. He was also nominated for the National Merit Scholarship and won the Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass Book Award.
Some of his fondest high school memories consisted of the daily runs with the track teams and the bonds made with teammates and other friends.
“My success can be most directly attributed to my parents, siblings and friends,” he said. “The care of all those groups, particularly my parents, has driven me to be the best I can be, and I feel I have done that,”
Benjamin Caesar
Serving in a variety of roles during his four years including drum major of the Hendricken marching band, captain of the sailing team and being an Eagle Scout, Benjamin Caesar of Barrington will attend Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. this fall. He will study in the eight-year medical program there in conjunction with Albany Medical College.
Some of his honors consist of being named on the National Honor Society, National Spanish and English Honor Societies and earning the Muhlenburg College Book Award.
Caesar said Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, math/science teacher Tom Morey and history teacher Br. Kevin Kiernan, in addition to his good friends Greg Duffy and Jeff Sabo, had a strong influence on him.
“I will most remember the friendships I have made and the relationships with my teachers,” Caesar said.
Zachary Padula
With intentions of playing football at Division III Colby College in Waterville, Maine and studying pre-med, Zachary Padula of Coventry finished ninth in his class.
During his four years, he was a starter on the varsity football team, a member of the varsity baseball team and peer tutor. Padula was named to the 1st Team All-Division and 2nd team All-State in football and earned a general academic excellence award.
He said his parents have been the “rocks” for all the support he has received from them and said that they have helped him maximize his academic potential.
“I will most clearly remember the great friendships that I have made throughout my four years both on and off the field,” Padula said. “A strong sense of family holds us all together as one unit and I know I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and there is nothing more I could ask for.”
Christian Nicholson
Taking a leadership role was something prevalent for Christian Nicholson of Newport. He served as vice president of the student body, a peer minister and was president of the international football club. He plans to attend Boston College and study business in the Carroll School of Management.
In addition to being a varsity soccer player, Nicholson was honored with the Colgate University Book Award, which is presented to a high school junior who has achieved high level academic distinction and has taken rigorous college preparatory curriculum courses combined with a high level of intellectual and extracurricular commitment.
Some of the academic awards include excellence in French, AP Scholar Award and excellence in the arts and sciences of Boston award.
His friends, playing soccer and having history teacher Michael Tudino’s classes are some his most enjoyable high school moments.
“Getting into a good college [motivated me to excel] and all my friends and family [contributed to my high school success],” he said.
Greg Duffy
Another leader for his school, Greg Duffy of East Greenwich tied with Nicholson for tenth in his class and was the vice president of both the Ambassador’s Club as well as Hendricken’s theater program.
Duffy was a National Merit Finalist and received recognition as the Playwright of the Year.
In the fall he will attend Providence College and major in English and Spanish.
He said history teacher Michael Tudino and English teacher Elizabeth Thompson were instrumental in helping him during his four years.
“Every day going to challenging classes with the best friends I’ve made here [is what I will most remember about high school],” Duffy said. “It’s hard to remember times we weren’t all laughing and having a good time in school.”
Principal Joseph “Jay” Brennan said that the class set a remarkable accomplishment by having three of the top 10 students get accepted into two Ivy League institutions. He also commended the students for their achievements in both athletics by winning six state championships this past year and their contribution to the art program.
School President John Jackson said the Class of 2011 was accomplished on the playing fields and the classroom “but more importantly through living the Hendricken mission.” He said student compassion toward those less fortunate was demonstrated by their service trips to Peru and to the 7th Ward in New Orleans, where a group of 20 worked on a home that had been inundated by eight feet of water in Hurricane Katrina.
“More and more,” he said kids realize how fortunate they are and how they can help out…it’s real leadership.”
Some of the top 10 students will attend colleges such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Wake Forest University and University of Notre Dame.
They served in many different roles while at Hendricken, including multi-sport athletes, members of the peer tutoring team, served as a peer minister and on the math team.
Brennan’s message to the class is to continue their dedication to become the total person through heart, mind, body and soul.
Cameron Rinn
Representing his class as this year’s valedictorian, Cameron Rinn of Coventry was a two-sport athlete in baseball and soccer, served as treasurer of student government and a math peer tutor. In the fall, he will attend Brown University, where he plans to major in either biology or biomedical engineering.
Throughout his four years, Rinn was a member of the National, Spanish and Rhode Island Honor Societies. He was the recipient of the Harvard College Book Award, which is given to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, exemplifies service and commitment to their school and shows exceptional achievement that makes him/her stand out among their peers.
The AP Scholar Award and the U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell Gold Medal were presented to him for excellence in the study of American History. Rinn also was presented with a gold medal for general academic excellence in grades 10, 11 and 12.
He will remember the times he had while playing on the varsity soccer team and hanging out with his friends. Rinn credits his determination to do his best and get into a good college as what motivated him to excel.
“I thank my parents for their support, my friends for making the past four years enjoyable and my teachers for their dedication,” he said.
Ethan Ferreira
Another Ivy League bond student, Ethan Ferreira of Rehoboth, Mass., will attend Harvard University this fall, where he plans to major in economics and play for the Crimson Tide baseball team.
He was a two-sport varsity athlete and captain in baseball and football. An All-State Selection Player in football during his junior and senior year and baseball during his junior year, Ferreira was also a peer tutor and mentor for his school.
Some of his fondest memories at Hendricken include the two state baseball championships that the team won and being a part of the championship football team. Winning the school’s first Division I state football championship in more than 12 years is another remembrance he will cherish.
Ferreira credits the success of his brother, Andrew, for motivating him to excel and keeping a strong work ethic along the way.
“My family, coaches and teachers here at Bishop Hendricken have contributed most to my success with their support has allowed me to be successful in both the classroom and on the playing field,” Ferreira said.
Tyler Caron
Serving as captain of the math team and a two-sport athlete in outdoor track and cross-country, Tyler Caron of East Greenwich tied for second with Ferreira in his class.
He was involved with the stock market club, visual arts academy and was a recipient of the Visual Arts Director’s Award and the Sons of Italy Award, which recognizes students who show outstanding excellence in their professions and communities.
In the fall he will attend the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and study mechanical engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Caron said that he would remember the incredible atmosphere, faculty and classmates he had at Hendricken. He also said that making the most of his natural ability so that he can make an impact in the world motivated him to excel.
“My parents and family have helped motivate me to succeed, but my peers also helped make it enjoyable while also offering friendly competition,” he said.
Ryan Meehan
After finishing third in his class, Ryan Meehan of East Greenwich will join fellow classmate Ethan Ferreira at Harvard this fall but is undecided on a major.
While at Hendricken he was a three-sport athlete in cross-country, indoor track and outdoor track and captain for cross-country and outdoor track. Meehan was also a Wendy’s High School Heisman National finalist, which recognizes high school senior men and women athletes who show excellence in academics, athletes and community/school leadership.
He credits his family, friends, teachers and coaches as those who made his high school experience an enjoyable experience.
“Everything was a great experience and I had a lot of fun and grew into the person I am today [is what I will remember most about high school],” Meehan said.
Alexander Barnes
Taking a leadership role while serving as vice president for the senior class and being a two-sport athlete in both cross-country and outdoor track were just a few accomplishments that Alexander Barnes of Warwick was able to be a part of.
He was also a member of the math team and outdoors club. One of his awards included the St. Anselm College Book Award, which recognizes a student who exercises a capacity for academic achievement, have awareness for social responsibility, display leadership qualities and posses strong character. There were three national honor societies he was a part of which include the National, English and Spanish.
Barnes plans to attend Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. and study biology with a focus in pre-med.
“My friends and teachers [were the people who contributed most to my high school success] and the school atmosphere [motivated me to succeed],” he said.
Brendan O’Brien
Whether it was being a winner of the New England Patriots Write-In Scholarship Essay contest, an attorney on Hendricken’s mock trial team or a sprinter on the indoor track team, Brendan O’Brien of East Greenwich has truly left a mark at Hendricken.
O’Brien, who tied with Barnes for fifth place in his class rank, was the sports editor for his school’s newspaper, “The Talan,” and a peer minister. As an athlete, he was captain of the JV tennis team and runner for the JV cross-country team. The University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. will be his calling card this fall. He plans to major in political science.
He was honored as an AP scholar for his excellence in the subject Spanish and the recipient of the Brandies College Book Award. The award is presented to a high school junior that is in the top 10 percent of their class and demonstrates commitment to civic engagement, community service, political activism and social justice.
Three teachers who have impacted him include Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, History teacher Wayne Gage and English teacher Jeffrey Clark. He said they motivated and supported him. The class that O’Brien enjoyed the most was Michael Tudino’s AP U.S. history course.
“The desire to make the most of my Hendricken education and experience for all the people that made it possible for me especially my parents and teachers [motivated me to excel],” O’Brien said.
Nicholas Chrones
Nicholas Chrones of Cranston finished sixth in his class and was a three-sport athlete in cross-country indoor and outdoor track as well as a member of the math team and concert band. He will attend Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. and consider majoring in pre-law but is currently undecided.
Chrones was awarded the Brown University Book Award during his junior year. The award is made to a student that best combines academic excellence with clarity in written and spoken expressions. He was also nominated for the National Merit Scholarship and won the Susan B. Anthony and Fredrick Douglass Book Award.
Some of his fondest high school memories consisted of the daily runs with the track teams and the bonds made with teammates and other friends.
“My success can be most directly attributed to my parents, siblings and friends,” he said. “The care of all those groups, particularly my parents, has driven me to be the best I can be, and I feel I have done that,”
Benjamin Caesar
Serving in a variety of roles during his four years including drum major of the Hendricken marching band, captain of the sailing team and being an Eagle Scout, Benjamin Caesar of Barrington will attend Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y. this fall. He will study in the eight-year medical program there in conjunction with Albany Medical College.
Some of his honors consist of being named on the National Honor Society, National Spanish and English Honor Societies and earning the Muhlenburg College Book Award.
Caesar said Spanish teacher Louise “Señora” Kaskel, math/science teacher Tom Morey and history teacher Br. Kevin Kiernan, in addition to his good friends Greg Duffy and Jeff Sabo, had a strong influence on him.
“I will most remember the friendships I have made and the relationships with my teachers,” Caesar said.
Zachary Padula
With intentions of playing football at Division III Colby College in Waterville, Maine and studying pre-med, Zachary Padula of Coventry finished ninth in his class.
During his four years, he was a starter on the varsity football team, a member of the varsity baseball team and peer tutor. Padula was named to the 1st Team All-Division and 2nd team All-State in football and earned a general academic excellence award.
He said his parents have been the “rocks” for all the support he has received from them and said that they have helped him maximize his academic potential.
“I will most clearly remember the great friendships that I have made throughout my four years both on and off the field,” Padula said. “A strong sense of family holds us all together as one unit and I know I have made friendships that will last a lifetime and there is nothing more I could ask for.”
Christian Nicholson
Taking a leadership role was something prevalent for Christian Nicholson of Newport. He served as vice president of the student body, a peer minister and was president of the international football club. He plans to attend Boston College and study business in the Carroll School of Management.
In addition to being a varsity soccer player, Nicholson was honored with the Colgate University Book Award, which is presented to a high school junior who has achieved high level academic distinction and has taken rigorous college preparatory curriculum courses combined with a high level of intellectual and extracurricular commitment.
Some of the academic awards include excellence in French, AP Scholar Award and excellence in the arts and sciences of Boston award.
His friends, playing soccer and having history teacher Michael Tudino’s classes are some his most enjoyable high school moments.
“Getting into a good college [motivated me to excel] and all my friends and family [contributed to my high school success],” he said.
Greg Duffy
Another leader for his school, Greg Duffy of East Greenwich tied with Nicholson for tenth in his class and was the vice president of both the Ambassador’s Club as well as Hendricken’s theater program.
Duffy was a National Merit Finalist and received recognition as the Playwright of the Year.
In the fall he will attend Providence College and major in English and Spanish.
He said history teacher Michael Tudino and English teacher Elizabeth Thompson were instrumental in helping him during his four years.
“Every day going to challenging classes with the best friends I’ve made here [is what I will most remember about high school],” Duffy said. “It’s hard to remember times we weren’t all laughing and having a good time in school.”
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