June 3, 2006
Reunion Weekend Coaches' Breakfast
McDonough Arena, Georgetown University
As part of the Reunion Weekend's activities, Hoyas Unlimited sponsored a buffet breakfast in the McDonough lobby to bring alums and coaches together. Director of athletics Bernard Muir spoke to the group, giving an update on the state of the department, before asking each coach in attendance to give brief remarks on his/her individual program. The following coaches spoke on behalf of their programs: Ron Helmer, Track & Field; Naomi Hines, Women's Soccer; Bethany Bower, Swimming and Diving; Tommy Hunter, Men's Golf; Arlisa Hagan, Volleyball; Pat Conlan, Softball; Kevin Kelly, Football; Laurie Carroll, Field Hockey; Brian Wiese, Men's Soccer; Terri Williams-Flournoy, Women's Basketball; Michi Ellers, Women's Lacrosse; John Thompson, Men's Basketball.
June 3, 2006
Reunion Row
Thompson Boat House, Washington, DC
As part of Reunion Weekend's long list of events, Hoyas Unlimited and the Georgetown Rowing Association sponsored the Reunion Row. Roughly 25 Georgetown Crew friends and alums showed up at Thompson Boat House in the unfriendly weather to enjoy breakfast and some good conversation. Though the wind kept the group from doing any actual rowing, the socializing and great stories made Reunion Row a complete success.
April 29, 2006
Crosse Club Alumnae Day
McDonough Arena, Georgetown University
In coordination with the women's lacrosse team's BIG EAST matchup with Loyola (a game they won in overtime to claim the conference title), the Crosse Club held its annual alumnae day. The 1998 women's lacrosse team was honored during halftime of the game as the first team to go to the NCAA tournament. Christine Lindsey (C'98), Sarah Oglesby (C'01), Jessica Walls (C'01), Caitlin McLean (C'01, M'08) and former Hoya coach Kim Simons were recognized. There was an alumnae and parent tailgate after the game at the McDonough Arena. Thank you to Sue Smith and the rest of the parents for organizing the tailgate for over 130 people.
April 29, 2006
Circle Club Alumnae Day
McDonough Arena, Georgetown University
The Circle Club hosted its annual alumnae day in late April, and could not have picked one with better weather. The day got kicked off with a game between the alumnae and the current team up on Kehoe Field. The game was followed by a tailgate in front of McDonough Arena. Fifteen alums came back for the event, and the Circle Club would like to thank Aubrey Bruggeman (C'02), her mother Michelle and the rest of the Georgetown Field Hockey parents for organizing the tailgate. Head coach Laurie Carroll presented a few alumni awards to keep the mood light.
April 28, 2006
Spiked Shoe Club reception at Penn Relays
Home of Denise Furey (F'78), Philadelphia, Penn.
Denise Furey (F'78) was kind enough to host a small reception for about 25 people at her home in Philadelphia during the weekend of the Penn Relays. The cocktail party brought coaches, alums and friends of Georgetown Athletics together as part of a great weekend. Thank you, Denise, for opening your home to some fellow Hoyas.
April 22, 2006
Side Out Club Banquet
Home of GU director of athletics Bernard Muir, Chevy Chase, Md.
Following the last spring volleyball match of the season, the Side Out Club sponsored a banquet at director of athletics Bernard Muir's home. This provided a great opportunity to recognize the seniors, Rachel Nelson (B'06) and Ashley Lancaster (C'06), as well as wrap up the spring season. Dinner, catered by Mama Lucia's, was enjoyed by the players, coaches and staff as well as several of the players' family members. In addition, it may turn out that Libbie Muir (8) will be a member of the class of 2020 after proclaiming she wanted to be a part of the Georgetown volleyball team. Millie Muir (2) will become the team beautician, after styling the players' hair.
April 22, 2006
Goals Unlimited Alumni Day
Multi-Sport Field and McDonough Arena, Georgetown University
The men's soccer program has gone through some big changes in recent months, with Brian Wiese taking over the head coaching duties for the Hoyas. This year's Goals Unlimited alumni day gave Brian a chance to meet the former players, and see how well their legs have aged. The alumni put up a good fight against the current team on the Multi-Sport Field, using a deep bench to take it down to the wire, but they eventually fell to their younger counterparts 5-4. Goals Unlimited held a fajita bar tailgate after the game, and the alums joined Brian and his staff at the Tombs to relive the group's tough loss. The presence of their men's lacrosse counterparts across the bar only added to the good times. Former head coach Keith Tabatznik was also in attendance for the events, though he did not suit up for the game!
April 22, 2006
Crease Club Alumni Day
McDonough Arena and Alumni House, Georgetown University
With the men's lacrosse team sneaking up on the postseason, the Crease Club could not have picked a better time to hold its alumni day. A pregame tailgate held in McDonough brought the group together to get energized before the Hoyas took on UMass on the Multi-Sport Field. The win over the Minutemen jumpstarted the celebration, which made its way to the newly renovated Alumni House for a Crease Club reception just before the torrential downpour began. The festivities did not end there, however, as the alums made the block-and-a-half sprint through the rain to extend the day in the warm confines of the Tombs, where they were joined by the attendees of the men's soccer alumni day.
April 20, 2006
Hoop Club Awards Banquet
Leavey Center Ballroom, Georgetown University
After an incredible season and a run to the Sweet Sixteen, the Hoya Hoop Club sponsored the annual awards banquet at the Leavey Center for the men's basketball team. Over 350 Hoop Club supporters turned out to celebrate the season, see the highlight film and see the seniors take the podium. Each senior took the time to thank the people most important to them, which included family, teammates, fans and, in Ryan Beal's (B'06) case, Puff Daddy and Brian McKnight. Coach Thompson said he saw the event as a chance for the team to thank all those individuals and groups that allowed such a terrific season to happen, especially the student-run Hoya Blue. Amadou Kilkenny-Diaw (C'06) was the recipient of the Mary Fenlon Scholar-Athlete Award for academic excellence. Joe Lonardo was the evening's emcee, and director of athletics Bernard Muir and Georgetown president Jack DeGioia (C'79, G'95) were in attendance.
April 13, 2006
Georgetown Rowing Association Easter Dinner
Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University
The Georgetown Rowing Association once again sponsored an Easter meal for the crew teams, since they stay on campus and compete instead of taking the extra days off from classes to head home. The entire squad and a number of alums gathered in Copley Formal Lounge for an Italian dinner, and some kind words from head coach Tony Johnson.
April 7, 2006
Men's Basketball Alumni Reception
South Coast Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nev.
Director of athletics Bernard Muir hosted men's basketball head coach John Thompson III and a small group of men's basketball alums and supporters at a cocktail reception at the South Coast. Bernard spoke to the group, as did Coach Thompson. Coach expressed the joy he felt after a successful season, but emphasized his goal to produce a consistently powerful program, not just one good run. Legendary Hoya coach and Coach Thompson's father, John Thompson, Jr., was also in attendance.
April 1, 2006
Friends of Georgetown Sailing Parents Reception
Georgetown Club, Washington, D.C.
Friends of Georgetown Sailing held a regatta and reception for parents as part of a weekend of events. Saturday, April 1 was marked by a parents and students regatta at the Washington Sailing Marina, with three divisions (parents skippering, parents crewing and siblings). Andrew Campbell (F'06) and his father Bill won the race. That evening, over 100 people, including parents and student-athletes, attended a dinner at the Georgetown Club. On Sunday morning, sailing alums, including members of the 2001 national championship team, defeated the current team in a regatta.
March 30, 2006
Georgetown Rowing Association Jesuit Invitational Tailgate
Cooper River, Cherry Hill, N.J.
With all of the GU crew teams competing at the Jesuit Invitational, Carolyne Dilgard-Clark (F'99) took the opportunity to organize an informal but beautifully set up tailgate for friends, parents and alums. With the help of some parents, Carolyne put together the biggest event of the spring for the crew team. They were out there cheering the Hoya teams on from 9 in the morning until 1:30 in the afternoon, enjoying each other's company and taking advantage of having all of the crews in one place.
March 25, 2006
H2OYAS Awards Banquet
Maggiano's, Tyson's Corner, Va.
H2OYAS sponsored their annual end of the year awards banquet at Maggiano's restaurant this year. Friends and family joined the swimming and diving teams for a celebration of the 2005-06 season, and head coach Bethany Bower recognized some of her top student-athletes with awards. Michael McWilliams (C'09), David Ballinger (B'09) and Julie Dougherty (C'06, G'08) received the Most Improved Awards. Jon Hayden (C'06) and Pati Notario (C'06) received the Coaches' Awards. The Most Valuable Player Awards went to Goran Bistric (C'09), Santini Reali (C'06) and Katie Amaro (C'06).
March 13, 2006
19th Hole Club Golf Outing
Jonathan's Landing, Jupiter, Fla.
Over twenty Hoya supporters turned out for the 19th Hole Club's day of golf with head coach Tommy Hunter. Professional golfer Nick Cook (C'04) attended and spoke about the importance of the Hoya golf program in his professional career. Thank you to Maura (N'76) and Brian Devaney (B'76) for sponsoring the event.
March 7, 2006
Gridiron Club New York City Reception
Metro 53, New York City
The Gridiron Club held a reception at Metro 53 during the week of the BIG EAST basketball tournament to introduce newly hired football coach Kevin Kelly to New York area alums. Coach Kelly got the opportunity to meet some of the individuals with whom he hopes to work closely, and the alums had a great time catching up with one another and telling old war stories. Director of athletics Bernard Muir was also in attendance. Thank you Peter Hornick (B'90) and Elizabeth Leahy (C'91) for sponsoring the event.
February 23, 2006
Georgetown Rowing Association New York City Reception
University Club, New York City
The Georgetown Rowing Association sponsored a reception to kick off the spring season. Nine sponsors helped bring alums and friends of the Georgetown Crew family together for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Head coach Tony Johnson and director of athletics Bernard Muir also attended the event.
February 12, 2006
Circle Club Awards Banquet
Maggiano's, Washington, D.C.
The Circle Club held its annual awards banquet at Maggiano's on Wisconsin Avenue, recognizing the 2005 season, this year's award winners and the four graduating seniors: Caitlin Bump (C'06), Erica Chan (N'06), Tara Mead (C'06) and Casey Rock (C'06). Tara won this year's Marilyn Dodd Award for Service and Loyalty, Megan Cellucci (B'07) won the Unsung Hero Award and Maggie Farrand (C'09) won the Coach's Award. Caitlin was named the team's Mary Liz Boyle Memorial Most Valuable Player. The banquet also acted as a celebration for the recent announcement that the Georgetown field hockey team will join the BIG EAST Conference this fall. The Circle Club also presented the team with new warm-up jackets.
January 28, 2006
Men's Soccer Banquet
Leavey Center, Georgetown University
Goals Unlimited sponsored its annual awards banquet honoring the 2005 Hoyas at the Leavey Center on the Georgetown campus. Jeff Curtin (B'06) was named the team MVP and the Ricardo Mendoza Award winner. Defensive Player of the Year was Tim Convey (C'07), and the Offensive Player of the Year Award went to Ben Jefferson-Dow (C'06). Richard Frank (C'09) was named the team's Rookie of the Year, and Andrew Keszler (C'07) was tabbed the Most Improved Player.
February 3, 2006
2006 First Pitch Dinner
Leavey Center Ballroom, Georgetown University
On Friday, February 3, 2006, the Diamond Club hostd its second annual First Pitch Dinner with guest speakers Tim Russert, the NBC Washington Bureau Chief and Moderator of "Meet the Press", and David Forst, Assistant General Manager of the Oakland A's. The evening was emceed by journalist, radio host and television personality Mike Barnicle. The dinner was held in the Leavey Center Ballroom on the campus of Georgetown University. More than 125 alumni, parents, student-athletes, friends, and staff of Georgetown attended the event.
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February 3, 2006
Spiked Shoe Club Reception
F. Scott's, Georgetown
The Spiked Shoe Club held a cocktail reception at F. Scott's in Georgetown on Friday, February 3, 2006 in honor of Francis Gagliano and Ray Humphrey, who were inducted into the Georgetown Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 4, 2006. Over 100 alumni, friends, and staff of Georgetown attended the event.
February 3, 2006
Georgetown Women's Crew Honors Kelley Jones (C'88)
Home of John Devlin (C'71) and Jo Ann Grainger (B'80)
The Georgetown Rowing Association hosted a reception at the home of John Devlin (C'71) and Jo Ann Grainger (B'80) on Friday, February 3, 2006 honoring Kelley Jones (C'88), who was inducted into the Georgetown Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 4, 2006.
February 3, 2006
The Netter's Club Dinner
Chadwicks, Georgetown
The Netters Club hosted a dinner at Chadwicks in Georgetown to honor Penny Rickard (N'88) and H. Lynn Moore (C'89), who were inducted into the Georgetown University Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 4, 2006.
February 4, 2006
2006 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
Leavey Center Ballroom, Georgetown University
The Georgetown University Alumni Association and Hoyas Unlimited hosted the 18th Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday, February 4, 2006 in the Leavey Ballroom on the campus of Georgetown University. More than 250 alumni, parents, student-athletes, friends, and staff of Georgeotwn attended the event.
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January 7, 2006
Women's Basketball Alumnae Day
McDonough Arena, Georgetown University
On Saturday, January 7, 2006, the Fast Break Club hosted its Alumni Day at McDonough Arena in coordination with the team's game against St. John's. Attendees chatted with the coaches before the game, and joined them for dinner afterward.
October 22, 2006
Spiked Shoe Club Homecoming 5K
Red Square, Georgetown University
The Spiked Shoe Club ran another successful 5K on the morning of the homecoming football game on October 22, 2006. Despite the dreary weather, a great turnout got the day's festivities off to a strong start.
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October 1, 2005
Athletic Recognition Dinner
Leavey Center Ballroom, Georgetown University
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On Saturday, October 1, 2005, Hoyas Unlimited hosted the 19th Annual Athletic Recognition Dinner in the Leavey Center Ballroom on the campus of Georgetown University. More than 200 alumni, parents, student-athletes, friends, and staff of Georgetown attended the event.
Once again, Joe Lonardo (C'69) served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event, and as always did a terrific job. Georgetown University President Jack DeGioia (C'70, G'95) addressed the crowd to open the evening's program.
David Don (F'93, L'96) was honored with the J. Gregory Carroll Memorial Award for Outstanding Service to Hoyas Unlimited for his work with the Georgetown Rowing Association. David was President of the Georgetown Rowing Association for six years before he stepped down in 2003. During his tenure, GRA was the second leading support club for fundraising, raising over $1.3 million. David now serves as the Vice President of Hoyas Unlimited.
Head Swimming and Diving coach Bethany Bower received the award for Outstanding Coaching Achievement for the first time in her career after the men's swimming team won their second straight Northeast Conference Championship, and the women placed fourth in a field of 13. The men's and women's swimming program broke 12 school records during the 2004-05 season, the most in the program's history.
Track & Field standout and two-time All-American Nicole Lee (N'05) joined the elite club of Robert A. Duffey Scholar-Athletes after she was named the 2004-05 BIG EAST/Aerospostale Female Scholar-Athlete. A four-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star, Nicole majored in health and human science and earned Dean's List distinction at Georgetown.
This year's Outstanding Contribution to Athletics Award went to Bruce Simmons (B'69). Bruce, a former Hoya quarterback and co-captain, is the co-chair of the Georgetown Football Campaign Committee. The committee was established in 2001 in order to help lead the fundraising efforts for the new Multi-Sport Facility. Bruce and his brothers Brad (B'74) and Brian (B'81) have established an endowed need-based scholarship in name of their parents, Winsor and Mary Jane, which is awarded annually to a football player enrolled in the McDonough School of Business. Bruce also serves on Georgetown's Board of Regents, university-wide advisory board that provides counsel to the President and administration.
Hoyas Unlimited President Maura Devaney (N'76) and the Director of Hoyas Unlimited Jennifer Montgomery (S'03) presented Athletic Director Bernard Muir with a check for $1.7 million dollars. The Hoya Diamond Club received an incentive-based grant of $1,000 for having the highest percentage increase in donors. The Circle Club received an incentive-based grant of $1,000 for having the highest percentage increase in dollars. The Hoya Crease Club was also awarded $1,000 for being the club with the highest percentage of alumni participation.
Thank you to everyone for making the night a great success!
August 12-13, 2005
Hoya Netters Club Summer Outings
Piping Rock Club, Locust Valley, N.Y.; Oak Hills Tennis Center, Norwalk, Conn.
Neil (C'90) and Ellen (C'89) McGinness hosted two summer tennis outings for Hoya Tennis Alumni over the weekend of August 12 and 13. The Hoya Tennis faithful took to the courts in fine fashion Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and had terrific fun. The weekend was punctuated with extremely unusual weather events as a tornado inexplicably visited northern Long Island for the first time in 40 years Friday, and record high temperatures of 100 degrees stalked Norwalk, CT. As would be expected, not a moment of doubt surfaced as play ensued, as the Hoyas survival skills were sure enough up to the challenges posed by the forces of nature. The Hoyas PLAYED ON!
Late Friday afternoon August 12 the Hoya Tennis alumni walked onto an expansive green oasis at the Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley, NY to begin their afternoon tennis workout. The green was not, however, a typical battery of painted green asphalt hard courts. Instead, field long rows of lush, green manicured grass, lined for tennis, awaited the Hoya ensemble.
Hoyas in attendance included host Neil McGinness (C'90), Lloyd (C'84) and Meghan(N'87) Williams, Rob Kelly (C'90) and his wife Liz, Ronnie Goodall (C'84) and his wife Carmela, their daughter Kai, and Ronnie's guests Chris Harrison and Alex Vining. Neil and Rob were crowned the 2005 Alumni Grass Court Doubles Champions as they downed Ronnie and Head Tennis Coach Rich Bausch 4-6,7-5,7-6(1) in a thrilling battle of subtle volley winners and dazzling drop shot wizardry.
Not long after the alums bade fond farewell to the Piping Rock grass and to one another, and, just as the champs were stabilizing themselves with huge cheeseburgers at the nearby Buckram Stables, a tornado thoroughly ravaged the Locust Valley area, knocking out power and leveling trees throughout the community. The first tornado to hit Long Island in forty years -- yet the Hoyas thrived and survived!
Saturday's afternoon outing in Norwalk, CT was cast in dire specter of severely hot temperatures. With "game time" scheduled at 1:00pm, and as temperatures inched toward the 100 degree mark, the Hoya contingent started slowly with a wonderful buffet lunch at Neil and Ellen's home. Then, fueled by their nourished resolve and innate reserves of Hoya courage, the tennis alums took to the clay courts at the Oak Hills Tennis Center a little after 2:00pm. Joining Neil and Rich Bausch on the courts were Prof. John Quinn(C'86), Bob Wice(C'92), Dick Parker (C67), Mario Espinoza(B'78) and Liddy Bartell(B'05). Despite the white hot heat, and hazy, humid thickness, the Hoyas played through singles and doubles combinations for the better part of an hour and forty-five minutes with no lasting side-effects! Hats off to Neil, John, Bob, Dick, Mario and Liddy for continuing to be in such fine shape to not only play tennis, but play so well in sweltering conditions!
Many thanks to Neil for his wonderful proposal to host a summer outing and to Neil and Ellen for making such a wonderful opportunity a reality for the Hoya Tennis team alums and Coach! And prepare your calendars now for summer 2006 as the Hoya Netter's Club will definitely be hosting another series of summer Hoya Tennis Alumni outings!
