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from the University of Pennsylvania in 1978. (Sara Samimi) Sophomore and cross country runner Patrick Lawson sees running as one of his favorite activities. He resides in West Tisbury, MA, with Nancy, his wife, BMC 65, serves on West Tisburys Task Force Against Discrimination and the advisory board of the Sand Creek Massacre Foundation, and writes a column for Marthas Vineyard Magazine. Organize all practice plans for the season. Thien Le 05 P24is a vice president and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley where she focuses primarily on the wealth management needs of high net worth individuals and families globally. Kevin Foley 83 won three consecutive 1,500m championships from 1981-83 and still holds the Division III championship meet record in the event. He regularly shares job postings with the office and is a former extern sponsor. Hes currently professor of medicine and professor of health services policy and practice at Brown University and is board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, and infectious disease. Paranya was also a two-time NCAA Champion (1994-95) in the 800-meter race. As George Schools head cross-country and track coach, he led both the boys and girls to strong finishes in league and state competitions. Jon has also enjoyed short-term U.S.-based and international assignments with the American Friends Service Committee, Friends Committee on National Legislation, U.S. Department of State, and World Bank. Beginning in Communist Moscow with the official 1959 USA-USSR young-adult exchange, Hal has sought to build bridges between conflicting cultures and nations. Eric has been involved as a volunteer in many ways since his graduation. Patrick Lawson is a sophomore on Haverford's cross country team this year. Cross Country - Girls Coach. Donnelly was an All-American in cross country and track at Villanova University. Choose a Season. As an undergraduate, he was a member of Honor Council and JSAAPP, played soccer and club rugby, sang in the Humtones, and helped create the Quaker Bouncers. His immeasurable positive impact is abundantly clear that on decades of student-athletes here at Haverford. Seniors Bobby Cannon (25:50.2) and Brian Baillie (25:58.8), who both placed among the top 100 finishers, drew high praise from their coach, especially team captain and 2003 Division III All-American Cannon, "whose leadership was essential to the way the guys ran all year." Over the next 40 years, he built similar programs at the University of Connecticut and at Brown University. in economics and East Asian Studies from Haverford in 2005. He also worked for two years in Guatemala, helping the government and civil society implement the policies outlined in the peace accords. But Haverford has been his team and he could never get himself to look past any new class of kids coming in. Andrew Poolman has worked at the Haverford School since 2007 and has coached in various roles in the soccer program. Alan is married to Lauren Klein and they reside in New York, NY, with their two children. He has assisted Haverfords three most recent varsity coaches, Kevin Tryon, Bill Brady, and Dan Keefe, earning Inter-Ac titles in 2011, 2012, and 2018 and PAISSAA state titles in 2011 and 2012. It's not that he has run out of room for them on his office walls in Ryan Gymnasium (he almost has), but that his self-styled "Honor Goats" brought back a much bigger prize from Whitetail Golf Course in Colfax, Wis.: an NCAA trophy. May 10, 2021. Currently, he works as a committed advocate for the Center for Career and Professional Advising. During that time, the Fords captured five Inter-Ac titles in seven years, including three straight titles from 2013-2015. A member of Wellesley (MA) Friends Meeting, Hal also works to break down barriers within the Religious Society of Friends with his ministry, the BlackQuaker Project, through publications, governance, film festivals, and advocacy for Truth and Justice. A pioneer in Africana studies, he founded and chaired the Africana Studies Department at Rutgers, where he began a 50-year journey to return Paul Robeson (and later, Bayard Rustin) to his proper place in history. "If we are all brought into racing not just for ourselves but for our brothers, we can hurt a little more, and ultimately, perform at an even higher level." Thien was a board member of Vietnam Relief Effort, a nonprofit based in New York, where she oversaw microfinance projects, disaster relief projects, and building schools in Vietnam. The men's team has qualified for its 29th consecutive championship, while Katie Hirsche will represent the women's side in Lansing, Michigan on Saturday. She played a leadership role in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding leadership Annual Giving and future Major Gift donors during theLives That SpeakCampaign, and she continues to partner strategically with the Individual Giving office to make peer giving asks. But the season ended in unprecedented fashion: a national team championship, the first for any Haverford athletics squad. Given that the men's cross country and track coach at Haverford College plans on. 'You've come to the right place. After Reebok Boston he moved out to Flagstaff, AZ and worked with coaching legend Jack Daniels. Following a decade-long international career as a technology leader, Dorrit joined Agora Partnerships, founded by fellow 'Ford, Ben Powell 93, as COO where she oversaw development of the first accelerator program to channel investment capital to impact-driven companies in Latin America. Photo: David Sinclair. Ted is married to Joyce Love and the couple reside in Sonoma, CA. They have three children, including Jeremy 18. He says this over and over: The team is only as strong as the commitment of the least-accomplished person on the team.. Petersburg Alumni cruise tour in 2016. Job Description. Linda resides in Penn Valley, PA. Ted Love 81 P15, P17is CEO of Global Blood Therapeutics in San Francisco, CA. He is currently chairing his 50th Reunion Committee and is a giving advocate. Hal is an associate at Harvards Hutchins Center for African and African American Research and Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. ATHLETE RESOURCES. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday; 26. Winston Link, a New York photographer, created admissions brochure photos at Haverford in 1952. After Haverford, John earned dual J.D. Another theme that came to light in conversation with fellow coaches of the Centennial was the high standard of excellence that the program was held to in Rizzo's tenure, as well as the blueprint that he has set within the coaching community. He inherited a last-place, dispirited cross-country team. M Cross Country at Spiked Shoe Invitational Sep 16 4th of 8, 95 pts. Learn more by exploring below. He earned anM.A. in history. He set the bar high in our conference from my first day back in 1999 as we have always tried to emulate the commitment to success that was demonstrated by the Haverford Women's Cross country team under Fran's leadership." Alex Stait is the Director of the Squash Program at The Haverford School. Ted also served as a campaign co-chair for theLives That SpeakCampaign. He has empowered so many Haverford Alumnae over the years. The senior Lucas Fuentes was 21st (24:45.6), the sophomore. As an alum, Jenifer has been involved with reunion planning and giving since her 5th reunion and has increased and honed her volunteer skills on the fundraising side since joining the Annual Giving Executive Committee in 2013. As a student-athlete at Haverford, Lamar was a four-time NCAA Division III All-American. Donnellys cross country squad has finished in the top ten in six of the last nine seasons, including a podium finish in 2018 with a fourth-place showing. Upon graduation, he was assistant director of Admissions at Haverford, under Bill Ambler from 1982 to 1985. Jim has been a frequent lecturer, speaking most often on issues of discrimination and diversity. He is currently a member of the Corporation of Haverford College and an admission volunteer. A professional coaching staff will emphasize fun and engagement, ensuring that boys will learn something about their sport, about themselves, and about lifelong health and wellness. "We're excited to use the South Roberts Road property in a variety of ways for cross country," Mr. Long said. Fords juniors Will McGuire and Grant Scott and sophomore Ian Ramsey-North raced home together within an eight-second span Saturday and led the Donnellymen to fourth-place, their highest team finish in 23 trips to Division III nationals and the highest ever by a Pennsylvania institution in the 32-year history of D-III cross country. He received a doctorate from UMass Amherst for his dissertation, Soviet Training and Research Programs for Africa, and is currently reworking the groundbreaking manuscript into a book, Decolonization and the Cold War: African Student Elites in Moscow in Early 1960s. The College is forever grateful for his unwavering dedication to the academic and athletic success of his student-athletes over 32 seasons." in international relations from Johns Hopkins University, employment with Africare sent Jon to Burkina Faso. He went on to receive a Ph.D. in political science from Yale University in 1976 and to teach at the University of Chicago. Brianna Duncan-Lowey 15is a graduate student in virology at Harvard Medical School. This was 2001, but it could have been any of several years that Donnelly has won an N.C.A.A. Jon has spent a rich and varied career centered around international development, emergency relief, peace work, community-building, and more recently, farm management. ALUMNI. ** summary+ $135,000 - $145,000 per year+ permanent+ bachelor degree+ category computer and mathematical occupations+ reference. In 1998, he led the design team for the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), which has since been administered to more than six million students at more than 1650 colleges and universities. In the past, he has focused on ways to enhance meaningful community participation in the development of urban neighborhoods. In his role as an admission volunteer, Eric has made it possible for prospective students in Japan to meet, in person, with an alum a previously unavailable option in the region. During her tenure, Lamar grew the program from less than 50 runners annually to over 130 runners and worked with over 500 Run for the Future athletes. Any time in the last 20 years Tom could have gone anywhere he wanted in college coaching. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Science in 2004. I blamed myself.. Address. in political science. Carmen is joined in Tirana by her husband Colin and their two daughters. Its finding that kids are different created a paradigm shift in the way the justice system now perceives and treats adolescents. Home. It goes along with the 62 regional and conference championships, the 113 all-Americans and 24 individual N.C.A.A. 450 Lancaster Avenue. Since her graduation, Polly has been a passionate advocate for the Colleges mission and has consistently contributed her time to alumni and Haverford community engagement in a number of ways. In the 1980s, he helped the late Seamus McElligott become a 13-time All-American and five-time individual national champ (once in cross county and four times on the track), while the 1990s were highlighted by nine-time national champion Karl Paranya running the first (and still the only) Division III sub-4:00 mile when he ran 3:57.6 in 1997. Hit enter to Search all of Haverford for search . Head coach mr. brian long "Cross country is a unique sport in that it is very individualistic. Haverford. McElligott added to his track legacy as he won both the 5,000 and 10,000 meter championships during both the 1990 and 1991 championships, giving him six national championships across the three seasons. Gabi is married to Aaron Velli and the couple have two children. He has varied expertise from a distinguished career in law, business, entrepreneurial ventures, and community service. He was a member of the Corporation from 1973 to 2001. A whole new level might be needed in the Douglas B. Gardner Integrated Athletic Center to house all these NCAA trophies. LANCASTER, Pa. -- Haverford's Ryan Kredell, Johns Hopkins' Emmanuel LeBlond and the JHU coaching staff nabbed top honors to lead the 2022 All-Centennial Men's Cross Country Team.. Kredell raced to the individual title at Haverford's Alumni Cross Country Course last Saturday to cap an impressive campaign. In that five-year stint, Lamar managed all aspects of Run For the Future, a program which creates opportunities for a diverse group of New York City young women in an inclusive environment, providing the necessary resources and support to help young women meet their running goals. Those plaudits lead to a spot on the Centennial Conference Silver Anniversary team in 2018. Mideast Regional cross-country championships. (610) 896-1000. After Haverford, Chris earned a J.D. UPPER PROVIDENCE Tess Meehan had a lot of people scrambling for the Delaware County Cross Country Championships history books at Rose Tree Park Saturday afternoon. Student at Haverford College Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States . He was inducted into his high school Hall of Fame in 2015. She is a USATF Level I & II certified coach with specializations in youth and endurance as well as Lydiard I & II certified. Among myriad professional achievements, Alan was named a 2017 "M&A Trailblazer" by the National Law Journal and a 2012 "Dealmaker of the Year" by The American Lawyer. Haverford runners log up to 90 miles during peak weeks, but Donnelly keeps intense sessions to a minimum and avoids overly competitive workouts. Coach Jenkins, who is coaching high school girls track and cross country for the first time, believes in running every race like it is your last. He graduated from Haverford with a B.A. She has co-led Bi-Co alumni tours in 1978 and 1988, created a study trip for Haverford/Bryn Mawr undergraduate students to Warsaw, Budapest, and Prague in the tumultuous spring of 1989, and guided the Haverford Baltic/St. Coach Tom Donnelly He has coached his team to countess conference championships, and helped 132 men achieve All-American status between track and cross-country. . Decades later, Donnellys methods have changed some, but they have remained unorthodox. 2 During that 2010 championship season, Donnellys squad had five All-American finishers, including NCAA Champion Anders Hulleberg 11. At the 1973 Commencement, he introduced Prof. Louis Green, the speaker. In addition to accumulating a litany of awards and accolades, the 64-year-old distance running sage is known for mentoring a string of world-class athletes, including sub-3:50 milers Sydney Maree and Marcus O'Sullivan. "Having previously been a student-athlete and assistant coach at Haverford, this opportunity marks my return to an institution that has shaped me personally and professionally. "The fact that he chooses to stay at Haverford makes running for him and coming to practice every day a real honor," says senior Anders Hulleberg. Meet the Haverford Coaches: Tom Donnelly (Men's Cross Country; Track & Field) 2018 Haverford Men's Cross Country Season Preview 2018 Haverford Athletics Hall of Achievement Ceremony 2018 Senior Awards Ceremony 2018 Haverford Athletics Senior Student-Athlete Video Tribute Haverford Athletics Top 10 Moments of 2017-18 The most recent All-American performance on the track came from Nora Weathers '16 in the 1,500 meters during the 2015 season. Michael Murphy, the longtime head football coach at The Haverrford School, resigned from the position Monday in order to put his full focus into his role as athletic director at the school. The national championship races will take place at the Forest Akers Golf Course in Lansing, Michigan on the campus of Michigan State University. As an undergraduate she was a member of the lacrosse, basketball, and soccer teams. As an undergraduate, Sam was a member of the Bi-Co Chamber Singers and Honor Council. The most recent addition to that All-America list came with Fiona Hendry '16. Polly earned a B.A. Donnellys teams have also won 32 conference championships and 22 regional championships. J.B. Haglund (now an assistant on Donnelly's staff) won Haverford's second individual national cross country championship in 2001, and from 2004 to the present the Fords have produced their best string of team performances in cross country--the real mark of Donnelly's success. ", It's in big races where Donnelly's athletes typically truly shine. Paranya was five-time NCAA Indoor Champion as he won the 1,500 meters three times from 1995-97. He received a Masters in school leadership from Wilmington University in 2018. John is married to Kristina (Kouhartsiouk) Katsos BMC 07 and the couple resides with their daughters and dog in Sharjah, UAE. When you look at the Haverford women's program over the past decades, you see a team that consistently looks better in November than they did in August and generations of athletes that graduate at a completely different level than they were when they arrived at Haverford." I do feel bad about that trophy I threw in the Mississippi, because you dont want to pollute an important, historic waterway, he said. 1 (610) 642-3020. All you have to do is try your very best. It was also during that time that Steve turned his attention to ending the juvenile death penalty in the United States. John is married to Kristina (Kouhartsiouk) Katsos BMC 07 and the couple resides with their daughters and dog in Sharjah, UAE. Shreyas' vision, commitment, and initiative in sustainable mobility all point to the values of the Haverford community, and their impact. (The Hall of Fame pitcher Eddie Plank was born in Gettysburg.) I appreciate the gesture, but a coaching award distracts from the essence of a coachs job, which is to educate the students. The Sports Academy will develop the skills, discipline, and strong character necessary for every boy to reach his highest potential. Research the program and learn how to get recruited for college women's cross country at Haverford College. His runners have earned 172 cross country and track & field All-American awards since 1980, including 29 individual NCAA championships and an NCAA championship relay team. Assistant Swim Coach Harajuku Sports Nayuki Swimming Club . He has practiced law in Chicago, San Francisco, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and Tokyo. in English from Haverford in 1972, and a J.D. Prior to George School, Toomey coached at Kents Hill School in Maine where his team won back to back New England cross-country titles in 2015 and 2016. 370 Lancaster Avenue Haverford, PA 19041 Phone: 610-896-1117 Fax: 610-896-4220. In his other capacities at school, he is the Chair of the Modern and Classical Language Department, the Director of the Global Studies Program, and an upper school Spanish teacher. in history from Haverford in 1977, and an M.A. Eleven of those All-American performances culminated in national championships, along with the 2002 DMR taking home the national title. Last month, a prerace pep talk was laced with tales of Civil War battles and a trivia question about a Philadelphia baseball pitcher with a Civil War link. Even if that is not accurate, his wife, Melissa, is sure that it is. Sowash earned each of her All-American honors in the 55-meter hurdles. 2023 Haverford College. All Rights Reserved. by Winston Link and other well-known photographers to the Colleges collections, establishment of a named scholarship directed towards students from the upper Midwest, and the creation over a twenty-five year period of three extended biographies of his classmates in the Class of 1956 which have helped to maintain its unity and continuing support of the College. in history. The trio of seniors were three of seven men's cross country student-athletes across all divisions in the Philadelphia area to earn the distinction. Linda earned a B.A. HAVERFORD HIGH SCHOOL. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador from 2000-03. David is a former Reunion volunteer and campaign fundraising committee member. As an undergraduate, he was a member of the Founders Club, served on the Haverford News, and was class president for three years. Sowash also added four All-American honors in the 100-meter hurdles to graduate from Haverford College as an eight-time All-American. in political science. Hals son, Sundiata, graduated Class of 2003. Publications include. The Head Coach of Haverford College Cross Country is Tom Donnelly - make it as easy as possible for them to learn about you as an athlete, and be able to start a conversation with you. He was recruited to Philadelphia in 1994. In 2011, Liz founded WEEMA International, which partners with rural communities in southwestern Ethiopia to provide safe water, life-saving healthcare, quality education, and economic opportunities. Probably a lot.. He also authored or edited nine books, guest curated a 1990 Library of Congress exhibit on the American journalist, and served as a four-time Pulitzer Prize juror and president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE). Dorrit has participated in all sides of the impact investing equation as an entrepreneur, as an investor, and as a field-builder. As a student at Haverford College, he was a four-year soccer player and team captain in his final season. in religion. Story Links NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Yale women's fencing team opened the season in impressive fashion, winning all five of its bouts at the Brandeis Invitational in early December.The Bulldogs are back in action on Sunday at the Penn State Invitational. He won two dozen regional and national awards for reporting and editorial writing. Nine-time national champion and 15-time All-American Karl Paranya 97 qualified to the 1996 and 2000 Olympic trials in the 1,500 meters after running the first sub-4 mile (3:57.6) in Division III history as a senior. from Georgetown University in 1974. This first Donnelly team attended a preseason high school camp in the backwoods of Pennsylvania.