Saint Michaels College - Hilltop Yearbook (Colchester, VT)

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VOLLEYBALL In its second vear ot competition, the women ' s vollevbali team managed to play to a 5-9 record. Coach Leshe Brenker said along with the expansion of the program, tougher competition and a larger commitment from the players was also taced. This year ' s squad was lead by co-captains Lee Rossobach and Robin Kelly. These girls provided leadership both in games and practices. Senior Jace- lyne Bonneau, who was the team ' s most valuable pla ' er and strongest spiker, will be deeply missed next year, Brenker said. However, most of the team will be returnmg with added experience and confidence. Coach Brenker is optimistic that the final two victories ot this season proved that the team did have the skills and desire to win, and that the winning attitude will carry over into next season. front Row L to R, Jennifer Cutte, [oAnne Stockton, Diane Stockton, Paula Chammas Middle Row I, to R, Donna Manley, Diane DeSantis, Maureen Brennan. Lettie Anzola, Jocelvn Bonneau Back Row I, to R, Leslie Brenker, Sue Amrhein, Ellen Bodev, Robin Kelly, Leselle LaFrance, Cindy Carrano 73

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The 1981-82 school year brought about many changes to the campus, especially in the Athletic De- partment. Following an 18 month investigation of Saint Michael ' s athletic program, a 13 member athletic task force recommended that changes be made in the school ' s athletic outlook. Next year hockey, women ' s and men ' s lacrosse, and women ' s skiing and soccer will be elevated to varsity status. This will give St. Mike ' s 18 sports at the varsity level. However, with the birth of new varsity sports also came the cancellation of the club sports program. In addition, other changes in athletics v ill be appear- ing. There will be a full-time assistant added to the athletic staff to help in women ' s sports. An athletic advisory committee will be set up to monitor the athle- tic program throughout the ' ear. And improvements will be made to the women ' s facilities and the athletic fields near the Ross Spor ts Center. All of these were recommendations by the task force. The task force also suggested the implementation of a physical education program for the students, but it first must be approved by the curriculum committee. 72

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Front Row 1. ;. 1 , l:.i:... l ' . ' ..uu.. Azai;oh St. Ambrosia, Fran Flahne. Kevin Murphv.Jett Meloupholin, Bobby Martins, Jeff Currier, Paul Merkel, Mike Hatch Back Row L to R, Coacli Bill Willey, Bob Fredette, Mike Flaherty, Tom Crochiere, Tom Murphy, Bill Balboni, Mike Scanlon, Brian French. Emmet Manning. Paul Kennev. Saun McCarthy, Tom N ' ewman, Rusty Miller, Coach Tim Taft MEN ' S SOCCER At the completion of the 1981 soccer season, one mav look at the ■3-7-1 record and sav that the season was not a good one tor the Purple Knights. But a different story must be told than the one illustrated by the cold, hard numbers. The club, under the direction of Coach Bill Willey, had man challenges and obstacles to overcome. The biggest challenge that had to be met was SMC ' s demanding schedule. Five of the oppo- nents were ranked in the national top twenty within their respective divisions. Breaking down the win loss record would show that the team was ' 5-5-1 against Division II and III opponents. The two extra losse: came at the hands of Division I teams. The soccer team saw a lot ot changes over the 1981 season. Inexperience and injury were two main obstacles that had to be faced. Many of the players were forced to work at new positions. Five players, who saw lots of playing time, were brought up from last year ' s B team. Even though the season ' s record was not on the winning side, the team has much to be proud ot, valuable experience was gained b underclassmen and a winning attitude was generated bv senior captains Bob Manning and Brian French. Efforts by first year player Azagoh St. Ambrosia, Jeff Currier, and |unior Paul Kennev, as well as the rest ot the squad, made this year ' s season a success. When looking back at the overall season, it can be said that SMC plaved everyone on a very competitive basis. The Knights are only losing four players to graduation and will be returning with a strong nucleus tor the 1982 season. The team will be lead by captains Paul Kenney and Mike Flaherty. L ' nfortunately, also lost will be Coach Willey, who had devoted much time and energy into turning the soccer program around and earning the respect ot others throughout t he league. 74