Lacrosse Team compete in Jingle Bell Run
Nazareth's women's lacrosse team, under the direction of new head coach Traci Lian, competed in the Arthritis Foundation's annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk on Dec. 6.
The run, which started at Twelve Corners Middle School in Brighton, was sponsored ThermaCare Heat Wraps and raised nearly $35,000 overall. The Nazareth women's team had 28 participants and raised more than $700 for the cause.
Soccer teams walk for Autism
Nazareth's varsity and jv soccer teams raised more than $1,400 for Autism during an event called Walk Now for Autism held at Monroe Community College Sept. 27. Thanks in part to the soccer teams' efforts, nearly $6,300 was raised for a group called Team Jackpot.
Nazareth athletes raise funds for Golisano Children's Hospital
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Members of the Nazareth College Student Athlete Advisory Committee were on hand Monday afternoon to present a sizable donation to the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong.
A check for $10,485 was presented on behalf of Nazareth's athletic department to Karen Eisenberg, associate director of development for the Golisano Children's Hospital.
Nazareth student-athletes were able to raise money through two significant fundraising events. The Battle of the Beaks, featuring Nazareth's men's and women's basketball teams in action versus rival St. John Fisher Jan. 15, was the first event. The second was a student-athlete semi-formal held in the Kidera Gymnasium Feb. 16.
"We are proud of the way our student-athletes aggressively worked toward raising the money," said Nazareth Athletic Director Pete Bothner. "I can't think of a more worthy cause."
Pictured above: Karen Eisenberg (associate director of development for the Golisano Children's Hospital), Julie Birbilis, Hillary Adam, Martha Mortensen, Laura Persico, Mike Fahy (assistant athletic trainer), Emily Payne and Becky Fahy (faculty representative).
Lofgren, Persico to attend NCAA Leadership Conference
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Sophomore Christopher Lofgren and junior Laura Persico have been selected to represent Nazareth College at the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Leadership Development Conference. The event will be held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando from May 25-29.
Lofgren, a native of Vellinge, Sweden and graduate of Procivitas High School, is a starting midfielder on the Golden Flyers' men’s soccer team. He will be attending the conference from May 25-27.
Persico, a native of Ravena, N.Y. and graduate of Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School is a member on the Nazareth College women’s volleyball and softball teams. The two-sport athlete will be participating in the conference from May 27-29.
The NCAA has selected 700 student-athletes around the United States to participate in the annual conference. The goal of the conference is to provide a diverse group of the nations top student-athletes the opportunity to participate in challenging and thought-provoking activities that will allow them to become better leaders on their campuses and in their communities. The event encourages better communication among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and communities.
Each student-athlete selected has demonstrated a strong desire to become a leader and their notable academic standing has given them the opportunity to be recognized. As a result of the conference, student-athletes will improve their leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills, as well as their critical-thinking and collaborative skills.
Nazareth to honor student-athletes
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nazareth will honor a number of student-athletes to celebrate National Student-Athlete Day. Each student-athlete who has won the award will be announced April 16th during the men's lacrosse game against Alfred. The student-athletes will be honored for their excellence in academics and athletics. In addition to being an integral member of their teams, each winner must also have a 3.0 GPA and be an active member of the Nazareth community. The winners are listed below with their respective teams.
Don Curran -- Men's Swimming and Diving
Martha Mortensen -- Women's Swimming and Diving
Stephen Tychostup -- Men's Soccer
Caroline Parsons -- Women's Soccer
Mark Chambers -- Men's Golf
Trista Twomey -- Women's Golf
Chris DeHority -- Men's Volleyball
Laura Persico -- Women's Volleyball
Kati Baird -- Women's Lacrosse
Ellen Austin -- Women's Tennis
Steve Trobert -- Men's Tennis
Corey McAdam -- Men's Basketball
Ali Sharpe -- Women's Basketball
Jessica Brown -- Women's Cross Country
Jodee Magistro -- Field Hockey
Brendan Epstein -- Men's Track and Field
Lauren Glaser -- Women's Track and Field