MIT Men's Track & Field and Cross Country Brochure

Cross Country| Track & Field

Cross Country at MIT

At MIT, Cross Country is considered first and foremost a team sport. Regardless of the disparity of talent and performances we will still only be as good as our fifth man. I like to carry that a step further and say we will only be as good as our last man, for that last man will be pushing the man in front of him and so on up the line. Everyone is important on the team so consider yourself in those terms.

Our inter-team goal every meet is to close our gap within the team, not only runners 1-5, but also one through the last man. Our short-term team goal of course is to win! Our inter-team season goal is for each man to improve his best performance physically and mentally. Our season team goal is to be undefeated and to make the NCAA Division III Championships. This may sound like an elitist philosophy, but remember, even though only the top 7 go to the nationals each of you determines and plays a part in how good that top 7 will be.

My goal as your coach is to help you know yourself. By pointing out weaknesses hopefully you will learn to correct them and put them to use not only in running but in other parts of your life. I want you to become competitive in competitive situations. Regardless of the circumstances or the odds, never concede. In order for someone else to win make them beat you. I want you to be able to run a total mental race, concentrating every step, finishing, able to say I could not have run any better. Remember every man you beat can make the difference in how the team finishes. Don't be so selfish as to think that if you are having a bad day you don't care how badly you finish -- this is a team sport. You must learn to depend on each other - - to know each man will give his all. It is a lot easier to give when one knows they will also receive.

Don't be afraid to lose. In order for you to win a tough battle you have to be willing to accept failure. Too many people like to save it for the "could haves" and "should haves," but it's a winner who puts it all on the line. If you do not want to fail, then never try, but don't join our team.

Cross Country takes a big commitment. Don't cut yourself short by not taking good care of yourself. Eating and sleeping properly are so important. Learn to be consistent in all aspects of your training. Our team practices are not enough. Typically what separates our team in performances is the part of training that is to be done on your own. The morning runs, the weekend runs, weight training, stretching and good study habits are what makes the difference. Hard work can make up for lack of talent. That can apply relatively to everyone.

My door is always open. I hope you will feel that you can talk to me about anything, even if you just want someone to listen. As they say luck is when opportunity meets preparedness. Here's wishing you the best of luck.

Halston Taylor
Head Coach of Cross Country


Cross Country Awards

AWARDS QUALIFICATIONS

  1. First Varsity Award - certificate
  2. Second Varsity Award - jacket
  3. Third Varsity Award - coach's choice
  4. Fourth Varsity Award - blanket

  1. Compete in all meets entered.
  2. Finish every race except when due to injury or illness, or excused academic absence
  3. Statistically finish with a 7 or less rank for the season.
  4. Compete in at least 50% of the schedule.

Senior Award - alumni shirt ("Has Been"), shirt will not be duplicated in track
Must have been on team at least two years

J.V. Award (voted by the coaches)
Awarded to a non-varsity letter winner who shows the attitude and desire to be the best MIT cross country man he can be


Track & Field at MIT

Captains and Managers | Training and Conditioning | Safety | Practice | Meets | Trips | Awards | General Info | Philosophy | Championship Meet Policy | Honors Gained by Track Men


Track and Field has earned a high reputation in its over one hundred years of existence at MIT. Literally, thousands of students have had the pleasure and privilege of taking part in the sport. Many former team members have earned high academic honors at the Institute followed by outstanding and highly respected positions in education and industry all over the world. Some received national honors as athletes while, at the same time, maintaining perfect GPAs.

We are always pleased when former trackmen return to the Institute and recall fond memories and the enjoyment of participation despite the hard work and sacrifice it seemed to be at the time. In fact, we believe it is the self-discipline and hard work which makes it a worthwhile achievement and a lasting experience.

Our program is team oriented, and therefore, its base is the tri - quad meet competition mixed in with a few invitationals. We compete against many fine colleges and universities throughout the New England area. At the end of each season there are a series of conference and regional championships where MIT has enjoyed both individual and team success over the years.

As coaches, we shall do our best to help you along the way. We look at our objectives as being two-fold. One is to assist each individual in his striving to reach full potential as a track and field athlete, and secondly, to mold all the individuals into the best team possible. Within this handbook, guidelines have been set forth indicating how we feel this can best be achieved. We also believe it will help foster a better understanding between coach and athlete at the outset.

Our coaching philosophy is based on the desire to win; and we will do our utmost under the rules of fair play to achieve that end. We feel that the by-products of this kind of program result in the best possible athletic experience for the individuals participating in it. Our objective is a "first-class" inter-collegiate track and field program. Therefore, we expect a commitment by our athletes that is consistent with these goals.

Halston Taylor
Head Coach of Track & Field

Captains and Managers
The Captains are elected by the varsity team members, managers and coaches and enjoy substantial prestige both on and off the field. They are the official team leaders and the link between the team and the coaches. It is a position of leadership, which should be kept in mind at election time. They need not be the best performers, but they should be athletes who have demonstrated loyalty and enthusiasm toward the sport plus the necessary qualities of leadership.

The Managers are appointed by the coaches and have responsibilities in helping to plan the efficient operation of the team (transportation, housing, meals, records, publicity, conduct of the meets, etc.). They assist the coaches on the field in a number of ways (timing, recording, statistics, etc.) and are an important cog in the operation of the team.

Training and Conditioning
  1. Basic areas of concentration besides skill are speed, strength, endurance and flexibility.
  2. The first weeks are the hardest -- expect to be tired. A well-conditioned athlete recovers quickly.
  3. Eat a well-balanced, high complex carbohydrate diet three times daily, avoiding food not conducive to good training.
  4. Avoid eating too close to meets and practice sessions - approx. four hours before performances.
  5. A minimum of eight hours sleep is necessary if you are to be rested for tough workouts and competitions. Where this is not always practical it is highly recommended that you are well organized and maximize your rest.
  6. Smoking, drugs and alcoholic beverages do not fit in with our program.
  7. Warm-up exercises, drills, and stretching pertinent to your event are compulsory before all work-outs.
  8. Weight-training is a mandatory part of our program, and is key to our success.
  9. At the beginning of the indoor season, all candidates will participate as a group in a short period of general conditioning. The purpose of this program other than conditioning is to develop some team cohesiveness and unity.
  10. During vacations, you are expected to workout on your own. This is necessary to maintain your conditioning. Check with the coach concerning your workout plan.


Safety
Whether on the track, infield, or outside on the roads, injuries may happen that require immediate medical attention. If you or one of your teammates has such an injury, the campus police should be contacted immediately. On campus, the number is 100. Off campus you should dial 253-1212.

Whenever practicing outside, whether on the MIT athletic facilities, or on the roads, certain precautions need to be taken when lightning is in the vicinity.

Members of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams are expected and advised to follow the traffic laws and and use good common sense when crossing roads, running off campus, and anytime when running in traffic. Reflective vests are available for those who wish to use them when running in the dark.
Practice
  1. Team practice is daily from 5-7 pm, unless posted otherwise. The indoor and outdoor tracks are reserved exclusively for the team at that time.
  2. Team members are expected to practice regularly and on time. Those that do not, will be dropped from the squad. If, for any reason, you cannot attend practice, it is your responsibility to notify the coach ahead of time. You can leave messages at 3-4918, or email: hwtaylor@mit.edu.
  3. Any athlete missing practice without notifying the coach will not participate in the next scheduled meet. Any athlete missing 3 or more excused absences in a week will not compete in the next scheduled meet.
  4. An athlete missing a competition due to displinary reasons mentioned above will not be eligible for a letter award that season.
  5. Athletes will not wear their meet uniforms or warmups in practice, or anywhere other than a meet.
  6. Athletes with classes until 5 pm should get to practice as soon as possible thereafter.
  7. It is desirable for athletes within an event to work out together.
  8. A proper warm-up and cool-down are always an important part of practice. We consider these a high priority. Do not cut them short because of time constraints.
  9. Workouts are designed to be completed. Injury or sickness should be the only reason for cutting short a workout and then communication with the coach is expected.
  10. Injured athletes that cannot practice should see a trainer daily - they are employed for that purpose. Any injury or illness should be reported to the coach immediately. After seeing the athletic trainers the injured athlete should come to practice daily to see where they can what role they can play in practice.
  11. Practicing with the team is mandatory except under special circumstances and with the knowledge of the coach.
  12. Injured athletes are still expected to attend practice, to study films or help fellow teammates. Report to your coach.
  13. Practicing should be done in the team practice shirts which should be changed regularly.
  14. Practices will not be long -- our philosophy is short, hard, regular workouts.
  15. How you practice is usually a good indication of how you will compete.


Meets
  1. Entries are posted on our bulletin board or announced at a team meeting. Those listed are expected to make all meets and trips.
  2. Entries are limited by NCAA and Games Committee rules for regular season meets and performance standards for most championships. There are general standards set by the coaches for all meets relative to the competition which may supersede the above.
  3. Make sure your equipment is in good shape and you have the proper size spikes. Get this taken care of the day before the meet.
  4. The designated meet uniform (clean) is to be worn for all competitions. Hats, headbands, sunglasses and tights are not part of our uniform. An exception for tights might be very cold weather or leg muscle injuries whereby solid black tights worn under the shorts will be permitted. Warm-ups other than team issue will not be tolerated.
  5. Team members are expected to be in attendance for the entire meet. While at the meet, athletes should be participating or sitting with the team, separate from the crowd (friends, girlfriends, family).
  6. Make sure you get a proper warm-up before your event -- know the time schedule. A proper cool-down is equally important.
  7. Know the rules of your event. If you notice any improprieties, make sure a coach is advised immediately.
  8. Always be courteous and well-mannered toward officials. Most of these men and women are well-qualified and dedicated to the sport, and do provide a necessary service for us.
  9. Athletes are not to compete in warmups or anything other than the meet uniform.
  10. Field men should check with coaches concerning passes and starting heights.
  11. Dropping out of races is not acceptable unless sick or injured.
  12. Work hard for every place -- meets can be won or lost on the last scoring place.
  13. Good sportsmanship is expected of our athletes. Be humble in victory and congratulatory in defeat.


Trips
  1. Trips will leave on schedule. Don't take any chances -- get to the bus a little early. Use the "buddy system" for trips with early departures. Get your equipment in order the day before the trip.
  2. You are expected to be well-dressed and well-groomed on trips. (Suggested attire includes a sports jacket and/or tie; a sweater and tie) The MIT varsity track jacket and tie is very acceptable.
  3. Anyone in violation of proper training conduct on an away trip may be suspended from the competition and team.
  4. We encourage books and studying on trips, but they are not to be brought to the track.
  5. Be a good representative of your team, school and sport.


Track Awards

AWARDS QUALIFICATIONS

  1. First Varsity Award - certificate
  2. Second Varsity Award - jacket, shirt*
  3. Third Varsity Award - coach's choice
  4. Fourth Varsity Award - blanket, hat*

  1. Show a desirable attitude toward practice -- participate in a minimum of 90% of the sessions, with the exception of those missed for injury.
  2. Compete in all meets entered with the minimum number being 2/3 of the schedule. Missing a meet in which you would be entered means loss of an award, with few exceptions.
  3. Compile a point total equal to the number of opponents for scheduled varsity meets (non-championship) and score in 50% of the meets or score in all of the meets (non-championship) or score in a championship meet after meeting #2 criteria (GBC and NEWMAC excluded).
  4. Relay team members divide the points corresponding to the team's finish.

Senior Award - alumni shirt ("Has Been")
Must have been on team at least two years

Record Certificate
for record-holders

*Alumni Awards (given to letter winners who earn 2nd or 4th letter in another sport (cross country, indoor track, outdoor track - so that 2nd and 3rd awards are the alumni award)
given by Track Alumni Club (as long as funds are available)

J.V. Award (voted by the coaches)
awarded to a non-varsity letter winner who shows the attitude and desire to be the best MIT track and field man he can be

Most Improved (voted by the coaches)
indoor & outdoor seasons will be combined for this award

Paul McKenzie (voted by the coaches)
awarded to the senior who best exemplifies the love and dedication that Paul McKenzie had for the sport of track and field at MIT (indoor & outdoor seaons will be combined for this award).


General Information
  1. We compete against colleges and universities in the New England area (mostly Division III teams).
  2. We belong to the following associations for championship competition:
    • New England Division III Association (NE Div. III)
    • Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC)
    • New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC)
    • New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association (NEIcAAA)
    • Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association of America (IC4A)
    • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Div. III)
  3. Athletes can qualify for the above championships. Our policy is to have you compete as far as your ability can take you.
  4. Student-athletes who make our team are expected to contribute to the success of that team as determined by the coaches. This will enable the coaches to focus their attention on those capable of making a difference. Those who do not fit into this category will be cut from the team. We will do our best to field the most competitive team possible, while keeping an eye on future development.
  5. Intramural participation should in no way interfere with varsity participation (practice or meet). Team members are expected to abide by the rules of the Intramural Council.
  6. Participation over IAP is mandatory for all team members. Athletes are expected to report back at least one week prior to scheduled competition unless told otherwise by the Head Coach.
  7. Team members are expected to attend all team meetings and team pictures. Missing the team picture may mean the loss of an award.
  8. Shoe policy -- Athletes must supply their own shoes. If this provides a hardship, it should be brought to the coaches' attention.
  9. There shall be no outside competition during the season without permission of the coaches. (no marathons during the season)
  10. Any academic or fraternity conflicts should be handled early. We cannot have a successful team without a responsible individual commitment.


Some Closing Bits of Philosophy
  1. "Anything worth doing is worth doing well..." Track is too much work to go half way -- go all the way, and have no regrets.
  2. Don't get discouraged -- it takes time to make a successful track and field athlete.
  3. Be coachable -- like athletes, coaches aren't infallible, but our objectives are the same -- to make you a better track and field athlete.
  4. The key to success is improvement -- strive for it at every opportunity. Set performance goals, and train with the desire to meet those goals.
  5. Be enthusiastic and have fun! The people who put the most into it usually get the most out of it.
  6. Never miss an opportunity to become a better athlete.
  7. Luck is where opportunity meets preparedness - be ready for the opportunities.


Championship Meet Policy

We like to think our trackmen are working toward making the various post-season championships and take pride in participating and representing the Institute and team. There are several factors which influence the selection of athletes for these meets. As coaches, the foremost consideration is that the athlete be competitive at the particular level of competition. Most of the championships have minimum qualifying standards which serve as a very objective first criterion. Thereafter, the athlete's ability relative to the rest of the field and his chances for success are primary considerations. Other factors such as distance and cost do effect this subjective evaluation.

Generally, the NEWMAC, and the New England Division III Championships are considered "team" championships for our program; whereas the New Englands, IC4A and NCAA are considered "individual" championships for our outstanding performers. The New England Division III Association consists of forty-two small colleges within District I of the NCAA. The competition is very compatible with our program, and we should be striving to be contenders at this meet every season.

Anyone placing in the New England Division III Championship will automatically be entered in the New England Championship if they have met the necessary standard. The same is true for the New England to IC4A Indoor Championship. Outdoors, we have been by-passing the IC4A meet for the NCAA Division III Championship and taking those we feel have a reasonable chance of placing. Of course, the qualifying standard must have been achieved before a place-winner can move along to any of these championships.

It has always been our policy to allow and encourage track and field athletes to compete to the level of their ability. If you "earn it" we'll do our best to see that you get there! Even in this time of "tight" money and budgetary cut-backs, we are confident that this policy can be maintained for our program.

Honors Gained by MIT Trackmen in Recent Years 
Greater Boston Champions
(terminated in 1993, brought back in 2002 - indoors only, terminated again in 2005)

Terry Dorschner		1963	120 HH	

Steve Sydoriak		1968	indoor* Pole Vault
            
Bill McLeod		1968	Triple Jump
            
Dave Wilson		1971	Pole Vault
            
Brian Moore		1971	Discus
            
Brian Moore		1972	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Bob Tronnier		1972	120 HH
            
Bob Tronnier		1972	440 IH
            
Brian Moore		1973	Hammer
            
Richard Okine		1976	120 HH
            
Frank Richardson	1977	3 Mile
            
Paul Neves		1982	indoor 880 Yd.
            
Paul Neves		1982	800 M
            
Bobb White		1986	indoor Pole Vault
            
Sean Garrett		1987	indoor 55M Hurdles
            
Bill Singhose		1988	indoor Pole Vault
            
Teddy Bosey		1988	400 IH
            
Scott Deering		1989	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Mark Dunzo		1989	indoor 400M
            
Kelly Davis		1989	110 HH
            
Bill Singhose		1989	Pole Vault
            
Kevin Scannell		1990	indoor Long Jump
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor Pentathlon
            
Kevin Scannell,		1990	indoor 1600R
Bill Singhose,
Mark Dunzo, 
Boniface Makatiani
			
Kevin Scannell		1990	indoor Long Jump
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor Pentathlon
            
Kevin Scannell,		1990	1600R
Steve Cooke,
Mark Dunzo, 
Boniface Makatiani
			   
Boniface Makatiani 	1990	200 M
            
Boniface Makatiani 	1990    400 M
            
Bill Singhose		1990	Pole Vault
            
Bill Singhose		1990	400 IH
            
Mark Dunzo		1990	indoor 200 M
            
Matt Robinson		1992	Pole Vault
            
Sean Montgomery		2002	1500
            
Sean Nolan		2002	5000

Brian Anderson          2003    800
            
Brian Anderson          2003    1500

Craig Mielcarz          2003    High Jump

Craig Mielcarz          2003    Long Jump

Brian Anderson		2004	Mile

Brian Anderson		2004	800

Marcus Carson		2004	55HH

Josh Chartier		2004	Pole Vault

Uzoma Orji		2004	Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2004	Weight Throw

Ben Schmeckpeper	2004	5000
 


New England Champions

Terry Dorschner		1964*	440 IH
            
Steve Sydoriak		1967	Pole Vault
            
Steve Sydoriak		1968*	Pole Vault
            
Ben Wilson		1969*	Steeplechase
            
Dave Wilson		1970	Pole Vault
            
Walter Gibbons		1971	High Jump
            
Bob Tronnier		1971	120 HH
            
Bob Tronnier		1972	indoor* 60 HH
            
Bob Tronnier		1972	120 HH
            
Dave Wilson		1973	indoor Pole Vault
            
Dave Wilson		1973	Pole Vault
            
Paul Neves		1981	indoor 1000 Yds.
            
Paul Neves		1981	800 M
            
Paul Neves		1982	indoor* 1000 Yds.
            
Boniface Makatiani 	1989	400 M
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor Pentathlon
            
Matt Robinson		1993	Pole Vault
            
Brian Anderson,		2001	indoor DMR 
Brian Hoying,
Mark Jeunnette, 
Sean Montgomery
          
Sean Nolan		2002	indoor 5000

Uzoma Orji		2004	indoor Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2004	indoor Weight Throw

Nate Ball		2006	indoor Pole Vault

Uzoma Orji		2006	indoor Weight Throw	
            
            
*indicates record		
            


  
IC4A Place Winnners

Steve Sydoriak		1967	3rd Pole Vault
            
Ben Wilson		1968	4th 3 Mile
            
Ben Wilson		1969	3rd Steeplechase
            
Dave Wilson		1973	3rd Pole Vault
            
Dave Wilson		1973	4th Pole Vault
            
Brian Moore		1973	5th Hammer
            
Frank Richardson	1977	2nd 10,000M
            
Paul Neves		1981	indoor 6th 800M
            
Pat Parris		1984	indoor 5th Wt. Throw
            
Pat Parris		1985	indoor 4th Wt. Throw
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor 4th Pole Vault
            
John-Paul Clarke	1990	indoor 8th Wt. Throw
            
Matt Robinson		1993	indoor 6th Pole Vault
            
Ethan Crain		1995	indoor 8th 1000 M
            
Craig Mielcarz		2001	indoor 5th-tie High Jump
            
Brian Anderson  	2003    indoor 7th 1000 M

Uzoma Orji		2004	indoor 7th Weight Throw

Uzoma Orji		2004	indoor 2nd Shot Put

Nate Ball		2005	indoor 3rd Pole Vault

Uzoma Orji		2005	indoor 4th Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2005	indoor 7th Weight Throw

David Saylor		2005	indoor 8th Weight Throw

Uzoma Orji		2005	4th Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2006 	indoor 1st Weight Throw

Uzoma Orji		2006	indoor 5th Shot Put

Uzoma Orji      	2006    4th Shot Put

Uzoma Orji      	2006    5th Hammer



NCAA COLLEGE DIVISION PLACE WINNERS

Ben Wilson		1968	4th 5000 M
            
Ben Wilson		1969	2nd Steeplechase
				4th 3 Mile
            
Dave Wilson		1973	3rd tie Pole Vault
            
Brian Moore		1973	3rd Hammer
            
John Pearson		1973	6th Hammer
            
            


NCAA DIVISION III ALL-AMERICANS

John Pearson		1974*	1st Hammer
            
Frank Richardson	1975	4th 3 Mile
            
Frank Richardson        1975    xc 5th
            
Frank Richardson        1976    xc 4th
            
Frank Richardson	1977	1st 10,000 M
            
Steve Sifferlen		1979	2nd Hammer
            
Paul Neves		1980	4th 800 M
            
Paul Neves		1981	3rd 800 M
            
Dave Kieda		1981	5th Hammer
            
Colin Kerwin		1981	6th 1500 M
            
Dave Kieda		1982	1st Hammer
            
Paul Neves		1982	5th 800 M
            
Pat Parris		1983	5th Hammer
            
Pat Parris		1985	indoor* 1st Wt. Throw
            
Greg Procopio		1985	indoor 4th Wt. Throw
            
Pat Parris		1985	2nd Hammer
            
Greg Procopio		1985	5th Hammer
            
Bobb White		1986	8th Pole Vault (tie)
            
Anton Briefer		1987	7th 5000 M
            
Bill Singhose		1988	indoor 3rd Pole Vault
            
Scott Deering		1988	6th Hammer
            
Boniface Makatiani 	1988	3rd 400 M
            
Bill Singhose		1988	3rd Pole Vault
            
Bill Singhose		1988	3rd Decathlon
            
Mark Dunzo,		1988	3rd 1600 M Relay
Doug Cornwall,
Karim Roshd, 
Boniface Makatiani
			
Scott Deering		1989	indoor 1st Wt. Throw
            
Bill Singhose		1989	indoor 3rd Pole Vault
            
Kevin Scannell,		1989	indoor 6th 1600 M Relay 
Paul McKenzie,
Mark Dunzo, 
Doug Cornwall
			 
Bill Singhose		1989	1st Decathlon
            
Doug Cornwall,		1989	2nd 1600 M Relay 
Paul McKenzie,
Mark Dunzo, 
B. Makatiani
  
Scott Deering		1989	3rd Hammer
		 
Mike Piepergerdes	1989	5th 1500 M
            
Boniface Makatiani 	1989	6th 400 M
            
Paul McKenzie		1989	8th 400 IH
            
Boniface Makatiani 	1990	indoor 1st 400 M
            
John-Paul Clarke	1990	indoor 2nd Wt. Throw
            
Eric Shank		1990	indoor 3rd Wt. Throw
            
Mark Dunzo		1990	indoor 4th 400 M
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor 6th Long Jump
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor 6th Pole Vault
				(tie)
            
Bill Singhose		1990	2nd Decathlon
            
John-Paul Clarke	1990	2nd Hammer
            
B. Makatiani		1990	7th 400 M
            
Mark Dunzo,		1990	7th 400M Relay
Kevin Scannell,
Garrett Moose, 
B. Makatiani
			
Garrett Moose,		1990	8th 1600m Relay 
Kevin Scannell,
Mark Dunzo, 
B. Makatiani
   
Mark Dunzo		1991	indoor 1st 400m
            
John-Paul Clarke	1991	indoor 3rd Wt. Throw
            
John-Paul Clarke	1991	5th Hammer
            
Mark Dunzo		1991	7th 400m
            
Matt Robinson		1993	indoor 2nd Pole Vault
            
Mike Piepergerdes	1993	indoor 3rd 1500m
            
Mike Piepergerdes	1993	2nd 1500m	
            
Jesse Darley		1993	xc 8th
            
Matt Robinson		1994	indoor 2nd Pole Vaul (tie)
            
John Wallberg		1994	indoor 6th Weight Throw
            
Ethan Crain		1994	1st 1500m
            
Ethan Crain		1994	xc 9th
            
Jesse Darley		1994	xc 10th	
            
Ethan Crain		1995	indoor 2nd 1500m
            
John Wallberg		1995	indoor 4th Wt. Throw
            
John Wallberg		1995	3rd Hammer
            
Ethan Crain		1995	5th 1500
            
John Wallberg		1996	2nd Hammer	
            
John Wallberg		1997	indoor 1st Wt. Throw
            
Leif Seed               1999    3rd 800
            
Nikos Michalakis        1999    5th Javelin  
            
Sean Montgomery         2000    indoor 5th 1500
            
Chris McGuire           2000    5th 10,000  
            
Brian Anderson,		2001	indoor 3rd Distance Medley Relay
Brian Hoying,
Mark Jeunnette, 
Sean Montgomery
                        
Craig Mielcarz          2001    indoor 5th High Jump
            
Craig Mielcarz          2001    2nd High Jump
            
Sean Montgomery         2001    3rd 800
            
Chris Khan              2001    5th Discus
            
Dan Feldman             2001    xc 4th
            
Brian Anderson,		2002    indoor 3rd Distance Medley Relay
Yuval Mazor
Jesse Alejandro, 
Sean Montgomrey
                          
Dan Feldman             2002    indoor 6th 5000
            
Sean Montgomery         2002    indoor 6th 1500
            
Craig Mielcarz          2002    5th High Jump
            
Chris Khan              2002    8th Hammer

Ben Schmeckpeper        2002    xc 32nd

Brian Anderson		2003    indoor 3rd 800

Craig Mielcarz          2003    indoor 7th High Jump

Uzoma Orji              2003    indoor 7th Shot Put

Chris Khan		2003	3rd Hammer

Brian Hoying		2003	4th-tie High Jump

Chris Khan		2003	5th Discus

Uzoma Orji		2004	indoor 1st Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2004	indoor 5th Weight Throw

Uzoma Orji		2004	2nd Shot Put

Ben Schmeckpeper 	2004	xc 8th

Uzoma Orji		2005	indoor 1st Weight Throw*

Uzoma Orji		2005  	indoor 4th Shot Put

Nate Ball		2005	indoor 7th Pole Vault

Uzoma Orji		2005	2nd Hammer Throw

Uzoma Orji		2005	2nd Shot Put

Nate Ball		2005	4th Pole Vault

Uzoma Orji		2006	indoor 1st Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2006	indoor 2nd Weight Throw

Uzoma Orji      	2006    1st Shot Put

Uzoma Orji      	2006    2nd Hammer Throw

	

NCAA DIVISION I ALL-AMERICANS
(no longer allowed to advance since 1990)

Brian Moore		1973	6th Hammer
            
Paul Neves		1981	indoor 6th 1000 Yds.




EICAA CHAMPIONS
(dropped conference at end of 1979 season)

Jim Flink		1963	100 Yd.
            
Jim Flink		1963	220 Yd.
            
Al Tervalon		1963	120 HH
            
Terry Dorschner		1963	220 LH
            
Jim Flink		1964	100 Yd.
            
Jim Flink		1964	220 Yd.
            
Terry Dorschner		1964	120 HH
            
Terry Dorschner		1964	440 IH
            
Fred Andree		1968	Discus
            
Joel Hemmelstein	1968	220 Yd
            
Steve Sydoriak		1968*	Pole Vault
            
Ben Wilson		1968	Mile
            
Ben Wilson		1968	Two Mile
            
Ben Wilson		1969	Mile
            
Ben Wilson		1969	Two Mile
            
Bob Tronnier		1972	120 HH
            
Dave Wilson		1972*	Pole Vault
            
Dave Wilson		1973	Pole Vault
            
Brian Moore		1973	Hammer
            
John Pearson		1974	Hammer
            
Greg Hunter		1975	Javelin
            
Richard Okine		1976	indoor 45 Yd. HH
            
Richard Okine		1976	120 HH
            
Reid Von Borstel	1976	High Jump
            
Jim Turlo		1978*	High Jump
            
Barry Bayus		1979	10,000 M		




NEW ENGLAND DIVISION III CHAMPIONS
(Replaced EICAA in 1980)

Jeff Lukas		1980	indoor* 1000 Yd.
            
Paul Neves		1980	indoor* 880 Yd.
            
Paul Neves		1980*	800M
            
Martin Taylor		1980*	TJ
            
Dave Kieda		1981	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Paul Neves		1981	indoor* 1500M
            
Paul Neves		1981	indoor* 800M
            
Dave Kieda		1981	Hammer
            
Paul Neves		1981*	1500M
            
Paul Neves		1981	800M
            
Martin Taylor		1981	TJ
            
Paul Neves		1982	indoor 1500M
            
Paul Neves		1982	indoor 800M
            
Martin Taylor		1982	indoor TJ
            
John Hradnansky,	1982	indoor* 3200 MR
Ken Kovach,
Jeff Lukas, 
Paul Neves
	
Dave Kieda		1982	Hammer
            
Paul Neves		1982	1500M (tie)
            
Paul Neves		1982	800M
            
Lance Parker,		1982	Mile Relay
Dave McMullen,
Ron Smith, 
Paul Neves	

Paul Neves			1982	xc	
     
Patrice Parris		1983	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Joe Presing		1983	indoor 60 Yd. HH
            
Dave Richards		1983	indoor 600 Yds.
            
Patrice Parris		1983	Hammer
            
Bob Walmsley		1983	10,000M
            
Patrice Parris		1984	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Joe Presing		1984	indoor 55M HH

Ron Smith		1984	indoor 800M 
            
John DeRubeis,		1984	indoor 1600 Relay
Dan Lin,
John Taylor, 
Dave Richards

John Taylor		1984	400 IH
            
Ron Smith,		1984	Mile Relay
Dan Lin,
Andy Peddie, 
John Taylor
    
Gordon Holterman	1985	indoor 1000 M
            
Pat Parris		1985	indoor* Wt. Throw
            
Joe Peters		1985	indoor 55 M
            
Mike Hammond,		1985	indoor 1600 M Relay
Alex Menchaca,
Dan Lin, 
Dave Richards

Pat Parris		1985	Hammer
   
Teddy Bosey,		1986	indoor 1600 M Relay 
Charles Parrott,
Marc Light, 
Dan Lin

Gordon Holterman	1986	1500 M
            
Bobb White		1986	Pole Vault
            
Sean Walker		1987	indoor 1000 M
            
Bobb White		1987	indoor Pole Vault
            
Anton Briefer		1987	5000 M
            
Scott Deering		1988	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Sean Garrett		1988	indoor 55 M HH
            
Bill Singhose		1988	indoor Pole Vault	
            
Anton Briefer		1988	5000 M
            
B. Makatiani		1988	100 M
            
Karim Roshd		1988	400 M
            
Bill Singhose		1988	Pole Vault
            
Scott Deering		1989	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Scott Deering		1989	indoor Shot Put
            
Mark Dunzo		1989*	400 M
            
B. Makatiani		1989	100 M
            
B. Makatiani		1989	200 M
            
Mike Piepergerdes	1989	1500 M
            
Kevin Scannell		1989	Long Jump
            
Bill Singhose		1989*	Decathlon
            
Bill Singhose		1989	Pole Vault
            
Dave Wright,		1989	400 M Relay 
Doug Cornwall,
Mark Dunzo, 
B. Makatiani
			 
Doug Cornwall,		1989*	1600 M Relay
Paul McKenzie,
Mark Dunzo, 
B. Makatiani

Mark Dunzo		1990	indoor 200 M
            
Mark Dunzo		1990	indoor 400 M
            
B. Makatiani		1990	indoor 500 M
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor 55 HH
            
Mike Piepergerdes	1990	indoor 1500 M
            
Sean Kelley		1990	indoor 5000 M
            
Kevin Scannell,		1990	indoor 1600 M Relay
Bill Singhose,
Mark Dunzo, 
B. Makatiani
			   
Eric Shank		1990	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Bill Singhose		1990	indoor Pole Vault
            
B. Makatiani		1990*	100 M
            
Mark Dunzo		1990	400 M
            
Mark Dunzo,		1990	400 M Relay
Kevin Scannell,
Garrett Moose, 
B. Makatiani
			  
Kelly Davis,		1990	1600 M Relay
Kevin Scannell,
Mark Dunzo, 
B. Makatiani
       
Kelly Davis		1990	Triple Jump
            
John-Paul Clarke	1990	Hammer
            
John-Paul Clarke	1991	indoor Wt. Throw
            
Mark Dunzo		1991	indoor 55 M
            
Matt Robinson		1991	indoor Pole Vault
            
Matt Robinson		1991	Pole Vault
            
Rob Flemming		1992	indoor Weight Throw
            
Matt Robinson		1992	indoor Pole Vault
            
Matt Robinson		1992	Pole Vault
            
Mike Piepergerdes	1993	indoor 1500m
            
Matt Robinson		1993	indoor Pole Vault
            
Mike Piepergerdes	1993	1500m
            
Andy Ugarov		1993	High Jump
            
John Wallberg		1993	Hammer
            
Ethan Crain		1994	indoor 1500m
            
Matt Robinson		1994	indoor Pole Vault
            
Matt Sandholm		1994	indoor 200m
            
Andy Ugarov		1994	indoor High Jump
            
Ethan Crain		1995	indoor 1000m
            
Ethan Crain		1995	indoor 1500m
            
Andy Ugarov		1995	indoor Triple Jump
            
Ethan Crain		1995	1500m
            
Matt Sandholm		1995	100m
            
Andy Ugarov		1995	Triple Jump
            
John Wallberg		1995	Hammer
            
Dan Helgesen		1996	indoor 1000m
            
John Wallberg		1996	Hammer
            
Mike Parkins		1997	indoor 3000m
            
John Wallberg		1997	indoor Weight Throw
            
Dan Helgesen,		1997	indoor 3200 M Relay
Leif Seed,
Edgar Ngwenya, 
Joel Ford
            
Chris McGuire		1997	5000m
            
Mike Parkins		1997	3000m Steeplechase
            
Chris McGuire		1998	indoor 5000m
            
Ravi Sastry		1998	indoor 55HH
            
Ken Walker,		1998	indoor 3200 M Relay
John Biesiadecki,
Joel Ford, 
Leif Seed	
     
Ravi Sastry		1998	110HH
            
Kalpak Kothari          1999    Triple Jump
            
Craig Mielcarz          2000    indoor Pentathlon
            
Craig Mielcarz          2000    indoor High Jump
            
Todd Rosenfield,	2000    indoor 1600 M Relay
Matt Lehman,
Yuval Mazor, 
Sean Montgomery

Chris McGuire           2000    10,000
            
Craig Mielcarz          2000    High Jump
            
Sean Montgomery         2000    1500
            
Yuval Mazor,		2000    1600 M Relay
Todd Rosenfield,
Matt Lehman, 
Sean Montgomery
            
Dan Feldman             2001    indoor 3000
            
Brian Hoying            2001    indoor High Jump
            
Craig Mielcarz          2001*   indoor Pentathlon
            
Brian Hoying,		2001    indoor 1600 Relay
Matt Lehman,
Yuval Mazor, 
Sean Montgomery
                                   
John Biesiadecki,	2001    indoor 3200 Relay
Mark Jeunnette,
George Hanson, 
Brian Anderson
       
Ed Keehr                2001    10,000
            
Chris Khan              2001    Discus
            
Sean Montgomery         2001    800
            
Sam Thibault            2001    Pole Vault
            
Rick Rajter,		2001    1600 Relay
Yuval Mazor,
Todd Rosenfield, 
Sean Montgomery
                        
Brian Anderson          2002    indoor 1000
            
Nate Ball               2002    indoor Pole Vault
            
Yuval Mazor             2002    indoor 600
            
Sean Montgomery         2002    indoor 800
            
Rick Rajter             2002    indoor Pentathlon
            
Alan Raphael,		2002    indoor 3200 Relay
Mark Jeunnette
Jesse Alejandro, 
Brian Anderson
           
Brian Anderson          2002    1500
            
Nate Ball               2002    Pole Vault
            
Peter Bluvas            2002    Decathlon

Craig Mielcarz          2003    indoor Pentathlon

Craig Mielcarz          2003    indoor High Jump

Uzoma Orji            	2003    indoor Shot Put

Nate Ball               2003    pole vault

Brian Hoying            2003    high jump

Chris Khan              2003    discus

Chris Khan              2003    hammer

Zach Traina             2003    200

Ben Schmeckpeper	2003	xc

Brian Anderson		2004	indoor 1000

Uzoma Orji		2004	indoor Weight Throw

Uzoma Orji		2004*	indoor Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2004*	Shot Put

Ben Schmeckpeper	2004	xc

Nate Ball		2005	Indoor Pole Vault

Uzoma Orji		2005	Indoor Shot Put

Ben Schmeckpeper	2005	Indoor 3000

Brian Anderson		2005	800

Eric Khatchadourian	2005	10,000

Uzoma Orji		2005	Hammer

Uzoma Orji		2005	Shot Put

Uzoma Orji		2006	indoor Weight Throw

Uzoma Orji		2006	indoor Shot Put

Uzoma Orji      	2006    Hammer

Uzoma Orji      	2006    Shot Put

Yermie Cohen	2007	indoor DMR
Alex Rothberg
Archi Stuk
Hemagiri Arumugam

Bill Phipps		2007	indoor 3200 Meter Relay
Jake Ruzevick
Peter Mulligan
Matt Bieniosek
 
Greg Tao		2007	Pole Vault
NEW ENGLAND DIV. III CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

		Indoor				Outdoor
            
1980	Fourth 65 pts		Fourth 60 pts
	(Tufts 81pts)		(Westfield St. 103 1/2pts)
            
1981	First	82 pts		First	75 pts
            
1982	First	104 pts		First 82 pts
            
1983	Third(tie) 58 pts	First	79 1/3 pts
	(Tufts 83 pts)	 
            
1984	Second 84 pts		Second 88 pts
	(Brandeis 86 pts)	(Brandeis 89 pts)
            
1985	First	107 pts	 	Third 55 pts
				(Westfield St. 75 pts)
			
1986	First	76 pts		Second 71 pts
				(Brandeis 75 pts)
            
1987	First	89 pts		Third	51 pts
				(WPI 86 pts)
            
1988	First	102 pts		First 123 1/2 pts
            
1989	Second 62 pts		First	150 pts
	(Brandeis 94 pts)
            
1990	First	146 pts		First	138 pts
            
1991	Third	58 pts		Second 72 pts
	(Tufts 92 pts)		(Williams 92 pts)
            
1992	Third	66 pts		Fifth	41 pts
	(Williams 92 pts)	(Williams 114 pts)
            
1993	Sixth	55 pts		Third	63 pts
	(Williams 89 pts)	(Williams 119 pts)
            
1994	Third	76 pts		Fourth 46 1/3 pts
	(Williams 160 1/2 pts)	(Williams 142 pts)
            
1995	Third	96 pts		Third	72 pts
	(Williams 164 pts)  	(Williams 173)	
            
1996	Fifth	50 pts		Second 58 pts
	(Williams 127 pts)	(Williams 159 pts)
            
1997	Second 87 pts		Third	57 pts
	(Williams 99 pts)	(Williams 106 pts)
            
1998	Second 72 pts		Fourth 54.5 pts
	(Williams 74 pts)	(Williams 83 pts)
            
1999    Second 86 pts           Second 74 pts
        (Williams 103 1/2 pts)  (Williams 102 1/2 pts)
            
2000    First      112 pts      Fourth 70 pts
                                (Springfield 123 pts)
            
2001    Second     111 pts      Second 105 pts
        (Williams  121 pts)     (Williams 143.5 pts)
            
2002    First - tie 150.5 pts   Second 122 pts
                                (Williams 169.5 pts)
								
2003    First      120 pts	First  141 pts

2004	Fourth	73 pts		Third	68 pts
	(Williams 115.5 pts) 	(Williams 142.5 pts)
	
2005	Fourth	67 pts		Second  99.5 pts
	(Williams 123 pts)	(Williams 167.5 pts)
	
2006	Fourth 57.5 pts		Third   64 pts
	(Williams 153 pts)	(Williams 153 pts)
	
2007	Third 79 pts		Fourth  79 pts
	(Williams 152 pts)	(Williams 137.5 pts)
								
NEW ENGLAND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S ATHLETIC CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS
(Started in 1999 for Outdoor Track and Field only)
            
Chris McGuire		1999	10,000 
Nikos Michalakis	1999	Javelin
Sean Montgomery		1999	1500
Mike Parkins		1999	3000SC
Leif Seed		1999	400IH
Rosenfield,		1999	1600 Relay 
Mazor,   
Karchem, 
Seed
Ed Keehr		2000	5000
Liyan Guo		2000	10,000
Nikos Michalakis	2000	Javelin
Sean Montgomery		2000	1500
Sean Montgomery		2000	800
Mazor,			2000	1600 Relay 
Rosenfield,
Lehman, 
Montgomery   
Chris Khan		2001	Discus
Craig Mielcarz		2001	High Jump
Sean Montgomery		2001	1500
Sean Nolan		2001	5000
Rick Rajter		2001	110HH
Brian Anderson		2002	1500
Brian Anderson		2002	800
Nate Ball		2002	Pole Vault
Chris Khan		2002	Discus
Marios Michalakis	2002	Hammer
Sean Nolan		2002	5000
Rick Rajter		2002	110HH
Ben Schmeckpeper	2002	3000SC
Lehman,			2002	1600 Relay 
Jeunnette,
Anderson, 
Mazor
Nate Ball       	2003    Pole Vault
Chris Khan      	2003    Discus
Chris Khan      	2003    Hammer
Sean Nolan      	2003    5000
Uzoma Orji	    	2003    Shot Put
Rick Rajter		2003	Triple Jump
Nate Ball		2004 	Pole Vault
Uzoma Orji		2004 	Discus
Uzoma Orji		2004 	Hammer
Uzoma Orji		2004 	Shot Put
Carlos Renjifo		2004 	3000 Steeplechase
Zach Traina		2004 	200
Nate Ball		2005	Pole Vault
Uzoma Orji		2005	Discus
Uzoma Orji		2005	Shot Put
David Saylor		2005	Hammer
Ben Schmeckpeper 	2005	3000 Steeplechase
Zach Traina		2005	100
Zach Traina		2005	200
David Blau,		2005	400 Relay
Kenny Rosche,
Jonathan Hsieh,
Zach Traina
Chris Bruce     	2006    3000 Steeplechase
Spencer Dudley  	2006    10,000
Uzoma Orji      	2006    Discus
Uzoma Orji      	2006    Hammer
Uzoma Orji      	2006    Shot Put
Omari Stephens  	2006    Pole Vault
Thad Wozniak    	2006    Long Jump
Yermie Cohen	    2007	1500
Stephen Morton		2007	200
Stephen Morton		2007	Long Jump
Stephen Morton		2007	Triple Jump
Trevor Rundell		2007	10,000
Johannes Schneider	2007	3000 Steeplechase
Greg Tao			2007	Pole Vault
Chris Wong			2007	5000

NEWMAC CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS

1999	First		189 points
2000   	Second		199 1/2 points
2001	First		237 1/2 points
2002	First		293 points
2003	First		253 points
2004	First		178 points
2005	First		246 points
2006    First       	214 1/2 points
2007   First       247 points
 
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