Nine Inducted Into Athletic Hall Of Fame Nine former athletes were inducted into the Saint Vincent College Athletic Hall of Fame recently. That list includes Kevin Gatons, C’82 (see opposite page).
Robert D. Belan, C’62 Belan, of Venice, Florida, Pictured are front, from left, Brother Norman Hipps, O.S.B., P’61, C’66, S’69; Cheryl earned an undergraduate Gatons, wife of the late Kevin Gatons, C’82; Mike Ziemianski, C’79; Amy DeLisa, C’97; degree in management and Mary (LaLonde) Wagner, C’87, Beth A. (Rosensteel) Dixon, C’87; Ralph Litzinger, attended the Penn State C’53; Paul Sucevic, C’57; back, from left, Mike Gerdich, C’98, alumni director; Robert Executive Management Michalow, C’91; Robert Belan,C’62; Oland “Dodo” Canterna, H’74, who chaired the Hall program in 1975. He was of Fame Committee and Father Myron Kirsch, O.S.B., C’69,S’73, athletic director. a co-captain of the varsity basketball team, vice-president of the Monogram Club, Award, and the Senior Award. He is an assistant professor and involved with intramural football and softball. He was of education and environmental science at Saint Vincent. the leading scorer and rebounder his senior year and he also secured 24 rebounds in a game against Westminster College. He also played on the intramural champion softball and football teams and was the intramural heavyweight wrestling champion.
Amy DeLisa, C’97 DeLisa, of Marriottsville, Maryland, earned a bachelor of arts in mathematics/engineering with highest honor. She has a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering with distinction from the Pennsylvania State University. She was a two-time NAIA Volleyball All-American, a Scholastic All-American, a Bill Bradley Scholastic All-American, an IBM Scholarship recipient, Chemical Rubber Company Chemistry Award Winner, on the National Dean’s List, and a recipient of the Bearcat Athletic Club Award.
Beth A. Dixon, C’87 Dixon, of Clayton, N.C., graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business management. She was a standout in women’s basketball and received the Granish Award.
Ralph Litzinger, C’53 Litzinger, of Columbus, Ohio, graduated from Saint Vincent in 1953 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He was the co-captain of the football team, a member of intramural basketball, in the Holy Name Society, and a recipient of the Al DeLuca MVP Award.
Robert Michalow, C’91 Michalow, of Bentleyville, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biology with minors in chemistry and education. He received his master of science degree from Duquesne University and a doctor of philosophy in forest resource science, from West Virginia University. He was a member of the Outdoors Club, SPSEA, varsity soccer, club hockey and volleyball club. He received the Granish
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Paul T. Sucevic, C’57
Sucevic, of Markleysburg, earned his bachelor of science degree in mathematics. He also earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering at the Carnegie Institute of Technology. He played intramural softball. He played basketball from 1955 to 1957. The team won the George Mikan Award for most-improved team in the nation when they turned their win/loss record around from 3-16 to 16-3. He went on to play semi-pro basketball for the Duquesne Serbs for several years. before concentrating on his civil engineering career, which ultimately led to the partnership of Sucevic, Piccolomini & Kuchar Engineering Inc. of Uniontown.
Mary E. (LaLonde) Wagner, C’87 Wagner, of Pittsburgh, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts. She received her master’s degree in journalism/communications in 1998. She was an orientation committee member and a member of both the women’s softball and basketball teams. Wagner is a member of the 1,000 Point Club, a Small College All American and received the William Rafferty Award.
Michael J. Ziemianski, C’79 Ziemianski, of Bethel Park, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. He earned an A.S. in business management from CCAC in 1987, a C.A.S. in labor studies from WVNCC in 1984, and an M.A. in industrial relations from Saint Francis in 1984. He was the recipient of the Rafferty Award and the Andy Vahaly Spirit Award. He was the assistant captain for the ice hockey team, played on the soccer team and was active in football, basketball, softball, and intramural bowling. He was also the basketball team manager for four years, and the codirector of the ice hockey club. 59
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