Five inducted to Hall of Fame charles andrukonis ’79, Richard Robus ’95, Denise Theroux Moroney ’94, President cesareo, christine Kane hochstein ’02 and John Barata ’00
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he Alumni-Athletics Hall of Fame inducted five new members in October as part of the 2011 fall homecoming weekend. The inductees were Charles Andrukonis ’79, John Barata ’00, Christine Kane Hochstein ’02, Richard Robus, Jr. ’95 and Denise Theroux Moroney ’94. Charles J. Andrukonis ’79 was a standout pitcher for the Greyhounds, amassing a 19-9 overall record and 2.81 career earned run average. As a senior, he pitched three complete-game shutouts, including a no-hitter in his final collegiate game vs. Worcester State. He was also recognized as a Second Team Academic All-American in 1979. Andrukonis ranks eighth in Assumption history with 201.2 innings pitched and his 19 victories also tie him for third on the all-time list. Andrukonis resides in Shrewsbury, MA, with his wife, Barbara Ehler ’82, and their two sons. He works at Fidelity Investments in Smithfield, R.I., where he serves as senior vice president for transfer agent recordkeeping technology. John Barata ’00 was a four-year defender on the men’s soccer team. A team captain, Barata scored 22 career goals, which is tied for fourth in College history, and totaled 53 career points, ranking him 10th all-time. He was awarded the Rev. Alfred R. Berthiaume, A.A. ’32 Memorial Award in 1999, given to a student-athlete that goes “above and beyond,” and received the 2000 Rev. Armand Desautels, A.A ’30 Memorial Award, given to the “premier senior student-athlete.” John is the men’s varsity head soccer coach at Oliver Ames High School, director of coaching for the Eastern Youth Soccer League and is a youth minister at Holy Cross Church. Barata resides in Hanson, MA, with his wife, Erin Jones ’01, and their two children. Christine Kane Hochstein ’02 was a four-year point guard on the women’s basketball team and one of the top free throw shooters in Assumption history. The 2002 Team MVP and captain, Hochstein led NCAA Division II in free throw percentage during her senior season, hitting 78-of-86 attempts (.907). She finished her Assumption career
with 837 points, 556 assists and 220 steals. Her assists total ranks her second on the all-time list, while her .805 career free throw percentage is third in Greyhounds history. She earned her Master of Arts degree in teaching mathematics from Providence College. She resides in Highlands Ranch, CO, with her husband, Russ, and their two sons. Russ is an offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos. After working as a middle school Spanish teacher (2002–09), Christine is now a stay-at-home mother. Richard Robus, Jr. ’95, was a four-year goalie for the ice hockey team and is widely regarded as the top netminder in Assumption history. Appearing in an Assumption-record 98 games, Robus finished his career with a 62-28 overall mark, which also ranks first in Greyhounds history. A three-time All-Conference selection, Robus set the College’s singleseason record for wins with 19 in 1993–94, a mark that still stands. He ranks in the top two in every major goaltending statistic at Assumption. Robus holds a master’s degree in English from Wesleyan University. He has worked throughout the Northeast as an English teacher and as a hockey coach. He resides in Dresher, PA, and is pursuing a certification for middle language arts. Denise Theroux Moroney ’94 played three years of field hockey at Assumption, appearing in 53 career games as a forward, and helping the team to 21 victories during her final two seasons with the Greyhounds. A two-time All-American selection, Moroney finished her career with 26 points on eight goals and 10 assists. She was a team captain as a senior, as well as a two-time Team MVP. Moroney was awarded the 1993 Andrew Laska Award, given to the College’s Female Athlete of the Year. After earning a B.S. in biology from Assumption, she received a B.S. in nursing from American International College in 2002. A registered nurse, Moroney has worked at Baystate Medical Center since 2003. She resides in Chicopee, MA, with her husband, Dan, and their two daughters.
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