Wrestling

Fall 2009 Grapplers Club Newsletter

From Grapplers Club President Gary Baker, W’95...

Greetings to all. I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and had a chance to spend some
quality time with their family and friends. I know I did.

As with any great organization, the key to success is its ability to effectively evolve. In fact,
Coach Roger Reina used to tell his team that there is no such thing as being static – the
wrestler or the team is either improving or in decline. I think that statement is true in many
facets of our lives. As many of you know, the Grappler’s Club is going through a transition
period. We, too, will either improve or risk becoming an ineffective organization. I intend to
do everything in my power to make sure it’s the former! Since taking over as President of the
Grappler’s Club, it has been a whirlwind of conference calls and meetings as we not only prepare for the upcoming
season but position ourselves to be the best alumni organization in the land. My first task has been to bring in new
members with fresh ideas. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce these new committee chairs and their
responsibilities. We had our first board meeting, and I think all that were present would agree that it was extremely
productive.

The board will consist of six Subcommittee Chairs, the Subcommittee members, several At-Large board members,
and myself. The Subcommittees are as follows: Events, Finance, Mentoring, Communications, Marketing, and NCAA
Correspondent.

Joe Malachowski will be the new Events Chair and will have his hands full with the many events
that we plan to have in the years to come. Joe and his subcommittee board members will
be responsible for organizing our alumni events and team banquet. This year we will focus
on improving our event at Homecoming with the announcement of the return of the Alumni
Match on Saturday, Nov. 7th. This year, however, the match will be alumni vs. alumni rather
than alumni against current team members. We are currently looking for match-ups, so please
send in the matches that you would like to see. We are also working out the details of a reunion
following the home match vs. Lehigh (more to come). In addition, we plan to have a ‘meet the
coach’ night in NYC to give the alumni in the metropolitan New York area a chance to meet Coach Rob Eiter.

Recent grad Lior Zamir will take on the position of Finance Chair and will be responsible
for fulfilling our fundraising effort. Many people do not realize that the money we raise
goes directly to the team to fund the annual operating budget. Last year our alumni did
an extraordinary job of helping the team in one of the most challenging environments
imaginable. However, we did fall short of our goal, and Coach Eiter was forced to cut his
budget accordingly. For our team to stay competitive, we cannot let this happen again. The
main issue is that many give at the end of the school’s fiscal year which unfortunately leaves
the board scrambling at the last minute. Lior will be leading the charge to expand our donor
base and to have donations made earlier. This will be a driving factor in the board’s overall success.
 The Mentoring Program has been officially up and running for the last five years
through the leadership of 1974 grad Rick Bowe. Rick has spent countless hours creating
the guidelines to implement his vision. Recently, we reviewed what has and has not
worked thus far. To improve the success of the program, we have implemented a new
plan whereby each incoming freshman will immediately be teamed up with a recent
graduate. This young alumnus will communicate with the freshman throughout his first
two years at Penn and will be a true mentor to help the student with all aspects of career
development. Don’t we all wish that we had such an opportunity when we first came
to Penn! This program was introduced at the team’s annual picnic in early September where the young alumni met with the
incoming freshman. Provided that the student-athlete commits to the program, the young alumni will use our strong alumni
association to aid in intern and job placement. Rob Hitschler, a recent graduate of the mentoring program, will work closely
with Rick as the Alumni Coordinator.

NCAA All-American Matt Herrington will be taking over as the Communications Chair. Originally, the only
contact that the alumni had with the team was through these newsletters or by attending a match. Former
Chair, Rich Hines, drastically improved the communications channel with the addition of weekly email
updates. We would like to take it to the next level with the introduction of video highlights. While we are
still working out the details, we will have a minimum of two online video presentations throughout the
year so that regardless of your location, you can see the Red and Blue in action. Matt has several other
innovative ideas that will continue to improve our communication efforts.

There is nothing like competing in front of a crowd as it tends to bring the best out of you. With the
resurgence of the program over the last two decades, we have developed quite a following. Naturally, we
want to make it better. Nick Matteo has agreed to join the board as the Marketing Chair. As I stated to Nick,
our goal is to showcase Penn Wrestling in the best possible light, and Nick is the right person to lead this
endeavor. For example, he has proposed having local youth programs compete before home matches as
well as having a youth league all-star match prior to one of our major competitions. This will bring the local
and surrounding wrestling community to the Palestra and will help us build a strong fan base. Additionally,
we are looking for other ways that we can help the community such as having a CHOP patient as an honorary
team member. This is a noble cause and one that I support wholeheartedly.

This year I have decided to have a subcommittee that will focus on the 2011 NCAA’s which will be held
at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. Chris Hanlon has volunteered to head this venture. Several local
alumni are currently working with the NCAA with regard to volunteers, the fan-fest and a dinner honoring
NCAA Hall of Fame members. Our strong local ties and history of running successful tournaments will be
invaluable assets to make the 2011 NCAA’s a record-breaking event. In return, we hope to ensure that all of
our Penn supporters will have access to preferential seating.

It goes without saying that there is much work to be done. Each Subcommittee Chair is looking for volunteers, so please get in
touch with us if you have ideas or would like to help. Without the support of the Subcommittee Chairs, it would be impossible
for me to fill the shoes of Clinton Matter. I thank them immensely for taking the time to give back to the program that has
given us all so much.

Last, I would like to say a few words about our Coach, Rob Eiter. It has been a pleasure to get to know and work with Rob and
his wife, Courtenay. They work endlessly as a team to make our program better. I am confident that with their leadership, Penn
Wrestling will rise to the top and will prepare our young men for the challenges on the mat as well as in career development.
After all, this is what sets our program apart.

I hope you are as excited as I am for the new season to begin,

Gary Baker
Grappler’s Club President
www.pennathletics.com/supportwrestling
 From Coach Eiter...
Greetings to all,

I trust everyone’s summer was fun and enjoyable. I was a little upset with the “mild” summer
temperatures, but I still found a few days to enjoy the shore with my family! It was a busy
summer for PENN Wrestling – we started a summer wrestling camp in a new location
(Stockton College in southern NJ) and will look to expand to 2 more locations for the summer
of 2010. This year’s camp was a success and the whole team came back to help and get
some hard trainingof their in. We had some big news happen at the end of the summer with
the hiring of Matt Valenti as my other assistant coach. After spending two years away from PENN, Matt was ready
to return home and help bring PENN Wrestling back to a place of national prominence. Matt has been great since
returning and we are all excited to have him back.

We expect big results from this year’s squad! Below is our weight-by-weight summary for this year’s team. We have
a nice combination of young and old talent and there is plenty of competition in the room right now! They have all
been training very hard in this pre-season conditioning phase, and are ready to get on the mats.
I hope to see many of you in the stands – whether home or away – as I promise our team will be ready to wrestle!

125lbs — Senior Rollie Peterkin will be the front-runner for this spot. He is a two-time NCAA qualifier reaching the round of
12 both times. Sophomore Mark Rappo and freshman Reid Oshiro will look for starting time throughout the year.

133lbs -- Junior Bryan Ortenzio and sophomore Dan White will again battle for the starting position. Sophomore Zach Ellis
will move up from 125lbs this year and add further depth to a strong weight.

141lbs — Junior Zach Kemmerer will step into a starting role this year.

149lbs — Senior Cesar Grajales, a three-time NCAA qualifier will look to earn a spot on the podium this year. Junior Jake
Hunter will push Grajales and freshman Troy Hernandez will further solidify a very tough weightclass.

157lbs — Senior Matt Dragon looks to make a step up to the next level this
year. A three-time NCAA qualifier, Dragon will be supported by sophomore T.J. University of Pennsylvania Wrestling
Polacek, who moves up from 149lbs. 2009-2010 Schedule
165lbs — Juniors Tommy Timothy and Gabe Burak are expected to NOVEMBER
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 S
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M IL E S
JOSH HENSON, C’02
Josh C’02 and Jenn Henson added a new member to their
family on August 6th, 2009 with the birth of their first child,
a boy, Malachi James Henson. He weighed 8lbs 10 ounces.
Both Jenn and Kai are doing well.
DUSTIN WILES, C’06
Dustin Wiles, C’06 and his wife Steph'Annie welcomed their
first child Annie Sue in the world on August 31st , 2009
BRIAN EVELETH, C’96
Brian, C’96 and Amy Eveleth had their second son Andrew
Myers on September 2nd, 2009.
Andrew weighed 10lbs 0 ounces.
ROGER REINA, C’84 WEV’05
Roger Reina, C’84 WEV’05 joined TicketLeap in April 2009.
Founded by Penn & Wharton Alumnus Chris Stanchak,
TicketLeap (www.ticketleap.com) is a Philadelphia based
technology start-up delivering online and onsite ticketing
and registration solutions. Roger is in sales and focused on
building the company's athletic markets, ranging from high
school sports to the professional and Olympic levels. Roger
can be reached at reina@ticketleap.com
JAY LEWIS, W’59
To all, it has been an exciting year at the Lewis manse. In
May I celebrated my 50th reunion and enjoyed seeing old
friends and visiting the campus. So many changes (and
I am back almost every Homecoming!). Additioanlly my
second grandson, Max, arrived. I'm still working in Marketing
Research (I enjoy it) -- it keeps me current. Best to all past and
present grapplers. Here's to a successful season.
Go Quakers! Best Regards,
Jay Lewis, W’59
Passenger & Shipping Institute Miami, FL
CHRIS HANLON, C’04
In February of this year Chris Hanlon C’04 and Erin
Montgomery C'04 were engaged to be married. A fall 2010
wedding is planned.
CRAIG WRIGHT, C’05
Craig Wright graduated from UMDNJ- New Jersey Medical
School in April. He started his residency in Orthopedic
Surgery in July for Seton Hall University at St. Joseph’s Medical
Center in Paterson, NJ.
Do you have a story to share?
If you have a story or an update you
would like to share with the Wrestling
community please send an email to
Joe Neary at nearyjp@upenn.edu.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The time has come to pass the torch to some new
blood here at the Information arm of the Grapplers'
Club. It has been a fabulous run for me and I appreciate
the many kind comments and conversations I've had
over the last five odd years -- as well as the continuing
support from us all for what I feel is a great vision for an
athletic program.
The new Editor/Moderator/Director of Information is
Matt Herrington -- and he is already hard at work for the
PWF. Over the last couple of years I've gotten to know
Matt better and better and I am very pleased to be
turning the reins over to him.
If you care to get in touch or keep in touch my email is:
wyohines@yahoo.com
Please note that all replies to the group email will go to
Matt Herrington at this time, nothing passes through
me except through my personal email above. Please
also note that the gmail account we started this all off
with, while functional, is not checked on any regular
basis.
I will continue to function as an At-Large member of
the Grapplers' Club, so you may hear from me in that
capacity down the road. I also still hope to make a
competition or two a year and see the Red & Blue and
alums in person.
It really has been a fabulous time for me, and I
appreciate all you
do for the program
and all the wonderful
memories and help
I've had from so
many in doing a fun
bit of work for the
Grapplers' Club!
(L to R) Richard, Davis, Jonie,
Sincerely, John Rhett, Reina
Hines
 ROBERT TAUBMAN, W’41
Celebrated his 90th Birthday on October 23rd!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

After wrestling from 1937-41 and graduating

from Wharton he enlisted in the US Navy and
was an Ensign, both in Italy & the Pacific.

After the war, he worked in his families retail

auto supply store & started a Commercial Real
Estate Development firm.

Please join us in wishing Robert a

Happy 90th Birthday!

PENN WRESTLING ALUMNI PROFILE

MATT HERRINGTON, W’07
Original Hometown: Cambridge, NY

Current Hometown: Wayne, PA

Family: Matt and Allyson Herrington were married

on May 30th, 2009 in upstate New York.

Current Job:
Financial Analyst at Fairmount Partners

Most memorable Penn Wrestling Moment:

I have so many unforgettable moments during my career at Penn. The one that stands out the most would have to be
pinning Travis Frick from Lehigh for 5th place at the NCAA Championships. I had come back from shoulder surgery the year
before and had lost to Frick twice in overtime matches that year. That match was a culmination of all the hard work and time
I had put in to getting back on the mat along with letting go and allowing myself to wrestling my absolute best.

Why were you interested in serving on the Penn Wrestling / Grapplers’ Board?
Wrestling has always been such a big part of my life. After college I think all wrestlers look for ways to stay involved in the
sport in their own way. Being on the Grapplers’ Club Board will allow me to remain close to the sport as well as give back
to a program that has given so much to me. My goal is to build on the tremendous job Rich Hines did in improving the
communications capabilities of Penn wrestling. There are quite a few young new members on the board this year and I am
excited to work with them to continue our fight to make Penn the best wrestling program in the country. There are a
number of new initiatives that we will be undertaking this year to help improve the communications division. Along with
the Fall and Spring newsletters and match updates which will be sent out via numerous communication channels we will
also be producing and distributing a video webinar which will be a great way for Penn fans to get a behind the scenes look
at how the team is doing and catch up on the latest action!

If you could challenge any Penn Alumni to a wrestling match during this falls homecoming who would it be and why?

I would challenge Lior Zamir because his only offense is an eye poke.
 Gary K. Baker, W'95 - President
Clinton Matter, C’97 W’97 - President Emeritus

Matthew P. Herrington, W’07 - Communications Chairman

Lior Zamir, W’08 - Development Chairman
Richard F. Bowe, C'74 - Mentoring Chairman
Joseph P. Malachowski, C’98 - Events Chairman
Nick Matteo, C‘07 - Marketing Chairman

Robert C. Hitschler, C’08 - Mentoring Coordinator

Christopher G. Hanlon, C'04 - NCAA Coordinator

At Large Members
Josh Bailer, C’97
Robert Benz,C’74
Lawrence D. Cofsky, C’91 W’91
Richard B. Hines, C’95 GED’97
Edward M. McBride,W'96
Paul E. Oppenheimer,W'52
David Pottruck, C’70 WG’72
Roger A. Reina, C'84 WEV'05

OUR MISSION
The University of Pennsylvania Wrestling program is committed to the pursuit of
excellence in all endeavors pertaining to student life - athletic, academic and personal
development.  Through this commitment, the program aims to simultaneously produce
a consistent Top 5-10 team finisher in the NCAA’s, position ourselves for a top four NCAA
finish, with multiple high All-Americans and serious NCAA title contenders, provide the
infrastructure necessary for all to fully realize their potential through the elimination
of any programmatic or self-imposed limitations, and foster the development of high
character in all those affiliated with the program.
It’s tough out there. The current economic climate has caused
countless companies to eliminate jobs and scale back their
internship programs. Although talented and eager to work, our
current student-athletes and recent graduates face grim prospects.
They are in need of a helping hand and those who understand the
value that a Penn athlete can bring to their workplace. Franklin Field, the Palestra, the Boathouse, Sheerr Pool,
Warren and Rhodes fields, Hutchinson Gym, Meiklejohn Stadium, Ringe, Levy and Lott Tennis Courts have been
the training grounds where the work-ethic, the intelligence, and the grit and determination of our current-
student athletes has been forged. Our student-athletes are anxious to perform at the next level in the business
world and your involvement can help make the critical difference.

Perry Bromwell, C’87, a former Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach (2006-2009), who has helped Penn Student
Athletes acquire summer interships and career opportunities during his tenure, will now focus solely on all aspects
of student athlete mentoring including alumni networking events, career workshops, the PAMNet website and so
much more!

Using PAMNet, you can register, create a profile, network with your peers and our current student athletes. We
plan to increase overall PAMNet participation and continue to develop Penn student athlete mentoring during an
anticipated, exciting 2009-10 season! We encourage you to get involved and get connected to great talent and fine
representatives of the University and its athletic teams. To contact Perry, call 215.898.4717 or
email bromwell@upenn.edu.

JOIN TODAY!!!!
Join 21other wrestling alumni
including Grappler’s Club Board
member and former Head Coach
Roger Reina C’84 WEV’05, on the
Penn Athletics Mentoring Network
and start connecting today!
Only 20 out of over 1000 Wrestling
alumni participate on PAMnet!

Help us reach 70 members If you have questions about the

or 7% by June 30, 2010! mentoring program please contact
JOIN TODAY! Rick Bowe or Rob Hitschler.

www.pennathletics.com/mentoring
 Grappler’s Club
Grappler’s Club Inner Circle
Inner Circle
What is the Grappler’s Club Inner Circle?
The Grappler’s Club Inner Circle is a group of Leadership level donors making
gifts of $2,500 or higher per fiscal year the Wrestling Program’s annual fund. Inner Circle
What makes $2,500 a leadership gift?
2009 Members
This leadership level is more reflective of the increased costs associated with (July 1, 2008 - June 30,2009)
maintaining a premier nationally focused program that have built up over the
past
Gary K. Baker, W'95
decade.
Guy M. Blynn, W'67
Richard F. Bowe, C'74, parent
What types of recognition are given to Inner Circle members?
Jerry M. Cudzil, C'97
A leadership gift of $2,500 qualifies not only for Inner Cirlce membership but
Lorie E. Cudzil, C'97, GED'98
membershpi in the R. Tait McKenzie Society, which makes up leadership donors
Michael A. Cudzil, C'97
who give to any priority within Penn Athletics, and the University’s Benjamin
Nicole A. Cudzil, C'99
Franklin Society BFS, which makes up leadership donors who give to University
annual operating funds, both programs have set a common membership Kenneth M. Elefant, W'91
Stephen Freier, W'70, WG'73
standard of requiring a $2,500+.
Jonie M. Hines
What are the benefits of membership in the R. Tait McKenzie Society? Richard B. Hines, C'95, GED'97
- Listing in the departmental honor roll of donors in the Weightman Calendar Joanne M. Judge
Susan Kendall
- Access to 5 home pre-game hospitality tents in Franklin Field prior to
Thomas A. Kendall, W'77
Penn Football games
Nicholas Lobaccaro, W'91
- Access to selected pre-game hospitality opportunities around home Phyllis S. Mack, parent *
basketball games William L. Mack, W'61, parent *
Brett E. Matter, W’00
- Access to a selected pre-game hospitality opportunity around a home Shannon Matter
baseball game Clinton A. Matter, C'97, W'97
- Specific premiums related to Penn Wrestling: Kourtney Matter, C'98
- Recognition in all home match programs Edward M. McBride, W'96
Karen T. Nemeth-Bowe,
- Guaranteed access to game programs and match notes prior to home CW'77, NU'77, parent
matches (reserved especially for our Inner Circle members) Paul E. Oppenheimer, W'52, parent
Angela D. Ortenzio, parent
- Priority access to purchase NCAA National Finals tickets
Robert Ortenzio, parent
- Priority access to complimentary Parking for Inner Circle members who David S. Pottruck, C'70, WG'72, parent
RSVP in advance (on or by the Thursday before a home match) that Emily S. Pottruck, parent
they will be attending that given weekend’s home match Wayne Renneisen, L'59
Kay B. Renneisen
- Priority access to complimentary tickets (2) for for Inner Circle members Michael L. Schiffman, C'67
who RSVP in advance (on or by the Thursday before a home match) for
selective high profile home matches during the season (those selected George A. Weiss, W'65, parent
matches will be determined before the end of August) Lydia B. Weiss
Laurence J. Wolf, EE'82
- New Inner Circle Recognition Pin William J. Young III, C'58, parent

www.pennathletics.com/supportwrestling
 Penn Wrestling Fiscal Year 2009 Honor Roll
The Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics wishes to thank the generous donors listed below who have
helped us raise $203,000 in the 2009 fiscal year which ran from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
$10,000 and Above
Richard F. Bowe, C'74, parent
Karen T. Nemeth-Bowe, CW’77, NU’77, parent
Michael A. Cudzil, C'97
Nicole A. Cudzil, C'99
Susan Kendall
Thomas A. Kendall, W'77
Nicholas Lobaccaro, W'91
Clinton A. Matter, C'97, W'97
Kourtney Matter, C'98
Angela D. Ortenzio, parent
Robert Ortenzio, parent
David S. Pottruck, C'70, WG'72, parent
Emily S. Pottruck, parent
Michael L. Schiffman, C'67
$5,000 to $9,999
Guy M. Blynn, W'67
Jerry M. Cudzil, C'97
Lorie E. Cudzil, C'97, GED'98
Joanne M. Judge
Phyllis S. Mack, parent *
William L. Mack, W'61, parent *
Paul E. Oppenheimer, W'52, parent
George A. Weiss, W'65, parent
Lydia B. Weiss
$2,500 to $4,999
Gary K. Baker, W'95
Kenneth M. Elefant, W'91
Stephen Freier, W'70, WG'73
Jonie M. Hines
Richard B. Hines, C'95, GED'97
Brett E. Matter, W’00
Shannon Matter
Edward M. McBride, W'96
G. Wayne Renneisen, L'59
Kay B. Renneisen
Laurence J. Wolf, EE'82
William J. Young III, C'58, parent
$1,000 to $2,499
Anne J. Allman, C'88
Lee R. Allman, C'88
Margo K. Blutt *
Mitchell J. Blutt, C'78, M'82, WG'87 *
J. Andrew Bowe, C'72
Nancy S. Bowe
Stephen C. Brody, C'89
Michael R. Capobianco, W'73
Jean P. Charles, W'87
Kevin M. Cofsky, W'92, G'97, L'97
THANK YOU!
$1,000 to $2,499
Robert L. Benz, C’74, parent
Marie Uberti-Benz, RES’82, parent
Haswell M. Franklin, parent
Barrett W. Freedlander, C'62, parent
Laura L. Freedlander, parent
Gary D. Giegerich, W'85
D. Christopher Le Vine, C'79
Victoria Le Vine
Christopher K. Lindsey, ENG'99
Edwin J. Olmstead, C'69, M'73 *
Leonard J. Pruzansky, W'73
Frances R. Rockwell, parent
John R. Rockwell, W'64, WG'66, parent
Maria L. Saladino, GAR'01
Todd A. Sycoff, W'89
Paul C. Velekei, C'06
Lynn Vital-Herne
Jeffrey Waters
$500 to $999
Bandele I. Adeniyi-Bada, W'00
Jeremy K. Bailer, C'98
Joseph W. Bailer, parent
Randall J. Braunfeld, C'99
Daniel P. Butler, C'99
Jennifer R. Butler, C'98
Lawrence D. Cofsky, C'91, W'91
Robert L. Eiter
Amy M. Eveleth
Brian C. Eveleth, C'96
Michael W. Fickell, W'01
Monica M. Fickell, C'01, NU'03
Henry C. Franklin, C'91
Stephen R. Freidberg, C'56 *
Thomas J. Gilmartin, WEV'88
Dean S. Haines, W'61
Douglas M. Harrold, EE'89, W'89
Brian J. Heisler, C'65
William E. Hildebrand III, C'68
Margaret E. Matter
Theodore S. Matter, CHE'39
Yoshiyuki Nakamura, W'02
Derek J. Pijut, C'95
Randall R. Reedy, EE'78
Roger A. Reina, C'84, WEV'05
Steven L. Roth, W'66, parent
Mark G. Schlitt, C'82, W'82
G. Leonard Shea, W'55
$250 to $499
Robert M. Aiken, Sr., ED'64, GED'66, parent
Bertha L. Aiken
Joshua R. Bailer, C'97
Barry A. Bear, C'87
Murray L. Becker, W'55, parent
Ivan Bergstein, C'87
Jane E. Biggs, HUP'75, parent
Robert H. Biggs, CHE'72, parent
Alan M. Black, W'60, parent
Donna L. Black,
Lawrence D. Cook, AR'61
Richard A. Dabbs, C'92
Joseph N. DiGiacomo, GM'84, parent
George N. Dorshimer, CE'72, GCE'74
Susan J. Dorshimer
James E. Dunster, C'81
Brad D. Esson, W'93
Jeffrey W. Eveleth, C'05
Matthew I. Feast, W'05
F. Frederic Fouad, C'85
Michael P. Friedman, C'92, CGS'01
Andrew R. Hall, C'79
Benjamin Hatta, C'98
David G. Kline, C'56, M'60
Donald F. Leatherwood II, C'82, M'87, RES'93
Andrew B. Matter, parent
Anne E. Mavor, NU'87, GNU'91
Murray K. McComas, W'58, parent
Daniel J. McDonald, C'93
Michael H. Monheit, W'85
Christopher D. Olmstead, C'64
Andrei A. Rodzianko, ENG'99, W'99
Eric J. Schwarzbach, C'00
J. Michael Shanaman, parent
Stephen E. Wall, CHE'72
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$100 to $249
Lori T. Amico, C'97
Nicholas F. Amico, C'97
Mark R. Andrews, W'90
Richard J. Antonucci
Micah B. Barnett
Dorothy S. Bond
Scott W. Bowker
James A. Brennan, C'00
Wendy L. Brill, C'99, D'03
Ethan H. Bullock, C'04
Brian D. Butler, W'95
Lori Butler
Peter Carpi, EE'00
Seth L. Cohen, C'77, W'77, WG'78
Charles R. Davies, EE'85
Joseph A. De Angelo, parent
Albert A. Donzanti, CHE'61
John R. Doubman, C'62, GED'65
James D. Dwyer, W'55
Brian C. Eveleth, Sr., parent
Mark A. Forgeron, W'84
Donald E. Frey
Nancy S. Gardiner, W'78
Joseph T. Geeb, EE'68
David L. Goldrich, C'58
Arthur H. Greenberg, EE'58
Christopher G. Hanlon, C'04
Robert C. Hitschler, C'08
David C. Hoefner, ENG'91
Hannah Huse
Dryver R. Huston, ME'80
Laurence J. Hutt, C'72
Peter J. Ingersoll, W'75
Thomas O. Jones, CE'54, WG'58, parent
Eleni Kousoulis, C'92
Lowell H. Lamb, W'57
Bruce R. Lederman, W'64, parent
Ellie K. Lederman
Scott A. Marshall, ENG'94
Robert A. Matthews, Jr., ED'48
Alexander C. McClennan, EAS'97
Gerald D. Miller, C'61, parent
Barton T. Murphy, ENG'97
Bradley T. Murphy, C'97
Sherman R. Reed III, W'52
Barry J. Reimenschneider, ED'52
Vernon Reingold, W'47, parent
Thanks you for your support!
$100 to $249
Nathan D. Resnick, W'72, parent *
Edwin G. Robb, C'57
Mary L. Robb
H. Hickman Rowland, Jr., W'62
Peter M. Schantz, C'61, V'65
Sean R. Seagreaves, C'97
Christopher E. Shull, C'83, WG'95
Lisa B. Shull, C'84
John C. Spencer, W’91
Jack E. Sullivan, CE’48
Matthew P. Valenti, C’07
Brad Warner
Karen V. Warner
David Wechsler
Louise E. Wechsler, V’79
Russell M. Weimar, C’52
Michael J. Willner, C’84
Theodore M. Wong, ME’69
Marvin B. Woolf, W’52
Melvin J. Zimmer, W’51, parent
$1 to $99
William Abesh, C'43, D'46, parent
David S. Azzolina, C'78, G'91, GR'96
Marion W. Bear, ED'58, parent
Merwyn S. Bear, ME'58, parent
Ellan R. Bernstein, parent
Leonard A. Bernstein, C'80, W'80, parent
Herbert Brener, W'38, L'41
Marc L. Cooper, EE'66, WG'68, parent
Stephen T. Dexter, C'65
Robert S. Eisbruck, W'97
Garry L. Feldman, C'67
Norman N. Gevanthor, W'62, parent
Deborah D. Goldberg, C'93, GED'01
W. Kent Haydock, W'49
David S. Herman, C'89
Donald H. Herpen, WEV'66, CGS'69
Caryn Hetherston
Gordon B. Hetherston, EE'76, GEN'79, WG'79
James E. Hirsch, W'53
Hugh C. Howarth, C'57, D'60
Elkan M. Katz, W'67, WG'68
Linda R. Katz, CW'69, WG'82
Robert A. Katz, GED'75
Mason D. Lenhard, W'05
Mickey J. Littmann, W'56, parent
Donald C. Lucas, CHE'77
Lynn W. Lucas, C'79
Joseph P. Malachowski, C'98
$1 to $99
Howard H. McConnell, W'47
David J. Moskowitz, W'71, parent
William H. Pestke, W'68, G'86
Walter E. Powell, EE'51
Sarah N. Roth
William A. Roth
Mary A. Rudolph, parent
Raymond P. Sanford, C'66
Robert M. Schlakman, W'82
Wendell L. Schollander, W'66, WG'68
Bernard A. Segel, C'51
Robert M. Taubman, W'41
Alan C. Thomas, C'81
James Thorington II, C'51
Lewis J. Wallace, Jr., C'79
Parents Supporting Wrestling
Larry M. Borowsky, C'76, parent
Pamela L. Borowsky, parent
Ralph A. Ellis, parent
Michael K. Giffin, parent
Timothy M. Shovlin, parent
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2009 - 2010 ROSTER & ASSISTANT COACHES

Josh Henson, C’02 enters his fifth
WRESTLER YEAR WEIGHT HOMETOWN
Beaver, Cory SO 174 Gettysburg, PA consecutive year and seventh
Blakely, Tyler SR 285 Bellefontaine, OH overall as an assistant coach at
Borowsky, Martin D JR 125 Bala Cynwyd, PA Penn after returning to West
Burak, Micah FR 197 Colorado Springs, CO Philadelphia in 2005.
Burak, Stephen G. JR 165 Colorado Springs, CO
Cook, Harrison FR 174 Mount Kisco, NY
Dragon, Matt SR 157 Dallas, PA
Ellis, Zachary SO 133 Rochester, NY Two-time NCAA champion and
Giffin, Scott JR 174 Berlin, NJ three-time All-America Matt Valenti,
Grajales, Cesar SR 149 Brandon, FL
C’07 enters his first year back with the
Hernandez, Troy FR 149 Branchville, NJ
Hitschler, Colin SR 197 Glenside, PA Quakers as an assistant coach.
Hunter, Jake JR 149 Harrisonville, MO
Kemmerer, Zachary A. JR 141 East Greenville, PA
Milam, Shane FR 165 Sparrows Point, MD
Ortenzio, Bryan A JR 133 Camp Hill, PA
Oshiro, Reid FR 125 Honolulu, HI A 2000 graduate of Harvard, Nate
Peterkin, Rollie SR 125 Wellesley, MA Ackerman returns as a volunteer
Polacek, Thomas John FR 157 Johnstown, PA assistant coach. A four-time
Rappo, Mark SO 125 Holland, PA letterwinner for the Crimson, his
Shovlin, Thomas JR 184 Harrisburg, PA
accomplishments on the mat were not
Steltenkamp, Michael FR 165 Bloomfield Hills, MI
Timothy, Thomas JR 165 Brandon, FL limited to collegiate wrestling as he
White, Daniel SO 133 Dayton, NJ was an accomplished member of the
British national team.