Posts Tagged ‘athletics’

Student Weightlifting Event Raises Thousands for Cancer

December 13th, 2012 by csteuer

Last Friday, Holy Cross students held their annual Benching for Breast Cancer Fundraiser.  Sponsored by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC ) and HC for a Cure, more than 500 students participated in the event, which raised more than $2000.  

Working in teams of four, students solicited donation pledges based on how much weight they could  lift, all while wearing a costume.  

Student organizer Elizabeth Watters ’13 says the best costume award went to the men’s rowing team dressed as KISS and the most enthusiastic award went to the softball team.  

All proceeds from the event will benefit Pink Revolution, a Worcester-based breast cancer alliance of dedicated individuals with a unified commitment to those touched by breast cancer.

Student Government Association Holds Basketball Tournament for Hurricane Sandy Victims

December 5th, 2012 by csteuer

The Student Government Association (SGA) organized a 3 vs. 3 student/faculty basketball tournament to support relief efforts in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

The tournament took place on Monday, Dec. 3, with a buy-in of $3 per person, all proceeds directly funded vital relief efforts.  There was also a collection of canned goods and donations taken at the event.

Learn about other Hurricane Sandy relief efforts on campus.

Photography by Matthew Atanian.

First-Year Students Get Lots of Helping Hands on Move-In Day

August 25th, 2012 by

Some of the 200 students who volunteered to help first-year students move in to their residence halls on Aug. 25 are pictured in front of Wheeler Hall.


Approximately 60 alumni, parents and family members also pitched in to ensure first-year students made a smooth transition to college life. Some of them are pictured on the Hogan Courtyard. Read more about move-in day, and watch a video.

Photography by Dan Vaillancourt

Hart Center Pool Reopens Following Summer Renovations

August 21st, 2012 by

Jan Yburan ’14, a chemistry major and member of the men’s swim team, is among the first to swim in the newly renovated Hart Pool. The pool underwent significant renovations this summer.

Photograph by Nick Markantonatos

Father McFarland Takes Part in Student Fundraiser for Breast Cancer

December 15th, 2011 by csteuer

The fourth annual Benching for Breast Cancer fundraising event raised more than $2,000.  Working in teams of four, students solicited donation pledges based on how much they thought they could lift. While wearing a costume, they competed against other teams.

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of the College, even joined in on the fun!

All proceeds benefit Pink Revolution, a Worcester-based charity committed to creating change in the lives of those touched by breast cancer.

Fr. McFarland Presents Bill Gibbons With Game Ball

December 7th, 2011 by

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, presents Bill Gibbons with a game ball after the head coach of women’s basketball earned his 500th career victory with a 61-50 win over New Hampshire on Dec. 3. The winning streak continued on Dec. 7 as the team beat Northeastern 70-68.

Photograph by Chris Ryan, S.J.

Fr. McFarland Presented with Customized Jersey at Basketball Game

December 3rd, 2011 by

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, walks through a tunnel of Holy Cross athletes to get to center court.

Richard Regan, director of athletics, and the Student Government Association present Fr. McFarland with a customized jersey during a special half-time presentation during the men’s basketball game against UNH. Fr. McFarland is stepping down after a 12-year tenure.

Lauren D’Abrosca, SGA co-president, presents Fr. McFarland with a pair of running shoes.


Fr. McFarland dons the jersey at the game. The Crusaders defeated New Hampshire 62-57.

Photography by Ellen Ryder and Peter Cooke

Holy Cross Partners Up with Special Olympians

November 15th, 2011 by csteuer

Matt Zielinski ’13, Archie Bellos ’12 and Chris Tota ’13 started a new program at the College: HC Goes Unified. The group invites Special Olympians to campus on Sundays to play sports together with Holy Cross students. Nearly 50-60 Holy Cross students show up to play on the same field or court with the Special Olympians.

In the last game of the season, the HC Goes Unified team played against the Holy Cross men’s and women’s soccer teams.  Learn more about the program.

Photography by Carson Townsend.

Stanley Cup Makes Stop at Holy Cross

October 1st, 2011 by

The Holy Cross men’s and women’s ice hockey teams pose with the Stanley Cup. It was brought to campus courtesy of Matt Chmura ’03, director of communications for the Boston Bruins.

Chmura, right, and Eric Tosi ’03, assistant director of media relations for the Bruins, hoist the Stanley Cup, while being surrounded by the men’s and women’s ice hockey teams. Students at the Nativity School of Worcester also visited campus and took photos with the Stanley Cup. Read more about the exciting day.

Photography by Glenn Perry

Holy Cross President Helps First-Year Students Move into Residence Halls

August 27th, 2011 by

Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president, helps first-year students move into their rooms. He was joined by 200 student leaders, athletic teams and alumni volunteers who welcomed the new class and helped move their belongings into residence halls. View more photos and a video of move-in day.


Photography by Dan Vaillancourt