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15th Induction Banquet - May 2, 2003

CHOJNACKI, COLE, GAFFNEY-BROSIER, MALACARNE, PEURA "NEW" HALL MEMBERS

The Clarion University "Sports Hall of Fame" Committee has announced that five new members will be inducted as the 15th "Hall of Fame" Class in 2003.

Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, May 2 at Chandler Dining Hall beginning at 7pm. A social is set for 5:30pm at Moore Hall (former President's residence) on campus. Ticket orders are being handled by Associate A.D. Marie Scovron, Room 111 Tippin Gymnasium. Tickets are $25 per person and are available by contacting Scovron at 814-393-1989. Checks should be made payable to Clarion "Sports Hall of Fame".

The new inductees include five former athletes and in alphabetical order are; Daniel J. Chojnacki (basketball), Michael J. Cole (wrestling), Corissa "Mona" Gaffney-Brosier (basketball), Guido Malacarne (football/baseball) and David A. Peura (swimming). Click here for complete bios.

"I'd like to congratulate the new inductees on their selection to the Hall of Fame," said Clarion Athletic Director Bob Carlson. "They have made a very significant contribution to Clarion Athletics and we look forward to their return on May 2nd. We invite everyone to come out and help us welcome them into the prestigious Hall of Fame. I'd also like to thank the Hall of Fame Committee on doing another outstanding job in the selection
process."

"Sports Hall of Fame" Class of 2003

DANIEL J. CHOJNACKI - Basketball
complete bio

• 1980 Clarion University Grad - Business Management
• Position: 4-Year Center/Forward
• Led Clarion To NAIA National Tournament (1977, 80)
• Clarion won District 18 Titles In 1977, 80
• Clarion Won PSAC-West Titles In 1977, 79, 80
• Team Set Clarion Record 27 Wins in 1977 (27-3)
• Team Tied School Record 19 Straight Wins In 1977
• Golden Eagles were 90-27 In 4 Years
• Posted 1,196 Career Points & 969 Career Rebounds
• Currently Ranks #3 in Career Rebounding
• All-PSAC & District 18 Jr. & Sr. Years

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MICHAEL J. COLE - Wrestling
complete bio

• 1989 Clarion University Grad - Computer Science/Business
• Position: 4-Year Starter 142 Pounds (1985-89)
• Clarion Career Record 150-31-2 (#2 All-Time)
• Ranked #2 In Career Pins With 67
• Two-Time NCAA Div. I All-American at 142
• Placed 3rd at NCAA's In 1987 and 1989
• Three-Time PSAC Champion (1986, 87, 89)
• Clarion Record 48 Wins in 1989 (48-4)
• 1986 Eagles were 17-0-1 & Ranked #3 NCAA-I
• 1987 Team Finished 6th at NCAA-I Nationals
• Scored 286 Dual Points (#3), 25 Dual Pins (#5)
• Team 4-year Dual Record was 53-21-1

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CORISSA "MONA" GAFFNEY-BROSIER - Basketball
complete bio

• 1996 Clarion University Grad - Business Management
• Position: 4-Year Center/Forward 1993-96
• Kodak & CoSida All-American 1995 & 1996
• Set 9 Clarion Records Including:
  • Season Points (614 - 1993), Field Goal % (64.3 - 1996)
  • Field Goals (231) & Free Throws Made (150) In 1996
  • Career Field Goal % (57.3) & Scoring Avg. (16.8)
• Ranks #2 at Clarion In Career Points (1,920) & Rebounds (1,079)
• Ranked #3 In PSAC In Scoring & #7 In Rebounding
• Led Clarion To 3 PSAC-West Titles, 2 PSAC Titles, 3 NCAA Playoff Bids &
• NCAA Elite 8 Finish (1994).
• First Team PSAC-West 1994, 95 & 96
• 1996 Clarion Female "Athlete of the Year"
• Clarion 4-Year Record 81-34 Record; PSAC-West Record 35-13

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GUIDO MALACARNE - Football/Baseball
complete bio

• 1949 Clarion University Grad - Education
• Position: Football- Lineman; Baseball - Outfield
• Football - Three Year Starter
• Leader on Offensive and Defensive Lines 1946-48
• Voted In 1960 To Pgh-Press All-time Clarion Team
• Hard Nosed & Physical Tackle
• Baseball - Three Year Starter
• Batted #4 in Order & Home Run Hitter
• 1947 - Pittsburgh Pirates Offer Minor League Contract
• 1980 Clarion University Distinguished Alumni
• 2001 Honored by PSAC as One of Clarion's Top 8 Success Stories
• 1978-90 Became President & CEO of Penn Traffic Foods

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DAVID A. PEURA - Men's Swimming
complete bio

• 1988 Clarion University Grad - Accounting
• Event: Backstroke, I.M. & Relays
• 1988 NCAA-II National Champion 200 Backstroke
• 1987 NCAA-II Runner-Up 200 Backstroke
• 12-time NCAA Division II All-American
• 5-Time PSAC Individual Champ; 7-Time PSAC Champ
• Clarion & PSAC Records in 100 & 200 Backstroke
• Led Clarion to 4 PSAC Team titles (1985-88)
• 1988 Team Finished Third at NCAA-II Nationals
• Clarion Posted 4-Year Dual Record of 32-9
• Clarion Student Senator 1985-1987

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CLARION NOTES: The 2003 induction class brings the Hall of Fame total to 94...

The first class in 1989 had 11 members. That inaugural class included -James Alcorn(fb), Dr.James Gemmell (former President), Al Jacks (fb coach), Alex Sandusky (fb), Barbara Schaefer-Nejman (diving), Wade Schalles (wrestling), William Sheridan (fb), Waldo S. Tippin (coach-A.D.), Pete Vuckovich (baseball), Jon Wiberg (bk) and Ernestine Weaver (gymnastics coach)...

1990 - Michael J. Catello(fb),Carol Clay (swimming coach),Robert H. Shaw (fb),Bill Simpson (wrestling) & Reggie Wells (bk)...

1991 - Garry Barton (wrestling),Dave Bevevino (fb),Connie Jo Israel (gymnastics), Don Stemmerich (bk-ba), Terry Thompson (bb), George Williams (announcer -honorary)...

1992 - Thomas Carnahan (coach),Charles Heller (wrestling),James McCullough (fb-bk-baseball),Joseph O'Brien (fb),Jeanne O'Connor (swimming), Halley Willison (fb-bk)...

1993 - Robert J. Cloherty (fb),Joseph J. Knowles (baseball coach), Cheryl L.(Perozzi) Gilotty (gymnastics),Louis Hutcherson (fb),Frank Lignelli Jr.(athlete-coach-A.D.) & Kenneth S. Warnick (wrestling) ...

1994 - Edward H. Arndt (fb),Tracy (Cooper) Rossa (swimming),Joseph P. DeGregorio (basketball coach),Robert L. Kelly (bk), John Lovre (fb), Don Rohn (wrestling)...

1995 - John V. Calipari (bk),Gary J. McCauley (fb),Doria (Mamalo) McConnell (diving),Douglas A. Niebel (wrestling),Frances M. Shope (associate A.D.) and Michael J. Zucca (diving)...

1996 - Pete Caristo (fb),Nanette (Farrar) Handley (swimming),Dr. Rebecca Rutt Leas (swimming coach), Terry E. Roseto (bk), Charles A.Ruslavage(fb coach),Joseph P.Sebestyen (bk),Roland B.Sparrow (fb)...

1997 - John G. Dellostretto (fb), Kevin C. Ewing (fb), Alvin E. Gibson (bk), James W. Kassell (fb,bk,track,baseball), Donald E. Leas (diving coach), Rhonda (Phillips) Zozula (diver)...

1998 - Kurt S. Angle (wrestling), Elton R. Brown (fb), Robert G. Bubb (wrestling coach), Robert J. Erdeljac (fb), Loyal M. Jasper (track & field), Barbara (Seel) Couvrette (diving),

1999 - Tina (Bair) Karan (sw), Joseph J. Boros (golf), Kenneth D. Haselrig (wr), Ernest W. Johnson (athlete/coach - honorary), Steven P. Scillitani (fb) and Michael C. Sisinni (bk),

2000 - James M. Beichner (wr), John A. DeRiggi (fb), Joseph J. Kata (deceased- fb, bk, ba), Anthony Perriello (diving), Lisa M. (Warren) Dollard (tennis) and Richard L. Pae (fb coach- honorary),

2001 - David G. Caslow (wr), Leatha (Dudeck) Baker (basketball), James T. Hersh
(sw), Thomas J. Komenda (fb), Gordon G. Sills (baseball) and Robert E. Leonard (Head Athletic Trainer),

2002 - James A. Becker (football), Charles E. Coryea (wrestling), Carlita A. Jones (women's basketball), Joseph M. Malis (men's basketball), Theresa A. (Teri) Peot (women's swimming) and Gene Sobolewski (Football Coach).