HMSD-list June 2009

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Harvard swimmers headed to Rome for FINA World Championships

by Tim D. Murphy

HMSD will have two representatives at the FINA World Championship in Rome in July *Senior Captain Alex Meyer will be representing the USA Open Water Team in the 25K. Swimmers were selected to the teams based upon their performance at the 10K USA Swimming Open Water National Championships in Forts Meyers, Florida. The open water events in Rome will take place July 19-25, in Ostia Lido di Roma in Ostia (Harbor of Ostia)* . *Sophomore Nicholas Tan will be representing his home country of Singapore. He will be swimming in the 50m fly, 100m fly, 100m free, 4x100 free, 4x200 free and 4x100 medley . Nick made the team at a qualifying meet in Singapore. * -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

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Bill Jones Earns CoSIDA Academic All-America Status

by Tim D. Murphy

Bill Jones Earns CoSIDA Academic All-America Status Courtesy: Harvard Athletic Communications Release: 06/13/2009 *CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--*Former Harvard swimmer Bill Jones <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> has been named to the /ESPN The Magazine/ Academic All-America men's at-large third team, the College Sports Information Directors of America announced this week. Jones graduated last week with a degree in organismic and evolutionary biology. He finished his career at the NCAA 2009 Championships, competing in the 100- and 200-yard butterflies, placing 28th in the 100 fly in 47.11 seconds. He earned 16 All-Ivy honors in his career, including four this season. The Fremont, Mich., native was a part of the victorious, league-record-setting 200 medley relay squad and the second-place 400 medley and 800 freestyle teams at the Ivy League Championships. He posted an individual runner-up finish in the 100 fly, beating the previous Ivy League record with his time of 46.12. Jones led Harvard to a second-place finish at the Ivy League Championships and in the league dual standings. He was a key factor in the Crimson's 2008 league championship. On the eve of commencement, Jones was presented with the John G. Reardon '60 Men's Award. This prize is presented annually to Harvard's senior varsity male athlete who exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership and athletic ability. Senior Emily Cross <http://www.gocrimson.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=41030&SPID=3654&DB_OEM_ID=9…> of the Crimson women's fencing team was named to the Academic All-America women's at-large third team. She and Jones are Harvard's 62nd and 63rd CoSIDA Academic All-America selections. Jones is the fourth Crimson men's swimmer to earn the honor, joining Paul Watson in 1990, Tim Martin in 2000 and James Lawler in 2005. The men's at-large program for Academic All-America includes the sports of fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, tennis and water polo. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

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Jones Presented With John G. Reardon '60 Men's Award at Senior Letterwinners Dinner

by Tim D. Murphy

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Reardon '60 Men's Award at Senior Letterwinners Dinner Bill Jones View larger <javascript:ViewPhoto('3561074','300','400','400','3561074');> Courtesy: DSPics.com Bill Jones ** *Men's swimming standout Bill Jones was presented with the John P. Reardon '60 Men's Award. Jones is a four-time All-Ivy League selection and a four-time competitor in the NCAA Championships, recording a pair of top 25 finishes as a junior.* *Harvard University Athletics* *2008-09 Senior Awards Presented June 3, 2009 at the Senior Letterwinners Dinner* *The Carroll F. Getchell Award*: Dom Pellegrini, Men's Ice Hockey In 1981, the Faculty Committee on Athletics voted to name the Manager of the Year Award, established in 1972, for the late Carroll F. Getchell, long-time business manager in the Department of Athletics. Each year the Department recognizes that manager in the senior class "who has best displayed integrity, courage, leadership, and ability" during his/her years of participation. *The William J. Bingham Award*: Michael Fucito (Westford, Mass.) Soccer & Chris Pizzotti (Reading, Mass.) Football First awarded in 1954, this award is given annually to that male member of the graduating class of Harvard College who, through integrity, courage, leadership, and ability on the athletic fields, has best served the high purpose of Harvard as exemplified by the late William J. Bingham '16, former Director of Athletics. *The Radcliffe Prize*: Sarah Vaillancourt (Sherbrooke, Que) Ice Hockey & Emily Cross (New York, N.Y.) Fencing This award was first established in 1975. It is awarded annually to that senior woman letterwinner who, through outstanding ability on the playing field and dedication to her sport or sports and qualities of leadership, best reflects the purposeful achievement of Radcliffe Alumnae in every field around the world. *The John G. Reardon Men's Award**: Bill Jones (Fremont, Mich.), Swimming Established in 1987, this award is named in honor of John P. Reardon, Jr., '60, Director of Athletics from 1977 to 1990. This prize is presented annually to the senior varsity male athlete who exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership, and athletic ability.* *The Harvard-Radcliffe Foundation for Women's Athletics Prize*: Emily Cross (New York, N.Y.) Fencing Established by the Harvard-Radcliffe Foundation for Women's Athletics, this prize was first presented in 1986 and is awarded annually to the senior woman who best exemplifies the qualities of excellent scholarship, character, leadership, and athletic ability. *The Francis H. Burr Scholarship*: Andrew Berry (Bel Air, Md.), Football & Anna Kendrick (Boston, Mass.) Heavyweight Crew First awarded in 1918, this award is a scholarship fund established in memory of Francis H. Burr 1909 by his friends. It is awarded to a senior who combines as nearly as possible, Burr's remarkable qualities of character, leadership, scholarship, and athletic ability. *The Mary G. Paget Prize*: Nicole Rhodes (Mendham, N.J.) Women's Soccer The Mary G. Paget Prize is awarded annually by the presidents of Radcliffe and Harvard in honor of Mary Guest Paget's many years of service as Director of Sports, Dance and Recreation at Radcliffe College. The prize was first established in 1975 and is awarded each year to the senior student who has contributed the most to women's athletics. *The Francis J. Toland Community Service Award*: Kylie Stone (South Deerfield, Mass.), Field Hockey This award was created in honor of former Senior Associate Director of Athletics Fran Toland, who retired in 2000 after 41 years of service to Harvard Athletics. The award is presented to the senior athlete who has made the most outstanding contribution to Harvard and its neighboring communities. *The John P. Fadden Award*: Brian McCafferty (Lexington, Mass.), Men's Ice Hockey This award was established in 1966 in honor of the late John P. Fadden's service as an athletic trainer and friend to Harvard athletes for many years. The award is given annually to a senior student (varsity, junior varsity or intramural) who has overcome physical adversity to make a contribution to his/her team. -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

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Harvard Swimming Reunion Social

by Tim D. Murphy

**Reunions** To those of you having your 5th to 35th reunions, please join your fellow men's and women's swimming and diving team classmates at Grafton Street pub on June 5. What: Harvard Swimming and Diving reunion event When: Friday, June 5 from 5-7 PM Where: Grafton Street. Visit http://www.graftonstreetcambridge.com for specific location Why: A chance to specifically reconnect with swimming and diving classmates and meet alumni in other classes as well. Friends and family welcome! No RSVP required. Just look for the tables marked "Harvard Swimming and Diving" Coaches Steph Morawski, Tim Murphy and Keith Miller. /* **Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested */ -- Timothy D. Murphy Head Coach of Men's Swimming Harvard University 65 North Harvard St. Boston, MA 02163 office 617-495-2268 fax 617-507-0772

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