Celebration of Success16th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Saturday, November 23, 2013

2013 Inductees

1985-86 Women’s VolleyballTop Row: Stan Marchut (Head Coach), Kevin BigCanoe (Team Manager), Leslie Seeley, Tracey Chiodi (Bussutil),

Susan Scobie (Smith), Elke Wannack-Caskey, Francine Taylor (Team Trainer) Bottom Row: Jacquie Tackley, Pat Hayden-Hanson, Carol Hart (Cruwys), Ann Weir (Stowell-Smith)

The 1985-86 Durham College women’s volleyball team, led by head coach Stan Marchut, became the first Lords team in school history to win a national medal; as they defeated Mount St. Vincent of Nova Scotia in the bronze medal final 3-2 (15-10, 16-18, 15-6, 11-15, 17-15). This was simply an outstanding run to national prominence by an exceptional team. The team had rolled through the OCAA Tier II division undefeated at 13-0, led by OCAA All-Stars Carol Cruwys and Pat Hayden before taking the Tier II Ontario title 2-1 over Fleming. Cruwys and Ann Stowell-Smith were named tournament all-stars. That tier II victory would advance Durham to the OCAA tier I championship that year, hosted on home turf by Durham College. Durham would become the story of the provincial tournament as they defeated the previously undefeated tier I regular season champion Centennial Colts 3-1 in the OCAA gold medal match (15-5, 16-14, 7-15, 15-6). The Durham College Athletic Centre erupted in celebration when the winning point was scored. Cruwys was named MVP while Leslie Seeley was named as an OCAA tournament all-star. Setter, Sue Smith, had quarterbacked a dominant Lords team that won battle after battle at the net on their way to Ontario gold. The big win advanced the Lords to the CCAA national championship in Burnaby, BC where they continued their amazing season with wins over Saskatchewan Tech and Cariboo College from Kamloops, BC. Those two wins were good enough to move the Lords to the national semi-finals where they would lose a heartbreaker marathon match 3-2 to Red Deer College (Alberta Champions). With a medal still at stake, the Lords defeated MSVU 3-2 to capture the CCAA national bronze medal. Cruwys was named a CCAA All-Canadian. Her incredible team did the unthinkable and won a national medal. The team was greeted at the airport with banners and cheers in recognition of an amazing accomplishment by a special team. The 1985-86 team were national bronze medalists and are now to be honoured in the Durham College Sports Hall of Fame.

2013 Inductees

1987-88 Men’s Soccer

The 1987-88 Durham College men’s soccer team, led by head coach Vaso Vujanovic and assistant coach Mike Lam-ers, became the first men’s varsity team to capture a national medal in school history as they defeated Vancouver College 2-1 in the CCAA national bronze medal game in Montreal; a remarkable achievement by this exceptional team. The team went 6-1-1 placing first in the OCAA east division, scoring 23 goals while only allowing seven. The Lords were led by Ron DiDanielli who led the east in scoring with eight goals and Charles Brand who scored six. Brand and defender Mauro Ciampa were named OCAA All-Stars during the regular season. The team would advance to the OCAA provincial championship, beating Mohawk College 2-0 in their opening game of the FINAL FOUR and advancing to the gold medal game. An exciting matchup would take place against arch rival Seneca College in that final game. The final score was 1-0 in favour of Seneca after a hard fought battle on the field. With a silver medal performance in the books, Durham claimed a spot at the CCAA national championship. The Lords would go 2-1 in national pool play including a thrilling 4-2 overtime win over Vanier College from Quebec. Rob Sabadin scored in the last minute of regulation to tie the game up; Kamal Chakal would score two and Billy Blake one in OT. Chakal and Nick Moschella were named CCAA All-Canadians. The team was welcomed back enthusiastically to the campus with a special pep rally organized to celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of all players involved with this soccer team. The 1987-88 men’s soccer team are forever national bronze medalists and are now to be honoured in the Durham College Sports Hall of Fame.

Top Row: Mike Lamers (Assistant Coach), Charles Brand, Ron DiDanieli, Mike Carney, Kamal Chakal, Carlo Braccia, Mauro Ciampa, Allan Hall, Jeff Creary, Vaso Vujanovic (Head Coach)

Bottom Row: Steve Smith, Phil Burnet, Billy Blake, Gino Ciulla, Andreas Jakob, Ike Altenstad, Rob Sabadin, Nick Moschella Not in Attendance: Mike Vieira, Dave Munro, Jacques Gauthier

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Women’s Fastball

Men’s Baseball

Men’s/Women’s Golf

Women’s Basketball

Men’s Basketball

Women’s Volleyball

Men’s Volleyball

Durham College Sports Hall of FamePast Inductees

Class of 1997David Stewart • Builder

Gerry Pettit • CoachVaso Vujanovic • Coach

Ted Harrison • CoachCarol Hart (Cruwys) • Athlete

Leslie Pellerin • Athlete

Class of 1998Herb Kirkconnell • Builder

Jill Drinkwater • AthleteRichard Snowden • Coach

Class of 1999Ernie Rainbow • Builder

Susan Scobie (Smith) • AthleteAllen Gates • Builder

Class of 2000Julie Hornsby • AthleteRyan Hughes • Athlete

James Buck • Coach/Builder

Class of 2001Stan Marchut • Coach

Michael Stauffer • Athlete

Class of 2002Gary Polonsky • Builder

Augusto Duquesne • Athlete

Class of 2003Dave Dobson • Coach

Joanna Van Dyke • Athlete

Class of 2004Anne Weir (Stowell-Smith) • Athlete

Julie Goedhuis • Athlete

Class of 2005Dave Cutler • Coach

Tammy Baker • Athlete

Class of 2005 - Silver AnniversarySamantha Langford • Athlete

O’Neil Brown • Athlete

Class of 2006Laurence Bishop • Coach

Bill Crowdis • Athlete

Class of 2007Mike Timpano • Athlete

Darlene Cook (Anderson) • AthleteLaurie Castator (Thompson) • Athlete

Class of 2008Mario Bruno • Athlete

Ron Winterink • Athlete

Class of 2009Rick Debres • Athlete

Stephanie Axford • Athlete

Class of 2011Frank Bruno • AthleteKerry Vinson • Coach

Joe Fitzpatrick • Athlete

Sports is the epitome of hard work and dedication. To get to the pinnacle of their sport, even the most naturally gifted athletes have to give it their all.