Stonehill Wins President's Cup!!!

Hi Everyone,

As you can see by the title (3 exclamation points) we are all very excited to have won the President's Cup this year. The Presidents Cup is given out every year to the school with the most success across the board in the Northeast 10 Conference. The President's Cup is something we try to win every year, so when everything comes together the way it did this year schools across the country take notice.

Director of Athletics Brendan Sullivan accepts the award

So why did we win this award? Because we're awesome (of course), but also because a number of teams had outstanding seasons. The baseball team won the NE10 Championship defeating Franklin Pierce on their home field. Our Skyhawk Field Hockey team also won their NE10 Championship right here on campus. The Men's and Women's Cross Country teams each won the NE10 Championship, and our Men's Basketball team had another great year capturing the NE10 Championship as well.

Our Athletics Program can also boast about 10 All Americans (and counting). So all things considered our Skyhawks had a fantastic year. Congratulations to all of our student-athletes. Aside from the obvious joy and excitement over winning the President's Cup (the last time we won was 4 years ago) I think the campus should be incredibly excited about me wearing the Ace Costume.

I know what you're all thinking, and I'm sorry for breaking your hearts, but yes Ace the Skyhawk is a costume (correction: a smelly costume). While Ace may not be physically real, he is real in each of our hearts.

Orientation 2010

To all of the students in the clas sof 2014, we can't wait to have you on campus for orientation. Enjoy it! There is no reason to be nervous, you will have fun, you will learn, and you will make connections that will make your transition to college a lot easier. If you see a crazy person running around with a Flip taking video of the events, that is probably me. Feel free to flag me down and say hi.

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Stonehill at NEACAC

Hi Everyone,

In case you were wondering why the admissions office basically came to a screeching halt, it's because we were all at NEACAC! NEACAC stands for Northeast Association of College Admissions Counseling, the Conference was held at Salve Regina University in Newport, RI. Not a bad spot right?

Salve's Ochre Court

View from the Cliff Walk

Much of Salve's campus is overlooking the ocean and we had great weather. NEACAC is really a learning session for all of us, kind of like going back to class. A number of sessions are held by other professionals in the field so it's great to hear other perspectives on the college admissions process. For instance I saw a presentation advocating the shortening of information sessions so visitors to campus will have more time on tours, not a bad idea right? The conference also has nightly scheduled events, the most popular of which is BINGO!

Counselors Andrew and Shamika have mixed results

Well let me tell you, I have been practicing BINGO! for literally an entire year. Practice makes perfect right? Anyone that tells you BINGO! is a game of luck has obviously never lived throught he ups and downs of a competitive BINGO! game. Despite all my practice, the hours of blood, sweat, and N39s, I was still unsuccessful this year (sad face). But fear not, I have already started a new training regimen and I hope to come back even stronger next year. BINGO! is a fickle game my friend.

My How the Tables have Turned (BINGO!)

The whole gang had a great time at the conference

At the conference we had one big announcement to make: Stonehill College will be hosting NEACAC 2011! We are really excited about it. It's a great chance to showcase our school to a lot of college admissions folks. We have a lot to live up to, Salve did a great job. Ace decided to join us for the announcement so you know it was a big deal.

Ace and friends making the announcement

And now since I know you want them (and I have no place else to put them) here are a few pics from around Newport.

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