Husky Hall of Fame Inducts Six New Members
Five former student-athletes and one long-time staff member were inducted into the Husky Hall of Fame at a banquet during Homecoming Weekend in September.
The Hall of Fame inductees are: former Little East Conference men's basketball Player of the Year Tim Bonsant '04; All-Little East women's basketball player Cynde (LaPierre) Laband '95; Anna (Struck) Love '95, a regional All-American field hockey player and women's basketball standout; Richard McSorley '93, the all-time leading goal scorer in the history of the men's ice hockey program; former All-American baseball player Michael Rutherford '87; and long-time Athletic Department staff member and former baseball coach David “Dusty” Drew.
The USM Department of Athletics also presented three special awards. The 2004 Richard A. “Doc” Costello Special Achievement Award was bestowed upon Reggie Grant '71, '86 for his service to basketball officiating in the New England region. The award, named for the retired USM Director of Athletics, is given annually to graduates who have distinguished themselves through their commitment to student-athletes and athletics.
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2004 Husky Hall of Fame Inductees—(from l to r) David
“Dusty” Drew, Tim Bonsant '04, Michael Rutherford '87,
Anna (Struck) Love '95, Cynde (LaPierre) Laband '95, and
Richard McSorley '93. |
The recipient of the David F. Drew III Service Award was Brian Johnson, for his dedicated support and services to the sport of track and field. The Drew Award, named for the longtime coach, instructor, trainer, and equipment manager, is given to individuals who distinguish themselves with volunteer service to the athletic department.
The Clifford O.T. Weiden Award was presented to Marcus Day and Seltzer and Rydholm Inc. for that firm's generous support of the USM athletics programs. The Weiden Award, named for the retired University coach and administrator, is presented annually to individuals or businesses for their contributions of special talents and time to the University.
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