A tradition of the young season, the 35th annual New Paltz Alumni Meet went off with great success.

Welcome back alums!

Over 60 alumni returned to to the Elting Pool to participate in competition and meet with old friends.  Among the crowd were:  Hall of Fame Coach Art Stockin; 1972 alum Thomas Tyrol; 1984 record holders Paul Strothenke, Paul Robbins, Mark Schoenherr, and Brian Hanratty; Hall of fame alumni Louis Petto; former diving coach Robyn Gullickson; Varsity record holders Kent Yeung, Jon Amoia, Liz Delia, Joanna Masterson, Danielle Lindner, and many more.

Along with the hoopla that surrounded the return of the alumni were some great early season swims.  Sprinters Billy Papetti and Corey Lomas had eye-opening perfromances in the 50, Steve Cozzolongo had a great 100 IM, and Pete Nastasi put in a strong runner-up performance in the 200 Free.  Marissa Morris had a great 50 split in the relay, and the NP women discovered its gem of the freshmen women’s class.

Our first meet of the season is October 24th as the Hawks travel to NYU for a double-dual along with Stevens Tech.

The 1984 relay record discusses strategy for the days race

Coach Whitbeck giving advice to Coach Ellis and co.

Tags: New Paltz swimming

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