Hall of Honor

David Lane '85--Men's Soccer
Four-time NAIA All-American (Honorable Mention '80, '82; First-Team '81, '84)
NSCAA First-Team All-American '84
Three-time NCCAA All-American
NCCAA Third-Team All-American '81
Four-time NSCAA All-New England
Three-time team MVP
Team Rookie of the Year
1984 Co-Captain
34 Career Goals; 35 Career Assists; 103 Career Points
Team record 49-14-9
Qualified for NAIA National Tournament in 1983 and 1984

Marc Whitehouse, current associate athletic director and women's soccer coach, seemed to have a connection with everyone in the room. Smiling ear to ear, he presented David Lane, whe reminded the audience that the friendships made through athletics can surely last a lifetime. Lane was joined in the room by more than 20 of his teammates from the early to mid 1980s. Those who came to witness Lane's induction were told just how much they meant to him--they were and continue to be his best friends. Lane spoke of Romans 5:3-4"...but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance character, and character hope..." These are lessons Lane learned on the field, and took with him in life.

David Lane & Team (JPG)

Daryl Lane--Men's Basketball (Barrington) '74
2,052 Career Points
446 Career assists
45 Points in a game Barrington All-time high
Scored 30 or more points 9 times

Former Barrinton's men's basketball head coach Jack Augustine began the induction ceremony by presenting Daryl Lane. Lane spoke of the blessing of being in a place where Christian men and women gathered not only to selebrate athletic achievements, but to share all the Lord's blessings in their lives. Lane's humble personality and demeanor showed the other side of a man who dominated the basketball court from 1970-74.

Daryl Lane & JAck Augustine (JPG)

Ember Brosius '01--Women's Cross Country
2000 NCAA National Championship Qualifier (First Gordon Athlete in an individual sport to qualify for NCAA Championship)
58^th at NCAA Championships (Top 35 are All-American)
Held Gordon College All-Time record for home course (18:58) and 5k XC record (18:13)
Four-time CCC Champion (Runner of the Year)
Four-time All-New England Division III (Top 35 at Regional meet)
Four-time NCAA Academic All-American
Three-time Captain
Won all her CCC Championships by nearly a minute
Placed 1^st in 17 career races

Ember (Brosius) Verma, is the only Gordon runner to have qualified for the NCAA National Championships. Verma noted that running is often overlooked in the world of sports, and spoke of her trip to Nationals in 2000, explaining how truly aggressive and competitive cross country can be. Verma also fondly remembered the supportive bonds formed as she and teammates suffered through punishing workouts together. Verma explained that running, like many sports, can be taken with you after college-not just the physical activity, but also the bonds formed on the course-bonds unmatched in any other walk (or run) of life.

Verma and Coach Stephen Leonard (JPG)

Becky (Craig) Hylton '95--Women's Soccer
1994 NSCAA Third-Team All-American
Two-time NSCAA All-New England (1^st Team '94, 3^rd Team '93)
Four Career Hat-tricks
135 Career Points (Second All-Time at Gordon)
School-record 4 assists in a game
1994 CCC Player of the Year
1994 First-Team CCC
Three-time team captain
Twice named team MVP
37 Career Goals; 61 Career Assists; 135 career points
Part of team that won 13 consecutive games
Team record 37-9
Part of the first Gordon College Women's Soccer team (varsity)
18 goals, 20 assists in 1992

Becky (Craig) Hylton was also introduced by Whitehouse. A star on a first-year varsity women's soccer program in 1992, she told her story of transferring to Gordon, where initially there was no women's soccer program. Soon after her arrival, however, the program was started and, infact, built around her. "I put God first by coming to Gordon, and then He gave me back soccer, "she said. Hylton was on the squad that won its first contest, and she is, to this day, the only Gordon women's soccer All-American.

Hylton with Marc Whitehouse (JPG)

Jim Petty '95--Men's Basketball
Gordon's All-Time leading scorer in Men's Basketball--1,902 Points, leader in avg. points per season (475.5), and points per game (18.2)
Don Hansen's Basketball Gazette Honorable Mention All-American 1993-94
Three-time All-CCC First-Team
Started 95 of 102 career games
855 Career rebounds (second all-time at Gordon)
Scored in double-figures 92 times
35 Double-doubles
Scored 20 or more points 55 times; scored 30 or more 8 times
Two-time team captain
Led CCC in scoring twice

Petty was another star from the early 90's; his point total on the court (1,902 points) remains untouched by the men's basketball team--but Petty was more than just a macho basketball player. In fact, to the chagrin of his former coach, Steve Heintz '87, he was anything but macho-looking coming in at 6' 9" and barely over 200 pounds. Nevertheless, Petty stood out not only on the basketball court, but also as a member of the Gordon gospel choir. Reminding attendees that athletes are not focused soley on their sport, Petty recalled that choir was one of he favortie activities.

Petty and Coaches Steve Heintz & Marc Whitehouse (JPG)

Barrie (Twyon) Daigneault '88--Field Hockey, Women's Basketball

Field Hockey--Goalie
Career Save % .892--First All-Time
Three-time All--NAIA New England goalkeeper
Represented Gordon at 1985 National Field Hockey Festival
183 Saves in 1986--Second all-time
Played against Notre Dame on the Quad in 1986 and drew 1-1  

Women's Basketball--Guard #10
Sixth All-Time in Scoring 1,277 points
First Gordon woman to score 1,000 career- points
Broke 1,000 point-barrier with a 32-point performance vs. Pine Manor
Scored in double-figures 28 straight games
First Gordon woman to score 500 points in a single season (1987-88, 506 pts)

Nancy Salonpuro had not been back on campus for several years, and was honored to be in the presence of her former players, including inductee Barrie (Twyon) Daigneault. Daigneault, in turn, was honored to have Salonpuro usher her into this distinction and was also grateful for Salonpuro's modeling the traits of hard work and dedication for her and the rest of the "cast of characters" on the women's basketball team at Gordon in the mid 80s.

Daigneault with Coach Nancy Salonpuro (JPG)

Gene Fitzgerald
A multi-sport athlete, Gene Fitzgerald was most known for his presence on the basketball court. Fitzgerald was a vital part of three consecutive North Atlantic Christian College (NACC) championship teams for the Fighting Scots (1960-62). Fitzgerald was the NACC's Most Valuable Player in 1962 and was the team's MVP during his sophomore season in 1960.  Fitzgerald scored over 1,400 points in his career as the Fighting Scots went 63-41 during his four years at Gordon. From 1960-62, Fitzgerald averaged 16.9 points a contest and contributed a team-high 192 rebounds his senior season. In addition to his basketball prowess, Fitzgerald appeared on the Touch Football team in 1959 as well as played baseball and soccer during his four years as a Fighting Scot.

Fitzgerald in Action (JPG)

Paul Sideropoulos
Paul was a star forward on the Fighting Scots men's soccer team from 1964-1967. In his first two seasons he led the Scots to a 19-4-2 record and was named to the Colonial Intercollegiate Athletic Conference both years. By the end of his senior year, Sideropoulos had tallied a NAIA record 108 career goals, he was a four-time all-conference stand out and lead the team to three CIAC Championships including leading the Scots to a 13-2-1 record in 1967 as team captain. After being recognized as a NAIA All-American, Sideropoulos was signed to play professional soccer with the Boston Beacons of the North American Soccer League. His continued success on the field led to Sideropoulos' selection to the U.S. National Team.

Whitney (Swan) Earle
Whitney was a two-sport standout for the Fighting Scots in soccer and softball from 1995 through 1999. On the soccer pitch she blasted 41 career goals and tallied 22 assists in four seasons. Her 102 career points places her in the top five all-time at Gordon. In 1998, Earle was the Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Year as she scored 18 goals and notched eight assists while leading the team to an 18-4-1 record and a trip to the ECAC Championship match. On the diamond, Earle was a three-time All-CCC First-Team selection as she racked up 16 wins in her first three seasons with 142 strikeouts while batting well over .376 for her career; she also threw two no-hitters. Earle was captain of the soccer team her senior year and was a captain of the softball team her junior and senior seasons.

Tambrey (Mentus) Fliermans
As a star midfielder for the Fighting Scots field hockey squad, Tambrey earned National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) New England Region All-American status in 1999 as a senior. Mentus was the CCC Player of the Year her junior year and during her senior year, she was team captain and was the Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Year as she tallied 12 goals and a career high 14 assists. For her career, Mentus set school records in goals with 49 and notched 32 assists for a total of 130 career points. During her years at Gordon, the Scots posted a record of 47 wins and 27 losses and a CCC Championship in 1996.

Matt Chapman
The first Gordon College men's lacrosse NCAA All-American Honorable Mention, Matt Chapman was a star attack from the moment he stepped on the field for the Scots. Chapman finished his senior year as the NCAA Division III leading scorer with 8.14 points per game, the top goal scorer with 67 goals (4.79 per game), and number two in the land in assists per contest with 3.36. Chapman was a three-time CCC All-Conference selection and was the Conference Player of the Year in 2002 and an ECAC First-Team selection as a senior. Chapman finished his career with 168 goals, 121 assists and 289 total points.

Peter Chartschlaa
During his four years at Barrington College, Peter Chartschlaa set numerous school and national records for his prowess on the soccer pitch. A star striker for four years, Chartschlaa set an NAIA record of 144 career goals while leading the team in scoring four consecutive years and was an All-Colonial Intercollegiate Soccer Conference member for four straight years. Chartschlaa set a New England Collegiate record with 53 points (42 goals and 11 assists) in 1970 and was awarded an Olympic try-out the same year. Chartschlaa led Barrington to the Regional NAIA tournament in three of his four years and was featured in Sports Illustrated's "Faces in the Crowd" his junior and senior years.