Betsy D’Agostino 1991

Betsy D’Agostino graduated in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Beginning her collegiate soccer career as a sophomore, Betsy made her presence known right away in the women’s soccer program that was just three years old.
The Pittsfield native finished her first year second on the team in goals with 12 and tied for most assists with six. Behind her scoring efforts the women’s soccer team won its first MASCAC title and advanced to the first round of the ECAC tournament. She was also named to the first team All-MASCAC. In her final year, the women’s soccer program was back on top of the MASCAC, winning its second conference championship in just five years of existence and moving on to the ECAC tournament. For three years running, Betsy was named to the first team ALL-MASCAC behind her team leading 11 goals and 27 points. She was honored as MASCAC Player of the Week. The National Soccer Coaches’ Association of America also voted her to the first team All-New England.
After graduation, Betsy returned to the College to serve as an assistant coach for the 1991 season.

Kathryn Wapenski Galli 2000

Kathryn Galli graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a concentration in Sports Medicine. She was a three sport athlete in tennis, basketball, and softball. She has an impressive softball career and made an immediate impact as a starting shortstop, a position she would hold for all four year of her collegiate career. She was named to the first team MASCAC four year running.
Kate had the honor of playing on the 1994 softball squad that made it to the championship round of the ECAC Division III Tournament. In 1995, she was named first team ECAC. It was during the 1995 campaign that she led her team to a MASCAC championship and a national tournament appearance. This team also holds many records at the College, including most wins in a single season. In the 1997 season, Kate was the team’s Most Valuable Player, co-player of the year in the MASCAC, and received first team All-New England honors from the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association. She finished second in the MASCAC in 1997 with an impressive .486 batting average and 39 RBIs. As a captain of the softball team, Kate was named again to the NFCA regional team and received the College’s Sportswoman of the Year Award. She completed her career with an amazing .425 batting average and a four-year .916 fielding percentage as a shortstop.

Jeffrey McHale 1996

Jeffrey McHale graduated from the College in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in English/Communications. He was a two sport athlete competing in soccer and baseball and was named to the first team All-MASCAC in 1994 and 1995 for soccer. In 1995 he was the soccer team’s Most Valuable Player and made All New England for soccer.
Jeff overcame stage IV cancer and plans to start a sarcoma/cancer fund to help other victims conquer cancer. He wants people to encourage others to know that anyone has the chance to survive and live a normal life after cancer.

Anthony Paralta 1976

Tony graduated from the College in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He then went on to receive his MBA from Xavier University and later received his Certificate in Financial Planning at Merrimack College. While at the College, Tony was a four year dual sport athlete participating in soccer and baseball. He was the captain of both sports his senior year and the baseball team’s Most Valuable Player in 1972. Tony was recognized for pitching two no-hitters in one year and was chosen as a MASCAC All Conference player.

1960-61 Men’s Basketball Team

Compiling a 21-3 record, the 1960-61 men’s basketball team, under the leadership of Head Coach George Jarck, captured the New England State College Conference Championship. After defeating Plymouth State College, the team finished first in the northern division, earning the right to take on the southern division championships, Worcester State College. The title game was held in North Adams and was dubbed “one of the best games ever witnessed in North Adams.” The team went on to dominate Worcester State 88-70 to take home the New England State College Conference title.

1961 Basketball Team:
George St. Pierre, Captain
James Archey ’63
Daniel Foster ’61
Richard Jennings ’63
Alfred Lafave ’61
Robert Mularczyk ’63
Thomas Scott ’64
Joseph Smart ’61
Joseph Spinazola ’63
Richard St. Pierre ’61
Joseph Zavatarro ’61
George Jarck ’55, Coach