Shelly Hall '98 will go down in the history of Hartwick College as arguably the best goalkeeper to compete for the field hockey program. Hall, a native of Mohawk, N.Y., was an integral part of the Hawks' 1996 team which produced a 20-2 mark and advanced to the Division III national title game. For her career, Hall finished with a career win-loss record of 54-16, a 0.902 save percentage, and a goals against average of 1.03. She received numerous all star and regional accolades, including first team All-America status in 1996, and second team in 1997.
Jim Hoysradt '97 is considered to be one of the best defensive players in the history of Hartwick football. A four-year letterman from 1993-1996, the native of Lewiston, N.Y., holds the program's all-time records in career tackles (368) and fumble recoveries (10). He also ranks third in tackles for losses (35). For his career playing linebacker, Hoysradt was recognized in 1996 as first team all-East Region and second-team All-American by the Football Gazette, captained the East's defense in the first-ever USA Division III Senior All-Star Football Classic, was a GTE Academic All-District honoree and the recipient of the Phil Rigano Award, which goes to the student-athlete at Hartwick which exemplifies leadership, sportsmanship and scholarship. He also played for Team USA in an exhibition tour of Europe in 1995.
Swimmer Steve Thomas '00 finished his decorated career at Hartwick as a school and Moyer Pool record holder, a three-time national qualifier, as well as a nine-time All-American-two as an individual and seven as part of relay teams. The native of Darien, CT, still holds two school records-the 50 free (20.35) and 100 free (46.61). Thomas, who amassed 1,312.5 points throughout his collegiate career for Hartwick, also shares the current school record for the 200 medley relay (1:34.72), which was set in 1997. During his time at Hartwick from 1996-2000, the Hawks posted a 35-9 mark. In 2000, Hartwick captured the Empire 8 Conference title, finished second at the UNYSCSA Championships and finished 17th at the NCAA Division III Championships.
Julie Griffin Byron '96 is considered to be one of the best all-around women's basketball players ever to wear a Hartwick uniform. During her storied career, the Margaretville, N.Y. product was recognized as an All-American, league MVP, two-time Team Captain and Team MVP, three-time Empire Athletic Association first team selection, and ranks among the all-time leaders in several statistical categories. Currently, Griffin ranks first on the all-time career lists in steals (289), fifth in points (1,348) and eighth in rebounds (761). During her career, Hartwick compiled a 69-35 mark, which included back-to-back trips to the Division III NCAA Tournament. She was also a two-year standout softball player at Hartwick.
Dan Martuscello '41 was a three-sport standout back in the late 30's-early 40's. Martuscello, a native of Amsterdam, N.Y., played four seasons of basketball and baseball at Hartwick, as well as one year of football. As a freshman, he was a starter on the basketball team, and during his sophomore campaign Martuscello ranked second on the team in scoring. On the baseball diamond, he played second base and shortstop, and was an integral part of what could be the program's best team ever, an 11-3 mark in the 1938 campaign. During his career, Hartwick went 30-20, which included a 13-game win streak that began in 1938 and ended in 1939. Martuscello was the captain for the 1941 squad. In 1939, he hit .382 with a team-high two homers and three triples.
Mike Lopoyda '84 could be classified as one of the more creative players ever to wear a Hartwick men's soccer uniform. Lopoyda, from Niagara Falls, Ontario, was a member of two NCAA Division I Tournament qualifying teams and teams which combined to post a 50-22-7 cumulative record between 1980-83. He graduated as one of seven players in the program's storied history to post over 100 career points, and he ranks first in the program's history in assists (36). Lopoyda's 102 points ranks him seventh and his 33 career goals stand ninth on the all-time Hartwick charts. In 1983 Lopoyda was honored as an All-American selection after helping lead Hartwick to a 13-4-1 mark and a berth in the national tournament.
Bill Hopkins '83 was a two-time NCAA qualifier for the Hartwick swimming program. In his senior season, the native of Mountain Lakes, N.J., earned two All-American plaques, as he placed fifth overall in the 200 breast and sixth in the 100 breast. Over his career, Hopkins went undefeated in the breaststroke events in three of the four seasons. His 2:08.63 in the 200 breast sits second on the all-time charts in school history, while his 58.55 in the 100 breast ranks third all-time. Hopkins was the recipient of the B. Douglas Banks Award, which was a conference award that went to seniors, as well as being named Hartwick's M. Beal Banks Award honoree.
Swimmer Jill Barron Snyder '90 completed her career at Hartwick as an eight-time All-American in the pool. In her freshman year, the native of West Hartford, CT, earned honorable mention All-America accolades in the 100 backstroke and for her efforts she was named Hartwick's Female Freshman of the Year. Later in her career Barron returned to the NCAA Championships gaining honorable mention All-America honors in the 100 and 200-yard backstrokes, All-America honors in the 200 and 400-yard medley relays, as well as honorable mention accolades in the 100 back and 200 free relay events. During her career, Hartwick compiled a combined 38-21 dual meet record, including an impressive 25-3 record her last two seasons.
Basketball player Don McAllister '80 was a vital member of four NCAA Division II Tournament qualifying teams at Hartwick. With McAlister on the roster Hartwick posted a combined 87-18 record. On February 7, 1980, the native of Brooklyn, N.Y., tied a school record for field goal percentage by connecting on 10 of 10 shots from the floor against Albany. In that same season, he broke an NCAA Division II mark for converting 28-straight field goal shots during a six-game period from January 26-February 9, a mark that he shares today. His 619 career rebounds ranks eighth on the all-time career list at Hartwick.
