Scott O. Fairbanks '84

Scott O. Fairbanks, your exceptional athletic ability and competitive drive combined to distinguish you as one of the top golfers in Worcester State College history.

Your relentless desire to perform to the best of your ability and your leadership qualities were evident as you were a captain of the golf team for four straight years. Your golf exploits are truly legendary.

You were named a first team NCAA Division III All-American in 1983 and 1984 and a second team All-American in 1982. You finished second in the nation in 1983 and third in 1984. You were also named All New England in 1983 and 1984 and were named the captain of the 1984 All New England team.

You won the New England Intercollegiate Championship in 1982-83 and also won the Southern New England Championship that same year. You were the medalist in the ECAC qualifying round in 1983 and 1984 and were a member of the team that won the New England Intercollegiate Championship in 1983.

You were named the recipient of the 1st annual Guy Tedesco Award for the outstanding golfer in New England and you also won the Paul Johnson Cup in 1983 and 1984. You were the medalist at the Massachusetts State College golf match for three straight years and won the conference title a record three straight times and also won the Massachusetts Intercollegiate Championship in 1983 and 1984. You are employed as a lab technician at Heald Machine Co. in Worcester.

Scott O. Fairbanks, it is with a great deal of pride that we induct you into the Worcester State College Athletic Hall of Fame.

James Gorman '70

James Gorman, you were an outstanding ice hockey goalie for four years and your abilities as an inspirational leader were evident as you were elected a co-captain for two years.

You established numerous records, but none finer than your 3.21 goals against average you established during the 1969-70 season, a record which still stands today for WSC goalies. You had also set records for most average saves in a game, total saves for a season and a career and held the record for most consecutive starts by a goalie.

You were selected a Worcester College Hockey League All Star and were also selected to the ECAC Weekly All Star team several times. In 1969-70 you allowed just 41 goals during 574 minutes of action.

You were president of the Men's Athletic Association and the Athletic Fund representative to the State College Board of Trustees. You served as chairman of the John Coughlin Testimonial Committee.

You were the head coach of the Fitchburg State College hockey team from 1978 to 1984 and had coached at Murdock High prior to that. You also played one season with the Fitchburg Hornets of the New England Hockey League. You are currently the principal at Winchendon Middle School.

James Gorman, it is with great pride that we induct you into the Worcester State College Athletic Hall of Fame.

John P. Mockler

John P. Mockler, you established the varsity intercollegiate athletic program at Worcester State College and you were the athletic director and a coach for many years.

It was your knowledge and leadership which set the foundation for what the athletic department is today.

You were athletic director from 1952 to 1970 and during that time you also coached the men's volleyball team, cross-country and track teams as well being the head baseball coach from 1952 through 1968. Your baseball teams won 27 straight games during 1964 and 1965, a New England record which still stands today, and won two New England Conference championships. At one time your teams won 36 of 37 games and went undefeated in 1964.

Your baseball teams had a 88-66-2 record for a .587 winning percentage which makes you the most successful baseball coach in Worcester State history. You also coached the volleyball team in 1962 and that team won the Worcester College City Tournament Championship.

You were the intramural director from 1952 to 1969 and chairman of the men's physical education department from 1952 through 1982. You were the Worcester State Associate Professors representative on the Executive Board of the All College Council and have served as the president and vice-president of the New England State College Athletic Conference. You are still a member of the physical education department.

John P. Mockler, it is with great pride that we induct you into the Worcester State College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Philip B. Moresi '68

Philip B. Moresi, as an outstanding baseball and basketball player you are considered by many as one of the best two -sport standouts in Worcester State College history. You were a leader and captain in both sports.

You are the College's 13th all time leading scorer in basketball with 1,039 points and were named a New England All Star in 1967-68 and a three time State College All Star. In 1968, you were named a

District One, NCAA All Star shortstop while hitting .386. You went on to play professional baseball in Canada in the Provincal League for Thetford Mines in Quebec, a Cincinnati Reds Double AA Farm team, in 1969.

You have a long and distinguished coaching career. As head basketball coach at Framingham South from 1973 through 1985. Your teams won seven Bay State

League Championships, including 52 straight league wins and 'competed in eight state tournaments. Your 1977 team was ranked 14th in the country and you have produced five All-Americans. You became the coach of Ashland High in 1986 and in December of 1989 you achieved your 200th coaching victory.

You have been active in the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association since 1968 and are currently on the executive board. You are a member of the National Basketball Coaches Association, the National Federation of High School Sports, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's state basketball committee and you are president of the State Coaches Association. You are a teacher at Ashland High School.

Philip B. Moresi, it is with great pride that we induct you into the Worcester State College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Lynne Olson '78

Lynne Olson, your talent, drive and determination have distinguished you as one of the most versatile athletes to ever wear a Worcester State uniform.

You participated in field hockey, volleyball, basketball and softball and earned 13 varsity letters.

A leader indeed, you were captain of the field hockey, basketball and softball teams. You were selected to the United States National Field Hockey team in 1976 and were a Northeast Field Hockey Association All Star in 1976 and 1977.

You scored 696 career points in basketball and averaged 8 assists a game in 1978. You were an outstanding shortstop in softball for four years and were the leading scorer in field hockey with 7 goals in 1976.

You were honored for your undergraduate achievements by selection to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and were a dean's list student.

You have been active as a college coach in field hockey, basketball and softball since 1978. You coached field hockey at Clark and softball at WPI. Your Clark team won the State Class C field hockey championship in 1981 and 1984. You are currently the head softball coach at Worcester State where your teams have a 79-33 record since 1987 and have made three post-season appearances in four years, the NCAA in 1987 and the ECAC in 1988 and 1990. Your team won the ECAC North Championship in 1990.

You are a member of the Wachusett Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame. You are the stock coordinator at Norton Company.

Lynne Olson, it is with great pride that we induct .you into the Worcester State College Athletic Hall of Fame.

Robert Pahigian '66

Robert Pahigian, your accomplishments in baseball and basketball are among the most memorable in Worcester State College athletic history. You played for four years and your abilities as an inspirational leader were evident as you were a captain of both teams.

You scored 619 points in basketball and had a career batting average of .373 and established an outstanding career fielding average of .970, which still stands today. In 1966, you handled 101 chances without committing an error for a 1.000 percent fielding record, an outstanding accomplishment.

You were a member of the baseball team that won 26 straight games in 1964 and 1965 and won the New England College Championship as well as two state titles. In 1965 you hit .442.

You established numerous records at Worcester State including the most runs scored (60), most doubles, (16), most triples, (10), most home runs, (6), most runs batted in, (58), and most career total bases, (130). The Lancers had a 41-10 baseball record during your career.

You are a teacher at Shrewsbury Middle School and you were the head and assistant coach in basketball and baseball at Shrewsbury High in the late 60's and early 70's.

Your excellence as a student-athlete, and later as a teacher-coach, reflects brightly on your alma mater.

Robert Pahigian, it is with great pride that we induct you into the Worcester State College Athletic Hall of Fame.