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October 13, 2007

The Athletic Department of Baruch College is proud to announce the following 2007 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class...

Pictured, LEFT to RIGHT: President Kathleen M. Waldron, Dr. William Eng, Irina Shinderman Zaretsky, Helen Belden, Aziza Mashariki, Peter Lewison, Scott Losche and John Steuer.

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Helen Belden

Athletic Administrator

Former Coach of Archery

From 1963 to 1997, Helen was an instrumental figure in Baruch Athletics. As Senior Women’s Athletic Administrator, she provided direction for student-athletes and was responsible for all aspects of Baruch’s NCAA women’s varsity teams. As Archery Coach, she coached the co-ed teams and helped them rise to full varsity status. She was also an outstanding teacher who was able to generate student interest and address the needs and issues that relate directly to the lives of Baruch students.

Dr. William Eng

Athletic Administrator

Coach of Men's Soccer

Women's Cross Country

Women's Tennis

For more than 30 years, Dr. Eng has served as Director of Athletics with distinction, compassion, and leadership in overseeing the entire athletic and physical education program. During his tenure, he led the change in transforming the Baruch facilities from a small gym on 23rd Street to a state-of-the-art three-level NCAA facility. He has led Baruch to two Commissioner Cup Championships. He also coached the women’s tennis team to three CUNYAC Championships. In addition, he coached men‘s soccer and women's cross-country. Dr. William Eng has left an indelible mark in Baruch Athletics history.

Peter Lewison

Olympic Fencer

Peter, a 1984 graduate and team captain, was a two-time CUNY Foil Champion, Baruch MVP, and a 1981 NCAA 1st Team All-American. In 1984, he won the USFA North American Circuit Championship, and in 1989, he was the USFA National Foil Champion and named the USOC Fencing Athlete of the Year. His prestige in fencing extended to two Olympic appearances, in Los Angeles (1984) and in Seoul (1988).

Scott Losche

Baseball

One of the finest baseball players to ever don a Baruch uniform, Scott was a three-time Knickerbocker and two-time CUNY All-Star. He was one of the few players ever to be named an All-Star both as a position player and as a pitcher. A three-year team captain, Scott finished his career with a .395 batting average and twice finished in the CUNY top 10 for batting average. A clutch run producer, Scott ended his career with more than 100 RBI. After his stellar playing career, Scott was named the head baseball coach in 2000. He was twice named CUNY coach of the Year and in 2001 led Baruch to its first CUNY baseball title.

Aziza Mashariki

Cheerleading & Dance

Aziza, a 2000 graduate with a degree in business administration, is a four-time CUNYAC Cheerleading Champion and team captain during her junior and senior year. She was named the team's Most Valuable Player due to her leadership skills and team dedication. During her years at Baruch, Aziza was a catalyst in assisting her coach with choreographing championship cheer and dance routines.

Irina Shinderman Zaretsky

Women's Tennis

Irina was one of the premier Division III Women's Tennis student athletes from 1992-1996. She was the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference #1 singles and #1 doubles champion during all four of her playing years. In CUNY, Irina's relentless style of play and dominant forehand garnered her two #1 singles championships, as well as two doubles championships.

John Steuer

Men's Basketball

A tough competitor, John brought a high level of intensity to the game. His trademark jump shot made him a two time MVP, the first player at Baruch to score 1,000 points, and the Baruch Athlete of the Year in 1977. He enjoyed excellent relationships with his coaches and friendships with his teammates. John credits the people he encountered through his Baruch basketball experience for assisting him in achieving his academic, athletic and career goals.

For more information on the Hall of Fame, please contact any of the individuals below. We are also actively searching for alumni that would like to serve on a nominating committee, or recommend individuals for future Hall of Fame classes. Or, if you are interested, we welcome suggestions on how to best honor our athletic alumni.

Ray Rankis, Associate AD, 646-312-5045 or Ray_Rankis@baruch.cuny.edu

John Neves, Sports Information Director, 646-312-5048 or John_Neves@baruch.cuny.edu

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Burt Beagle

Baseball & Basketball

A 1956 graduate, Burt has worn many hats. He is a former sports information director, school’s sports historian, and also serves as associate baseball coach. However, his greatest accomplishment is his consecutive streak as a statistician for men’s basketball, which started during the 1968-69 season and currently stands at 930 games through 2005-06. Burt's diligence and dedication has been a selfless act of his time and efforts to Baruch.

Yvette Forges-Caraballo

Cheerleading & Dance Team

Forges, 1993 graduate and Dean’s List student, has won 15 cheerleading championships for Baruch, as player or coach. In addition to coaching, she served as the team’s choreographer, starting in 1988 through 2002. As a testament to her talents, she won every single championship during her 11 years of conference competition.

Harvey Jackson

Administrator

For over 30 years, Harvey has faithfully been the Baruch athlete's best and most influential friend. As Director of SEEK Transfers and Academic Counselor, all Baruch athletes have availed themselves of his expertise and sage advice. Harvey also served as Men's Basketball Coach for two years from 1976-78.

Sean McGee

Men's Basketball

Sean, a 1996 graduate, helped lay the foundation for Baruch's consistent success by being named a three-time CUNYAC All-Star. As a junior, he ranked second in the nation in rebounding. He was named CUNYAC MVP and Honorable Mention All-American in his senior year, as he led the Statesmen to an ECAC bid. He finished his three-year career as the all-time leader in rebounding. He was also an all-star in the classroom, as he was a Dean’s List student. He was honored as the CUNYAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year as a senior.

Rodger Miller

Men’s Basketball

A 1985 graduate, Rodger was a four-year starter on the men’s basketball team from 1979-83. He became the school’s leading scorer with 1,540 career points. He played in 94 games and averaged 16.4 points. As a senior, he was voted MVP in the CUNYAC, leading Baruch to the CUNYAC championship game and an ECAC postseason berth. His 42 points against Hunter set a Baruch single-game record.

Al Peredo

Fencing Coach & Administrator

Al started the men's and women's fencing programs at Baruch. He coached an Olympic foil fencer to the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, and to a runner-up spot in the NCAA National Championship. As an administrator, he was department chair for over 10 years, and helped oversee the great emergence and success of the athletic program.

Narces Phanor

Men's Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball

A 1995 graduate, Narces is one of the school’s greatest all-around male athletes. He was the first Baruch male athlete to be named a CUNYAC all-star in two sports. His tenacity and fearlessness as a fullback garnered him two First Team CUNYAC all-star awards for soccer. His versatility enabled him to excel in various roles as a two-time CUNY all-star for volleyball. A consummate team player, he was also a starter on the men's basketball team his senior year. Narces has set the standard for future generations, as he was captain of all three teams.

Sybil Smith

Women’s Basketball & Volleyball

Smith, a 1995 graduate, is a three-time basketball and one-time volleyball MVP for the CUNYAC. As a basketball star, she won the NCAA 1995 Div. III Rebounding Title (23.8) and finished second in scoring (21.1). As a volleyball star, she was honored twice as Hudson Valley MVP, and won the CUNYAC MVP in 1995. There has been no greater two-sport women's athlete in school history.

Hilary Williams

Women’s Basketball

Williams, a 1991 graduate and Dean’s List student, is a two-time CUNYAC basketball MVP. She is the first women’s player in school history to record a triple-double, and is the women’s basketball team all-time leader in scoring (1,830), rebounding (1,342), and steals (477). During her junior year, she averaged an impressive 26.7 points and 16.2 rebounds per game. During her four years, Hilary will be remembered as one of the most dominant players in Baruch history.