BLOOMSBURG STATE COLLEGE Bloomsburg Pennsylvania S~9 l967-6F TRI-CAPTAINS Tim Carr Tom Houston J Jim Poechmann PRESS and RADIO INFORMATION GENERALINFORMATAION Dr. Harvey A. Andruss President. Bloomsburg State College Russell Houk, Lock Haven S. C. '52 Athletic Director Eli McLaughlin, West Chester S. C. '57 Varsity Swimming Coach Boyd F. Buckingham. Bloomsburg S. C. '43 Director of Development Bruce "Nick" Dietterick, Penn State '47 Sports Information Director ATHLETIC INFORMATION Member ____________ N.C.A.A., P.S.C.A.C., N.A.I.A. Colors ---------------------------------------- Maroon and Gold Team Name -------------------------------------------- Huskies Home Pool ____________________ Centennial Gymnasium Capacity ------------------------------------------------------------ 2 50 Telephone, Sports Publicity ____ 784-4660 Ext. 218 COLLEGE INFORMATION Denomination __________ Non-Denominational Conducted by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Year Founded 1839 En ro 11 men t ---------------- .. ------------------------------------ 3200 VARSITY AND FRESHMEN SWIMMING TEAM ROSTER Name Year Hometown High School Bausch, Fred Sr. Allentown Whitehall Jones, Britt Sr. Mountain Top Wyoming Seminary Poechman, James Sr. Hokendauqua Whitehall Bendel, Bruce Jr. Reading Reading Carr, Timothy Jr. Greensburg Greensburg Central Catholic Houston, Thomas \Vaverly, New York Waverly McNertney, Ed Jr. Jr. Hazleton Hazleton Brehm, William So. Wilmington, Del. Brandywine Dugan, Kenneth So. Hatboro Hatboro- Horsham High, Robert So. Reading Reading Hoffman, Kerry So. Reading Reading McDermott, David So. Monroeville Gateway Moerschbacher, Ralph So. Camp Hill Trinity Shiban, Vince So. Coatesville Scott Steppling, Raymond So. Monroeville Gateway Wood, Galen So. Wells burg, New York S. R. U. Joint Barthold, Lee Fr. Bethlehem Liberty Brown, Ronald Fr. Philadelphia Germantown Cooke, George Fr. New Hyde Park, N. Y. Herricks Edwards, Keith Clark's Summit Abington Heights York York Suburban Kelter, David Fr. Fr. Fr. Philadelphia West Catholic Kreisher, William Fr. Shamokin Shamokin Lomas, Lynn Hatboro Upper Moreland Brookeville, Md. Sherwood Manner, William Fr. Fr. Fr. Bethlehem Liberty Ness, Barry Fr. York William Penn Fonner, William McClosky, Robert Fr. Reading Reading Phillips, Donald Fr. Philadelphia A. Lincoln Spirito, Ronald Fr. Fr. Morton Cardinal O'Hara Bloomsburg Central Columbia Peplowski, Henry Swank, Kenneth SWIMMING AT B.S.C. - 1967 "When I first arrived at Bloomsburg State College in September, 1961," Coach McLaughlin recalls, "I was faced with quite a challenge. We had a nice pool, an abbreviated schedule, limited equipment, and very few swimmers. Our first five encounters were chalked up to experience, but we improved enough in the next meet to win the first swimming meet since the initiation of the sport in 1959. Each year we have made an effort to improve the calibre of our schedule, feeling that a strong schedule promotes good competition which results in better and stronger swimming." In addition to placing third in the Pennsylvania State College Swimming and Diving Championships the past two years, the Husky team of last season produced a state champion diver, Don Beaulieu. Along with Beaulieu, the following returning team members participated in the National Association Intercollegiate Athletics meet at Buffalo, New York: Bruce Bendel, Tim Carr, Tom Houston, Ed MeNertney, and Jim Poechmann. Other returning lettermen are Fred Bausch and Britt Jones. Moving up to the varsity from last year's freshman team are: Bill Brehm, Ken Dugan, Bob High, Kerry Hoffman, Dave McDermott, Ralph Moerschbacher, Vince Shiban, Ray Steppling, and Galen Wood. Although Coach McLaughlin lost no one through graduation several members of last year's squad will not be returning. Beaulieu is now in the Air Force, and Gary Hitz, the state freshman diving champion, has transferred to another college. Although it is unfortunate to lose two top divers, Bill Brehm has been looking very good on the board and should fill the gap. This season's team has depth and strength, but may lack balance. Some members will still be counted on for heavy duty. Since there are plenty of freestylers, the competition within the squad will be keen for those events. Potentially, this is the strongest B.S.C. team ever assembled and indications for a successful season are evident by the enthusiasm and spirit generated over the past several weeks of early training. The team is aware of the tough schedule ahead and is ready to meet the challenge. Another fine group of freshmen talent has been corralled by Coach McLaughlin. They have displayed signs of being equally as strong as in past years. Many thrilling events should be provided in their seven meets. Coach McLaughlin and his team respect their opponent's potential, but are out to gain respect as well. "Last year," McLaughlin states, "we were edged out of second place by a few points in the State Championship meet, but I feel confident this team will bear watching throughout the season." ELI McLAUGHLIN HEAD COACfl OF SWIMMING A native of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and a graduate of West Chester State (B .S. and M.Ed.), Coach Eli McLaughlin, having directed the B.S.C. team since 1961, has developed a rather successful and popular swimming program in seven years. His Husky swimmers placed third in the Pennsylvania State College Championship the past two years with last season's team producing a Pennsylvania State College Diving Champion. His overall dual meet record is 44 wins, 37 losses, and 1 tie. McLaughlin is an assistant professor in the Health and Physical Education Department where he specializes in the teaching of aquatics. In addition to coaching the freshmen and varsity swimming teams, he is also head coach of baseball, advisor to Alpha Phi Omega fraternity, supervisor of aquatic activities, and a member of the Homecoming and Commencem ent Policy Committees. Eli has an extensive background as a swimmin g coach and official. Former Olympic referee and starter, Charles Roeser, had much to do with the swimming knowledge gained by McLaughlin. Many of the swimmers, coached by McLaughlin, have gone on to win recog nition as coaches and officials in the sport. SWIMMING SCHEDULE Dec. 2- Temple University ______ H- 2:00 p.m. F&V Dec. 9-Howard University ____ H- 2:00 p.m. V Dec. 13-Monmouth College ______ A- 3:00 p.m. V Jan. 6- Bucknell -------------------------- A- 3:45 p.m. F Jan . 9-M illersville ---··--···-·-----·-- A- 7:00 p.rn. F&V Jan. 19-St. Joseph's ---------------·---- A- 5:00 p.m. F&V Jan. 31- West Chester -----------··--· H- 3:00 p.m. F&V Feb. 7-East Stroudsburg ________ H- 6:30 p.m. F&V Feb. 14-Lock Haven __________________ A- 7:30 p.m. V Feb. 16-Slippery Rock ____________ H- 7:00 p.m. F&V Feb. 24-Lycoming ______________________ A- 2 :00 p.m. V Feb. 28-Trenton State ____________ A- 4:00 p.m. V Mar. 9-State Championship at East Stroudsburg ______ A-10:00 a.m. F&V Mar. 13-16-NAIA at St. Cloud, Minn.