The inductees: (seated) Jane Gibbons, Karen Arden, Richard Wade, Jean Cardinale; (standing) Robert Wells, Theodore Fink, John Burchett, John Zabrodsky, Peter DiPasquale, Thomas Hoffman

TEN INDUCTED INTO 1999 HALL OF FAME

Karen C. Arden '76--A four-year letter winner for women's swimming and diving, Arden was pivotal to the team's 42-5 record during her four seasons. She was a member of the record-breaking 200-yard medley relay in all four years, and held records in the 100- and 200-yard breaststrokes. After graduation, she studied at the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and currently is conducting cancer research and directing a group of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and technicians.

John A. Burchett '66--As a member of the football team, Burchett was a two-way starter as well as team captain and MVP in his senior year. The New York Tribune selected him as All-East Small College. He earned the Bronze Star during Army service in Vietnam. After receiving an M.B.A. from Columbia University in 1970, he worked with several major banks and savings and loans. He started his own company in 1989 and currently is chairman, president, and CEO of Hanover Capital Mortgage Holdings, Inc.

Jean C. Cardinale '88--A four- year member of the field hockey and lacrosse teams, Cardinale helped field hockey win the ECAC Division III Mid-Atlantic title in 1984 and New York State titles in 1984 and 1985. Holder of the school record for career shutouts (19), she was All-UAA in field hockey in 1987. Cardinale also lettered in women's basketball in 1987. After receiving a degree in cell and developmental biology, she earned a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University in 1999. She served as volunteer coach at Rochester for field hockey (1989-93) and women's lacrosse (1990-91).

Peter DiPasquale '52--A three-year letter winner for football, DiPasquale was captain of both the 1948 freshman team and 1951 varsity, sharing the team rushing title and earning MVP honors. As an alumnus, he has served as chairman of both the alumni athletic recruiting committee and Rochester-area alumni annual and capital fund drives, president of the Rochester-area alumni organization, and as a two-term member of the Trustees' Council of the College. He was awarded the Lysle S. "Spike" Garnish Citation for longtime contributions to the athletic program, both on and off the field.

Theodore J. Fink '66--A three sport--football, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field--letter winner, Fink finished his football career with 1,719 yards rushing, including a total of 850 yards in eight games as a senior. He was named Honorable Mention Associated Press Little All-American and also the team's Outstanding Back in 1965. He also set school records in the shot put and discus, winning the New York State discus title and finishing third in the shot put. He was awarded the Louis Alexander Alumni Award as the male senior athlete who contributed the most to the life of the College.

Jane Gibbons '76--Coach of the women's swimming and diving team from 1973 to 1978, she was also appointed coordinator of women's intercollegiate athletics in 1976. Her overall coaching record was 43-10, including a 10-0 mark in 1975-76. Her teams placed in the top 10 at the New York State Championships every year. She was named the first female commodore of the Brigantine Yacht Club, and she was women's sailing champion in 1997 and 1998. Currently she is department chairperson of Health and Physical Education at the middle school level in the Neshaminy (Pennsylvania) school district and coaches field hockey and track.

Thomas Hoffman '50--A four-year letter winner for football, Hoffman played 34 consecutive games. He was named most improved player (1946), outstanding lineman (1947), and team captain (1949). He also earned three letters in track and field and co-founded the Outing Club in 1948. Delaying enrollment at the University to enlist in the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Program in 1944, Hoffman graduated with the Centennial Class of 1950 and later earned a master's degree from MIT. Formerly chief engineer for the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, he has been a self-employed consulting engineer since 1986.

Richard C. Wade '43--As a freshman, Wade played in the national intercollegiate tennis tournament at Princeton University, reaching the round of 16. He also played basketball for three seasons, competed in track and field and baseball, and played one football game in 1942 before injury cut short his career. After graduation, he accepted a graduate scholarship from Harvard University. He returned to Rochester as an instructor and worked as an assistant coach with the football program under Elmer Burnham. He now is a professor emeritus at City University of New York.

Robert L. Wells '39--A four-year letter winner in track and field, Wells set a University record in the high jump. He also was goalkeeper for the soccer team for three seasons. Graduating with a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, he earned master's degrees from the California Institute of Technology and the Harvard Graduate School of Business. During a long career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Wells was vice president of several areas, including the European and International divisions. He has served as a Life Trustee of the University since 1980.

John Zabrodsky '82--A four-year letter winner in indoor and outdoor track and field and winner of two letters for cross country, Zabrodsky set 11 school records. He was captain of track and field and cross country as a senior. As a member of the 1980 and 1981 NCAA Division III Regional Championship team, he went on to a top 10 finish in 1980, and a top 20 in 1981. After graduation with a B.S. degree in chemical engineering, he earned a master's in mechanical engineering from Rutgers. He founded and is the director and president of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

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