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TC3's Hoffman Signs Contract with Random House Division for Latest Novel
TC3 Places Four on Men's Soccer All-Region Team
TC3 Places Two on Women's Soccer All-Region Team
TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative Program
TC3 Men's Soccer Player Named Conference Player of the Year
Local Students Earn TC3 Honors College Scholarships
TC3 Women's Soccer Places Three on All-MSAC
TC3 Women's Soccer Earns NJCAA Region III Playoff bid
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11/16/2009
TC3's Hoffman Signs Contract with Random House Division for Latest NovelDRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College English Instructor Cara Hoffman has signed a six-figure deal for publication of her novel, So Much Pretty, with Shaye Areheart Books at Random House. 
 
The novel is a work of literary noir about a young woman's disappearance from a rural New York town, an event that exposes the community's failure to acknowledge a murderer in their midst. Publication date is Spring 2011.
 
Hoffman, a former newspaper journalist, based her novel on experiences she had living in Central New York and working as a reporter.
 
"My inspiration for this novel," she said, "comes from a desire to expose the prevalence of violence against women, to show all the intimate details that comprise a culture of misogyny and silence we often take for granted." 
 
Hoffman had a non-traditional education. She dropped out of high school and spent her adolescence traveling and working in Greece and the Middle East. She returned home in the 90s and, while raising her son, took various jobs at community newspapers before being hired as county reporter for The Cortland Standard. During this time she also published two books on a small press and won several grants and awards for her fiction.
 
"I had no desire to ever go to school." Hoffman said. "I knew I wanted to be a writer and I figured the best education would be reading and working in that field."
 
Hoffman began what has grown to be a strong connection to TC3 when she met English professor Phil Tate in 2004. He connected her with Professor Lisa Ford, chair of the creative writing program. Ford invited Hoffman, who had just published her first novel NIKE, to come to the College as part of the new "visiting writer" program. Later she interned in Bruce Need's academic writing class.
 
The experience helped change the path of her life.
 
"I was amazed by the dedication of Lisa's writing students, and by the work she was doing with them," said Hoffman. "And I could relate to their experiences. My resistance to the idea of getting a degree began to change. I wanted to be a professor and I couldn't do it without the diploma." She applied to Goddard College's Master of Fine Arts Program, graduated in June 2009, and was hired to teach English at TC3.  
 
"One of the reasons I love teaching here is because my students bring so much to the table. They refuse to be limited by background or life's circumstances, and they're incredibly self-reliant, down-to-earth, and funny. TC3 students are some of the hardest working, most (real-world) worldly college kids in the region. All of us who teach here are lucky."
 
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11/12/2009
TC3 Places Four on Men's Soccer All-Region TeamDRYDEN, N.Y. – Four TC3 men's soccer players have been named to the NJCAA Region III all-region team for 2009. Midfielder Salar Ahmad (Binghamton H.S./Disoldov, Germany) and forward Brandon Kohler (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown) were voted to the first team. Forward Magor Mbengue (International H.S./Bronx) and defender Oliver Harwood (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) made the second team. A total of 26 players were honored. Voting is done by the coaches from the 20 Region III Division III soccer programs. 
 
Ahmad was third in scoring for the Panthers, finishing the season with 16 points on eight goals and four assists. Kohler tallied 24 points on nine goals and six assists, including an assist in the playoff win over Fulton-Montgomery. Mbengue joined the Panthers after the start of the season, but made a big impact, leading the team in scoring with 26 points on 11 goals and four assists. Defender Harwood had a single goal while leading a defense that helped the Panthers to the regional final four. 
 
This year marks the 12th consecutive season that TC3 has had a representative on the all-region team, with ten of those years seeing the Panthers with multiple selections. 
 
2009 NJCAA Region III All-Region Team
 
1st Team
 
Strikers
Kariym Balthazar, Herkimer
Collin Legge, Hudson Valley
Ernest Afful, North Country
Brandon Kohler, TC3
 
Midfielders
Ted Cribley, Herkimer
Liam Gilbert, North Country
Ermin Corbic, Broome
Salar Ahmad, TC3
 
Defenders
Danny Browne, Cayuga
Aubrey Brown, Mohawk Valley
Kyle Horton, Jefferson
Harley Hollinshead, North Country
 
Goalkeeper
James Taber, Herkimer
 
2nd Team
 
Strikers
Magor Mbengue, TC3
Bryan Backus, Broome
Randy Danso, North Country
Steve Rathbun, Broome
 
Midfielders
Joey Lontrato, Herkimer
Reid Sturzenbecker, Jammestown
Chris Stephenson, North Country
Oraine Pringle, Mohawk Valley
 
Defenders
Cristian Parra, Herkimer
Oliver Harwood, TC3
Mike Krol, Broome
Rhys Calvano, North Country
 
Goalkeeper
Chris Ousterout, Broome
 
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11/12/2009
TC3 Places Two on Women's Soccer All-Region TeamDRYDEN, N.Y. – Two TC3 women's soccer players have been named to the NJCAA Region III all-region team for 2009. Defender Monica Sacco (Union Springs H.S./Union Springs) and striker Courtney Henry (Thousand Islands H.S./Clayton) were honored. A total of 26 players were honored. Voting is done by the coaches from the 20 Region III Division III soccer programs. 
 
It was the second year that Sacco, a sophomore, was recognized with all-region honors. A first team selection in 2009, she helped lead a defense that allowed two or fewer goals in 13 of 19 games. Henry, a freshman, made the second team. She recorded a team-best 34 points on 15 goals and four assists.    
 
It's the fifth straight year TC3 has had multiple selections to the all-region team. 
 
2009 NJCAA Region III All-Region Team
 
1st Team
Strikers
Maria Scerra, Herkimer
Lindsay Wellspeak, Finger Lakes
Chelsea Williams, Genesee
Samantha Spohler, Mohawk Valley
 
Midfielders
Ashleigh Tracy, Herkimer
Kariann Breed, Finger Lakes
Brenna Campbell, Broome
Shelby Winchester, Alfred
 
Defenders
Elysa Doldo, Jefferson
Elly Disbrow, Finger Lakes
Holly Mazursky, Broome
Monica Sacco, TC3
 
Goalkeeper
Amber Swanston, Herkimer
 

 
2nd Team
Strikers
Courtney Henry, TC3
Jessie Jaszko, Genesee
Stephanie Cox, North Country
Teresa Delabio, Niagara
 
Midfielders
Dzinzdi Asamoah-Wade, Genesee
Nicole DiNitto, Mohawk Valley
Allison Bruet, Broome
Nikkia Raso, Jefferson
 
Defenders
Rebecca Scherer, Delhi
Andrea Zabek, Mohwak Valley
Melissa McGough, Herkimer
Audrey Rath, Alfred
 
Goalkeeper
Maura Parks, Alfred
 
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11/3/2009
TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative ProgramHospitality Program RecognizedDRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has received the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY) James C. Hall Award for Credit Programming. The "TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate Program" was honored as an innovative development of a bridge between noncredit workshops and the College's hotel and restaurant management degree program. It was the only program in the credit category honored by CEANY.
 
 The hospitality certificate program allows participants to take the six-course workshop and earn a noncredit certificate and as many as six college credits in TC3's hotel and restaurant management program, should they decide to pursue a degree. The program was created in 2008 and continues to be offered. 
 
"There are a lot of people working entry level jobs in the hospitality industry who have not considered college," said TC3.biz Director Martha Hubbard.  "We see them come for a non-credit workshop and find they are interested in pursuing more education in the field. This gives them a leg up as they start that process."
 
The program was the result of an ongoing collaboration between TC3.biz and TC3 Hotel and Restaurant Management Program Chair Susan Stafford. It has produced a benefit for the entire program, not just the students taking advantage of the bridge.
 
"This collaboration with TC3.biz helps not only the students entering the program through the TC3.biz workshops, but all of our students," said Stafford. "The students coming in through the TC3.biz program bring a vital viewpoint on topics we discuss in the classroom. They have worked in the field and offer industry networking and experiential input. The certifications offered by the National Restaurant Association in TC3.biz are extremely important for non-credit and credit students alike."  
 
The next running of the TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate program will be in the spring, with the series of six workshops beginning in March with "Understanding the Nature and Culture of Hospitality." "Business Ethics & Professionalism," "Greater Customer Connections," "Everyday Math and Money Skills," "ServSafe Food Handler in Charge," and "ServSafe Alcohol Service Training" follow, running through the end of April. 
 
The classes can be taken individually or as a series. For more information or to register, call TC3.biz at 607 844 6586.
 
 
 
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11/2/2009
TC3 Men's Soccer Player Named Conference Player of the YearFour Panthers Named All-MSACDRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomore Salar Ahmad (Binghamton H.S./Disoldov, Germany) has been named the Mid-State Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year. He is joined by three fellow Panthers on the Mid-State Athletic Conference (MSAC) men's soccer all conference team. In addition to Ahmad, sophomores Brandon Kohler (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown), Jean-Pierre Rosas (Ithaca H.S./Guayaguil, Ecuador), and Oliver Harwood (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) were among the 20 players named to the all-conference team. Voting for the all-conference awards is done by the coaches from the seven MSAC soccer programs. Broome Community College, the conference champions, had the most selected to the team with five players. Onondaga Community College had four, followed by two each from Cayuga Community College, Finger Lakes Community, and Corning Community College. Jefferson Community College had one selection.
 
Ahmad was third in scoring for the Panthers, finishing the regular season with 16 points on six goals and four assists. Kohler led TC3 with 22 points on nine goals and four assists while Rosas recorded 10 points on three goals and four assists. Defender Harwood had a single goal while leading a defense that allowed just 1.8 goals per game. 
 
It is the ninth straight year TC3 has had at least four all-conference selections. 
 
 2009 Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference Team
 
Salar Ahmad, TC3
Dan Browne, Cayuga
Steve Rathbun, Broome
Brandon Kohler, TC3
Ermin Corbic, Broome
Kyle Horton, Jefferson
Kevin Virgil, Onondaga
Chris Ousterout, Broome
Devin Kretschmer, Onondaga
Josh Gascow, Finger Lakes 
Jean-Pierre Rosas, TC3
Dan Nichols, Corning
Ryan Hadley, Corning
Pat Sodums, Cayuga
Jordan Oakley, Broome
Oliver Harwood, TC3
Shane Conley, Finger Lakes
Chris Borncamp, Onondaga
Justin Barber, Onondaga
 
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10/19/2009
Local Students Earn TC3 Honors College ScholarshipsDRYDEN, N.Y. – Nine local students have earned Honors College Scholarships at TC3. The award, which covers tuition and fees, is available to top students from the school districts in Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
 
 The TC3 Honors College was formed three years ago as an expansion of the previous honors program. To be accepted into the Honors College, a student must meet strict academic standards, including graduating in the top 15% of their senior class and graduating with a GPA of at least a 90 average. Applicants are also required to submit SAT scores, letters of reference, and complete an essay.
 
Students in the Honors College complete honors classes, which are smaller and require more student participation than traditional offerings. Completion of the program brings an Honors College degree, which will afford graduates additional transfer opportunities. 
 
2009 TC3 Honors College Scholarship winners (and high school)
 
Zachary Adams, Trumansburg
Carly DiPietro, Newark Valley
Benjamin Eck, Dryden
Kim Hathaway, Dryden
Brittany Prignon, Dryden
Anthony Smith, Trumansburg
Nick Stilwell, Trumansburg
Andrea Turcsik, Cortland
Jonathon VanOrden, Homer
 
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11/2/2009
TC3 Women's Soccer Places Three on All-MSACDRYDEN, N.Y. – The TC3 women's soccer team placed three players on the Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference team for 2009. Sophomore Monica Sacco (Union Springs H.S./Union Springs) is joined by freshmen Courtney Henry (Thousand Islands H.S./Clayton) and Kristen Cleveland (Candor H.S./Candor) as part of the 20-player all-MSAC team. The team was selected by the coaches from the seven MSAC soccer programs. Conference champion Finger Lakes Community College had the most selections with five. Broome Community College and Jefferson Community College each had five players chosen while Onondaga Community College had two. Cayuga Community College and Corning Community College each had a single player chosen.
 
Henry finished fourth in voting. She led TC3 in scoring with 34 points on 15 goals and four assists. Cleveland was TC3's third leading scorers with 20 points on six goals and eight assists. Sacco, a defender and team captain, was a team leader in minutes played. 
 
2009 Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference Team
 
Lindsay Wellspeak, Finger Lakes
Elysa Doldo, Jefferson
Holly Mazursky, Broome
Courtney Henry, TC3
Lila Kashou, Broome
Elly Disbrow, Finger Lakes
Ashley Rosenbarker, Onondaga
Brenna Campbell, Broome
Ashley Phillips, Jefferson
Allison Bruet, Broome
Alex McBride, Finger Lakes
Karianna Breed, Finger Lakes
Monica Sacco, TC3
Nakkia Raso, Jefferson
Kristin Cleveland, TC3
Danielle Huffner, Corning
Lauren Dunster, Cayuga
Jenna Rossi, Onondaga
Ryan Doerr, Finger Lakes
Sarah Ward, Jefferson
 
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10/21/2009
TC3 Women's Soccer Earns NJCAA Region III Playoff bid#11 Panthers Play at #6 Finger Lakes SaturdayDRYDEN, NY – For the fifth straight year, the TC3 women's soccer team has earned a spot in the NJCAA Region III playoffs. The Panthers are the 11th seed and will play at #6 Finger Lakes Community College Saturday at 1 p.m. 
 
The Panthers ended the regular season with a record of 8-9-1 overall and 7-8 in regional action. It was an up-and-down season, featuring both a four-game winning streak and season-ending three-game winless skid. The team averaged two goals per game, thanks to a balanced attack that saw 11 of the 18 players on the score. The balance extended to the defense, as three different keepers earned wins in goal. 
 
Finger Lakes enters the playoffs with a record of 14-3-1 and ranked seventh in the nation. The two teams met on September 10, with Finger Lakes prevailing 2-0.
 
The winner will advance to take on third-seeded Broome Community College Tuesday, October 27. The winner of that contest will advance to the Region III-B championship, hosted by TC3 on October 31.
 

 
NJCAA Region III Women's Soccer Tournament Seeds
 
1. Herkimer County CC 
2. Mohawk Valley CC 
3. Broome CC 
4. Alfred State College 
5. Genesee CC
6. Finger Lakes CC 
7. Jefferson CC
8. Jamestown CC-Cattaraugus
9. Onondaga CC
10. Jamestown CC 
11. TC3 
12. Clinton CC
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		Top News Articles Contact: Peter Voorhees, news@TC3.edu External Relations 607.844.8222, Ext. 4351 TC3's Hoffman Signs Contract with Random House Division for Latest Novel TC3 Places Four on Men's Soccer All-Region Team TC3 Places Two on Women's Soccer All-Region Team TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative Program TC3 Men's Soccer Player Named Conference Player of the Year Local Students Earn TC3 Honors College Scholarships TC3 Women's Soccer Places Three on All-MSAC TC3 Women's Soccer Earns NJCAA Region III Playoff bid More News 11/16/2009 TC3's Hoffman Signs Contract with Random House Division for Latest Novel DRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College English Instructor Cara Hoffman has signed a six-figure deal for publication of her novel, So Much Pretty, with Shaye Areheart Books at Random House. The novel is a work of literary noir about a young woman's disappearance from a rural New York town, an event that exposes the community's failure to acknowledge a murderer in their midst. Publication date is Spring 2011. Hoffman, a former newspaper journalist, based her novel on experiences she had living in Central New York and working as a reporter. "My inspiration for this novel," she said, "comes from a desire to expose the prevalence of violence against women, to show all the intimate details that comprise a culture of misogyny and silence we often take for granted." Hoffman had a non-traditional education. She dropped out of high school and spent her adolescence traveling and working in Greece and the Middle East. She returned home in the 90s and, while raising her son, took various jobs at community newspapers before being hired as county reporter for The Cortland Standard. During this time she also published two books on a small press and won several grants and awards for her fiction. "I had no desire to ever go to school." Hoffman said. "I knew I wanted to be a writer and I figured the best education would be reading and working in that field." Hoffman began what has grown to be a strong connection to TC3 when she met English professor Phil Tate in 2004. He connected her with Professor Lisa Ford, chair of the creative writing program. Ford invited Hoffman, who had just published her first novel NIKE, to come to the College as part of the new "visiting writer" program. Later she interned in Bruce Need's academic writing class. The experience helped change the path of her life. "I was amazed by the dedication of Lisa's writing students, and by the work she was doing with them," said Hoffman. "And I could relate to their experiences. My resistance to the idea of getting a degree began to change. I wanted to be a professor and I couldn't do it without the diploma." She applied to Goddard College's Master of Fine Arts Program, graduated in June 2009, and was hired to teach English at TC3. "One of the reasons I love teaching here is because my students bring so much to the table. They refuse to be limited by background or life's circumstances, and they're incredibly self-reliant, down-to-earth, and funny. TC3 students are some of the hardest working, most (real-world) worldly college kids in the region. All of us who teach here are lucky." Top News Articles back to top 11/12/2009 TC3 Places Four on Men's Soccer All-Region Team DRYDEN, N.Y. – Four TC3 men's soccer players have been named to the NJCAA Region III all-region team for 2009. Midfielder Salar Ahmad (Binghamton H.S./Disoldov, Germany) and forward Brandon Kohler (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown) were voted to the first team. Forward Magor Mbengue (International H.S./Bronx) and defender Oliver Harwood (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) made the second team. A total of 26 players were honored. Voting is done by the coaches from the 20 Region III Division III soccer programs. Ahmad was third in scoring for the Panthers, finishing the season with 16 points on eight goals and four assists. Kohler tallied 24 points on nine goals and six assists, including an assist in the playoff win over Fulton-Montgomery. Mbengue joined the Panthers after the start of the season, but made a big impact, leading the team in scoring with 26 points on 11 goals and four assists. Defender Harwood had a single goal while leading a defense that helped the Panthers to the regional final four. This year marks the 12th consecutive season that TC3 has had a representative on the all-region team, with ten of those years seeing the Panthers with multiple selections. 2009 NJCAA Region III All-Region Team 1st Team Strikers Kariym Balthazar, Herkimer Collin Legge, Hudson Valley Ernest Afful, North Country Brandon Kohler, TC3 Midfielders Ted Cribley, Herkimer Liam Gilbert, North Country Ermin Corbic, Broome Salar Ahmad, TC3 Defenders Danny Browne, Cayuga Aubrey Brown, Mohawk Valley Kyle Horton, Jefferson Harley Hollinshead, North Country Goalkeeper James Taber, Herkimer 2nd Team Strikers Magor Mbengue, TC3 Bryan Backus, Broome Randy Danso, North Country Steve Rathbun, Broome Midfielders Joey Lontrato, Herkimer Reid Sturzenbecker, Jammestown Chris Stephenson, North Country Oraine Pringle, Mohawk Valley Defenders Cristian Parra, Herkimer Oliver Harwood, TC3 Mike Krol, Broome Rhys Calvano, North Country Goalkeeper Chris Ousterout, Broome Top News Articles back to top 11/12/2009 TC3 Places Two on Women's Soccer All-Region Team DRYDEN, N.Y. – Two TC3 women's soccer players have been named to the NJCAA Region III all-region team for 2009. Defender Monica Sacco (Union Springs H.S./Union Springs) and striker Courtney Henry (Thousand Islands H.S./Clayton) were honored. A total of 26 players were honored. Voting is done by the coaches from the 20 Region III Division III soccer programs. It was the second year that Sacco, a sophomore, was recognized with all-region honors. A first team selection in 2009, she helped lead a defense that allowed two or fewer goals in 13 of 19 games. Henry, a freshman, made the second team. She recorded a team-best 34 points on 15 goals and four assists. It's the fifth straight year TC3 has had multiple selections to the all-region team. 2009 NJCAA Region III All-Region Team 1st Team Strikers Maria Scerra, Herkimer Lindsay Wellspeak, Finger Lakes Chelsea Williams, Genesee Samantha Spohler, Mohawk Valley Midfielders Ashleigh Tracy, Herkimer Kariann Breed, Finger Lakes Brenna Campbell, Broome Shelby Winchester, Alfred Defenders Elysa Doldo, Jefferson Elly Disbrow, Finger Lakes Holly Mazursky, Broome Monica Sacco, TC3 Goalkeeper Amber Swanston, Herkimer 2nd Team Strikers Courtney Henry, TC3 Jessie Jaszko, Genesee Stephanie Cox, North Country Teresa Delabio, Niagara Midfielders Dzinzdi Asamoah-Wade, Genesee Nicole DiNitto, Mohawk Valley Allison Bruet, Broome Nikkia Raso, Jefferson Defenders Rebecca Scherer, Delhi Andrea Zabek, Mohwak Valley Melissa McGough, Herkimer Audrey Rath, Alfred Goalkeeper Maura Parks, Alfred Top News Articles back to top 11/3/2009 TC3.biz Honored by State Organization for Innovative Program Hospitality Program Recognized DRYDEN, N.Y. – TC3.biz has received the Continuing Education Association of New York (CEANY) James C. Hall Award for Credit Programming. The "TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate Program" was honored as an innovative development of a bridge between noncredit workshops and the College's hotel and restaurant management degree program. It was the only program in the credit category honored by CEANY. The hospitality certificate program allows participants to take the six-course workshop and earn a noncredit certificate and as many as six college credits in TC3's hotel and restaurant management program, should they decide to pursue a degree. The program was created in 2008 and continues to be offered. "There are a lot of people working entry level jobs in the hospitality industry who have not considered college," said TC3.biz Director Martha Hubbard. "We see them come for a non-credit workshop and find they are interested in pursuing more education in the field. This gives them a leg up as they start that process." The program was the result of an ongoing collaboration between TC3.biz and TC3 Hotel and Restaurant Management Program Chair Susan Stafford. It has produced a benefit for the entire program, not just the students taking advantage of the bridge. "This collaboration with TC3.biz helps not only the students entering the program through the TC3.biz workshops, but all of our students," said Stafford. "The students coming in through the TC3.biz program bring a vital viewpoint on topics we discuss in the classroom. They have worked in the field and offer industry networking and experiential input. The certifications offered by the National Restaurant Association in TC3.biz are extremely important for non-credit and credit students alike." The next running of the TC3.biz Hospitality Certificate program will be in the spring, with the series of six workshops beginning in March with "Understanding the Nature and Culture of Hospitality." "Business Ethics & Professionalism," "Greater Customer Connections," "Everyday Math and Money Skills," "ServSafe Food Handler in Charge," and "ServSafe Alcohol Service Training" follow, running through the end of April. The classes can be taken individually or as a series. For more information or to register, call TC3.biz at 607 844 6586. Top News Articles back to top 11/2/2009 TC3 Men's Soccer Player Named Conference Player of the Year Four Panthers Named All-MSAC DRYDEN, N.Y. – Tompkins Cortland Community College sophomore Salar Ahmad (Binghamton H.S./Disoldov, Germany) has been named the Mid-State Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year. He is joined by three fellow Panthers on the Mid-State Athletic Conference (MSAC) men's soccer all conference team. In addition to Ahmad, sophomores Brandon Kohler (Minisink Valley H.S./Westtown), Jean-Pierre Rosas (Ithaca H.S./Guayaguil, Ecuador), and Oliver Harwood (Ithaca H.S./Ithaca) were among the 20 players named to the all-conference team. Voting for the all-conference awards is done by the coaches from the seven MSAC soccer programs. Broome Community College, the conference champions, had the most selected to the team with five players. Onondaga Community College had four, followed by two each from Cayuga Community College, Finger Lakes Community, and Corning Community College. Jefferson Community College had one selection. Ahmad was third in scoring for the Panthers, finishing the regular season with 16 points on six goals and four assists. Kohler led TC3 with 22 points on nine goals and four assists while Rosas recorded 10 points on three goals and four assists. Defender Harwood had a single goal while leading a defense that allowed just 1.8 goals per game. It is the ninth straight year TC3 has had at least four all-conference selections. 2009 Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference Team Salar Ahmad, TC3 Dan Browne, Cayuga Steve Rathbun, Broome Brandon Kohler, TC3 Ermin Corbic, Broome Kyle Horton, Jefferson Kevin Virgil, Onondaga Chris Ousterout, Broome Devin Kretschmer, Onondaga Josh Gascow, Finger Lakes Jean-Pierre Rosas, TC3 Dan Nichols, Corning Ryan Hadley, Corning Pat Sodums, Cayuga Jordan Oakley, Broome Oliver Harwood, TC3 Shane Conley, Finger Lakes Chris Borncamp, Onondaga Justin Barber, Onondaga Top News Articles back to top 10/19/2009 Local Students Earn TC3 Honors College Scholarships DRYDEN, N.Y. – Nine local students have earned Honors College Scholarships at TC3. The award, which covers tuition and fees, is available to top students from the school districts in Tompkins and Cortland Counties. The TC3 Honors College was formed three years ago as an expansion of the previous honors program. To be accepted into the Honors College, a student must meet strict academic standards, including graduating in the top 15% of their senior class and graduating with a GPA of at least a 90 average. Applicants are also required to submit SAT scores, letters of reference, and complete an essay. Students in the Honors College complete honors classes, which are smaller and require more student participation than traditional offerings. Completion of the program brings an Honors College degree, which will afford graduates additional transfer opportunities. 2009 TC3 Honors College Scholarship winners (and high school) Zachary Adams, Trumansburg Carly DiPietro, Newark Valley Benjamin Eck, Dryden Kim Hathaway, Dryden Brittany Prignon, Dryden Anthony Smith, Trumansburg Nick Stilwell, Trumansburg Andrea Turcsik, Cortland Jonathon VanOrden, Homer Top News Articles back to top 11/2/2009 TC3 Women's Soccer Places Three on All-MSAC DRYDEN, N.Y. – The TC3 women's soccer team placed three players on the Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference team for 2009. Sophomore Monica Sacco (Union Springs H.S./Union Springs) is joined by freshmen Courtney Henry (Thousand Islands H.S./Clayton) and Kristen Cleveland (Candor H.S./Candor) as part of the 20-player all-MSAC team. The team was selected by the coaches from the seven MSAC soccer programs. Conference champion Finger Lakes Community College had the most selections with five. Broome Community College and Jefferson Community College each had five players chosen while Onondaga Community College had two. Cayuga Community College and Corning Community College each had a single player chosen. Henry finished fourth in voting. She led TC3 in scoring with 34 points on 15 goals and four assists. Cleveland was TC3's third leading scorers with 20 points on six goals and eight assists. Sacco, a defender and team captain, was a team leader in minutes played. 2009 Mid-State Athletic Conference All-Conference Team Lindsay Wellspeak, Finger Lakes Elysa Doldo, Jefferson Holly Mazursky, Broome Courtney Henry, TC3 Lila Kashou, Broome Elly Disbrow, Finger Lakes Ashley Rosenbarker, Onondaga Brenna Campbell, Broome Ashley Phillips, Jefferson Allison Bruet, Broome Alex McBride, Finger Lakes Karianna Breed, Finger Lakes Monica Sacco, TC3 Nakkia Raso, Jefferson Kristin Cleveland, TC3 Danielle Huffner, Corning Lauren Dunster, Cayuga Jenna Rossi, Onondaga Ryan Doerr, Finger Lakes Sarah Ward, Jefferson Top News Articles back to top 10/21/2009 TC3 Women's Soccer Earns NJCAA Region III Playoff bid #11 Panthers Play at #6 Finger Lakes Saturday DRYDEN, NY – For the fifth straight year, the TC3 women's soccer team has earned a spot in the NJCAA Region III playoffs. The Panthers are the 11th seed and will play at #6 Finger Lakes Community College Saturday at 1 p.m. The Panthers ended the regular season with a record of 8-9-1 overall and 7-8 in regional action. It was an up-and-down season, featuring both a four-game winning streak and season-ending three-game winless skid. The team averaged two goals per game, thanks to a balanced attack that saw 11 of the 18 players on the score. The balance extended to the defense, as three different keepers earned wins in goal. Finger Lakes enters the playoffs with a record of 14-3-1 and ranked seventh in the nation. The two teams met on September 10, with Finger Lakes prevailing 2-0. The winner will advance to take on third-seeded Broome Community College Tuesday, October 27. The winner of that contest will advance to the Region III-B championship, hosted by TC3 on October 31. NJCAA Region III Women's Soccer Tournament Seeds 1. Herkimer County CC 2. Mohawk Valley CC 3. Broome CC 4. Alfred State College 5. Genesee CC 6. Finger Lakes CC 7. Jefferson CC 8. Jamestown CC-Cattaraugus 9. Onondaga CC 10. Jamestown CC 11. TC3 12. Clinton CC Top News Articles back to top
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