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Hall of Fame will Induct Fomer Coach, Male and Female Athlete, and a Special Team
The New Hampton School Athletic Hall of Fame will honor some if its finest athletes on Saturday, November 10. Former faculty member and coach Joe Gauld, basketball star Ron Norwood ’72, three-sport athlete Euginnia C. Manseau '01, and the 1995-96 women's hockey team will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. The ceremony, which will take place in the Lower Gymnasium, begins at 9 am on Saturday and is part of an exciting weekend on campus. The Powder Keg competition between New Hampton and Tilton will begin at 11:30 am anf conclude at Kennedy field at approximately 4 pm with the presentation of the Powder Keg to the winning school. Below are biographies of the Hall of Fame inductees.
Coach
Joseph Gauld
Bath, Maine
Joe Gauld joined the faculty of New Hampton School in the fall of 1951 as a math teacher and coach of several sports. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Joe wore many hats over the next 13 years: head coach of football, basketball and baseball; Director of Summer School; Director of Athletics; Chairman of the Mathematics Department; Director of Admission; and Assistant Headmaster. In his tenure at NHS years, Joe was head coach of 39 varsity teams in football, basketball, and baseball. His teams won several Lakes Region Championships and represented New Hampton School at several New England championships. During a winning streak from 1958 to1960, his football team only lost two games (to Brewster). His 1959 team was undefeated and was inducted into this School’s Athletic Hall of Fame during its inaugural year in 2006.
Joe earned his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Boston University in 1963, and served as the Headmaster of Berwick Academy for one year. With a vision of his own educational philosophy in place, he opened the Hyde School in Bath, Maine. In the years that followed, Joe founded a number of sister schools, organizations, and foundations dedicated to improving the current educational system with an emphasis on team building and character education. He became known nationwide, making several appearances on The Today Show, 60 Minutes, and 20/20. He has authored several books focusing on character education and is working on a new book at present.
Female Athlete
Euginnia Manseau ‘01
Vail, Colorado
Euginnia Manseau came to New Hampton School as a junior in the fall of 1999. A local New Hampshire native she completed on the Alpine Skiing team, played varsity soccer and softball. She was the goalie on the soccer team. Euginnia continued to amaze and impress on the ski slopes as she participated in the grueling schedule that alpine skiers juggle between practices, weekly and sometimes biweekly racing, academics, and school life. She received the Leadership Award for Skiing in the 2000-01 season and is described as a “skiing superstar” and one of the best athletes he has coached in alpine skiing by former coach David Edry, Euginnia’s passion for athletic competition did not end with her college career. She has played on coed and women’s soccer teams, played on the Women’s semi pro indoor soccer team in 2010, participated in a local ski racing event in 2010 and 2012 as a Conway Cup Team Champion, participated in the Korbel American Ski Classic also in 2010 and 2012 which is a celebrity/pro athlete event. Ever in training mode, she has run four half-marathons, three triathlons, and the Chicago Marathons. Living in Vail Valley, Euginnia has worked for the Ski and Snowboard Club Vail for the last seven years, initially as the Member & Clubhouse Services Manager. SSCV has created a world-class, early season training venue attracting athletes from national teams across the world. With her passion in competition and events, she created a new position at SSCV, Event Manager, and now has the responsibilities for all competition and fundraising events.
She graduated from NHS with recognition as the Outstanding Female Athlete during the 2001 Commencement Exercises. Additionally she received several sport-specific awards in both softball and skiing. She attended Colby Sawyer College where she continued to play soccer and to ski. She received a bachelor’s degree in exercise sport science, sport management in 2005. At Colby Sawyer College she was awarded the Athlete of the Year, MVP three times for the ski team and was a five time All American. In the fall 2011 Euginnia was inducted into Colby Sawyer College’s Athletic Hall of Fame for Alpine Skiing. She currently works at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail in Vail, Colorado. She has been the Member and Clubhouse Services Manager since 2005, a facility that is one of the best ski clubs in the US if not the world. As a result of high standards and training opportunities for many athletes both on the hill and off the hill, several athletes from this organization have gone on to ski with the US Ski Team.
Male Athlete
Abdulatheem “Ron” Norwood ‘72
East Orange, NJ
Ron Norwood arrived at New Hampton School in 1969 and played football for two years, participated in track for one year, and quickly emerged as a basketball legend en route to earning athletic letters in all three sports. He led his team to the Class B Championship in 1971 as a junior, and led a less talented squad to the quarterfinals during his senior year, averaging 38.7 points per game. The co-captain of that team coached by the late Ralph Shackett, Ron scored a school-record 57 points in one game and finished the season with 612 points.New Hampton School faculty in the late 60s and early 70s consistently remark that Ron Norwood was one of the best athletes to attend and graduate from New Hampton School. They enthusiastically monitored his progress in sports, in the classroom, during Project Period and in all areas of school life. His academic and personal growth was remarkable and Ron received the Improvement Medal at the 1972 Commencement Exercises. His athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to then-national power Providence College. In his freshman year, he played with a talented cast of Friars that included Marvin Barnes, Ernie DeGrigorio, and Kevin Stacom. He later transferred to DePaul University playing for legendary coach Ray Meyer for his final three years. Norwood averaged 14.3 points his sophomore year and 19.3 points in his junior year. He was troubled in his senior year by an ankle injury and averaged just 11.8 points per game. Despite the injury, in his senior year at DePaul, the Milwaukee Bucks selected Norwood in the fifth round of the NBA Draft. He was also selected to the Olympic tryouts, but the same ankle injury prevented him from participating.
1995-1996 Women’s Ice Hockey Team
The 1995-1996 Women’s Ice Hockey Team was a dynamic mix of talented athletes and enthusiastic newcomers. Coached by Christy Everett and Robert “Bob” Ewell, the team included some women who had never played hockey before and others who were well-seasoned competitors. On the heels of its first New England Championship in 1995 and with a handful of returning team members, this small group of young women worked extremely hard and realized success on the ice with a second consecutive New England championship.
The character of this team featured a terrific mix of talent and tenacity. The team returned a strong core of players from the 94-95 season, and more than a handful of this team went on to play Division I college ice hockey. Goaltender Mandy Cronin ’98 was so consistent that the defense, anchored by Nancy Collins ‘97, skated the puck more and was able to be a force on offense as well. Critical to the team’s success were experienced, hard working skaters including Mary Marren ’99, Megan Collins, ’98 and Molly Schiot, ’98. This group was the most talented and most vocal on the team, constantly challenging themselves and encouraging their teammates to do more than anyone imagined possible. Team captain Amanda Beedy ’96 had not played as long as some of the younger players, but was the heart of the team and respected by all.
Team members Nicole Drew ’97, Emily Hawkins ’96 and Gretchen Leisenring ’97 were great athletes and positive contributors to team chemistry. Jamie Lalos represented a good, solid skater and other team members who contributed to dynamic team environment included Meagan Levitt, Emi Komatsu, Meredith Speer, Tomoko Takagi, Seone Goguen, and Kelly Anaya.
Highlights of the season include: 51 saves by goalie Mandy Cronin; Nicole Drew’s four goals against Pingree; Nancy Collins first career hat trick, scoring four goals against Bishop Brady; beating St. Paul’s School for the first time; a 3-4 loss to Cushing which felt more like a win because of the perseverance and unity displayed by the Lady Huskies; and a 9-0 victory over Holderness School. By the time this team progressed to tournament play, the squad was down to only 12 active members, but the Huskies’ determination and drive carried them through quarterfinal play into the semifinal contest where they defeated Pomfret School 2-0. The final game slated New Hampton against Brooks School, and the Huskies prevailed with a 3-0 victory.
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Coach
Joseph Gauld
Bath, Maine
Joe Gauld joined the faculty of New Hampton School in the fall of 1951 as a math teacher and coach of several sports. A graduate of Bowdoin College, Joe wore many hats over the next 13 years: head coach of football, basketball and baseball; Director of Summer School; Director of Athletics; Chairman of the Mathematics Department; Director of Admission; and Assistant Headmaster. In his tenure at NHS years, Joe was head coach of 39 varsity teams in football, basketball, and baseball. His teams won several Lakes Region Championships and represented New Hampton School at several New England championships. During a winning streak from 1958 to1960, his football team only lost two games (to Brewster). His 1959 team was undefeated and was inducted into this School’s Athletic Hall of Fame during its inaugural year in 2006.
Joe earned his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from Boston University in 1963, and served as the Headmaster of Berwick Academy for one year. With a vision of his own educational philosophy in place, he opened the Hyde School in Bath, Maine. In the years that followed, Joe founded a number of sister schools, organizations, and foundations dedicated to improving the current educational system with an emphasis on team building and character education. He became known nationwide, making several appearances on The Today Show, 60 Minutes, and 20/20. He has authored several books focusing on character education and is working on a new book at present.
Female Athlete
Euginnia Manseau ‘01
Vail, Colorado
Euginnia Manseau came to New Hampton School as a junior in the fall of 1999. A local New Hampshire native she completed on the Alpine Skiing team, played varsity soccer and softball. She was the goalie on the soccer team. Euginnia continued to amaze and impress on the ski slopes as she participated in the grueling schedule that alpine skiers juggle between practices, weekly and sometimes biweekly racing, academics, and school life. She received the Leadership Award for Skiing in the 2000-01 season and is described as a “skiing superstar” and one of the best athletes he has coached in alpine skiing by former coach David Edry, Euginnia’s passion for athletic competition did not end with her college career. She has played on coed and women’s soccer teams, played on the Women’s semi pro indoor soccer team in 2010, participated in a local ski racing event in 2010 and 2012 as a Conway Cup Team Champion, participated in the Korbel American Ski Classic also in 2010 and 2012 which is a celebrity/pro athlete event. Ever in training mode, she has run four half-marathons, three triathlons, and the Chicago Marathons. Living in Vail Valley, Euginnia has worked for the Ski and Snowboard Club Vail for the last seven years, initially as the Member & Clubhouse Services Manager. SSCV has created a world-class, early season training venue attracting athletes from national teams across the world. With her passion in competition and events, she created a new position at SSCV, Event Manager, and now has the responsibilities for all competition and fundraising events.
She graduated from NHS with recognition as the Outstanding Female Athlete during the 2001 Commencement Exercises. Additionally she received several sport-specific awards in both softball and skiing. She attended Colby Sawyer College where she continued to play soccer and to ski. She received a bachelor’s degree in exercise sport science, sport management in 2005. At Colby Sawyer College she was awarded the Athlete of the Year, MVP three times for the ski team and was a five time All American. In the fall 2011 Euginnia was inducted into Colby Sawyer College’s Athletic Hall of Fame for Alpine Skiing. She currently works at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail in Vail, Colorado. She has been the Member and Clubhouse Services Manager since 2005, a facility that is one of the best ski clubs in the US if not the world. As a result of high standards and training opportunities for many athletes both on the hill and off the hill, several athletes from this organization have gone on to ski with the US Ski Team.
Male Athlete
Abdulatheem “Ron” Norwood ‘72
East Orange, NJ
Ron Norwood arrived at New Hampton School in 1969 and played football for two years, participated in track for one year, and quickly emerged as a basketball legend en route to earning athletic letters in all three sports. He led his team to the Class B Championship in 1971 as a junior, and led a less talented squad to the quarterfinals during his senior year, averaging 38.7 points per game. The co-captain of that team coached by the late Ralph Shackett, Ron scored a school-record 57 points in one game and finished the season with 612 points.New Hampton School faculty in the late 60s and early 70s consistently remark that Ron Norwood was one of the best athletes to attend and graduate from New Hampton School. They enthusiastically monitored his progress in sports, in the classroom, during Project Period and in all areas of school life. His academic and personal growth was remarkable and Ron received the Improvement Medal at the 1972 Commencement Exercises. His athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to then-national power Providence College. In his freshman year, he played with a talented cast of Friars that included Marvin Barnes, Ernie DeGrigorio, and Kevin Stacom. He later transferred to DePaul University playing for legendary coach Ray Meyer for his final three years. Norwood averaged 14.3 points his sophomore year and 19.3 points in his junior year. He was troubled in his senior year by an ankle injury and averaged just 11.8 points per game. Despite the injury, in his senior year at DePaul, the Milwaukee Bucks selected Norwood in the fifth round of the NBA Draft. He was also selected to the Olympic tryouts, but the same ankle injury prevented him from participating.
1995-1996 Women’s Ice Hockey Team
The 1995-1996 Women’s Ice Hockey Team was a dynamic mix of talented athletes and enthusiastic newcomers. Coached by Christy Everett and Robert “Bob” Ewell, the team included some women who had never played hockey before and others who were well-seasoned competitors. On the heels of its first New England Championship in 1995 and with a handful of returning team members, this small group of young women worked extremely hard and realized success on the ice with a second consecutive New England championship.
The character of this team featured a terrific mix of talent and tenacity. The team returned a strong core of players from the 94-95 season, and more than a handful of this team went on to play Division I college ice hockey. Goaltender Mandy Cronin ’98 was so consistent that the defense, anchored by Nancy Collins ‘97, skated the puck more and was able to be a force on offense as well. Critical to the team’s success were experienced, hard working skaters including Mary Marren ’99, Megan Collins, ’98 and Molly Schiot, ’98. This group was the most talented and most vocal on the team, constantly challenging themselves and encouraging their teammates to do more than anyone imagined possible. Team captain Amanda Beedy ’96 had not played as long as some of the younger players, but was the heart of the team and respected by all.
Team members Nicole Drew ’97, Emily Hawkins ’96 and Gretchen Leisenring ’97 were great athletes and positive contributors to team chemistry. Jamie Lalos represented a good, solid skater and other team members who contributed to dynamic team environment included Meagan Levitt, Emi Komatsu, Meredith Speer, Tomoko Takagi, Seone Goguen, and Kelly Anaya.
Highlights of the season include: 51 saves by goalie Mandy Cronin; Nicole Drew’s four goals against Pingree; Nancy Collins first career hat trick, scoring four goals against Bishop Brady; beating St. Paul’s School for the first time; a 3-4 loss to Cushing which felt more like a win because of the perseverance and unity displayed by the Lady Huskies; and a 9-0 victory over Holderness School. By the time this team progressed to tournament play, the squad was down to only 12 active members, but the Huskies’ determination and drive carried them through quarterfinal play into the semifinal contest where they defeated Pomfret School 2-0. The final game slated New Hampton against Brooks School, and the Huskies prevailed with a 3-0 victory.
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