Behrend Lions Athletic Hall of Fame
1993 Inductees
GARY
BOROWY
To say that Gary Borowy, a 1973 University Park graduate, has left his mark on men's basketball history at Penn State Behrend is a great understatement. His career statistics serve as a benchmark for today's players. His 22 PPG average is second in 33 years of college basketball history at Penn State Behrend. He grabbed 478 career rebounds. This total places him ninth on the all-time charts. The 988 points he netted in only two seasons places him eighth on the record charts.
In 1970, he led his team to the Penn State
Commonwealth Campus Championship, and was named to the all Tourney
team for two consecutive seasons.The most impressive note about Borowy's records is that he compiled
them in only two seasons at Penn State Behrend. He scored 40,
34, and 33 points in his best games, and devastated opponents with his
inside power moves. He concluded the 1970-71 season with 531
points, the third most points scored in a single-season.
Borowy
graduated with a degree from the College of Business Administration.
He currently operates and manages his own insurance agency in Erie.
RON
WILLIAMS
Williams
spent four terrific years representing the college on the hardwood.
In his junior season he led his team to win 19 wins, a new record
against four-year competition, and was named Penn State Behrend's
1979-80 Athlete of the Year.
In
his 74 career games in a Lion's uniform, he totaled 977 points,
which is ninth on the all-time scoring charts. His career
averages were: 13.2 PPG and 5.6 RPG. In addition to his scoring
and rebounding skills, Williams dished out 184 assists which, as with
his rebounding totals, ranks him twelfth all-time. William's
471 made field goals is still enough for sixth all-time.
In
1980-81, he captained the team to 18 wins, and was recognized as the
"Most Outstanding College Athlete in Erie County." In
addition to his athletic success, William's attained Dean's List
status for four terms at Penn State Behrend.
Today, Williams is a human resource manager for Corning Inc., Corning,
New York. He is completing work on his master's degree at
Cornell University.
TONY
ORLANDO
During
his soccer career at Penn State Behrend, Tony Orlando continued to get
better each season. 1978, he was honored as a second team NAIA
All-America selection. Orlando was named as a District 18
All-Star member in 1977-80, and was a Regional All-America selection
in 1978, '79 and '80.
This
four-year letter winner scored a dozen goals and contributed 10
assists in his tenure as a midfielder. It was clearly evident
that Orlando's presence made the soccer program excel. In his
four seasons as a starter the program won 28 games, including the 1977
squad that won a record eight games, the most in college history.
Since
receiving his bachelor's degree in 1983 from Penn State Behrend,
Orlando has become a market manager for Chemlawn Services Corporation.
He resides in Acworth, Georgia.
PAUL
JAZENSKI
A
1970 graduate of Iroquois High School, Jazenski wrestled for two
seasons at Penn State Behrend under Hall of Fame Coach Ed Onorato.
While at Penn State Behrend, Jazenski was a two-time Commonwealth
Campus Champion. In 1971 he won at 158 lbs. The next
season he won the championship at 177 lbs.
In
1972 Paul finished third in the NJCAA Regional Tournament and he
finished fifth in the National Tournament, which is the highest finish
in school history. In the same season, he received the Penn
State-Behrend Athlete of the Year award.
In 1973, Jazenski transferred to the University of Pittsburgh, where
he wrestled for two years. He also played wing forward on the
Panther's rugby team.
Jazenski
is still very active in sports. He is a youth soccer coach,
little league baseball coach, and is a member of the Eastside Board of
Advisors He is a teacher at Harborcreek Youth Services.
RHONDA
CARLSON
During
her two-year career at Penn State Behrend, Carlson was a triple letter
winner in basketball, tennis and volleyball. She also
participated in club softball.
Under
Coach Jan Wilson, Carlson's athletic ability earned the number-one
position on the women's tennis team and in 1973, she became a member
of Penn State Behrend's first volleyball team. Carlson was the
captain and leading scorer for the women's basketball team in the
1972 and 1973 seasons. In the 1973-74 season, she received the
White Letter Award for basketball, emblematic of the MVP.
In
addition to being the best all-around female athlete at the College,
she excelled academically. She graduated in less than four years
with honors and a 3.85 GPA.
Carlson
has continued to enjoy athletic success beyond her collegiate
experiences. She is well known in the local area for being an
outstanding softball player and has been a leader on several city
championship teams. She has also become a tournament caliber
golfer. Finally, she has been a successful basketball coach in
the Erie area at every level from grade school through college.
JULIO
DIMARCO
After
a terrific career at Cathedral Prep High School, DiMarco had two
outstanding seasons as a wrestler at Penn State Behrend. His
two-year mark in dual meets was 21-2. DiMarco was named an
Academic All-American in 1972. The following year, under Hall of
Fame member Coach Ed Onorato, he finished sixth in the NJCAA
Championships.
DiMarco
continued his outstanding career at the University of Arizona, where
he won 14 matches, including a first place medal at the prestigious
Arizona State Sun Devil Open and at the University of New Mexico's
Lobo Invitational.
Since
graduating in 1975, DiMarco has spent ten years coaching wrestling at
Harborcreek and Mercyhurst Prep high schools. He is also
self-employed as a general contractor.
JOHN
JAGEMAN: HONORARY
This 1938 graduate of University Park has formed a longstanding
relationship with Penn State Behrend. His dedication and loyalty
have made a positive impact on the College. The Pauline Urich
Jageman Fitness Room, located in Erie Hall, was established in loving
memory of John's wife. Jageman is solely responsible for
supplying the Nautilus equipment that is used daily by the students,
student-athletes, and faculty and staff of Penn State Behrend.
Jageman
is the recipient of the 1991 Richard Dill Service Award, presented
annually to the person who has provided outstanding volunteer service
to Penn State Behrend athletics.
Jageman,
a tough ball player for the Nittany Lion football and baseball teams,
is an established alumnus. He is a faithful follower of Penn State
football and our educational system. Jageman firmly believes that
intercollegiate athletics contributes to the learning process and the
college experience. He is an avid supporter of athletics, but,
most importantly, he remains Penn State Behrend's lifelong friend.
JAMES
CHANNAS
Channas
spent two seasons on the Penn State Behrend soccer team. Because
of his leadership qualities, he served as the captain for both years.
He was a quiet leader who led by example. His play and attitude
motivated teammates to achieve greater heights.
He
guided the Lion's teams to two consecutive Commonwealth Campus
Championships in 1970 and 1971. Channas was named the 1970 Penn
State Behrend Athlete of the Year and tabbed All-Region by the NJCAA.
His natural speed and skill made Jim the Lions first pure goal scorer.
Channas' favorite sound was the ball cruising into the back of the
goal, ripping the net. It is evident. He continues to be
the College's all-time leading career goal scorer with 27.
This
1974 graduate of University Park is currently a mechanical estimator
in Heidelberg, Pennsylvania.