A Publication of Monroe College Fall Winter Spring 2004

In This Issue

7New Dorm

3Vice President

8Dreams ComeTrue

9Receptions

12TwoChampionships

MonroeCollege

One focus. Your future.

Twenty-five Monroe College ComputerInformation Students learned first-hand thatexcellent educational experiences are sometimesfound outside the classroom. On February 25, aspart of the Job Shadowing Program of NationalEngineers Week, the students visited IBM in East Fishkill, NY.

“This event changed my life,” CIS Bachelor’sstudent Abdul Kahn wrote in an email to CISchairperson Jacinth Coultman upon returningfrom IBM. “Before I was a lost soul who did nothave any idea what I was going to do. After this Iknow exactly what I’m going to do.”

The students were paired off with IBMengineers and got to literally ‘shadow’ them onthe job all day. In addition to seeing the corporateworld up-close and networking withprofessionals, students got a personal tour of the

state-of-the-art microchip manufacturing line. In fact, according to Bachelor’s student MarzellGraham, this experience helped reinforce thehands-on education students are getting atMonroe.

“The IBM chips are actually programmed withthe same languages we learned in the classroom,”Graham noted, “not with some sort of secretalphanumeric code that we never came across.”

In addition, Professor Coultman explainedthere was a broader benefit of this uniqueeducational experience. “The students realizedthat being involved in the computer informationcommunity at Monroe can be a valuable thing,”she said. “They can now see that their educationcan be enhanced by belonging to clubs like ourBits and Bytes Club and just generally seeking outa wide range of opportunities.”

MONROE AT IBM:Education Comes Alive!

We’re Honored!

In January, at the New Rochelle campus, MonroeCollege inaugurated two honors classes as the firststep in launching a full-fledged honors program. Inaddition to regular course material, honors classesare designed to challenge and stimulate Monroe’sbest students by offering a broad range of academicissues that are not studied in traditional sections ofa class.

“We want to create a community of scholarswho will enhance the academic atmosphere here atMonroe,” said Associate Academic Dean KarenannCarty, one of the originators of the honors program.“We want to ensure that students who come tocollege well-prepared for an academic challengewill find exactly what they’re looking for and moreat Monroe.”

Students in honors classes must have a 3.5 GPAor higher. For the winter, 2004 semester, 20students enrolled in two honors courses, Principlesof Management and Introduction to Psychology.Ultimately, the goal is to develop an honors diplomathat will indicate excellence in academicachievement throughout a student’s college career.

To assure the broadest input into thedevelopment and operation of the program, anHonors Board was established. It is deeply involvedin every aspect of the program, from selectingstudents to reviewing student presentations, fromworking with academic departments on thecurricula to defining faculty responsibilities in suchsections. The Board consists of Vice President forAcademics, Dr. Stephen Waldow; AssociateAcademic Deans Karenann Carty and Carol Genese;Dean of College Relations, Dr. Donald E. Simon,Dean of Institutional Research/Registrar, Dr. Edward Schneiderman; MathematicsDepartment Chair, Dr. Conrad Goldberg, and Professors Marlene Hollick and Terry Jewett, all of

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Message from President Stephen Jerome . . .

At Monroe College we strive forexcellence in all that we do. It is evidentin our academic programs, studentachievement, educational services and support, and our facilities. Thecollege constantly continues to improve. We are proud of our updated facilitiesand computer labs at both campuses,construction of the 200-bed dormitoryin New Rochelle, improving graduationrates, and the introduction of anHonors Program. At Monroe a greatdeal is happening, and I hope that every student is taking advantage ofevery opportunity that is available.

In January, Dr. Stephen Waldowjoined the college as our new Vice President for Academics. He isalready at the forefront of continueddevelopment and expansion of ouracademic programs, in particular inthe health fields.

This winter our basketball teamsalso captured many of ourimaginations. On February 29, both the men’s and women’s basketballteams brought home the Region XVchampionship. Congratulations to theplayers and coaches for theiraccomplishments . . . they representedus well! Also, an official welcome to our women’s softball team which willmake its debut this spring.

In this edition of the Observer,readers will see the variety of studentclubs and organizations that areorganized and led by students. SIFE,Bits and Bytes, COT Club, HospitalityStudents’ Association, and theEnvironmental Protection Club - as well as talent shows, musicalpresentations, guest speakers, andvarious special events - are all part of the extra-curricular activities that continue to enhance the Monroe experience.

So, enjoy this issue of the Observer!

Stephen J. Jerome

President

Continued from coverMONROE AT IBM: Education Comes Alive!

Job shadowing is only one aspect of Monroe’slong-standing relationship with IBM. MonroeCollege students are regularly hired by IBM andinternship opportunities at IBM are essentialcomponents of the Monroe Cooperative Educationprogram.

“IBM always has a welcome mat out forMonroe College students,” said CarolynTabachnik, Monroe’s Director of Career Services.“In fact, right now they are in the process ofcompleting the interview process for a Monroegraduate to work on the IBM tech sales team inWashington DC.”

Clearly, Monroe and IBM will continue to be aperfect match!

“Seeing IBM up close helped me gainconfidence in what I really want to do when I getmy degree,” said CIS student Babatunde Ipaye.

“By far this was the most innovative andinformative activity I’ve ever been a part of,”commented Graham. “It has motivated me tostrive for the things I thought were impossible.Now I know nothing is impossible.”

whom are providing guidance that will result in a vibrant, energetic and exciting program.Professor Jewett has the additional role of HonorsProgram Coordinator.

There are two ways a student can participate inhonors at Monroe College. A student can enter thehonors program when admitted into the college or

current students can apply for admission into thehonors program if they meet the requirements.

Students who want to be part of the MonroeCollege honors program, which is currentlyoffering courses only at New Rochelle, can call thehonors office at ext. 477. Honors courses will beavailable at the Bronx campus in the fall.

Continued from coverWe’re Honored!

BusinessAdministration

Department ChairProf. Tilokie Depoo, the newly-appointed acting Chairperson in the MonroeCollege Business Administration Department, comes to Monroe with over tenyears of college teaching experience and 20 years of professional corporateexperience including strategic planning, venture development, andbusiness/product development. He has worked for domestic and internationalfirms and was a management consultant for the United Nations DevelopmentProgram (UNDP). He earned a Master’s degree from New York University and aBachelor’s from Long Island University; both of his degrees are in Economics.

Since arriving at Monroe in January, Professor Depoo and his staff havecreated business labs for students to brush up in their course work, are activelyinvolved in the planning for the Monroe Master’s program, and are forging aheadwith the development of new courses. Good luck Prof. Depoo!

Meet The New Vice President For Academics

The Monroe College community ispleased to welcome Dr. Stephen Waldow,the new Vice President for Academics.An avowed family man, Dr. Waldow willtell you that Monroe’s family-typeatmosphere was a major attraction forhim to leave South Jersey for points north.

“I was impressed with PresidentJerome and the climate and culture atMonroe,” Dr. Waldow said recently whileoverseeing spring registration in the KingHall gym. “I was particularly inspired bythe potential for growth in Monroe’sAllied Health program.”

No wonder. Dr. Waldow has extensivebackground in health education. Hereceived his Ph.D. in Radiation Biologyfrom the State University of New York(SUNY) at Buffalo in 1984. He was the

Director of the Division of RadiationResearch, at Cooper Hospital/UniversityMedical Center and a Clinical AssistantProfessor at UMDNJ-Robert WoodJohnson Medical School, both inCamden, New Jersey (1987-1991). Alsoas an Associate Professor at Temple

University, he was involved in developingmedical laser technology.

Most recently, in February 2001, Dr.Waldow was the Vice President and Deanof Academic Affairs at Salem CommunityCollege.

“So far, at Monroe it’s been exciting,non-stop,” he said. Nonetheless, in ashort amount of time, Dr. Waldow hasbeen able to make an administrativeimpact at the college by expanding therole of department chairs on both theBronx and New Rochelle campuses.

“I’m still learning the operation here,”Dr. Waldow admitted. “But theopportunity to improve and expand whatare already excellent academic programsis a challenge for which I’m ready.”

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The ‘Tekkie’ Behind Monroe’s Tech

by Gary Axelbank

Though he’s responsible for computer networks at a collegethat specializes in cutting-edge technology, Harry McCaffrey,Monroe College’s Director of Network Administration, workedoriginally in human services. Before he came to Monroe 22-years ago, the man referred to by his colleagues affectionatelyas ‘Mac’, was a social work administrator at Head Start in NewJersey, where his main job was to get people to talk with eachother. Now his job is to get computers to do the same thing:‘talk’ with each other.

“If I’m doing my job, no one will know that I exist; except,of course, on my birthday!”

The likeable McCaffrey, who always seems to have a gleamin his eyes, said he made the drastic career change out ofnecessity. “It was during the Reagan years and even though Iliked the work, they were cutting like crazy from humanservices. So I had to do something different.”

‘Mac’ was a teacher of technology at Monroe for 17 years,but the task of maintaining and upgrading the college’s vastcomputer networks now requires full-time attention. Eventhough he’s mostly out of sight, he’s a vital part of the MonroeCollege community and appreciates the college’s community-centered philosophy.

“Monroe does what a ‘dream’ organization would do. It reinvests in the community it serves,” he said.

Although his work involves technology throughout the twoMonroe College campuses, using today’s incredibletechnology, McCaffrey is able to do much of his work rightfrom the two computers that sit on the desk in his office. He’sgratified that Monroe is at the forefront of technology.

“I like the philosophy of Monroe College, I like the peopleat Monroe College, and I like toys!”

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MONROECOLLEGESERVESLUNCH

FOR THEHUNGRY!

On Tuesday, December 23, Monroe College culinarystudents and faculty prepared a gourmet lunch formore than 300 hungry people at the Part of theSolution (POTS) community kitchen on WebsterAve, Bronx, NY. The three-course meal featuredlentil soup, breast of chicken with mushroom au jus,honey-glazed carrots, rosemary-roasted redpeppers, focaccia bread with herbs, basil, garlic,and parmesan, and a dessert of apple turnovers,maple-whipped cream, and heart-shapedshortbread cookies. More than one satisfied dinerleft with a smile and a stomach-full of holiday cheer!

Some comments heard at the lunch:

Twyla Waters, POTS Social Worker:

It’s beautiful. For our clients, today is all aboutdignity and pride. It tells them that they are worth athree-course, gourmet meal. Some of the peoplehere have never been treated like this.

Fr. Ned Murphy, POTS President and Founder:

Word spread around the corner pretty quickly thatthe food is great today. This is terrific. We’d love toget people to do this for us more often!

John Hoffman, POTS Development Manager:

Having Monroe here is heaven for us. But, it’s goodfor the students too. This is a different kind ofpopulation that the students will be seeing when theyget out into the working world of restaurants andcatering.

Yrmina Acevedo, Monroe College culinarystudent:

I like to help these people. I know how rough it canbe for them.

Children’s Holiday PartyOn Sunday, December 7, Monroe College, students, faculty, and staff held their annual children’s Christmas party on theBronx campus. Despite the inclement weather, hundreds of children attended. For more than 20 years, Monroe Collegehas held this festive celebration. “It’s a joyous time of the year,” said Monroe President Stephen Jerome. “We havemarvelous students who have families. It’s a nice thing to do something for their children.”

An elf, Power Puff and the Cat inthe Hat celebrate Christmas.

Glenda the Good Witch, Santa,and Mrs. Claus entertain Bronx children.

Elmo entertained the kids.

Monroe culinary student YrminaAcevedo serves a full plate at POTS.

Craig Rutman, the Director of Culinary &Pastry Arts, gets the desserts ready.

Acevedo shares a smile and dessertwith a POTS client

Monroe College SIFE students spread holidaycheer at the St. James Day Care Center

The Monroe College SIFE Santa gave toys andeven a couple of hugs to children at ConcourseHouse

SIFE STUDENTSPLAY SANTA

On Tuesday, December 23, ten award-winningmembers of the SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise)Club visited family centers in the Bronx todistribute, toys, children’s books, and good cheer.Over the course of the day they played Santa Claus,giving out more than 250 gifts to sixty children atthe St. James Day Care Center on Jerome Avenueand forty children at the Concourse House on196th Street. Ho, ho, ho!

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COLLEGE HOSTS VIRTUAL ENTERPISE COMPETITION

On Wednesday, November 19, Monroe was the site for the sixth-annual Virtual Enterprise International Bronx BusinessPlan Competition for eighty-five students from seventeen Bronx high schools. Many of those students received someof their business and marketing training in Monroe’s free Saturday classes for high school students. During thecompetition, teams of students presented “virtual” business plans, based on ventures they created.

Students from Walton High School practice their virtual enterprise presentation before the competition.

MONROE COLLEGE CLUB BUILDS HOMESThe Bits and Bytes Club is pitching in with Habitat for Humanity to build homes in Yonkers. Inthis ongoing project, the students and staff build cement casings for stairs, paint, hammer, andsaw, install weather stripping, and complete many more tasks to help get the new homes readyfor habitation.

(photo, l-r :Professor Pat Edwards,

Andre Venzen,Chairperson Jacinth Coultman,

Corey Churnside,Juana Flores, Siana Sierra,

Sherenette Thomspson,Professor Harvey Thorpe)

MONROE GIVES TO SHELTEROn the tenth of February, Robert Wright from

the Sammon Building Center, a women's

shelter on Grand Avenue in the Bronx, picked

up boxes containing clothing and books that

were collected by the Environmental Protection

Club. In the picture, student Roxanne Shannon

and Professor Patricia Edwards make the

presentation to Mr. Wright.

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MONROECAREER/INTERNSHIP

FAIR On Tuesday, November 4, more than 500 students participated in the bi-annualMONROE COLLEGE CAREER/INTERNSHIP FAIR. Twenty prospective employersinterviewed students, reviewed resumes, and offered advice to Monroe studentsand graduates. According to Career Services Director Carolyn Tabachnik, the fairwas three-times larger than any previously held at the college. “Certainly we’vedone a better job of communicating the event to students, but also the need for jobs and careers is great and that’s where Monroe College really shines,” she said.

Rosemary Martin of theNYS Department of

Taxation and Financediscusses employment

possibilities with anaccounting student.

NYPD Officer AnthonyTorres gives advice to criminal justice major,Ena Miller.

On Friday, January 23, Monroe College accounting graduates gathered for the first session of Monroe’s CPA Reviewcourse, the only one of its kind offered in the Bronx. These students will attend twenty-two sessions to prepare forthe new computer-based CPA Exam. Professors Jacob Lamar, Harvey Gilmore, and Carmine Nogara were theinstructors. For more information about the CPA Review course at Monroe, call 718-933-6700 x 347.

CPA REVIEW AT MONROECPA REVIEW AT MONROE

In the late fall, the college broke ground in New Rochelle forconstruction of a $10 million residence hall for 200 students. Its architectural highlight will be a six-storyglass tower that will illuminate downtown New Rochellethrough the night.

This new building is part of a rejuvenation of downtownNew Rochelle that the city administration and media havelargely credited to the development and expansion of

Monroe College. Ten years ago, Monroe didn’t have anydorms. But now the college has approximately 400 studentsin 14 New Rochelle residence halls.

While the other buildings were remodeled from existingstructures, the new residence hall will be the first one builtspecifically as student housing. The new building will helpconsolidate the sometimes sprawling student residencelocations and create an even more cozy feel to the already-friendly atmosphere on the New Rochelle campus.

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NEW DORM ON THE WAY!

AlbertCheatham

The college suffered a loss on March12 when Professor Albert Cheathamof the Computer Information Systemsdepartment died after a lengthyillness. Professor Cheatham firsttaught at the college in 1980, and thenreturned in 1996. He soon became amainstay of the computer program.

Professor Jacinth Coultman, chairof the CIS department, describedProfessor Cheatham as someone who“pushed students beyond what theythought they were capable of doing.”

She noted also he was, “an innovatorwho helped the CIS department moveforward with the latest technology –especially in the areas of multi-mediaand web design.”

President Stephen Jerome notedProfessor Cheatham was admired byhis students and colleagues for hisdedication to student success. “Hewill be missed by the entire MonroeCollege community,” he said.

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ALetterFrom a GradAlong with responses to theGraduate SatisfactionQuestionnaire, a fall, 2003associate degree recipient sentthe following letter. Nicole Hope,who lives in Brooklyn, earnedPresident’s List distinction forthree semesters and graduatedMagna Cum Laude.

I would like to thank PresidentJerome and the staff of MonroeCollege for providing me with abeautiful experience that I alwaysboast about.

People say, “Why did you leaveBrooklyn and travel an hour and-a-half away to Monroe?” I always reply,“Because it is the best school.”President Jerome encourages you toexcel and rewards you with dinnersand awards. All his efforts shinethrough his staff, instructors, and eventhe security officers.

The goal that I wished for over thepast ten years, or at least part of it, hascome through. I did not have to be avictim of politics or cut through anyred tape to graduate. I was not givenany surprises. I always received mailand email from the school. Thank youfor remembering my family atChristmas by hosting the Christmas

party for my kids and sending me aholiday postcard. Monroe has mademe feel that I am a part of a familyand not just a number.

My education was worthwhile andthe little things you have done keepyou in my heart. In the fall, 2004, I will be back to do my bachelor’s atthe school I love so much: Monroe!

Thank you to the entire family at Monroe.

“I did love the hotel industry,” graduateArlene Sill said one recent afternoon whilevisiting the Office of College Relations inMonroe Hall on the Bronx campus. “Butit’s always been my dream to teach.”

Because at Monroe College dreams cancome true, Sill, a Bronx mother of two whoreceived her Bachelor’s degree in BusinessManagement in spring, 2003, recently wasaccepted into New York City’s TeachingFellows Program. She expects to be in aclassroom as a city public school teacherbeginning this fall.

“The English and math I learned atMonroe filled in a lot of what I didn’t reallypick up in high school”, she reflected.“The support at Monroe was thedifference. I really owe my bachelor’sdegree to Mr. Goldstein and Dean Simon.”

That brought a hearty laugh from Dr.Donald Simon, Dean of College Relations.“Arlene really owes her triumph to herown dedication to being successful,” hesaid. “Let’s face it; we’re talking aboutsomeone who graduated Magna CumLaude. In fact, she had perfect attendancethroughout her enrollment in the Associate

program, including the time she wascarrying her second child!”

Sill admits that that even though shedidn’t plan on college when she graduatedfrom high school, things really worked outwhen she took a friend’s advice andenrolled at Monroe.

About the prospect of teaching, Sillnoted, “I’m going to have my summers off

to be with my family. That’s very importantto me.” Arlene says her future is a directresult of what she experienced at thecollege. She recalls her time at Monroefondly, noting, “Because I was not just a‘number’ when I came to Monroe, I alwaysrecommend to friends that they come toseek their future here, too.”

DREAMS COME TRUEAT MONROE

Magna Cum Laude bachelor’s graduate Arlene Sill,celebrates with Dr. Donald E. Simon, Dean of College Relations.

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Each semester Career Services takes graduating students to a day-long, off-campus careerseminar. Students enjoy a continental breakfast and lunch while hearing presentations thatwill aid them in launching their careers.

In March, more than 80 Bronx students gathered at the Fort Lee Hilton Hotel wherePresident Stephen J. Jerome welcomed them and reminded them that they will soon makethe transition from the world of education to the world of work. He noted they are, “movingfrom academic success to business success.”

There were also discussions of resume preparation, the importance of dressing forsuccess, key interviewing techniques, and tips on evaluating their own career goals andskills.

Raudell Echevarria, a CIS Bachelor’s student, was so inspired by the sessions that shelikened them to the motivating speech a football coach gives before a big game. She alsorecognized that the career search she’ll face after graduation was significantly moreimportant than a game!

But, with her Monroe education and the information gained through various CareerServices activities, including the Seminar, she feels she is now ready.

So, if we ask our graduates, “Who’s going to win?” They’ll answer confidently, “We will!”

PRESIDENT’S AND DEAN’SRECEPTIONSRecently, the college honored studentswho earned academic honors duringthe fall 2003 semester. At gala eventsin both the Bronx and New Rochelle, the award recipients were recognizedfor their outstanding academicperformance.

Career Seminar:Final Pointers for Getting that Job

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Monroe Honors Top StudentsThe honoree achieved a 3.70 – 4.00 for the President’s and 3.40 – 3.69 for the Dean’s List. (FALL 2003)

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Monroe Observer / 11

It’s been years in the making, but it’s finally here.

This spring Monroe will be fielding a women’s softball

team. Drawing from a vigorous, athletic student body,

and an active recruiting program, Coach James

McCormack is planning on establishing a winning

tradition at Monroe right from the start. He works hard

and he expects his players to do the same.

Former New York Liberty star Kym Hampton came toMt. St. Michael’s Academy on Saturday, February 14 tosee the Monroe Lady Mustangs tip-off against BMCC.After the Mustangs 60-56 win, Hampton visited with theteam in the locker room for a pep talk.

HERE COMES SOFTBALL!

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THE LADYMUSTANGS

The Foundation For The Lady MustangsLet the record show that sophomore outfielder Lisa Jackson has been acommanding presence on each of the Monroe College women’s athleticteams. In fact, she’s probably been the best player during the formative years of each women’s program.

Having been team captain and MVP on the 2001-2002 women’sbasketball team and team captain and MVP on the 2002-2003 volleyballteam, guess who is likely to be the foundation for the first-ever MonroeMustang softball team?

Lisa’s the best all-around athlete on the new Mustang softball team; andnot only because she’s been a quality varsity player in basketball andvolleyball. She can run, throw, and hit. She can also be called on to pitch.But, maybe even more important, because Lisa has been successful in other sports, you can expect that the players and coach on the new softballteam will lean on her leadership and calm under pressure.

If all that is not enough, would it surprise anyone to know that in additionto having been instrumental in the growth of Monroe women’s basketball,volleyball and now softball, Lisa was also one of the Athletic Department’sfirst-ever CyberSports statisticians, responsible for keeping the computer statsfor men’s basketball? Lisa Jackson can do it all! AT

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gPresident Stephen Jerome congratulates Garfield Johns after his buzzer beater won the Region XV championship for Monroe.

In a basketball season filled with many highlights, the one day thatmight be remembered best by Monroe College basketball fans isSunday, February 29, 2004. That was the day both Monroe basketballteams won Region XV championships! First, in a tournament playedat Sullivan Community College, the Monroe Lady Mustangs won their first-ever NJCAA Region XV (Division III)championship with a 79-68 win over Dutchess Community College.Then later in the day, the Monroe Mustangs won their second-consecutive NJCAA Region XV (Division I) championship with aheart-stopping, buzzer-beating, 84-81 win over WestchesterCommunity College.

“Winning two region championships in one day says a lot aboutthe quality of our athletes, coaches, and athletic program,” saidAthletic Director Bert Shillingford.

The Mustangs went on to win a semifinal game in the NJCAADistrict III tournament, beating Garrett College of Maryland, 80-75.They dropped the final game to Allegany, 62-71, in front of a largecrowd, which included some forty hearty Mustangs fans who busseddown from New York to support their hoops heroes. The Mustangsfinished the season with an impressive 24-9 record.

The Lady Mustangs played into the national tournament inCorning, NY for the first time in the college’s history. Though theplayers might have been disappointed with their opening round 71-47 loss to Joliet JC, Ill and second round 55-53 defeat at thehands of Passaic CC, they had to be heartened with their 81-62rebound win over Bunker Hill, which earned them a seventh-placefinish in the nation and a lot of pride over a 25-9 record, the bestseason in Lady Mustang history.

As for post-season awards, both Monroe teams cleaned up!Freshman Garfield Johns was named Region XV Tournament MVP,sophomores Mike Johnson and Elvis Rivera were named to the All-tournament first team and sophomore Randy Alexandre was namedto the second team.

Johns was also the Region XV Player of the Year, and Johnson wasnamed to the All-region team. Alexandre and sophomore WillieYoutchou made second team all-region. Monroe Coach Jeff Brustadwas awarded Region XV Coach of the Year.

Lady Mustang Cherita Gray was named the Region XVTournament MVP and Ketshiga Fearon was named to the All-tournament team. Gray was named a first-team all-region player,Fearon a second-team all-region player, and forward/center LoraMorton won all-region honorable mention.

In all it was truly a season to remember for Monroe basketball!

MUSTANGS AND LADY MUSTANGS: Two Championships in One Day!

gLady Mustang guard Cherita Gray goes to the hoop.

gThe Lady Mustangs ham it up at the banquet at the NJCAA national tournament in Corning, NY.

gMustang point guard Elvis Riverawas big in the playoffs for Monroe.

gStaff member Sandy Rodriguez greets Mustang sophomore Willie Youtchou after the District III championship game in Cumberland, MD.

gTeam co-captain Mike Johnson pulls down another rebound for Monroe.