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Congratulations Fred Cappello

Congratulations to Camden County College’s Fred Cappello

Fred was recently inducted into the Monsignor Bonner Hall of Fame Class of 2018. Fred excelled while at Bonner as an All-Delco and All-Catholic Football player before moving on to play at Temple University. After graduating Temple, Fred volunteered his time as the Freshmen Football Coach at Bonner in ’65 and then as the Defensive Coordinator of the Varsity team from ’66 – ’68. Fred dedicated his professional career to teaching and earned a Master Degree in Education from Temple. His career included positions as a teacher at Rutgers University, the Assistant Dean to the President at Camden County College, Director of Vocational Tech. Education at the NJ Dept. of Education and Camden County College Dean of School-College Partnership Programs, where he worked closely w/ public and parochial high schools to provide college level experience to high school students. Fred currently is the Special Asst. to the President at Camden County College. To give you an idea on the type of impact Fred and the “Cappello Effect” can have on people, Fred was nominated for this honor by seven Bonner grads who played football under Fred’s coaching in the 1960’s. Congrats to Fred Cappello, Bonner Class of ’58, Bonner HOF Class of ’18!

Camden County College Athletics Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Student athletes, hall of famers, and athletic administrators honored

Blackwood/Camden, NJ – This year, Camden County College celebrates 50 years of serving the community and each department at the College is hosting a special event as part of “50 Events for 50 Years.” On Thursday, February 15, the Camden County College Athletics Program and kicked off the rebirth of the Camden County College Athletic Hall of Fame and honored all winter sports athletes.

Prior to tipoff of the CCC men’s basketball game, students from wrestling and both men’s and women’s basketball were honored with certificates. They were personally congratulated by the College president, their coaches, and the director of athletics.

At halftime, five high school seniors signed national letters of intent to attend Camden County College next year. Seniors Samantha Torres (Hammonton High School) and Emily Auletto (Sterling High School) will play softball next year for the Cougars. Seniors Dylan Kleiner (Seneca High School), Nicholas D’Agostino (Gloucester City High School), and Andrew Rodrigues (Chichester High School, PA) will play baseball for the Cougars starting this fall.

“All of our winter sport athletes were in the audience, and we honored our hall of famers, so it was nice to see incoming athletes interacting with current and former Cougars,” states Director of Athletics, William Banks.

Ten members of the Camden County College Athletics Hall of Fame helped unveil a banner listing all hall of fame inductees which will hang in the Papiano Gym. “This signifies the revival of our Athletics Hall of Fame which is one of our initiatives this year,” states Banks.

Additionally, Hudson County Freeholder, Jerry Walker, honored CCC Director of Athletics, William Banks, and CCC Director of Special Events and Facilities, Kay Byrd with proclamations for their work with the Team Walker AAU Basketball Team. Team Walker AAU is an organization that improves the quality of life for children of Jersey City by offering youth programs similar to those provided to Jerry and Jasper Walker when they were children. Camden County College is a proud host of Team Walker events each year.

Team Walker also donated $1500 to the Camden County College Foundation for athletic programs.

 

Camden County College Athletics welcomes alumni from the CCC Hall of Fame

President Borden and Director of Athletics, Bill Banks, congratulate and welcome alumni from the CCC athletics hall of fame.

Athletes Signing

New student athletes sign national letters of intent to play for CCC

 

Andrew Rodriguez

Andrew Rodriguez, Chichester High School, signs his letter of intent to play for the Cougars this fall.

Soccer Program Hires New Coaches

Cougars Welcome Kevin Nuss and Solomon Jacobs

Coach Kevin Nuss (front) and Coach Solomon Jacobs (rear)

 

Camden, NJ – Two new faces will lead the men’s and women’s soccer programs at Camden County College. Both coaches are have strong ties to Camden County College—one as an alumni and one as a professor. Solomon Jacobs takes over as the head women’s soccer coach and Kevin Nuss takes over as the head men’s soccer coach.

“We are confident that Coach Nuss and Coach Solomon will continue the history of success for these programs with an emphasis on academic success, development, retention, degree completion and moving our student-athletes onto four year institutions,” states William Banks, Director of Athletics.

Solomon Jacobs spent last season as an assistant coach for the Lady Cougars. Coach Jacobs has 12 years of semi-pro playing experience and over 10 years of coaching and training experience at a variety of different levels.

“As head coach, I am introducing ‘attractive’ and fundamental soccer playing styles, which will continue to develop the style of the game of future players,” states Coach Jacobs. “We will lead and encourage each player to reach their full potential, teach them the value of respect, care, responsibility, honesty and ability to uphold the tradition of winning both in the classroom and on the field of play,” states Coach Jacobs.

Jacobs holds a Bachelor of Science in information technology and a master’s in business administration. He is currently a full-time student in a doctoral program and is an adjunct professor at CCC, teaching computer information systems.

The Cougars men’s soccer program has been one of the most dominate teams in Region XIX, as well as a national contender. Coach Kevin Nuss played for the Cougars in 2003 under Coach Freeman and was an all-region and all-conference goalkeeper. Nuss was also named an Adidas/NSCAA First Team All-American. He went on to play two seasons at William Paterson University before transferring to Rowan University to finish out his collegiate playing career.

Coach Nuss came back to CCC for one season as an assistant coach under Freeman before heading to Rutgers University-Camden to be an assistant coach from 2008-2011. He then served as assistant coach at St. Joseph’s University from 2011 to 2012 and at Brown University from 2013-2014. Coach Nuss most recently spent time as an Associate Head Coach and General Manager of the Ocean City Nor’easters and Cedar Stars Academy.

“I am extremely excited about returning to Camden County College. I am appreciative of my experience here as a student-athlete and assistant coach,” states Coach Nuss. “I look forward to building on the storied legacy of the men’s soccer program and helping the current student-athletes fulfill their academic and professional goals, just as I did in my time at CCC.”

The men’s and women’s soccer teams will kick off their seasons on the road on August 28, 2018 against NJCAA DII CCBC-Catonsville.

For more information, contact Bill Banks, Director of Athletics, at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4260.

Lady Cougars keep dominating with win over RCGC

BLACKWOOD – The Camden County College women’s basketball team improved its record to 8-2 by beating rival Rowan College at Gloucester County 61-57 on Nov. 21.

The game was packed to the doors with Cougar and Road Runner fans and the gym was electric when the tip off took place.

An impact player for the Cougars, Olivia Pierman, has shown great strength and leadership on the court as a freshman. About Camden County’s success so far this season and how it will affect the team’s success moving forward, Pierman said, “It is always awesome having a great start. It gives us momentum for the rest of the season that hopefully leads us into playoffs.”

The scoring and momentum of the game was back and forth all 40 minutes. At halftime the Cougars trailed RCGC by five points but that did not stop the Cougars from playing their game.

The tide of the game swung in the direction of the Cougars toward the final stretch as they took the lead with 2:10 left in the game. The Road Runners could not regain the lead as the Cougars played inspired defense at the end of the game. John Merkh, the clock operator at home games, said, “It is always fun to watch these girls play. They play together and that’s why they come out on top more times than not.”

Pierman said beating their rivals was important to the Cougars. “It feels amazing. It is always a good feeling when you beat your rivals. We knew it was going to be a hard game and we were able to come out with the win.”

She noted playing well together matters to the team. “Chemistry has been a big part and knowing what we have to do every game. We do not take any game for granted.”

The Cougars finished the day as the number one team in the conference and a top five team in the region.

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Bobby Girgenti
CCC Journalism Program

Four CCC Athletes continue at NCAA Level

Four Camden County College student athletes have signed national letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our student athletes,” stated William Banks, Director of Athletics. “I know they will excel at the next level academically, as well as athletically. Camden County College has laid a solid foundation for these individuals to succeed.”

Three of the CCC athletes are on the women’s soccer team.The teammates played two seasons for the Lady Cougars–Fall 2015 and Fall 2016. In 2016, the team advanced to the Region XIX Championship Game where they lost to the defending National Champs, Brookdale Community College. During their time at Camden County College, the team went 18-13-1, making the playoffs both seasons.

Rachel Ingram is a 2015 Pennsauken High School graduate and is currently in her second year at Camden County College studying Biology. During Ingram’s career at Camden County College she has played in 32 games making 28 starts at midfield and defense. In her career she has scored two goals and two assists. Today she signed with St. Peter’s University.

Lauren Larmanis and Emily Goeltz signed with Goldey Beacom College (NCAA DII). Larmanis is a 2013 graduate of Timber Creek High School and is currently in her second full year at Camden County College studying Psychology. During her career at Camden County College she played in 32 games making 30 starts. She has five career goals and 10 assists. In her final season at Camden County College Larmanis was named 1st Team All Region XIX and 1st Team All GSAC. Emily Goeltz is a 2014 graduate of Haddon Heights High School and is currently in her second full year at Camden County College studying Liberal Arts and Science. During Goeltz’s career she played in 26 games making 13 starts. In her career she has scored five goals and dished out four assists. Her nickname on the team is Rocky.

“I am so happy and wish them the best of luck as they move onto the next stage of their academic and athletic careers. I hope they can come out and make an impact for their new schools,” states Madison Gregory, CCC Assistant Women’s Soccer.

Wrestler Dymere Rappa signed with Lindenwood University (NCAA DII). Rappa is a 2011 graduate from Paulsboro High School. His path to Camden County College is a long traveled road. Rappa original started at Gloucester County College in Fall 2011 and wrestled for the Roadrunners before an injury cut his freshman year short. After going to school and taking some time off, Rappa decided to attend Camden County College after he heard the wrestling team was brought back under Head Coach Gary Papa. Rappa enrolled at Camden County College Fall 2015 and had to sit out the fall to re-establish his eligibility. When Spring 2016 hit, Rappa was on the mat ready to go.

Spring 2016 saw Rappa go undefeated on his way to winning the 197lb NJCAA National Championship. Over the summer Director of Athletics, William Banks was able to obtain a NJCAA Medical Redshirt for the 2011 season at Gloucester County College, so Rappa was able to wrestle an additional year at the Junior College Level. The 2016-17 season saw Rappa finish the year at 27-5 overall and taking a 3rd place finish at the NJCAA National Championships at 197lb and helping the team to place 10th overall Nationally and was one of four All-Americans on the Wrestling Team. During Rappa’s career, Camden County College he has an impressive 41-5 record, was named 1st Team NJCAA All-American (2015-16) and named 3rd Team NJCAA All-American (2016-17).

“Dymere was a pleasure to coach and I wish him all the best at Linwood. I know he will succeed in the classroom and on the mat.” stated Gary Papa, Head Wrestling Coach Camden County College.