Springfield College Alumni News and Notes

You never know where you may run into Springfield College alumni!  The men's and women's diving team were recently competing at RPI in Troy, NY. At dinner, their server happened to be fellow alum, Kimberly Thompson '18, who studied health science and currently also works for the NY State Department of Health.

From left to right around the table clockwise: Coach Peter Avdoulos '85, Christian Butler '27, Tyler Khongkham '28, Ella Smith '25, Kimberly Thompson '18, Kyleigh O'Brien '29, Olivia Dragon '27, Elizabeth Santos '26, Andrew Testa '28, McKenzie Aparo '27, Bridgette Hogan '27, Coach Melanie Avdoulos '16.

Stu Davis '91 recently ran into Rosanne Captain, G'15, while grocery shopping in Florida. Both are also former SC employees. 

Davis is currently Community Relations and Member Development Manager for First Florida Credit Union. He earned his bachelor's degree from Springfield College in business management and marketing.

Captain retired from SC after serving more than 20 years as Assistant Vice-President for Administration & Finance.

You never know where you may connect with fellow Springfield College alumni! We love to receive photos of alumni together! Send your photos to alumni@springfieldcollege.edu.

For Springfield College alumnus Greg Procino '05, G'07, he has been a part of the Hoophall Classic at Springfield College since its inception in 2002. Over the last 24 years, he has witnessed the event grow from a one-day event to a five-day high school basketball showcase. During these times, he has also enjoyed watching current students gain hands-on professional experience working the event, while also viewing more and more alumni using the Hoophall weekend as a way to stay connected. For both alumni and current students, the Hoophall experience represents a moment when many found their professional calling.

At left, Jeremy Therrien '21, Brendan Tassy '20, G’23, Procino, Jennifer Tempone McManus, G'12, and Aymen Tayoubi-Idrissi '23 are all examples of Springfield College alumni who used their experiences at the Hoophall Classic as students, to network their way into successful professional careers with the Hall of Fame. Full Story...

Joseph Virgadamo '05 returned to campus during the 2026 Panini Hoophall Classic. Virgadamo has been coaching for 20 years, and teaching physical education for 21 years at Haldane High School in Cold Spring, NY.

Virgadamo returned to Springfield for the second year in a row and brought his team to Blake Arena to watch the Hoophall Classic. He majored in Physical Education, was a member of the men’s basketball team, and participated in the Partner’s Program while at Springfield College. Having the chance to visit campus is always special for Virgadamo.

“It brings back great memories,” explained Virgadamo. “My Springfield College experience provided me with foundations of respect and helping people. My Springfield College education helped me become a better everything. If I didn’t come to Springfield College, I wouldn’t be the teacher, person, husband, father, fiend, that I am today.”

Virgadamo cherished the opportunity to be back at Springfield College and be a part of the Hoophall experience. The strong friendships with classmates and connections with professors are memories that came flooding back in Virgadamo’s mind when being back on Alden Street. 

Whenever Brian Gogerty ’10 steps back into Blake Arena for the Panini Hoophall Classic, he’s filled with a calming sense of homecoming. 

This year, as in years past, he was invited to return as a game official, overseeing multiple matchups throughout Hoophall Weekend. It’s a tradition he eagerly anticipates each year—and this time was no exception.

“I love coming back to Springfield College because it always feels like home when I return,” expressed Gogerty. “As a student, I was involved in the Hoophall Classic all four years, as both a team liaison and head supervisor. I also worked for Kathy Smith in Conferences and Special Events. Over time, I discovered I enjoyed officiating, and now coming back to work Hoophall allows me to stay connected with the College I love.” Full Story...

When Springfield College alumnus Justin Dalessio ’00 returned to Blake Arena for the 2026 Panini Hoophall Classic on Thursday, January 15, it was an exciting moment because as he describes it, “There is always a special atmosphere inside Blake Arena, especially during the Hoophall Classic. It’s one of my favorite venues, and it’s the perfect setting for this great event.”

Dalessio continues to serve as the head basketball coach for the Pope Francis Prep boys basketball team located in Springfield, Mass. At this year’s Hoophall event, Pope Francis took on city rival Springfield Central High School in day one’s premiere match-up. Full Story...

Springfield College alumni out in California connected prior to the Men's Volleyball match against Concordia in Temecula, Calif. From left to right are Erin Curtis, wife of Keir Curtis '94, far right. In addition, second from left, Eileen Lohner Turk '85, Colin Curtis (future Class of 2032), and Keith Strong '84, G'85. 

For the first time since the 2021 season, the Springfield College men's volleyball team will open the campaign ranked first in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III National Poll. 

Since the AVCA began the Division III poll in 1996 – a span of 404 total rankings – Springfield has been in the top spot 136 times and has appeared in all 404 polls. Springfield is the only Division III men's volleyball program to be ranked in every AVCA Division III national poll and has been number one more than anyone else in the country. Only Springfield and Juniata have been ranked first over 100 times.