Springfield College Alumni News and Notes

Springfield College Baseball Alumni and Families got together for a relaxed gathering to cheer on this year's team, led by head coach Chad Shade '20, as they hosted WPI as part of doubleheader action on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Enjoying an exciting day on campus, alumni and families enjoyed the games from Cooper Terrace as they appreciated a beautiful view of Archie Allen Field. The afternoon provided opportunities to reconnect with former teammates, share stories from their playing days, and cheer on this year's team. 

Photo Gallery...

Kristen Sasonoff Aguiar '04, certified athletic trainer for Canton (Mass.) Public Schools, continues the legacy of excellence that is part of the Springfield College Athletic Training culture. 

In 2024, she earned the Athletic Trainers Service Award presented annually by the Athletic Trainers of Massachusetts. In 2025 as the Chair of the Secondary Schools Committee, she received collectively the Athletic Trainers of the Year honor. She also has been chosen to represent District 1 (New England) on the National Athletic Trainers Association Secondary Schools Committee for the next three years.

Congrats on all of your success Kristen!

Springfield College alumna Alicia Brown '16 was recently recognized as a member of BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty.

Brown is making a difference inside the classroom and beyond, and building on a passion for working with, and helping to guide, young people that goes back to the days when she was a summer camp counselor.

“I grew up in Springfield myself, and I love the fact that I can build these relationships with my students where they can see a teacher that they can relate to,” said Brown, adding that she’s always focused on making an impact that goes beyond a day’s lessons in English. “Not only are we focusing on academics in the classroom, we’re also teaching them about the foundations of life and how to be successful outside these four walls.”

Alicia Brown 40 Under Forty Profile...

Bob Accorsi, G'80, Kevin McAllister, and Ben Taylor '99, G'15 helped raise more than $11,000 in honor of their great friend Kenneth A. Wall, G'73, DPE'75. The bike crew thanks everyone who helped contribute and supported such a special ride!

The trip titled, “Miles for Wall, Futures for All,” was a bike ride of more than 600-miles. The journey was filled with great connection with alumni and friends, and many memories of the bike crew bonding together while overcoming challenges presented by mother nature and flat tires. Most importantly, the trip was about people coming together to help achieve a special goal for the Dr. Kenneth A. Wall International Travel Award.

The Full Ride Recap...

Hosted by Springfield College Alumni and Family Relations Associate Director Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91, P'24, the bike crew of Bob Accorsi, G'80, Kevin McAllister, and Ben Taylor '99, G'15, was joined by Peter Brunetta '18, Stuart Davis '91, Kristin Pebley Morgan '88, G'92, Gary Nevolis '13, and Emma Wesoloski '22 to kick off "Miles for Wall, Futures for All" in Jacksonville, Fla. on April 2, 2026. It was an evening that would have made Dr. Wall very proud.

Toni Veronesi-Trehey '76 participated in the Milano Cortina Olympics as a volunteer in the area of Venue Communications, located at the Cross Country venue in Tesero. Some of her assignments included greeting guests, checking digital tickets, crowd control and assisting in directing fans.  

"The experience was nothing like I've ever experienced before. I only wish I had started doing this years earlier. I met so many amazing people from around the world," shared Toni. "Many people I met were surprised that I had come from America to volunteer. There were a total of 130,000 applicants from 98 countries and 18,000 were chosen."

Six members of the Class of 1970 recently vacationed together and demonstrated their Springfield College spirit in beautiful Hawaii!  

Included in the photo are Karen Willis Barmmer '70, Janet Hastings Dummer '70, Judy Konrad Xirouhakis '70, Jan Van Tassel '70, Maryjane O'Horo Whitehead '70 and Nancy Maltese Pollock '70.

Congratulations to Chris McGinty '84, who was recognized as the New England Sports Field Manager of the Year by the New England chapter of Sports Field Managers Association (SFMA). The award was presented at the 29th Annual New England Regional Turfgrass Conference & Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, RI.   

Pictured with Chris at the award ceremony are his wife and family. The award recognizes professionalism in turfgrass and sports field management. The association promotes turfgrass research and best practices in turf grass and sports field management. McGinty is currently the Superintendent for the City of Framingham's Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department, a title he has held for the past 35 years. 

In this position, he oversees all the sports fields and recreation facilities for the City of Framingham, providing maintenance and turf management, used throughout city facilities. This includes all sports field athletic programs for two high school sports programs and Framingham State University sports programs. Prior to his involvement with the New England Sports Field Managers Association, he was the President of the Massachusetts Arborists Association and currently holds the title of Past President and Trustee for the New England Sports Field Managers Association. 

At a recent annual meeting for the Cape Cod YMCA, Springfield College was recognized as the youth development partner of the year.  

Not surprisingly, there were numerous SC alumni and staff present. In the photo are Tom Brognano '11, Scott Woodaman '09, G'12, David McMahon, Director of Spiritual Life; Charlene Elvers, Director, Center for Service & Leadership & Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement, Jeff Conlon '01 and Bryan Covington '11.