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May 5, 2004
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Honored by the
Rhode Island's Speaker of the House
and House of Representatives
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Providence, RI—Ten
current Rhode Island College student-athletes and one alumnus were
honored by the honorable, William J. Murphy, Speaker of the
House, and the Rhode Island House of Representatives at a reception
held in the House Lounge at the Rhode Island State House on
Wednesday, May 5. |
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The event
was designed to give significant public recognition to men and women
from the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and
the University of Rhode Island who have had significant achievements
in their academic and athletic pursuits at their respective
institutions. The honorees have also demonstrated exemplary
citizenship and community service. |
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The
honorable Thomas Winfield, Deputy Speaker of the House, was
the master of ceremonies. |
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The ten
Scholar-Athletes from Rhode Island College were: Kamran Alemdar
a senior men's basketball player from Stockholm, Sweden; Justin
Deveau, a junior wrestler from North Attleboro, MA; Kari
Geisler, a freshman women's volleyball and basketball player
from Derry, NH; Kate McCalligett, a junior track and field
student-athlete from Warwick, RI; Caren Normandin, a junior
gymnast from Fall River, MA; Carminda Rocha, a senior women's
tennis player from East Providence, RI; Tim Rudd, a senior
cross country and track and field student-athlete from Warwick;
Liz Shields, a senior women's basketball player from Warwick,
RI; Kim Warrington, a senior softball player from North
Kingstown, RI and Kim Wood, a senior women's soccer
player from Little Compton, RI. |
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Athletic
Alumni from each school were also honored. Greenville's Donald
Hickey '62 was RIC’s Athletic Alumnus award recipient.
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Hickey
was a three-sport standout during his years at RIC. He played four
seasons of basketball and soccer, while playing three seasons of
baseball. As a forward in basketball, Hickey was known as a fierce
competitor, a brilliant passer and an excellent team player.
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He earned
his master's degree in education from RIC in 1969. Hickey was a
teacher in Providence from 1962-73. He was the assistant principal
at Bishop Hendricken High School from 1973-86. He was also a State
Senator from 1977-86. Upon his retirement from teaching, Hickey
worked for the State of Rhode Island as the Director of the
Retirement Board from 1986-90. |
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Hickey
resides in Greenville with his wife, Lynne '67. |
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