Teachers urged to use instructional time judiciously Apr 22, 2008
Mr Anthony Opoku, President of the Bechem Parish Association of Catholic Teachers, commended Mr C.D.B. Mensah, Principal of Saint Joseph's College of Education for forming the association in the area. He urged parents to attend Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings to be abreast with what was going on in the schools. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Pumas ranked No. 1 in region Apr 19, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The NCAA's initial regional rankings of the 2008 season were released on Thursday. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas get sweep of Robert Morris Apr 18, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College softball team swept a second straight opponent on Tuesday, taking down Robert Morris College, 5-3 and 7-1, at the Redmond Athletic Complex. The Pumas are now 17-19 this season and have improved their chances of posting a fourth straight winning season. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
SJC falls to 17th in D-2 poll Apr 17, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (33-8) went 2-2 last week, losing twice to Quincy University before beating Bellarmine University twice. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Three added to SJC’s CC, track programs Apr 12, 2008
"We are fortunate to be able to add three outstanding young men to our program here at Saint Joseph's College," Massoels said. "Each has the ability to have an outstanding collegiate career, both athletically and academically.". (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas split vs. KWC Apr 11, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (12-17, 4-6 GLVC) fell behind, at the outset of the first game, and trailed until an RBI single by freshman Theresa Weinzerl knotted the score at 1-1 in the fourth inning. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
No. 9 Saint Joe falls twice to 13-18 Quincy Apr 11, 2008
PHOTOS BY HARLEY TOMLINSON For the first time since the season's opening weekend, the Saint Joseph's College baseball team lost two consecutive games on Wednesday, falling, 8-3 and 4-2, to Quincy University in two non-conference contests at Gil Hodges Field. The ninth-ranked Pumas (29-8) initially appeared to be operating on all cylinders, taking an early lead on a two-run home run by senior Matt Wille in the first inning of the opening game. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Puma golfers 19th at regional Apr 9, 2008
- The Saint Joseph's College men's golf team took part in the second of three regional qualifying tournaments, the Northern Kentucky University Spring Regional, on Saturday and Sunday at Cherry Blossom Golf Course, placing 19th in the 21-team field. The Pumas turned in a 36-hole total of 622. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas ranked 9th in latest ABCA national poll Apr 9, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (29-6) went 6-2 last week and remain the top-ranked team in the North Central Region. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Baseball improves to 12-2 at home with sweep of Warriors Apr 3, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. University at Gil Hodges Field. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
No. 17 SJC sweeps Lewis, now 10-2 at Gil Hodges Field Apr 1, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The 17th-ranked Pumas (23-4, 11-1 GLVC) improved to 10-2 at home and increased their lead in the GLVC East Division to two games over Bellarmine University. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas third at Edmonds invite Apr 1, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. Both teams placed third in the four-team competition, recording seven first-place finishes between them. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Mattix hired as Pumas' defensive coordinator Mar 29, 2008
Kurt Mattix RENSSELAER Saint Joseph's College head football coach Lou Esposito has announced the hiring of Kurt Mattix as the Pumas' new defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach. Mattix, who had held the same post at Wayne State (Mich. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Puma baseball splits twin bill with Tiffin Mar 29, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas posted a 3-0 victory in the opener, then had their eight-game winning streak snapped with a 6-0 setback in the nightcap. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Oliver selected to NCAA Leadership Conference Mar 29, 2008
A pair of standout Saint Joseph's College athletes have been selected to represent the college at this May's National Student-Athlete Development Conference hosted by the NCAA. Juniors Ryan Prescott (Pittsfield, NH) and Wade Oliver (Owls Head, ME) will. Wade Oliver of South Thomaston is one of two Monk athletes chosen to represent Saint Joseph's College at this May's National Student-Athlete Development Conference ... Oliver and Prescott were chosen to represent Saint Joseph's College at the. (Courier Publications, ME)
Pumas post perfect 5-0 week Mar 26, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas, who entered the week ranked 22nd and 26th in two national NCAA Division II polls, routed Calumet College of Saint Joseph, 14-1, at home on Thursday before collecting four Great Lakes Valley Conference wins at Kentucky Wesleyan College. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas record sweep; now in division lead at 4-1 Mar 25, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College baseball team assumed sole possession of first place in the Great Lakes Valley Conference East Division on Saturday, sweeping a conference doubleheader at Kentucky Wesleyan College by scores of 8-1 and 2-1. The 26th-ranked Pumas (14-3, 4-1 GLVC) have now held opponents to a single run in each of the last three games and have not given up more than three runs in any of their last five outings. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas endure chilly opener at Indy Mar 25, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The cold, blustery conditions led to several Pumas competing in fewer events to avoid injury. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Saint Joe baseball sends ripples through Wave in a 14-1 rout Mar 22, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. Pitchers Jesse Martin, a sophomore, junior Steve Letzter, junior Shane Zegarac and freshman Chris Wanty combined to throw the first no-hitter in head coach Rick O'Dette's tenure at SJC.. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Baseball breaks into national, regional writers' polls Mar 21, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (11-3) are the only Great Lakes Valley Conference team represented in the rankings and are one of just two North Central Region teams in the top 25, as Grand Valley State University (13-1) is ranked fifth. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas 26th in national rankings Mar 20, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (11-3) slipped despite a week during which they won four of their five games. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas lose to 34-0 Grand Valley State in final game for Thomas, Coleman, Bush Mar 18, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team fell short in its attempt to play the role of giant-killer on Saturday, as the eighth-seeded Pumas lost, 69-52, to top-seeded Grand Valley State University in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Championships. The Pumas (18-12) hung tough in the early going, as the first 15 minutes of play featured five ties and nine lead changes. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas set to play in another tourney semifinal Mar 8, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. to participate in the semifinals of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament semifinals on Saturday for the third time in four seasons. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas softball eyes another winning season Mar 7, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas are coming off a 26-24 finish in 2007, which included a 13-11 record in Great Lakes Valley Conference play and a second straight appearance in the GLVC Tournament. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas open Spring Break with shutout wins Mar 6, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College baseball team got as ideal a start to its Spring Break trip as it could have hoped for on Sunday, posting back-to-back shutout victories over Hillsdale (Mich. College. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Field set for ‘08 GLVC tourney Mar 4, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. Lewis University (18-9), which finished fifth in the East, will travel to face the No. 1 seed from the East, Northern Kentucky University (20-6), at 7:45 p.m. local time on Tuesday. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas clinch GLVC tourney bid Feb 23, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The win gives the Pumas (15-9, 11-5 Great Lakes Valley Conference) a guaranteed bid to their sixth consecutive GLVC Tournament, and put SJC just one game out of first place in the GLVC East Division. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas rolled 68-44 by Rangers Feb 23, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. UWP left Richard F. Scharf Alumni Fieldhouse with a 68-44 victory. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Around Town Feb. 21 -- Sometimes, you have to enjoy lifes simple pleasures Feb 22, 2008
Congratulations to the following outstanding students: Anna Flynn, honor's list at Saint Joseph's College in Standish, Maine; Taylor Smith, president's list at the University of Miami; and Matthew Appleby, dean's list at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. Share your good news with Around Town by sending e-mail to scituatearoundtown@hotmail. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Pumas look to lock up GLVC tourney bid Feb 22, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. SJC (14-9, 10-5 GLVC) enters the game fourth in the seven-team GLVC East Division. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Around Town -- Feb. 22 Feb 22, 2008
Thu Feb 21, 2008, 01:57 PM EST. LILAH GRACE MAKES HER DEBUT. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
3 firsts, another qualifying mark for track teams Feb 20, 2008
Three was the magic number for the Saint Joseph's College men's and women's track and field teams at Friday's Grand Valley State University Open. The Pumas placed first in three events on the day, and saw a third SJC athlete earn a provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Bellarmine’s quick start too much for Pumas Feb 19, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team was denied its second straight win on Saturday by a Bellarmine University squad which started strong and never gave the Pumas any ground, as SJC was defeated, 82-73, at Knights Hall. The Knights opened the game with a 13-3 run and never allowed SJC to establish any kind of rhythm, forcing the visitors to play catch-up all afternoon. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lawson qualifies for national meet in 35 lb. weight throw Feb 13, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College men's and women's track and field teams showed few ill effects from a two-week layoff, posting four first-place finishes and a provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA Division II National Championships. Senior Kyle Lawson provisionally qualified for the championships for the second straight year, turning in a distance of 58 feet, 10 inches to place second overall in the men's 35-pound weight throw. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Three Pumas named to Academic All-America Cross Country teams Feb 13, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. To qualify for Academic All-America honors, student-athletes must have completed 24 semester hours with a cumulative grade-point average of 3. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Governor fields questions at Saint Joseph’s College Feb 5, 2008
John Keller, Dean of Students and David Chattin, Provost, of Saint Joseph's College meet with Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels ... With a hefty tally of education majors and teachers, discussions at Saint Joseph's College curved mainly toward education issues in Indiana. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas picked to finish 7th in GLVC race Feb 1, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas finished last season 13-11 in GLVC play and 26-24 overall, tying the SJC record for wins in a single season, which was set in 2006. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Hesson among SJC winners at Wabash Jan 31, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College men's and women's track and field teams took part in the Wabash College Alumni Invitational on Saturday at Knowling Fieldhouse, notching a second-place team finish in the women's meet and a third-place effort in the men's competition. The Lady Pumas totaled 135 points to finish just nine shy of the University of Indianapolis. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Kiger’s 17 points not enough for Pumas Jan 26, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Lady Pumas (1-15, 0-9 Great Lakes Valley Conference) fell victim to a 21-2 game-opening run by Drury over the first seven minutes of play. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
‘Art for Art’ projects benefit PAC Jan 25, 2008
Zimmer, Associate Professor of Art at Saint Joseph's College, was not reviving the 19th Century movement to produce art free of ulterior purpose. This art definitely had a purpose fund raising for the Prairie Arts Council. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Buche earns provisional qualifying mark at EIU Jan 23, 2008
The Saint Joseph's College men's and women's track and field teams tested themselves against a field loaded with NCAA Division I-caliber talent for the second straight week at the Eastern Illinois University Mega Meet on Saturday, and came home with the team's first provisional qualifying mark for the NCAA Division II Indoor National Championships. Freshman Melissa Buche secured a provisional qualifying mark by clearing 5 feet, 6 inches in the women's high jump to place sixth overall. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas eye end to losing skid Jan 11, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (6-6, 2-2 GLVC) are coming off an 81-67 loss on Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
SJC’s Young selected to participate in Cactus Bowl Jan 9, 2008
Rensselaer Republican. has been selected to participate in the 2008 Valero Cactus Bowl All-Star Game, to be held on Friday at Javelina Stadium in Kingsville, Tex. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas drop first GLVC game at Lewis U. Jan 5, 2008
In a back-and-forth affair that went down to the wire, the Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team was forced to taste defeat in Great Lakes Valley Conference play for the first time this season, falling, 68-64, to Lewis University at Neil Carey Arena. After trailing by as many as 11 points in the second half, the Pumas (6-5, 2-1 GLVC) constructed a 12-0 run, consisting of six points each from Andrew Helmer (So. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas drop to 0-3 in conference play Jan 5, 2008
- A prolonged first-half scoring drought and a rash of turnovers led to a third loss in Great Lakes Valley Conference play for the Saint Joseph's College women's basketball team on Thursday, as it was beaten, 80-46, by the Lewis University Lady Flyers at Neil Carey Arena. The Lady Pumas (1-9, 0-3 GLVC) played Lewis evenly throughout the first six minutes, and snapped an 8-0 Flyer run with a three-pointer by Michelle Kiger (Jr. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Cold-shooting Pumas fall to Florida Southern Jan 1, 2008
Suffering through one of its rougher shooting performances of the season, the Saint Joseph's College men's basketball team was forced to come away with a split of its games in the Holiday Inn/Ledger Classic at Jenkins Field House. The host institution, Florida Southern College, and its head coach, former SJC mentor Linc Darner, took advantage of the Pumas' shooting woes and posted a 74-65 victory. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Saint Joe run down by Railsplitters;fall 82-39 Dec 22, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. After trailing by just 12 points (35-23) at halftime, the Lady Pumas were done in by 18. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas address needs at 4-5 spots Nov 29, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The newest additions to the SJC program are 6-foot-4 wing players Henry Smith of Rochester Hills, Mich. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
5 Pumas honored by D2football Nov 28, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Earning SJC's only First Team selection was senior cornerback DeQwan Young. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Cold shooting down stretch costs Pumas Nov 27, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (1-2) put together a stout defensive effort to overcome a 45-30 rebounding disadvantage and a 31-11 deficit in free-throw attempts. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas rule paint in 82-69 win over Ashland Nov 22, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas' frontcourt of senior forward Devin Thomas, senior Ronald Coleman and junior center Brandon Mayse helped lead the charge for SJC, which outscored the Eagles, 54-28, in the paint. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Saint Joe owns 4-game win streak vs. tonight’s foe Ashland Nov 21, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas began the season Saturday with an 88-65 loss at Saginaw Valley State University. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas swept at Challenge Nov 20, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Lady Pumas took the court against Ashland on Friday, losing, 98-46, before a 76-41 setback against Findlay on Saturday. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
GVSU Falls At Bellarmine, 66-59 Nov 19, 2007
GVSU will host Saint Joseph's College in its home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena ... Grand Valley will play its home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 20 against Saint Joseph's College at 6:00 p.m. in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena. (Gvsulakers.com)
New-look Pumas to open ‘07 in Indy Nov 17, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. SJC opens play Friday against the Ashland University Eagles, then takes on the University of Findlay Oilers on Saturday at Nicoson Hall on the campus of the University of Indianapolis. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
City council - Can you dig it? Nov 13, 2007
The proclamation followed the 17th Annual Covenant House Candlelight Vigil at Saint Joseph's College. Covenant House is the largest private shelter program in America for homeless children. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
SJC’s Cobean, Van Slooten named Academic All-District Nov 7, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The College Division consists of all NCAA Division II and Division III institutions, as well as NAIA institutions. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Valpo displays shooting touch in rolling SJC Nov 6, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Valparaiso converted 28 of 48 field goal attempts (58. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas out to avenge ‘06 loss to Marauders Nov 3, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Pumas (3-6, 2-1 Great Lakes Football Conference) are coming off a trip from West Chester, Pa. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Drury drops Lady Pumas under .500 Oct 13, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. Sports Drury drops Lady Pumas under. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
G Robert ‘Bob’ Kasky Sep 27, 2007
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for G. Robert Kasky '61 may be made to Saint Joseph's College Chapel Endowment, PO Box 870, Rensselaer, IN 47978. Leave Your Condolences. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Men And Women Take Team Titles In Season Debut Sep 8, 2007
Saint Joseph's College 114; 6 ... Saint Joseph's College 137; 6. (Und.com)
Sykes set to play hoops in Europe Aug 30, 2007
Sykes fan wrote on Aug 29, 2007 1:28 PM:" Sullivan was a nice young man. I met him briefly when he was a student at Saint Joseph's College. Success stories such as these are always wonderful to read, but what some people may not realize is that Sullivan's family, who lived in New Orleans, literally left with the clothes on their back when Hurricane Katrina struck. They have relocated and are working their way back to a "normal" life. Best wishes to the Sykes family. They must be very proud of... (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Lady Pumas picked to finish 13th Aug 9, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. The Lady Pumas received 28 total points in this year's poll after finishing 2-14 overall and 2-11 in conference play last season. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Pumas sign area standout Aug 4, 2007
Rensselaer Republican. A recent graduate of Merrillville High School, Stofko was a two-year All-Conference selection for the Pirates, playing at No. 1 doubles as a junior and at No. 1 singles as a senior. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
