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athletic news Intercollegiate Athletics Providing Building Blocks Athletics is part of the mix of ingredients that give Keystone College its unique culture. There is no doubt that athletics attract students. It helps increase enrollment, generates more enthusiasm in the campus community, and brings recognition to the institution. Through participating in athletics, students create and form long lasting memories. Athletics participation is at its highest rate in the history of the College. The College currently sponsors 17 varsity sports and two club sports. Over 260 Keystone proudly call themselves student-athletes. This fall one in five students is involved in athletics with first-year students making up nearly half of these. Student-athletes are an integral part of the student body, as athletics at Keystone College provides a well-rounded collegiate experience that involves a balance of academics, competitive athletics, and the opportunity to pursue a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Success on the Field Keystone athletic teams have enjoyed much success on the field, with many programs consistently contending for conference titles. In just the last three years, the baseball team captured three conference championships and the golf team two. As a result of those great accomplishments, 4 KEYSTONIAN • www.keystone.edu Keystone has had at least one team competing at an NCAA Division III championship in each of the past three years. Academic Excellence Student-athletes excel not only on the field, but also in the classroom. Since 2007, the grade point average of students participating in athletics has risen 10 percent. Stressing the Division III philosophy of education first, our studentathletes have been recognized by conference and national governing bodies for their educational accomplishments. Balancing athletics and academic obligations is a tough challenge. However, many find time in their jam-packed schedules for a variety of extra curricular activities, such as participating in both on-campus and community-based programs and serving in campus leadership positions. The success of the athletic programs has aided our student-athletes in continuing their athletic careers beyond college. Just in the past two years, five Keystone baseball players were selected in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, bringing great pride and recognition to the College. Brandon Douhty LeeAnn Bennett Esteban Meletiche In the past seven years, Keystone has added a variety of sports: men’s and women’s indoor/outdoor track and field, field hockey, and volleyball. This academic year will see junior varsity baseball added as another option. To accommodate the growth in student-athletes and to the general student population, existing athletics facilities have been upgraded. The Larry Fornicola Fitness Center was recently renovated and features new weight-training equipment. A dedicated cardio room was also added to keep pace with the demand for fitness facilities. Come cheer our teams on to success! For the latest athletics news visit www.gokcgiants.com.
Phillip DelTorto ’10: Expanding His Horizons Phillip DelTorto ’10 (left) gathers with students in one of the three English as a second language classes he is teaching in Seoul, South Korea. Follow Phil’s experiences through his blog at: philhasseoul.blogspot.com We are always interested in discovering what our alumni are doing! Please share your story with us by contacting the Alumni Relations Office at 1-877-4COLLEGE, option 5. After countless hours of studying calculus, abstract algebra, and differential equations, Phillip DelTorto ’10 never expected to be teaching English as a second language. But that is exactly what the 2010 math education graduate is doing in Seoul, South Korea. After spending a semester studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain, Phil was bitten by the travel bug. When a friend suggested putting his wanderlust to good use by teaching English as a second language in South Korea, he was intrigued. After learning more about South Korea, particularly Seoul, Phil was sold. “I really had a remarkable experience while studying abroad in Barcelona. I figured ‘why not experience another culture?’” Phil explains. “Seoul is such a clean and modern city; it is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.” Although Phil isn’t teaching math equations state-side as he initially envisioned his future, teaching English as a second language has proven to be a perfect fit. “Keystone taught me to be a professional educator, not just a math teacher,” Phil said. “With this opportunity, I’m able to combine my love for teaching and travel.” After submitting his resume to a number of schools, Phil received two job offers and ultimately accepted a position with Daechi Wonderland School, a private institute in the affluent Gangnam-Gu district in southeastern Seoul. Phil teaches three English classes to Korean students. Two of the classes are alumni profile with younger students and one with older, more advanced students. Since he has only been on the job for a short while now, Phil explains it is too early to see individual student improvement with his younger classes, but the teacher-student relationship is improving. His class with the older students is a different story. “They are so much more advanced and speak such great English,” Phil said. “Class is fun and we have interesting conversations about science and such.” The 22-year old Dalton, Pa., native is taking advantage of his opportunity and learning more about the Korean culture. “Everyone is very respectful and age is very important,” Phil shared. “Coming from a small town, it is a new and challenging experience to live in Seoul.” Phil is also busy learning Hangul (Korean). “I am finding it rather easy to read Hangul, but speaking it is another story. I’m hoping some of my new Korean friends will help.” Phil is quick to point out that Keystone faculty and staff were instrumental in his journey. “Dr. Youyu Phillips, associate professor, sparked my interest in multicultural affairs and diversity,” Phil said. “Shirley Michaels, study abroad coordinator, introduced me to traveling abroad and really encouraged me to spend a semester in Barcelona. She has been a big help throughout this entire process.” While he isn’t sure if he wants to remain in Seoul, South Korea, Phil knows for sure he would like to continue teaching abroad in the future. “When living abroad, everything is an experience. Just going out to eat in a restaurant is a learning opportunity.” With his solid Keystone education, love for traveling, and open mind, who knows where you’ll find Phil? He just might be teaching math back home in Dalton, Pa., or traveling the globe. www.keystone.edu • KEYSTONIAN 5
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