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2016 Thomas Glasser '82 Hall of Achievement Inductees
- J. Howard "Egg" Morris '30 - Football, Track & Field
- 1945 Men's Soccer Team
- Peter Steenbergen '77 - Tennis
- Howard Morris '86 - Soccer, Track & Field
- John Loughane '87 - Baseball, Cross Country, Track & Field
- Sarah Zinn '97 - Fencing
- Donna Kaminski '98 - Fencing
J. Howard "Egg" Morris, Jr. '30 - Football, Track & Field
Referenced in the Haverford College yearbook as the one of the best “weightmen” in the east and the greatest athlete that Haverford ever had, J. Howard “Egg” Morris, Jr. was a four-year standout and senior captain on the football and track & field teams.
Morris made his greatest impact on the track & field program where he set the school record in both the shot put (46-5.75) and discus (146-0.25). Those records stood for three-quarters of a century and still rank third in the program’s decorated history.
A four-time Earnest P. Walton Cup (team MVP) honoree, Morris led the team in points scored during the track season in each of his four years. Contesting only his signature events, Morris amassed 308 points during his four-year career. His 106 points scored as a senior were more than double his closest teammate. Morris was the individual champion in both of these events in all but five meets during his career. This lengthy list of accomplishments includes the 1930 Penn Relays shot put championship. He finished his career as a two-time Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Association champion in both events after runner-up finishes during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He went on to be selected for the Middle Atlantic Conference All-Century Team.
In addition to his exploits on the track, Morris’ athletic prowess was also displayed on the gridiron. A four-year starter for the football team, Morris contributed to Haverford going 22-9-1 during his four seasons. He started at tackle for each of his first three seasons. As a tackle and a fullback, he scored touchdowns in both his sophomore and junior seasons. After making the full-time switch to fullback his senior year, he scored 11 of the team’s 19 touchdowns during a 6-1-1 campaign. He also added eight point after touchdown conversions to finish with 74 of the team’s 126 points in 1929.
Talented running, coupled with a vaunted defense that did not allow more than one touchdown in any of its eight games, led Haverford to five victories on the year that came by more than two touchdowns. Seeing Morris run through the opposition made fans commonly reference the standout fullback as the Siamese twin of Archibald MacIntosh ’21. Fittingly enough, it was MacIntosh who served as the backfield coach during Morris’ playing days on the gridiron of Walton Field.
Although the origin of his nickname remains a mystery, Morris did not take his nickname to Cleveland when he graduated. A man of few words and a generous heart, he loved his family, his winter home in the Bahamas, and Haverford. He supported Haverford throughout his life, used his engineering degree at the Lincoln Electric Company, and furthered his love of sport by becoming an avid sailor and die-hard fan of the Cleveland Browns.
He did not speak of his own athletic prowess, but took pride in his achievements, particularly his shot put and discus records. He also was pleased to have one of his sons and one of his grandsons become Haverfordians.
1945 Men's Soccer Team
Statistical summary of the team
The Haverford campus as a whole was altered by the loss of men to the armed forces. Coming off of four Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) championships in five seasons, Haverford won just one game during the 1943 season. Nevertheless, just two years later, the men’s soccer team embarked on an undefeated season that had never been witnessed and has never been duplicated in the storied history of the first intercollegiate men’s soccer program.
The 1945 men’s soccer team, under the direction of Ray Mullan, finished its season with an unblemished 8-0 record. This record led the team to its fifth MAC Championship in program history. The Fords were also named the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Soccer League (MAISL) team champions.
Middle Atlantic Conference play for the team got underway with one of its toughest games of the season, a 2-1 victory against Ursinus. In a nail-biting win, Larry Steefel ’47 and Evan Jones ’49 provided the offense. Haverford went on to capture the outright MAC Championship with a 4-0 victory against Lehigh and 4-1 win against rival Swarthmore.
Every match during the team’s pursuit of the MAISL Championship came down to anxious final moments as the Fords went 3-0 against teams that now compete in the Ivy League. Up first was a challenging test against the University of Pennsylvania, a team that had beaten Haverford by a 7-0 score just two years prior. In the first meeting since that time, Arnold Post ’47, Robert Clayton ’47, and Jones scored goals in a 4-3 win.
Another 4-3 win was needed against Cornell to keep the unbeaten streak alive during the fifth game of the year. This time, it was Charles Matlack ’47 who stepped up to provide two goals, while Clayton and Jones also found the back of the net in the victory. Finally, there was the matchup with Princeton. Even when the team was rolling to numerous MAC Championships, the Tigers stood in the way of the MAISL Championship.
Haverford had lost four straight matches to Princeton after its first MAISL Championship in 1938. The two sides did not meet during the 1943 or 1944 seasons. Nathaniel Cooper ’49 scored just three goals during the 1945 season; however, none were bigger than when he opened the scoring against the Tigers. Matlack capped the scoring with a game-winning goal in the eventual 2-1 victory. In addition to MAISL and MAC play, the non-conference slate consisted of a pair of 6-0 wins against the University of Delaware and Johns Hopkins.
Jones, a 2014 inductee into the Hall of Achievement, led the team with 13 goals on the season. He scored in seven of the team’s eight games, including five game-winning goals. In goal, Donald Kindler ’48 posted three shutouts during the season as he allowed just nine goals in the team’s eight games. At year’s end, Clayton and Matlack were named to the NSCAA All-America team as first-team representatives, while Jones earned second-team All-America recognition.
Peter Steenbergen '77 - Tennis
The first All-American in the history of Haverford College men’s tennis, Peter Steenbergen made his presence known on the tennis courts under head coach Marty Gilbert. Steenbergen immediately assumed the No. 2 spot in the singles lineup during his freshman season and moved up to No. 1 singles for the final match of the year. He never relinquished that top spot for the remainder of his Haverford career. He also played No. 1 doubles in each match during his collegiate tenure.
Steenbergen won the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) singles championship during his junior season—the same year the NCAA sponsored a separate Division III Championship. In previous years, there were only two NCAA Championships (Division I and II). In his NCAA Championship debut, Steenbergen defeated the No. 2 seed in the national tournament before his season ended with All-America honors following a defeat in the national semifinals. In that semifinal defeat, Steenbergen led two sets to one in the stifling heat of Mississippi before his opponent rallied for the final two sets. This match was played to the best of five sets for the first and last time in NCAA history.
Nevertheless, Steenbergen returned to the NCAA Championship in both singles and doubles during his senior season after finishing as the MAC runner-up in singles. This time, Steenbergen made it back to the NCAA quarterfinals where he lost to the eventual NCAA Champion. Teaming up with Mike Hoffman ’81 in doubles, the Fords’ top pairing made it to the national semifinals in that draw. Steenbergen earned All-America accolades for both his singles and doubles performances at the 1977 NCAA Championship.
Steenbergen graduated with an overall record of 40-8 in singles. Those 40 career wins in singles were the second most in school history at the time of his graduation. His .816 winning percentage in singles is still the third-highest mark in program history. His 14 wins during the 1976 season set a new school record. Steenbergen served as team captain during both his junior and senior seasons and was a co-recipient of Haverford’s Varsity Cup in 1977 alongside men’s basketball All-American Dick Voith ’77. He was honored three times as the team’s Virginia Cup recipient (team MVP). He also earned the program’s Bramall Award for dedication following his historic 1976 season.
Gilbert, who went on to introduce tennis in Israel, described Steenbergen as “perhaps the best competitor that I have ever coached.” Assistant coach Ken Norris ’73 remembers the standout as “a gifted, lanky, southpaw, who combined a great serve and excellent volleying with composure, determination, and intelligent play.”
Steenbergen, MD now lives in Easton, Conn. along with his wife, Lyla (Mussler) Steenbergen (BMC ’76). He still enjoys playing competitive tennis and has become an avid golfer. Steenbergen earned his medical degree at Penn State University College of Medicine and is a Radiologist with Advanced Radiology Consultants serving two hospitals in Bridgeport, Conn. His daughter, Sarah (Steenbergen) Rosasco ’07, MD graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and is currently completing her Radiology Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Howard Morris '86 - Soccer
Howard Morris came to Haverford as a third generation Haverfordian. However, he left no time carving out his own niche as a two-time Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Player of the Year and a member of the National Soccer Coaches of America Association (NSCAA) All-America team on the storied men’s soccer team. He went on to be named to the MAC’s All-Century Team for playing years 1971-92. He also earned the college’s highest athletic honor when he was named the 1986 Varsity Cup recipient.
As a member of what was at the time the winningest class in program history, Morris started all but one game during his college career and was the school’s record holder in games started and games played. Morris made an immediate impact, leading the Fords to the top of the MAC South Division during his freshman campaign. He replicated that feat during his junior season and then capped his accomplishments his senior year, being named the only MAC South Player of the Year in program history. Morris was also awarded the Haverford College Alumni Trophy (team MVP) in each of his final two seasons.
Despite playing fullback his entire career, Morris led the Fords in scoring during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He recorded a career-high nine goals as a junior and a career-best four assists to go along with six goals in his senior year. Morris graduated as the program’s career leader in penalty kicks made with three. His career total in goals (26), points (58), and game-winning goals (8) all ranked among the top-10 in school history at the time of his graduation and still all rank among the elite to this day.
In addition to his success on the soccer field, Morris excelled on the track & field team. Morris graduated as the school record holder in the triple jump when he recorded a distance of 45 feet, seven inches en route to his individual MAC title at Western Maryland (now McDaniel) during his freshman season. That record stood for over a decade and currently ranks fifth in the college’s record book. Under Head Coach Tom Donnelly’s guidance, Morris helped Haverford win its first two MAC indoor track & field team championships in program history.
Since his graduation from Haverford, Morris has been a devoted family man with a career at the Lincoln Electric Company. His professional career has taken him from Birmingham, Ala. to Houston, Texas with stops in York, Pa. and Minneapolis, Minn. He has been married to his wife, Kay, for more than 25 years. The couple has two children, Kristen and Patrick.
John Loughnane '87 - Baseball, Cross Country, Track & Field
From the moment John Loughnane stepped on the Haverford baseball diamond, his impact was immediately felt. Playing each of his four years under Gregory Kannerstein ’63, Loughnane was honored as the Archibald MacIntosh ’21 Award recipient as the top scholar-athlete in his freshman class and capped his standout career by receiving the college’s highest athletic honor – the Varsity Cup.
Leading what was one of the most prolific teams in program history, Loughnane was named the team’s first All-American during his senior season. As a starter for all 25 games, he had one of the greatest offensive seasons in program history as he broke the school record for hits (41), home runs (8), RBI (43), total bases (73), and slugging percentage (.786). His .432 batting average ranked second only to teammate Mike Petrone ’89 (.447). At the conclusion of the 1987 season, Loughnane was also ranked second in doubles (6), third in on-base percentage (.481) and third in runs scored (26).
Nearly 30 years later, Loughnane’s numbers still bear out among the program’s best as he still holds the second-best single season slugging percentage and third-best single season batting average in school history. His eight home runs and 43 RBI still rank fourth and sixth respectively in Haverford history.
Among the career leaders, Loughnane graduated as the career record holder in hits, slugging percentage, total bases, and RBI. His career slugging percentage of .592 still ranks second all-time at Haverford, while his .351 batting average is among the top-five players in program history. Additionally, Loughnane also saw time on the mound for the Fords and developed into one of the most reliable options among the staff as he compiled a 9-1 record in relief. As one of the premier defensive catchers of his time at throwing out attempted base stealers, his arm was also a huge asset to the Fords behind the plate.
Loughnane also ran for legendary coach Tom Donnelly on the cross country and indoor track & field teams during his career, taking part in the Fords’ championship two mile relay team.
After Haverford, Loughnane attended the University of Massachusetts Medical School and completed a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Washington-Seattle. His career in medicine has spanned all aspects of patient care including primary care, hospitalist and end of life care. For the last seven years he has been at Commonwealth Care Alliance—a national leader in providing care to underserved populations in Massachusetts—in a number of positions including Senior Vice President of Medical Services. Currently he serves as Clinical Director of Innovation and Palliative Care Services. He lives in the Boston area and continues to play ice hockey and run increasingly slower road races.
Sarah Zinn '97 - Fencing
Sarah Zinn was a trailblazer on the Haverford College women’s fencing team when she became the first women’s fencer in program history to qualify for the NCAA National Championship. Her remarkable career as an epee fencer was highlighted by a 19th place finish at the national tournament during her senior year in 1997. She also finished 30th at the national meet during the 1995 season with that same weapon.
Making her achievement even more noteworthy, Zinn had to fence her way through a deep field that featured Division I powerhouses such as Penn State, Notre Dame, and all of the Ivy League schools to qualify for the NCAA Championship.
A four-year member of the women’s fencing team, Zinn served as team captain and was instrumental in raising the success of the team. During her freshman year on campus, Zinn contributed to a team that placed 18th in the National Intercollegiate Women’s Fencing Association (NIWFA).
By the time she graduated from Haverford in 1997, the Fords had climbed the team standings and were fifth at the NIWFA Tournament. That showing marked Haverford’s highest finish in program history and was a mark the team would not accomplish again until nearly 10 years after Zinn’s graduation.
It was at the 1997 NIWFA Championship where Zinn placed third overall in the epee. She carried that momentum from her individual finish all the way to her best career showing at the NCAA Championship.
After graduating from Haverford College, Zinn spent several years working in Washington, D.C. before enrolling in the University of Virginia School of Law. She currently works as an attorney in the Office of the General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, specializing in Medicare law. She lives in Silver Spring, Md. with her husband and two children.
Donna Kaminski '98 - Fencing
Donna Kaminski, known as the first female sabrist in the country who competed at the NCAA level, was a standout for the Haverford College women’s fencing program in the 1990’s.
As a Haverford foil rookie, Kaminski enjoyed moderate levels of success and quickly became engrossed in books on fencing theory. Upon doing so, she found that her natural fencing style most closely matched that of the sabre. Realizing this, she yearned to continue to grow as a fencer by transitioning to sabre.
At the time, colleges fielded women's teams for the foil and epee weapons, but not the sabre. Kaminski, who was a runner in high school but had never fenced before college, preferred the sabre because it fit her attacking style as opposed to the foil which is more of a defensive weapon. When Kaminski found her preference, the NCAA approved her joining the men's varsity team since there was no comparable women’s team.
Under the guidance and encouragement of head coach Jim Murray, Kaminski made the switch from the women’s foil to the men’s sabre and completed her final season as a collegiate fencer on the men's team in the spring of 1998. In doing so, she defeated over half of her opponents, who were all men. Although other teams made some mild comments, her talent proved that she belonged. Her journey was documented by various publications, including the Philadelphia Inquirer.
After graduating from Haverford, Kaminski found a home in HIV research and patient advocacy work. She worked as an HIV Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and for the Gay Men’s Health Crisis before eventually becoming an Associate Director at the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America. She eventually returned to academia to complete post baccalaureate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and attended medical school to become a doctor.
Upon completing her medical studies, Kaminski received several awards throughout her residency, including the American Osteopathic Association Unsung Hero Award, the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Resident Teacher Award, and the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians Resident of the Year Award. She currently has an academic position serving as Clinical Faculty at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital's Family Medicine Residency Program where she enjoys seeing her own patients, teaching residents and participating in medical missions. She has recently been appointed as a Delegate to the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians.
She recently started a fellowship in Integrative Medicine with the University of Arizona, which she hopes to integrate into her patient care and teaching. In her spare time, she enjoys time with her parents, Paulina and Christopher, and sister, Christine. She can often be spotted on the sidelines at a local fencing meet.