Several familiar faces return for Lake State Classic

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LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY

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GAYLORD, Mich. - Lake Superior State University's 17th annual Greater Peninsula Orthopedics Lake State Classic golf tournament brought in a record amount of more than $20,000 for Laker Club grant-in-aid scholarships.

The June 10-12 event in Gaylord drew 197 alumni and friends of Lake Superior State, up from 174 last year.

One highlight was a reunion of Lake Superior State College's first varsity hockey team, the 1966 Lakers, held during a reception on Sunday night. On hand were Jim Booth, Jim Fuller, Randy McArthur, Con Metro, Jack Theriault. They were joined by 1966 staff such as athletic director Bud Cooper, head coach Ron Mason, and student manager Roger Traviglini.

Lake Superior State University President Betty J. Youngblood presented framed team photos to the players and staff. Ron Mason, who is currently director of intercollegiate athletics at Michigan State University, received his gift and addressed the group.

On Monday morning 49 teams vied for first and second place tournament honors on the Otsego Club's Tribute and Classic courses.

Taking first place with a score of 58 in Flight A on the Tribute Course were Don Hillstrom, Doug LaPrade, Keith Neve, and Dave Thomas. Flight A second place on the Tribute were 1970s hockey alumni Rod Hooktwith, Don Perkins, Ian Ward, and Bob Webb with a 62.

In Flight B on the Tribute, Ron Dufina, Mike Konicki, Doug Rearick and Chuck Schaefer took first-place honors with a score of 58, while the team of Dick Bowerman, Dennis "Fuzzy" Boyak, Pat Gagliardi, and Dale Immel placed second by scoring a 59.

Special event winners on the Tribute were Hank Norvell for longest drive and Dave Thomas for longest putt.

On the Classic Course, Don Carlson, Cameron Cronkwright, Mike Fitzner, and Erik Vandereyk combined for first place scoring a 64 in Flight A, winning a tie-breaker scrimmage, while the team of Chuck Moser, Brian Olsen, Craig Therrian, and Les Therrian were second place with a 64.

With a score of 64, the Flight B first-place team was Greg R. Cheeseman, Greg S. Cheeseman, Mark Mercer, and Jim North on the Classic Course. The foursome of Kevin Boussie, Andy Magalski, Paul Varnum and Matt Wickey lost the tie-break but carded a 64 for second place.

Special event winners on the Classic Course were Jon McLain for men's longest drive, and Jacob Zeeryp for longest putt. Tina Bruni had the women's longest drive, while Gayle Arnold garnered the longest putt.

Senior-champions were the team of Neal Godby, Dave Freeborn, Jerry McGregor, and Harry Pike. The top women's team was the squad of Carol McClellan, Marge Somes, Gayle Arnold, and Ginnie Gabel.

A silent auction of unique donated items was held in conjunction with other tournament activities. Its committee was chaired by Gary McClellan, with Tony Bosbous, Rick Mick, Gil Somes and Virginia Zinser serving as members.

Next year's 18th Lake State Golf Classic is slated for June 9-11, 2007. Call the LSSU Foundation at 906/635-6670 for information and sponsorship opportunities.

PHOTO: University's first hockey squad from 1966 gather for a contemporary team photo during LSSU's Lake State Golf Classic in Gaylord. Pictured seated, left to right, are Jim Fuller, Con Metro; standing are Archie Orazietti, Randy McArthur (behind Orazietti), Jack Theriault, Jim Booth, Bud Cooper (former athletic director) and former head coach Ron Mason. (LSSU photo by John Shibley)

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