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Class of 2006 Commencement

..... and now presenting the Class of 2006!

Tracy A Benevides

Brandon K Biron

Sandra Bonvehi

Brittany D Boyle

Wendolyn Brito

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Crystal J Cheney

Claribel Crews

"It's time now,

Jennine Cerra

Beth-Ann Coletta

Jill M Cribari

Wing Tai Chan

Rebeca V Cortes

Frede Crossman

Kristen A Chapian

Kimberly G Cournoyer

Justina M Croteau

VannaB Chaw

Alicia D Coutu

Thais Daddario

Caroline J Francis

"T"" • , , 1 o szng out .....

Debora Francis

Clyde Gardner

Nathaniel Gaye

Kristen N Geremia

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Sarah E Houghton

"Though the story .....

Domenic Idone

Cheryl Irving

MoniqueM Jackson

Koisay S Jallah

Ann ali Moretti

Never ends ..... ''

Denise R Morgan

Stephanie A Morro

Heather M Mowry

Kelse Mulligan

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Merle K Peirce

"Let's celebrate,

Nicholas R Pensalfini

Michelle Perez

Andree L Perkins

Roxanne H Phillips

Michelle Shaw

Remember a year ..... "

M. Shuttleworth

Jessica Signore

DonnaF Sorel

Jessica R Spink

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"In the life of friends ..... "

Mayra C Wilcox

AmandaL Wood

Guyflore Xavier

Jonathan M Young

Commencement Message from President Nazarian

Members of the Class of 2006:

You may have heard it said that "when it comes to the future, there are three kinds of people: those who LET it happen, those who MAKE it happen, and those who

WONDER what happened."

As soon to be graduates of Rhode Island COllege, I am confident that you will be among the group who MAKE it happen. Your accomplishments during the time that you have spent with us indicate a promising future for you and, by extension, for the world we

share.

Your success is an affirmation of the guidance, encouragement, and nurturing of so many who believe in you: including faculty and staff at the college, as well as your family and

friends who have supported you along the way. These are people who have served as your mentors. Mentors are not always the ones in the limelight, yet we should always take the opportunity to recognize their influence on our lives. One of the more notable

mentors of the 20th century was a man by the name of Benjamin Elijah Mays.

An African-American, born in 1895 in South Carolina to parents who were tenant farmers, and the youngest of eight children, Mays rose above the obstacles he faced to

accomplish many remarkable things. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Bates College, earned his masters and doctorate at the University of Chicago, and became an

ordained minister. He was a college professor, a dean, and served as president of Morehouse College for 27 years. It was during his presidency at Morehouse that he became a mentor to a young man named Martin Luther King, Jr. and, after King's

assassination, it was Mays who delivered the eulogy.

Benjamin Elijah Mays held a compelling belief that each person's life is a mission. He stated it this way (and I quote): "Every man and woman is born into the world to do

something unique and something distinctive, and if he or she does not do it, it will never be done." Let me repeat that: "Every man and woman is born into the world to do

something unique and something distinctive, and if he or she does not do it, it will never be done."

It is a powerful message, and an appropriate one given the milestone you are about to reach. In this graduation season, and for all the days to come, may that thought inspire

you to continue to do your very best to bring about positive change for humanity. That is my hope for the Class of 2006.

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"Seasons of Love"

Corey Almeida Curtis Amado Daniel Amaral Patricia Amator Paula Ambrosio

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Brian Atkinson Keynalee Ayala

Five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred

minutes .....

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Five hundred twenty-five thousand, moments so

dear .....

NiclJole Bauer Aaron Bazzle Russell Bears

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Brandee Beaucage Katie Beaudette

Kyle Best Kristen Bibeault

Rosalie Berrios Ma!lhew Bertrand Nicole Bessette

Five hundred twenty-five thousand, six hundred

minutes .....

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How do you measure.~ ....

Sandra Bonvebi Erica Borges Robert Borges Bethany Botelho Alexis Bouchard

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..... measure a year?

Jessica Brouillard Cynthia Brousseau

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In daylights .....

Christmc: Brundk Elena Bucci Ellen Bucci Amber Buehler Gail Burek

Robin Burkitt Rebecca Burnham Brian Burn~ Daniel Burns John Burns

Joseph Burns Karen Burns Emily Butler Stephanie Cabral Marcia Cady

Natasha Calcagni Johan Calderon Leslie Camara Robert Cambio Elizabeth Camboia

Christina Campbell Timothy Couette Jessica Capaldi

In sunsets .....

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In midnights .....

Melissa Carpentier Jacquelyn Carr Gail Castanbo Albert Castelli, Jr. Ashley Casto

Graciphy Castro Stephanie Caverly PJ Cayo Elvira Centeno Nancy Cepeda

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Crystal Cheney Bunnamn Chey Beth Chianese Roy Choquette Justin Ciccotelli

In cups of coffee .....

Mark Cicerone Lynn Clark

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In inches .....

Vera Correia Erin Corriveau Kristen Corry Rebeca Cortes Jessica Costa

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Frederick Crossman Justina Croteau Cristina Cucinotta

In miles .....

Toni Cunha Claudia Cunniff

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In laughter .....

Michelle Curl Donald Curtin

Carissa D'Agostino Janine D'Alfonso Kathryn D'Ambrosio Pedro Daddario Thais Daddario

Meela Daniel Robyn Daniels Melanie Dansereau Jennifer Daponte Segun Daramola

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Melinda DeCorte Dorinda Degnan Jessica Del Prete Maryann Della Grotta Nina DeMartino

In strife .....

Mark Demery Chandra Dempsey

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In five hundred twenty-five thousand .....

Kate Dolan Armine Donabedian Jaime Doorley

Kristen Denommee Matthew DePasquale

Desarae Downs John Doyle IV

Erin Dumas Clu·istina Dunlap Leslie Durand Laura Durniok Stacey Dussault

Abbey Easterbrooks Jolene Eastman

Six hundred minutes .....

Tine Egan MiriamEid

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How do you measure .....

Donald Fair Alex Fajardo Eric Fallon Melissa Fallon Gaetana Fargiorgio

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A year in the life .....

Suely Ferreira Alicia Field

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How about love?

Keri Fish William Fitzpatrick

Jennifer Fleming Megan Follett Cara Fontaine Melanie Fontes Crystal Fottin

Jeffrey Foss Elizabeth Fox Caroline Francis Deborah Francis Ashley Fratantuono

Nicole Frechette Richard Frechette Kristen Fredette Melissa Fredette Monica Freitas

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Meagan Garriepy Cori Garrison Deidre Gauch

How about love?

Michael Gavin Nathaniel Gaye

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How about love?

Kristen Geremia Patricia Gesmundo

James Geyer Melissa Gibb David Giglio Laurel Gilbert Ann Gilleeney

Andrew Golembeske Nathalie Gomez Amy Gonzalez Cailin Goodier Kevin Goodwin

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Timothy Goodwin Elaine Gory! Richard Gould Benjamin Grande Laura Gray

Measure in love .....

Jessica Gunnoe Sabrina Gustafson

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Seasons of love .....

Nicole Harris Laura Hartnett Michael Hassell Jennifer Hayden Rebecca Hayden

Karen Heath Melissa Hebert Colleen Hennessy Ana Hernandez Karilenia Hernandez

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Wanda Hernandez Patricia Hetu Charles Hewes Elizabeth Higgins Felicia Higgins

Jennifer Hillard Stephanie Hodde Matthew Hogberg Ernest Holder Amanda Hopkins

Laura Hopkins Thomas Houde Sarah Houghton Amanda How man Robert Hunt

Seasons of love .....

Brandee Hutchings Cluistine Iafrate

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Five h.un.dred twenty-five tlzousand .....

Conan Jean Enca Jenks Jennifer Jennings

Eucharia lhe Domcnic ldonc

Julianne Jennings Rachel Jerome

Michala Jimmis Jennifer Johnson Michelle Johnson Sarah Johnson Vanessa Johnson

Jennifer Kachadourian

Six hundred minutes .....

Kareesh Karisson Ellen Kauffman

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Five hundred twenty-five thousand .....

Kati~ King ~latth~\\ King Steven King Zachariah King Kate Kiselka

Marie Laferte Nicholas Lafreniere Caitlyn Laiter

Journeys to plan .....

Mary Lamberti Ashley LaMountain

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Five hundred twenty-five thousand .....

Joseph Lampman Sarah Lamport

Lauren Leonti Ryan Lepage Victor Lepore Vanessa Lester Danielle Levesque

Fatima Lima Erica Lindblad Margaret Liuzzi

Six hundred minutes .....

Regina Liuzzi Jose Lobaton

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How do you measure the life .....

Alisa Luon Sean Luttge Nicole MacKay

Kimberly Malone Sara Malouin Jessica Mangione

Meghan Mahan Lauren Mahoney

Kristen Manning Michelle Mariani

Christine Mathieu Hillary Matoian Kristie Maxwell Stephan Mazurak Kimberly Mazza

Of a woman or a man?

Nicole McArthur Bethany McCann

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In truths that she learned .....

Jessica Mcmahon Michael McVey Svetlana Melamedman

Kristy Mccaughey Diane McElroy

Dick Melgar Katerose Mellion

Lauren Mellor Seth Mellor

Danielle Montaquila Donna Montecalvo

Amy Melo Brihenna Meo

Charlene Mitchell Edie Monahan

Or in times that he cried ..

Tracie Mernick

Stephanie Moniz

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Heather Mowry

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In bridges he burned .....

Kathryn Moynihan Erin Mulanaphy Kelsey Mulligan Jessica Mulvey

Raymond Mumford Aaron Mundrake

Gina Nassi Keith Nelson

Kenneth Nimle Derek Noel

Anny Munoz Gabriel Murgo

Amanda Nevins Stephanie New

Or the way that she died .....

Miles Murray

Sean Neylon.

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I ' . t s tzme now .....

TiffanyNye Gail O'Brien Colleen O'Donnell Heather O'Donnell James O'Hayer

Michelle Oliveira Haley Oliver Heather Oliver Kristy Olivet-Gallo Loida Olivo

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Varoujan Panosyan Rosemarie Paola Rachel Paolino

To sing out .....

Jacquelin Papa Melissa Papino

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Though the story never ends .....

Nicole Parascandolo Vincenzo Parente Joseph Parenteau

Jacob Peabody Richard Pearson Heather Peck

John Peloquin Beiyanil Pena Christine Penfield

Robert Pattie Kevin Payette

Heather Peckham Rachel Pecoraro

Matthew Penfield Nicholas Pensalfini

Roxanne Phillips Joseph Piccardi Jane Pichette Lauren Piepowsk:i Jennifer Pigeon

Let's celebrate .....

Victor Pimentel Kellie Pincince

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Remember a year .....

Kelly Pringle Cynthia Proffitt Stephanie Provatas Rosa Puello Taffy Quaglieri

Kathleen Quirk Matthew Radican Alexis Radkovich Nicole Ragosta Ronald Rainer

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Matthew Records Melissa Rector Wanda Reed Holly Regan Brook Reid

In the life of friends .....

Pamela Reid Brian Reidy

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Remember .... .

George Reuther Courtney Reynolds Meghan Reynolds Nicole Reynolds Amanda Ricci

Sara Roch Jamie Rocha Anthony Rodrigues Antonio Rodrigues Olivia Rodrigues

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Jennifer Rosa Chris Rosenquest Edward Rostowsky Matthew Round Diana Rowey

AliciaRymill

The love .....

Lauren Sacchetti Brianne Saccoccio

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Remember .....

Jillian Salerno Kristina Salley

Sharon Sauer Holly Savard John Saviano Daniel Schneider Alfred Schoeninger

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Christopher Schuler Leslie Scittare!li Ronilee Scittarelli Marisa Scivola Sarah Sellers

Bonnie Shelton Judy Shepherd Elizabeth Sheridan Travis Sherman Erin Shute

The love .....

Abdou Sidibe Jessica Signore

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Remember .....

Alyssa Silva Amanda Silva

Timothy Smith Kristin Soares Tania Soares Christopher Souza Melissa Solitro

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Anita Sowers Jessica Spink Nicholas Sprague Lynda Squillante Timothy Staskiewicz

Erica Stecker! Amanda Steere Laura Steere Kristen Stein Gregory Steiner

The love .....

Corrin Stelle Gregory Stewart

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Measure .....

Rita-Jean Stewart Tara Stopfel

Katheryn Tavares Nicholas Tavares Rebecca Tavares Shawn Tavares Silvy Tavares

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Marissa Tobin Erin Todisco Lauren Tomasso Ceci ly Torres Jessica Toscani

In love .....

Justin Townsend Jenna Tremblay

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Measure .....

Kimberly Urquhart Kary Urso Alicia Uth Melissa Vacca Natalie Vachon

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Jacqueline V ala rio April Valois

Erika Vianello Eric Vidal

Jonathan Vitolo Vale1ie Walaska

Kimberly Van Hook Tracy Vanderhorst

Diva Vieira Louis Villanueva

Measure your life in love .....

Kristen Vaneyk

Jonathan Vincent

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Seasons of love, Seasons of love ..... .

Nicola Walker Michael Walsh

Kristen Weaton Sara Webster Joann Weiner Mindy We1th Heather White

Jennifer White Keith White Meghan White Mayra Wilcox Tiffany Wilcox

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Audrey Wilkinson Jayme Wiliams Lauren Williamson Jamie Winfield Melissa Wojcik

Jonathan Young Amy Zaremba Kristin Zawistowski Adria Zessis

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Cap & Gown Convocation May 3rd, 2006

Cap & Gown Convocation is a gathering of the soon to be graduates, where students who have exceled are honored

by the college in front of their families and friends.

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Advanced Degree Commencement 18th, 2006

Advanced degree graduates were honored by their family and friends, as well as the faculty and staff of Rhode Island College.

Congratulations to the Graduate Class of 2006!

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Clii.I.EilE

Rhode Island College is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a charter member of the Little East Conference. There are 19 varsity sports: men's and women's

soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's golf, women's lacrosse, men's and women's indoor track, men's and women's

tennis, men's and women's outdoor track, men's and women's cross country, women's volleyball, women's gymnastics, men's wrestling,

men's baseball and women's softball.

"Just play the game ..... Never quit, I follow through. ''

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Men's Baseball

Season Record

Opponent:

St. John Fisher Bentley Transylvania Transylvania Mt. St. Joseph Framingham Framingham St. Joseph's St. Joseph's Thomas Thomas Salve Regina Mass. College Mass. College USCG Academy Salem State Southern Maine Southern Maine Bridgewater State UMass Dartmouth Keene State Keene State UMass Dartmouth Roger Wllliams Roger Wllliams UMass Boston UMass Boston Elms College Clark University Western Connecticut Western Connecticut Wheaton College Worcester State Eastern Connecticut Eastern Connecticut Framingham State Plymouth State Plymouth State Eastern Connecticut Southern Maine UMass Boston

Overall Record: 20-20

LEC Record: 8-6

6-21 L 8-16 L 6-15 L 4-0 w 6-9 L

18-2 w 5-1 W 6-7 L

3-14 L 13-2 w

5-9 L 5-9 L

6-5 w 1-2 L

9-4 w 3-6 L

8-14 L 4-2 w

22-4 w 4-11 L 4-3 w 1-10 L 6-0 w 4-3 w 3-11 L 4-3 w 8-7 w

11-6 w 5-4 W 2-4 L

7-2 w 4-13 L

16-13 w

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8-5 w 13-4 w 10-7 w

4-9 L 6-7 L 9-4W

Front Row (left to right): Dav id Smith, Tim Henau lt, Jordan Amorin, Andy Racicot, Nate Curran, Donovan Rabbitt, Eric Fama, Mike Cookson, Robert Doyon.

Middle Row (left to right): Team Manager Matt Bergeron, Jim Connell, Eric Thibault, Brian Farley, Garrett Gren ier, Luis Fe li z, Ray De La Cruz, Pete Olson, Mike McDonnell , Josh Cardoso, Jeff Costa, Bobby Fournier.

Back Row (left to right): Head Coach Jay Grenier, Assistant Coach Scott Virgu lak, Mike Nay lor, Chris O'Connors, Bruce Taraska, Kyle Jones, Eric Gelsomino, Jake Dent, Wade Briggs, Adam Ryan, Caleb Barber, Brian Burrows, Assistant Coach Marc Pantazis, Assistant Coach Andy Crisafulli.

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Men's Basketball

Front Row (left to right): Justin Lopez, Cameron Stewart, Davon Yarbrough , Kamari Williams, Kevin Payette, Kinsey Durgin, Tirrell Hill, Matt St. Ours, Ondinis Almanzar.

Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Dwayne Pina, Assistant Coach Bill Black, Brian Stanko, Kaseem Johnson, Joh n Weir, Anthony Pierlioni, Kevin Keefe, Benjy Nichols, Assistant Coach Matt O'Brien, Head Coach Bob Walsh.

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Women's Basketball

Front Row (left to right): Maura Butts, Sarah Coughlin, Tyla Martin, Kristy Nix, Jamie Angell, Brittany Rosen, LeeAnne Ketchen , Jess ica Shiel.

Back Row (left to right): Head Coach Spencer Manning, Josalee Danieli , Kari Geisler, Colleen Feeney, Sherri Heard, Lauren Dillon, Assistant Coach Li z Martin, Assistant Coach Craig Letourneau.

Men's Cross Country

Front Row (left to right): Tim Goodwin, Greg Ahnrud, Eric Lonergan.

Back Row (left to right): Head Coach Kevin Jackson, Greg Clark, Manny Karngar, Assistant Coach Patty Testa.

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Women's Cross Country

Left to Right: Head Coach Kevin Jack on, Nicole Parenteau , Kathryn Lewandowski, Emily Fox, Hannah Clark, i tant Coach Patty Te ta.

Men's Golf

Left to Right: Shawn Rebocho, Lionel Noel, Head Coach John Fitta, Tim Carpentier, Tim Poblocki.

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Gymnastics

Front Row (left to right): Head Coach Bob Nannig, Daniell e Soucy, Caitlyn Owens, Nicole Tomaselli , Breanna Moroney, Deborah Granara, Rachel Powers, Megan Joseph, Cristy Pforr, Meli ssa Jones, Assistant Coach Shannon Hughey.

Back Row (left to right): Courtney Sylvia, Cassie O'Bienis, Melissa Demirjian, Megan Tkach, Kri stina Leman is, Kait lyn Kelleher, Hannah Scott.

Men's Indoor Track

Front Row (left to right): Ryan Fox, Greg Ahnrud, Eric Lonergan.

Middle Row (left to right): Manny Karngar, Greg Clark, David Simpson, Tim Goodwin.

Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Patty Testa, Assistant Coach John Rafail, Mike VanGieson, James Polak, Dan Newman, Head Coach Kevin Jackson.

Women's Indoor Track

Front Row (left to right): Hannah Clark, Kathryn Lewandowski, Kayla Lukin.

Middle Row (left to right): Carissa Farland, Mary Ellen Horsman, Emily Fox, Weedor Dorber, Stephanie Bailey.

Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Patty Testa, Assistant Coach John Rafail , Ashley Nyzio, Jessica Peters, Head Coach Kevin Jackson.

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Women's Lacrosse

Front Row (left to right): Laurarose Gauvin, Marissa Kie lbas inski, Sydney Culbertson, KelTY McDevitt, Cassandra Mendes, Katelyn Roy.

Back Row (left to right): Ass istant Coach Carlina Ferre ira, Erin Duffy, Crystal Co lag iovanni , Ca itl in Gavin, Melissa Reggio, Breonna Gentes, Head Coach Ryan Angel.

Men's Soccer

Front Row (left to right): Head Coach John Mell o, Alex Czarnieck i, Ho lman Giraldo, Dan Soderberg, Ri chard D' Amico, Matt Borges, Julian Montoya, Malt Gesualdi , Nick Tavares, Alex Rodriguez.

Middle Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Don Denham, Melvin Quioe, Matt Turbitt, Matt Souto, Chri s Cunh a, Sean Gonsalves, Jadon Neves, James Nigrelli , Corey Ponte, Dan Rodrigues.

Back Row (left to right) : Volunteer Assistant Coach Carlos Pinhancos, Johan Giraldo, Josh Si lva, Kyle Teixeira, Zach Andrews, Tyrell Burgess, Nic Rossi, Kyle Genereux, James Lynch, Matt St. Ours, Chris Childs. ____ .,.._itt..~

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Women's Soccer

Front Row (left to right): Shannon Kerr, Michaela Bileau , Sarah Lessard, Marissa Kielbasinski , Erika Haaland, Caitlin Gavin, Mallary Bileau, Gina Calenda.

Back Row (left to right): Assistant Coach Jessica Knobel, Krista MacKinnon, Leah Hayes, Jessica Cardinal, Ashley Teixeira, Krissie Pyzynski, Ashley Reynolds, Kerry Donahue, Kendra Gerrish, Head Coach Ryan Angel.

Women's Softball

Front Row (left to right): Kerianne Fuller, Krystal Bilek, Justine Burgess, Casie Lyons, Katie Benevides, Kristyn Alexander, Ashley Vanasse, Kristen Pacheco, Micaela Folan.

Back Row (left to right): Head Coach Maria Morin, Christie Lotti , Nicole Riley, Andree Sitnik, Megan Ponte, Jeanne Rosa, Kelli McCartin, Associate Head Coach Ken Stanley, Assistant Coach Kristen Norberg.

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Men's Tennis

0 Front Row (left to right): Piotr Marczak, Chri s Furey, Jason LaDuke.

Middle Row (left to right) : Lorne Teeter, Garrett Smith, Tauquir Puthawala, El liott LeFaiver.

Back Row (left to right) : Tom Lapierre, David Haggerty, Russell Gorman, Head Coach Joe Testa.

Women's Tennis

Front Row (left to ri ght): Tara Marchant, Li z Barrette, Alyson St. Amand, Megan Hall.

Middle Row (l eft to ri ght): Ashley St. Amand , Kseni ya Gurvich, Ashley Barry, Margaret Fun k, Ashley Cunday, Ashley Gorman, Heidi Beauregard .

Back Row (left to right): Head Coach Ke ll y Chartier, Carissa Wi les, Kathleen Brady, Cara Lustig, Samantha Zira, Natasha Roman.

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Women's Volleyball

Front Row (left to right): Carol Allen, Kara Sarcione, Stephanie Wojciechowski , Jeanne Rosa, Amy Souza, Katelyn Roy.

Middle Row (left to right): Brooke Bryant, Julie Seitsinger, Kri sty Nix, Sara Chamberland, Rachel Millen, Kristina Martin.

Back Row (left to right): Head Coach Craig Letourneau , Madi son Greene, Sherri Heard, Erin Miga, lilli an Henry, Mikaela Smith, Assistant Coach Holly Hummel.

Wrestling

Front Row (le ft to right): Luke Bannon, Arty Pri vedenyuk, B.J . Atkinson, Mall Kelly, Todd Bloom, Ray Moore.

Middle Row (le ft to right): Kurtis Strout, Evan Robinson, Andrew Al garin , Ru sty Calise, Colin Smith , Ray Hanley, Eric Marte ll , Ian Coyne, Ryan DeSisto, Steve Goncalves, Lui s Feliz, Benjamin Sanchez.

Back Row (le ft to right): Head Coach Jay Jones, Shane Dugan, Eric Fama, Brian Hartley, Damien Hebert, Nick Venn , Kev in Davis, Olutosin Tay lor, Denn is Stone, Brad Crandall , Nicho las Logan, James Chap man, Dave Johnson, Assistant Coach Scou Baum, Team Manager Tara Call ahan.

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Deborah and Caroline Francis

Graduation Day was special for this mother and daughter as they each walked across the stage as part of the Rhode Island College Class of 2006!

"There is no future, there is no past, I live this moment as my last. ... ''

My name is Caroline Francis, and I'd like to introduce you to someone else. That lovely lady over there is my mom. Deborah Francis, my mother, graduated on May 20, 2006. She received her Bachelor's degree in Art History. I too, graduated that day with my Bachelor's degree. My mom has worked for twelve years at this college, often one class at a time, as she balanced the rest of her life with her education. There was never a good time at which my mom could start such a task of going back to school, and there was certainly nothing about her life that made it

easy to return. But she was very motivated. I'd like to share with you for just a few brief moments some of the memories I have and lessons I've learned because of my mom over these past twelve years in which she has attended Rhode Island College. And maybe this will remind

some of you of some experiences you've had, and some people you know . •

I remember attending classes once in a while with my mom a long time ago in the late afternoons after my school day, or on a Saturday morning. I remember computer class (one she

was less than fond of), philosophy class (in which my mom successfully encouraged the professor to perform one of his chants for me), summer geography class (where I found myself

on a boat, at a museum, and, much to the surprise of us all, actually consuming a raw oyster straight out of the water!), and then there was psychology class (in which the professor allowed me to take the exam with the rest of the students-/ was probably about 11 at the time). I have

many fond memories of joining my mom out of convenience or sheer fun, on many of her course excursions and many of her average class days over the years. I was given the opportunity,

before I even entered college, to be welcomed into many different classes with her, and learn so many wonderful things about so many different topics, on the sea, in the classroom, and in

various locations around Rhode Island . •

I think my mother can remind many of us through her example, that education is part of a lifelong discovery of everything around us. She has given me opportunities to learn so much on a wide breadth of subjects, and enjoy myself while being there. She has brought me to classes

that were typically small and close-knit at an institution where you soon get to know each other's names, and call your professors at home. But most importantly, my mom can give many of us the greatest gift: a new lesson in the value of perspective. Greatly through her example I have come to realize over these past twelve years that a resume means little, but the memories and

wisdom you gain over your lifetime mean much. Rhode Island College has served my mother's life and mine so very well .

• In life, there are a world of things you can accomplish, but there are only so many things which are important to do. Taking the initiative to enrich your life is one thing, but you must also have

the perspective to know that living life with the ones you love is just as important. In fact, the future doesn't seem strange anymore; I know, and I truly hope all of you do too, that life is too short to scramble around toward accomplishments that make us famous, but that it is just long enough to live it with motivation and happiness, and savor the quiet success of such simple and

important achievements . •

Congratulations to each and every one of you and I wish all of you all the happiness that life can bring. And for you mom, thank you, and congratulations on receiving your Bachelor of Arts

degree in Art History after such a wonderful journey. You should be so very proud of yourself, I know I am.

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Rhode Island College offers all students numerous opportunities to get involved on and off campus. Student Life at RIC is comprised

of Student Organizations and Student Activities, as well as Academic organizations.

"No other road, no other day,

no day but today .... "

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"There's only now, there's only here, give in to love or 1. . + " tve tn 1ear ....... .

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"Leap of Faith"

Campus Ministry is an on campus community for

students of all faiths to gather. Deacon Michael Napolitano, Reverend Larry Nichols and

Father Michael Najim provide students with a supportive environment to grow and

learn.

Alternative Spring Break

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Thanks to the executive board members for all your help and an

excellent year. Great times in the past but many more to come.

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Unless you have been on a RIC Outdoor Adventure Club trip, it's hard to fully explain how fantastic they've been. The 1st trip this year was the Storgy award winning annual ski trip to

Sugarloaf ski resort in Maine. It was a 5 day long vacation in January where we enjoyed fresh powder, perfect weather, friends and good times. Sixty people attended this very affordable ski

trip and we're happy to report that no one lost any limbs, kissed any trees at 60 mph or was eaten by the abominable snowman! For the next trip, we traveled to North Country Rivers in

Bingham, ME for some extreme white water rafting on the Kennebec River and some monster mosquitoes. The rainy weather certainly didnt put a damper on this 3 day camping trip. The

majority of those who participated had never rafted before but found themselves in the middle of class IV rapids and loved it! The final trip the OAC hosted this year was the trip to Martha's

Vineyard. We spent the 1st day biking around the beautiful island and the second enjoying water sports on the beach. And a special thanks to our advisor, John Taylor, for his

encouragement and support.

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Omega Phi Beta members are dedicated to their personal

development and accomplishments, as well as the success and betterment of all women in today's world.

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Each year, students have numerous opportunities to get up and do soemthing,

whether it be on or off campus. Student Activities is responsible for many of these opportunities, which

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Slightly Older Students is a group whose purpose is to assist and

make comfortable the older/returning students. We

provide a quiet space for study, relaxation and peer counselling. All persons, genders, affectional preferences, races, nationalities,

etc. are welcomed without exception.

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Fun times, Memorable times, CHEAP times!

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Montreal, RIC End Spring Break, Hypnotic state ... oh the places you'll go!

The Unity Center is Rhode Island College's multicultural center. It promotes opportunities for exploring human dignity, social identity, and cultural equity. The Center fosters collaborative programming among its student affiliations, faculty and the local community. It is committed

to challenging stereotypes, racism and apathy and gender discrimination. The Center's concern is to maintain global awareness by responding to current events while preparing others to be productive citizens of the world. The Center is also a place where students can engage their peers and faculty about what is being taught in the classroom and is a space for dialogue and

discussion. We strive to preserve, bolster, and enrich students' cultural, social and ethnic dentity. Over the past year The Unity Center has helped sponsor many diverse events on

campus. Some of the events include, Diversity Week, Dias de los Muertos, Angela E. Oh, African American History Month, The Vagina

Monologues, Miss Rhode Island Latina Pageant, the Books for Africa Campaign, Domestic Violence Awareness Luncheon, Cultural Capital film series, Out on Campus, Stop The Hate Rally, Bannister Gallery exhibits, Day of Silence, Word is Born Poetry, Yewande and many

more. Aaron Bruce, Unity Center Director

The Unity Center

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"I'm going back ..... back to school!"

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invited to come home to RIC! This past year, the event featured a rock climbing wall, a race, and a parade featuring

RIC students showing off their best faces.

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RIC End "I look before I lea "

Where else can you go back to being a kid?! RIC students had the opportunity to relive their childhood

during RICEnd, which featured Adult Blow Up Twister and other big kid versions of little kid games.

Gospel Concert "One song- before I go- Glory- one song to leave behind ..... "

One of the newest groups at RIC is a Gospel Chi or. .... They had one of their first concerts this year and

knocked the socks off of the students, staff, family and friends who were all there to give their support!

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Class of 2006 Senior Picnic "So here we go ..... we'll make it

Each year, the graduating class is invited to the Senior Picnic, where students and families gather to

celebrate their upcoming graduation!

Fashion Show "You love the lim eli ht too, now, bab

These RIC students were strutting their stuff at the fashion show that was held on campus by a student organization!

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With the support of our family and friends, we have finally made it! The Senior Scrapbook Section represents the journey of our college

years, as well as the destination.

"How do you leave the past behind when it keeps finding

way to get to your heart?"

GERMAN CARDONA "Good things come in small packages!"

Thanks to all of my friends- I will miss you all. ALOHA!!

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Some of the best times ...... Thanks to all of you that have made this time at RIC a very memorable time!!!

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KIMBERLY MAZZA Class of 2006

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"Congrats and good luck to the class of 2006!"

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Exodus Yearbook Executive Board

Erica Tremblay Executive Editor Graduate Student

Feinstein School of Human Development

Class of 2006

Kristina Heller Assistant Editor

Art Major, Minor in Communications

Class of 2008

J etzabel Rosado Treasurer & Section Editor

Sociology Major Class of 2007

Aimee LeMaire Secretary & Section Editor

Early Childhood Education Major,

Theater Minor Class of 2008

Deacon Michael Napolitano Advisor of Exodus Year book

Campus Minister at RIC

The 2006 Exodus Year book Staff

would like to thank the following people

for their support:

Christina Garnett Deacon Mike

Gordon Rowley Caren Korin

Scott Gibbons Kristen Salemi Sally Hindson Joan Barden Kathy Sasso

We would also like to thank the students, faculty and staff of

Rhode Island College who

continue to support Exodus Yearbook.

Thank you!

August 25 Hurricane Katrina strikes Florida.

28 Mandatory evacuation of both New Orleans and Mississippi is ordered as Katrina becomes a Category 5 storm in the Gulf of Mexico.

29 Downgraded to a Category 4 storm, Katrina hits land. 1.3 million homes and businesses lose electricity in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. 30 levees are breeched, flooding New Orleans and leaving 100,000 people stranded. After slow government response, civil unrest and looting begins.

31 President Bush surveys the damage.

seotember 30,000 National Guard troops are deployed. Gas prices spike to as high as $5 per gallon.

2 President Bush visits Louisiana and signs a $10.5 billion relief bill. Nearly 154,000 evacuees arrive in Texas.

4 The New Orleans Superdome is evacuated.

6 President Bush and Congress pledge to investigate the flawed disaster response.

9 Government-issued debit cards are distributed to evacuees. The program fails and is ended days later.

12 Michael Brown, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, resigns. Flooding is down to 50 percent in New Orleans.

14 New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin announces a phased repopulation plan.

15 New Orleans begins to reopen. Katrina is named the most destructive hurricane in U.S. history.

20 Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco declares a state of emergency as Hurricane Rita strengthens off the coast.

22 Rita hits the Louisiana coast and heads for Texas.

23 Thousands evacuate eastern Texas and the 9th Ward of New Orleans floods once again after levees are overrun.

october 24 Hurricane Wilma hits southwest Florida.

""'On October 15, Iraqi voters ratify a U.S. -supported draft constitution that establishes a federal state. A second election, in December, creates the new government's first parliament.

"""' Gasoline prices surge in September before falling back to pre-hurricane levels. Major oil companies face federal questioning after revealing profits of over $35 billion during this period.

"""' Several airlines declare bankruptcy due to huge fuel , labor and security costs. Passengers see fees for pillows, aisle seats and more as carriers seek new revenue sources.

"""' During rush hour on July 7, London is hit by terrorist attacks. Bombs strike one bus as well as the city's underground trains, leaving 56 people dead and 700 injured.

"""' John G. Roberts Jr. becomes the 17th Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court following the death of William Rehnquist.

"""' Violence in Iraq continues to cost lives. Since the war began in March 2003, over 27,700 Iraqi civilians and 2,300 coalition troops have died.

~ A devastating 7.6-magnitude earthquake hits the Kashmir region of Pakistan in October, killing 87,000 and leaving 3.5 million homeless.

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... In January 2006, Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is sworn in as Liberia's president, making her Africa's first elected female leader.

... Vice President Dick Cheney's top aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby resigns after being indicted in October on criminal charges relating to the leaking of a CIA officer's identity.

... Despite his years of anti-gang advocacy while in prison, on December 13, former Grips gang leader Stanley "Tookie" Williams is executed by lethal injection for four 1979 murders.

... Methamphetamine use becomes a national crisis as meth-related crimes skyrocket on the West Coast and in the Midwest. Pharmacies remove pseudophedrine products from shelves in an effort to control meth production.

• Hoping to restart the peace process with the Palestinians, Israel evacuates the Gaza Strip, an area it has occupied since the 1967 Six-Day War.

... Civil unrest rocks France as more than 300 towns and suburbs explode with riots and arson. High unemployment, racial discrimination and rage are blamed for the outbreaks.

Science and nature ... A global pandemic is feared as the avian

flu claims 73 lives in Asia by the end of December and threatens to spread across the world .

..... After seven years and 2.88 billion miles, NASA's Stardust capsule returns to earth carrying dust particles from the tail of the comet Wild 2. Scientists believe the samples hold clues to the formation of the Solar System.

..... The Sichuan Wolong Panda Protection and Breed Center in China deals with a baby boom-16 pandas, including five sets of twins, are born between July and November 2005.

~ In August, U.S. astronaut Stephen Robinson successfully completes an unprecedented emergency repair of the space shuttle Discovery while in orbit.

..... The American Dental Association cites bottled water and its lack of fluoride as a major contributing factor in the rise of tooth decay in children.

..... According to recent research, chocolate can be a healthy treat thanks to its high content of flavonoids, which help maintain good circulation and reduce blood clotting.

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• Hikers scaling Mount Mendel Glacier in California discover the remains of Leo Mustonen, a World War II airman whose plane crashed in 1942.

• U.S. scientist Gregory Olsen pays $20 million for a trip to the International Space Station aboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

Human Interest • The ruins of what may be the

oldest Christian church, built in the third or fourth century A.D., are discovered on the grounds of Megiddo Prison in northern Israel in November.

• Anticipating the GS summit in July, Bob Geldof organizes musicians for a series of concerts around the world to highlight the problem of global poverty.

~ Bill Gates, Bono and Melinda Gates are named TIME's Persons of the Year for their efforts to battle poverty, AIDS and malaria in Africa.

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~ Natalee Holloway, an 18-year-old from Birmingham, Alabama, becomes the lead story for every major news outlet after her disappearance while vacationing in Aruba.

~ In August, American anti-Iraq War activist Cindy Sheehan, whose son Casey was killed in action in 2003, holds an extended demonstration at a peace camp outside President George W. Bush's Texas ranch.

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""' From preppy to vintage looks, vests make a bold statement in the fall of 2005.

""' Cowboy boots see a rise in popularity, and not just for line dancers and country

music fans.

""' Style gets a dose of fun over formal with these unique fashion alternatives .

.... Shops that help you prepare meals to freeze, take home and cook offer a fun, quick and easy mealtime solution for busy moms.

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.... Pets receive the royal treatment with gourmet pet foods, available in upscale pet food shops, pet food bakeries and even ice cream parlors.

.... Podcasts, free broadcast-format audio files published to the Internet and downloaded to iPods by subscription, are a hip way to keep up-to-date.

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._Lilestule~ Due to high gas prices, consumers opt for smaller cars with better gas mileage rather than gas-guzzling SUVs.

... The popularity of poker on television results in one of the biggest fads of the year - home Texas Hold 'Em tournaments.

~ The new food pyramid recommends that kids eat more fruits, vegetables and whole grains than in the past, and exercise 30 to 60 minutes each day.

.... Blogs become the biggest Web craze since the inception of the Internet thanks to sites like Blogger.com and MySpace.com.

• Praised by critics and audiences alike, Peter Jackson's remake of the 1933 classic King Kong becomes a giant box-office success.

nominee Keira Knightley shines in the hit movie Pride and Prejudice, based on the 1813 Jane Austen novel.

~ The beloved C.S. Lewis series comes to life on the big screen in Walt Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.

.... Moviegoers rush to see March of the Penguins, a surprise hit documentary that follows a year in the life of a flock of Emperor penguins.

.... "The boy who lived" returns for more adventure in the fourth movie installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Music ... Green Day tops off a career year

..... With Late Registration, Kanye West maintains his status as hip-hop's top dog, landing on top of Rolling Stone's Top 50 Albums of 2005.

with seven MTV Video Music Awards, including Best Video of the Year for "Boulevard of Broken Dreams."

~ University of Texas grad Cowboy Troy bursts onto the country scene with a new music genre, "hick-hop ,'' which he proudly displays on his class ring.

~ Strong releases by Kelly Clarkson, Shakira, Mariah Carey and Gwen Stefani rule the music scene. Carey's The Emancipation of Mimi earns eight Grammy nominations and is the top-selling album of 2005.

..... Reggaeton, which blends influences of hip-hop, Jamaican reggae and dancehall with Latin American bomba and plena, reaches its height in popularity in 2005.

..... Seattle indie favorites Death Cab for Cutie break into the mainstream with the album Plans and "Directions," a series of 12 short films.

• Nintendo DS owners can now be virtual dog owners as well, thanks to the wildly popular Nintendogs series.

• J.K. Rawling releases yet another bona fide best-seller with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

remains a juggernaut in the videogame industry with the winter release of Star Wars: Battlefront II.

Entertainment ..... Gamers wait in line for hours to get their

hands on the year's hottest holiday video game console , Microsoft's Xbox 360.

The classic game of 20 Questions gets a makeover for 2005 with the artificial intelligence powered 200, one of this year's hottest toys.

are accessible on the go with the newest must-have item from Apple, the iPod with video.

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NBA Championship over the Detroit Pistons in a thrilling seven-game Finals series. Spurs forward Tim Duncan wins MVP honors.

..... In February 2006, figure skater Sasha Cohen leads the U.S. Olympic Team into the XX Olympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy.

""' NHL hockey returns in fall 2005 after losing the entire '04-'05 season to a labor dispute. Fans flock to see players in new uniforms and exciting innovations like tie-breaking shootouts.

~ Hawaiian golf phenom Michelle Wie turns professional on her 16th birthday and signs endorsements worth $10 million, making her one of the highest paid female athletes in the world.

""' Danica Patrick, 23-year-old race driver, wins Rookie of the Year honors in both the Indy Racing League's lndyCar Series and at the Indianapolis 500, where she finishes fourth.

""' Citing conduct unbecoming to the team, the Philadelphia Eagles suspend wide receiver Terrell Owens for four games and deactivate him for the remainder of the NFL season.

• In November, WWE superstar Eddie Guerrero dies of heart failure. In 2004, Guerrero was only the second wrestler of Hispanic heritage to win the WWE championship.

• American Lance Armstrong wins his unprecedented seventh Tour de France in July. Armstrong then retires from competitive cycling.

• BMX superstar Dave Mirra wins the gold medal in the BMX Park Finals of X Games XI. ... Longhorns quarterback Vince Young

leads Texas to a national championship with a dramatic 41-38 comeback victory over USC in the 2006 Rose Bowl.

~ Two-time champion Tony Stewart wins NASCAR's Nextel Cup Series and a record $13.6 million in winnings in 2005. Stewart's career Cup earnings now total over $48 million.

.... Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer wins two Grand Slam titles, at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, along with all four ATP Masters Series events.

..... Beloved "Gilligan's Island" funnyman Bob Denver dies

..,.. Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks dies at 92 in Detroit. Parks' refusal in 1955 to give up her seat on an Alabama bus eventually led to laws desegregating public transportation nationally.

of cancer at 70. Although only 98 episodes of the popular sitcom were made, Denver was typecast as the nutty Gilligan his entire career .

..... Peter Jennings, anchor of ABC's "World News Tonight," dies of lung cancer in August. The popular TV journalist held the anchor position for 22 years.

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..... Kristin Cavallari, featured on the MTV reality show "Laguna Beach," becomes one of Hollywood's hottest young personalities.

..... Chinese actress Ziyi Zhang shines in the lead role of Sayuri in the film adaptation of the acclaimed Arthur Golden novel Memoirs of a Geisha.

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