November 21, 2014

Photos: Rally for the Rivalry

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Lafayette and Lehigh fans gathered for a joint pep rally to raise the energy level leading up to Saturday’s historic 150^th game. Drum lines and cheerleaders jump-started the program followed by remarks from Lafayette President Alison Byerly, Lehigh Provost Patrick Farrell, and athletic directors Bruce McCutcheon and Joe Sterrett.

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Brent Beye '80, of Sarasota, Fla., who was a Lafayette front lineman from 1976 to 1979, shows a program from one of his games.

Debbie Champagne '76 and Patti Clough Oberrender'75

Ed Ahart '69 (L-R), chair of Lafayette's Board of Trustees, Kathy Ahart, President Alison Byerly, Penny Griffith, and Alan Griffith '64, trustee and former Board chair.

Megan Sacco '08 (left) and Lauren Chepanskas '08

Amy Powless '85 (L-R), Betsy Phillips '85, and Sandy Kazinski '85

Alison Ahart Williams '03 (left) and Cathy Ahart

Sue Tischler '76 (L-R), Brenda Sasso '76, and Carol Cohen '76

Sally Lou Loveman '84 (L-R), Cindy Oaks Linville '80, and Susan Oaks Little '78

Vicki Salemi '95 (left) and Barb Levy '77

Jim McGuire ’70, Ed Ahart ’69, chair of the Board of Trustees, Ginny Logan '81, and Will Rockafellow '14 enjoy themselves at the rally.

President Alison Byerly welcomes alumni and friends.

Gary Anderson ’01, new president of the New York City Alumni Chapter, introduces Bruce McCutcheon, director of athletics.

Bruce McCutcheon, director of athletics, address the rally.

Alyssa Hollander '14, Rachel Hollander '11, and Trustee Barb Levy ’77 pose with the Leopard.

President Alison Byerly hangs out with cheerleaders and the Leopard.

More than 100 fans gathered for the Friends of Football Luncheon at the Princeton Club to hear Coach Frank Tavani give a preview of the 150^th meeting of Lafayette and Lehigh.

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James Martin '67, who played in the 100th Lafayette-Lehigh game, recalls some of his favorite memories.

Coach Tavani (left) talks with Peter Hanson '61 and wife Karen.

Michael McClintock '71 connects with fellow alums at the luncheon.

Jack Bourger '71 talks with friends about the upcoming game.

John Meeks '65 and his wife Edith traveled by train from Palm Springs, Calif., for the game.

Lafayette Hall of Fame football player Frank Downing '51 was on hand for the pre-game celebration.

Lafayette Hall of Fame football players Al Caesar '58 (L-R), Tom Costello '92, Frank Downing '51, and long-time voice of Lafayette Football Jim Finnen, who will be announcing his final game.

Coach Frank Tavani addresses the gathering.

Mark Holtzman '80, executive director of non-baseball events for the New York Yankees, helped arrange the game.

Fran Mustaro '72 introduces Head Coach Tavani.

Maroon Club President Cindy Linville '80 demonstrates how to send a text pledge to the Lafayette-Lehigh Giving Challenge.

Phil Bollman Jr. '60 speaks with Coach Frank Tavani.

The First Women of Lafayette Dinner was held as part of the celebration of Lafayette in New York and the beginning of coeducation at the College. Trustee Jim Fisher ’77 announced a contribution of $100,000 to be used for a scholarship in the group’s name.

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Leslie Morgan '83 (L-R), Jim Fisher '77, and Sue Carras '76

Lori Glauberman-Rubin '76 (L-R), Ann Shellenber '76, Carrie Stotz '76, Elaine Nilogen '76, and Barbara Denn '76

Barbara Levy '77, chair of the Rivalry 150 Task Force and member Lafayette Board of Trustees, addresses the crowd.

George Weaver '72 and Sylvia Daniels Weaver '75, Lafayette trustee

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