CONCORD � �That was fun!� Three simple words, spoken slightly out of breath, were all that was on the mind of �鶹��ý’s Eli Lemire after he won the national USCAA championship and his third overall meet of the season at Penn State Fayette this past weekend. Lemire, a student of the Civil Engineering Technology program at �鶹��ý � Concord’s Community College, also won the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) championship earlier this season and was honored as the YSCC Runner of the Year. He has previously earned multiple YSCC Runner of the Week honors and is a 2024 graduate of John Stark High School.

In his field of 82 runners, Lemire, who hails from Weare, was the standout, running a 5:30.6 mile average while beating all other opponents by a margin of 26 seconds. His overall finishing time of 27:23.5 was 3 seconds faster than the winning mark of last season. He became the first �鶹��ý national champion since �鶹��ý Hall of Famer Heather Searles did it back in 2008; it was also the best men�s finish in the national meet since Hall of Famer Ignacio (Nacho) Hernando finished second in 2011.

Also representing �鶹��ý at the national championship, men’s Cross Country runners Wesley Thompson , David Tran, and Jacob Kantz finished within 30 seconds of their personal records. Thompson was named to the national All-Academic team. On the women�s side, Sydney McCullough and Margaret Greenwood each ran within 15 seconds of their personal bests, and Shaelyn Finlay finished 30 seconds better than her previous personal record. Head coach Graham Hayslip and assistants Silus Frary, Chloe Astholz, and Emmit Collins were instrumental in the team’s success this season.

“We are incredibly proud not only of Eli but of the whole �鶹��ý Cross Country team’s performances at the national level,” says newly appointed �鶹��ý Athletic Director Annie Mattarazzo. “Eli and his teammates trained diligently all season for this opportunity, and they made it count. To have our student athletes earn such high honors is a feather in the cap for not only �鶹��ý’s Athletics program, but for the college as a whole. A huge congratulations to every member of the team as well as the coaches for representing �鶹��ý and earning their own personal achievements.”

�鶹��ý Cross Country began in 2006, when it was started by coaches Tom Walton and Perry Seagroves. Since then, �鶹��ý’s Cross Country teams have won 11 YSCC conference championships on the men�s side and 6 on the women�s side. �鶹��ý has earned 8 All-American runners and 23 Academic All-Americans.

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�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 80+ academic and workforce programs to over 3,400 students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Press Contact           Amber Gavriluk  |  603-230-4001  |  agavriluk@ccsnh.edu

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CONCORD, NH � After 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of overtime, the YSCC championship game remained scoreless. �鶹��ý had generated 10 shots on goal but had yet to see one reach the back of the net. Paul Smith’s College also had an opportunity early in the second half, but a diving save by  (Manchester, NH) erased their only chance of regulation. This meant the game would head to the ultimate test of nerves: penalty kicks. Eleven games, over 1,000 minutes of soccer, and the entire season up to this point ultimately rested on which team could execute better over the next couple of minutes.

 (Claremont, NH) had the unenviable position of being the first player to attempt a penalty. Richard calmly stepped to the spot, 12 yards away from Peyton Hoffman, who had already made 10 saves. Richard struck the ball into the bottom right corner, marking the first time in the game that the ball had found its home in the goal. With the pressure now off of �鶹��ý, the tension shifted to the shoulders of Hayleigh Gates. Gates wasted no time, dashing to the ball and burying a shot into the bottom corner of the net.  (Pembroke, NH), the leading goal-scorer this season for the Lynx, found an immediate answer as her left-footed strike sailed into the left side of the goal.

Being a goalie is one of the toughest positions in sports, where any small mistake can have a massive impact on an already close game. Perhaps the greatest test for a goalie is a penalty shootout. For , this was a huge moment; even one save could be the difference between a championship trophy and a three-and-a-half-hour ride home in silence. As she stood on the goal line, her team up 2-1 in the shootout, she knew the importance of this next play. She leaned to her right, anticipating a shot in that direction. As the ball was struck, she realized that she had guessed right. The shot, while well-struck, never had a chance as Knight erased it and sent it wide.

The lead for �鶹��ý was short-lived, as their next chance hit the upper crossbar and bounced agonizingly short of the goal line and out. Paul Smith took advantage, as Haven Brandt drew the shootout back even. A perfectly struck ball by captain  (Manchester, NH) put the Lynx back in front. Knight was able to get a fingertip on the shot by Pailin Hample, but the shot was too well-placed, and the shootout ended up even once again.

As if the pressure wasn’t enough, the shootout now reached sudden death territory. If �鶹��ý scored, they had a chance to win with a save or a missed PK; if they missed, the Bobcats could win it with one more good strike. �鶹��ý rested their chances on the shoulders of sophomore  (Deering, NH). LaValley calmly stepped to the spot and buried a shot to put �鶹��ý on the cusp of a title.

 was once again called upon; a save, and the celebration would begin for the Lynx. She set herself and prepared to dive to her left, but she quickly realized that the ball was going the opposite way. She could only watch as the ball sailed toward the right crossbar. As everyone held their breath, the ball moved in almost slow motion, continuing forward past the crossbar but wide of the goal. �鶹��ý had just won the YSCC Championship.

The celebration was immediate, with players both at midfield and by the bench sprinting to celebrate outside of the goal. For the seventh time in the history of the YSCC, �鶹��ý was the champion. They ended their conference schedule a perfect 6-0-2, outscoring their opponents by a 25-3 margin. In addition to the championship game, the conference also announced the All-Conference teams, where four players found themselves recognized.

 (Alton, NH) was a terrific offensive player who had 7 goals, 4 assists, and 18 points on the season. , a team captain, had 8 goals, 2 assists, and 18 points. , another team captain, was a verbal leader and a player who could fill multiple positions based on who was on the field.  (Henniker, NH) was an honorable mention for the All-Conference team and was the leader of the defense, which posted 7 shutouts on the year.

Head Coach and now five-time YSCC champion Heidi Crockett had this to say about the win: “Each and every player on this team reached deep within themselves this weekend to find the extra strength that they needed to earn this Championship. I am so proud of how they handled themselves and fought as a team.”

�鶹��ý will now anxiously await the USCAA selection show to see where they will be ranked nationally and who their next opponent will be.

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CONCORD, NH � Game on! �鶹��ý � Concord�s Community College is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Mattarazzo as the college�s new athletics director. Mattarazzo comes to �鶹��ý from Bishop Brady High School, where she served as its athletic director, media and communications coordinator, and math and leadership teacher.

�鶹��ý President Patrick Tompkins said, �Annie is extraordinarily well known, respected, and loved in the Concord community and athletics more generally. Just as Paul Hogan essentially created �鶹��ý�s athletics program over the last two decades, Annie will shape our women�s and men�s sports for the next chapter.�

Mattarazzo lives in Concord and has been local to the area for many years, having graduated from Trinity High School in Manchester. She earned her B.S. in Business Administration from Plymouth State University and her M.S. in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University, both of which are transfer partner schools of �鶹��ý. While at Bishop Brady, Mattarazzo oversaw student-athlete life, managing the school�s 23 varsity athletics programs, running social media accounts and the athletics website, and hiring coaches. In 2018, she earned the Clyde W. Meyerhoefer Award for excellence in the field from the N.H. Athletic Directors Association.

Tompkins added, �Annie understands how the dual role of student-athlete develops women and men of good character who go onto notable successes on the field and in the community. Along with our superb coaches and passionate athletics staff and volunteers, Annie will ensure �鶹��ý remains the preeminent athletics program among New Hampshire�s community colleges and in New England.�

�鶹��ý fields 13 women�s and men�s sports in volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, baseball, cross country, golf, and e-sports. �鶹��ý teams are perennial conference, regional, and national champions. This tradition of athletic excellence, coupled with on-campus housing, a vibrant campus, and excellent academics, draws students from across the nation and over 60 countries to the college.

�I would like to thank President Tompkins and the hiring committee for the opportunity and honor to lead the Athletic department at �鶹��ý,� said Mattarazzo. �I am extremely excited and ready to get to work with the student-athletes and coaches to help the programs continue to be successful and grow. In loving what I do, it was the overall community feel and connection at �鶹��ý that drew me in and the team approach to the department that made me feel at home. �鶹��ý�s mission of innovation, empowering their diverse community, and overall focus on building and strengthening partnerships with community entities are all very appealing to me in my profession.�

�Concord has always been a part of my life and a big part of my family�s life, so to be able to work in this city is very special and something I will pride myself on and focus my energy on daily,� she added.

A love for athletics runs deep for Mattarazzo, who played 7 years of amateur basketball through the AAU summer program and was recruited, played, and coached at the collegiate level. Prior to that, she played 4 years of varsity basketball at Trinity. She is a former member of the Women�s Basketball Coaches Association, a current member of the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletics Association, a National Conference participant, and a Final Four attendee. She�s also served as a student-athlete recruiting panel member for the NHHEAF Network Organization.

Mattarazzo has been recognized many times for her achievements in athletics and scholarship. While at Plymouth State, she graduated summa cum laude, was on the President�s List with High Honors, was a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society, received the Hazel Balch Moore scholarship, was on the Athletic Director Honor Roll, and served on the Little East All-Athletic team. While at Trinity, she was in the National Honor Society, played on the Class L Girl�s Basketball State Championship team, was a McDonald�s All American award nominee, and was a member of the NH Alhambra Team vs. Vt.

Mattarazzo will begin full-time on Nov. 1, 2024. For more information, contact Pres. Patrick Tompkins at ptompkins@ccsnh.edu.

�鶹��ý � Concord�s Community College

�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 80+ academic and workforce programs to over 3,400 students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Held in �鶹��ý�s Sweeney Auditorium with hundreds of parents, faculty, and staff present, the awards ceremony featured individual plaques given to students in recognition of their achievements. Also included in the night�s festivities was an interactive display of student work, a curation of posters showcasing final research projects, known at �鶹��ý as capstones.

This year�s recipients are as follows:

• President�s Award: Spriha Paudel
• College Leadership Award: Rebecca “Becker” Gibson
• Lynx Awards: Elizabeth Aiken and Luana Tahtamoni
• Academic Achievement Award in General Studies: Sullivan Bono and Skyler Boudreau
• Award of Academic Excellence � ECE: Hannah Hastings
• Award of Academic Excellence � EYCD: Abby Smith
• Best Residential Program: Jasmeen Kaur and Jewel Mellor
• Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Education Award: Maria Jorgensen
• Education Achievement Award: Cutlas Greeley
• English Department Excellence in Creative Nonfiction Award: Fallon Rae Andrews
• English Department Excellence in Poetry Award: Sara Bibeau
• English Department Most Outstanding Writer of 2024 Award: Chloe Rattee
• English Department Excellence in Research Writing Award: Ainsley Rennie
• English Department Excellence in Analytical Writing Award: Skyler Boudreau
• English Department Excellence in Fiction Writing Award: Daisha Joyner
• English Department Excellence in Spanish Award: Caitlin Lomando
• ESOL Student Leadership Award: Johanna Keravich
• Excellence in Hall Council Leadership: Noah Burge
• Excellence in Leadership Award: Jillian Mars and Richie Thibeault
• Excellence in Liberal Arts Award: Becker Gibson, Robyn Prieto, Ainsley Rennie
• First Year Outstanding Business Award: Hannah Smith
• Second Year Outstanding Business Award: Isaac Swisher
• First Year Outstanding ESOL Student Award: Hoang Nguyen
• Second Year Outstanding ESOL Student Award: Mario Rmeily
• First Year Networking and Cybersecurity Operations: Seth Moulton
• Second Year Networking and Cybersecurity Operations: Sam Stafford
• First Year Outstanding Student Award in Architectural Engineering: Lorena Medina Diaz
• Second Year Outstanding Student Award in Architectural Engineering: Allyson Kitchens
• Future Educator Award: Christine Lank
• Goldie Crocker Award: Kailey Harrison and Jessica Perkins
• Langley Hall Resident of the Year 2024: Foley Eaton
• South Hall Resident of the Year 2024: Eris Cantadori
• Resident Assistant of the Year Award 2024: Lillian �Eddie� Edmond
• �鶹��ý AMATYC Student Mathematics League Award: Garima Rastogi
• �鶹��ý Lynx Athletics Department Award: Alexis Christensen
• Outstanding Accounting Senior Award: Chloe Kirby
• Outstanding Senior Landscape and Environmental Design Award: Matt Wagner and David Pantling
• Pamela M. Langley Award: Christopher Roy
• Radiologic Technology Faculty Award: Jenna Bolduc
• Russel Kay Award: John Britton Jr.
• Senior Mechanical and Manufacturing Award: Patrick Herman
• Senior Outstanding Computer Engineering Technology: Luke Christensen
• Sports Management Outstanding Freshman Award: Joseph Gutierraz
• Sports Management Outstanding Senior Award: Matt Fortier
• The Andrea M. Jordan Award: Alexis Wessels
• The Cheryl M. Kellogg Award: Matthew Blair
• The Herbert A. Sewade Award: Ronda White
• The Jaqueline A. Rendo Award: Cameron Delisle
• The Jean-Franklin Cardiology Award: Timothy St. Germain
• The Loretta Hart Mathematics Award: Farhaan Siddiqui
• Valerian Thurston Memorial Award: Austin Mahoney
• Visual Arts Exceptional Performance Award � Freshman: Emma Blake
• Visual Arts Exceptional Performance Award � Senior: Del Porter
• William H. O’Clair Athlete of the Year Award: Adrienne Dorr and Matt Fortier
• Zech DeVits Service Award: George Hoffman

Congratulations to all our 2023-2024 award recipients!

CONCORD�The �鶹��ý Athletic Department is thrilled to announce the college�s first Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, starting at 11 a.m. The campus will host an action-packed day of sports and excitement, with Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Esports, Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball matches, all showcasing the incredible talents and dedication of our student-athletes.

The first 100 �鶹��ý alumni who register at the �鶹��ý Athletics tent will get a free �鶹��ý Homecoming t-shirt. All �鶹��ý alumni who register will be entered for free raffle prizes.

Schedule of events:

MIX 94.1 FM will be doing a live broadcast from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• 11 a.m. � Women’s Soccer game
• 11 a.m. � Women’s Volleyball game
• 11 a.m. � Baseball game
• 11 a.m. � Softball game
• 11 a.m. � Esport exhibition
• 1 p.m. � Men’s Soccer Game
• 1 p.m. � Baseball Game
• 1 p.m. � Softball Game

Bands

• 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. � Gordon Terwillerger
• 1-3 p.m. � Eric Grant Band

Food Trucks

Smoke Shack BBQ will be bringing 3 food trucks that will be serving up some great food.

The event promises to be a fantastic opportunity to reunite with old friends, make new memories, and immerse ourselves in the Lynx spirit. Wear your red and gold with pride as we celebrate the start of a remarkable year.

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�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 90+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and since 1969 has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency. Visit for more information. To learn more about the �鶹��ý Athletics programs, contact Berkley Stevens at bstevens@ccsnh.edu.

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SPRINGFIELD, MASS. � At the 2023 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Men�s and Women�s Track and Field Invitational competition, �鶹��ý � Concord�s Community College won its first ever medal in Track and Field.

In the women�s events, Natalie Riley placed second in the discus with a new school record throw of 34.41m, and fifth in the shotput hurling the stone 9.72m. Riley’s throws were the best among YSCC schools, making her the first Track and Field conference champion in school history. Hannah Edgerly also set a new school record with a 14th place finish in the 1500m race, clocking in at 6:09.12.

For the men’s events, Jahlen Buckmire set a new school record in triple jump, finishing in 8th place with 11.54m. Elisha Dodenhoff earned 11th place, third in conference competition, in the 800m race with a time of 2:20.19. Jasper Bator finished 15th in the 800m race with a time of 2:26.23. Ryan Gillis completed the 1500m race in 4:54.10, earning 12th place and third in conference competition. Nick Arenstam earned 7th place in javelin with a throw of 34.62m and threw the discus for 25.74m, finishing in 18th place overall and third in conference competition.

“We are thrilled with the results from this year’s USCAA Nationals,” said Ed Winters, �鶹��ý�s athletics director. “Our athletes put in an incredible effort and showcased their talents against tough competition. The records and medal won by our athletes are a testament to their dedication and hard work.”

�鶹��ý is proud of its athletes and their outstanding achievements at the USCAA Nationals. The success of the Track and Field program, in only its second season at �鶹��ý, has gone above and beyond expectations, and �鶹��ý is excited to continue growing the program. Congratulations to all who participated and made history for the school.

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�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 90+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and since 1969 has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency. Visit for more information. To learn more about the �鶹��ý Athletics programs, contact Berkley Stevens at bstevens@ccsnh.edu.

CONCORD, N.H. � �鶹��ý � Concord�s Community College is proud to announce that our Lynx men’s basketball coach Irvin Harris has been named the Yankee Small College Conference Coach of the Year in his first season as head coach.

�Harris is an extraordinary mentor and developer of young people on and off the basketball court,� says Ed Winters, �鶹��ý�s director of Athletics. ��鶹��ý is very fortunate to have Coach Harris guiding the men�s basketball team. Under his watch the program is set up perfectly to continue the rich basketball history for the Lynx.�

Harris led this year�s team to an impressive 11-3 conference record, tying for first in the YSCC. The Lynx dominated, boasting the highest scoring offense in the YSCC with an average of 86.2 points per game. They also led the conference in rebounds per game with 45.2 and steals with nearly 12 per game. �鶹��ý�s team has been awarded for their successful regular season by being named the #6 seed in the upcoming United States Collegiate Athletic Association national tournament, happening March 12-16.

Harris hails from Omaha, Neb., where he played football and basketball at Omaha Central High School (1975-77) and was influenced by the stalwart African American athletes such as Les “Pee-Wee” Harrison, Marlin Briscoe, Gale Sayers, and Bob Boozer. Harris still embodies the close bond between community and athletics fostered in Omaha.

Referees and coaches around the conference have nothing but praise for Harris, often describing him as the nicest person they’ve ever spoken to.

�We were excited to have Coach Harris step up to assume the head coaching duties for our men�s program,� said Paul Hogan, Harris�s predecessor as Lynx men�s basketball coach. �Harris is a trusted coach with a deep passion for the game. He is well known in recruiting circles and for his dedication to the game of basketball, his players and the greater �鶹��ý community.�

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�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 90+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and since 1969 has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency. To learn more about the �鶹��ý Athletics programs, contact Berkley Stevens at bstevens@ccsnh.edu.

CONCORD, NH��鶹��ý � Concord�s Community College is saddened to acknowledge the passing of Tom Walton, �鶹��ý faculty member, athletics coach, and member of the �鶹��ý Athletics Hall of Fame.

Tom Walton first became involved with �鶹��ý when he served on the committee for the inaugural �鶹��ý/Delta Dental 5K road race in Fall 2004. He stayed involved in this annual race every year since, and his involvement and ideas led to the creation of the Capitol Area Races Series.

�鶹��ý began competing in men�s and women�s cross-country events in Fall 2006. Walton was selected as the first head coach for both teams and coached our students from 2006-2016, during which time he won 5 men championships and 5 women championships in the Yankee Small College Conference. He was named YSCC Coach of the Year 9 times � 5 for the men�s team and 4 for the women�s team � and his teams earned appearances in the USCAA national championships all 11 years. Under his guidance, �鶹��ý runners Heather Searles won the 2008 USCAA championship and “Nacho” Hernando finished second at the 2013 national championship. With him as their coach, �鶹��ý runners won 6 USCAA All-American awards. He was the proudest of his runners winning a combined 28 USCAA Academic All-American awards.

Walton was completely devoted to his runners as both athletes and people. He even became a justice of the peace so he could marry two of them. He was recognized as the Carl A. Lundholm Memorial Award winner in 2013 for contributions for the community and athletics, and was elected to the �鶹��ý Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019.

As a member of �鶹��ý�s faculty, Walton developed and taught two courses through the Natural Sciences department: Personal Wellness, and Personal Fitness Training.

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�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 90+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and since 1969 has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency. Visit for more information.

CONCORD, NH�The Lynx are headed to the playoffs again � this time as the #1 seed of the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC).

The �鶹��ý � Concord�s Community College Lynx men�s basketball team wrapped up their regular season this past weekend atop the YSCC standings with a 75-60 win over Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The
team finished the 2022-2023 regular season with an 11-3 in-conference record, locking in the #1 seed heading into the conference playoffs.

They will play #8 Albany at home this Saturday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. on the newly renamed Paul Hogan Court. The game will be livestreamed on the �鶹��ý Lynx Athletics YouTube page. The winner will advance to the YSCC Final Four held at Central Maine Community College on March 4.

Lynx head coach Irv Harris, who had previously assisted the team for years under Paul Hogan, proved his mettle in his first season at the helm. He had an excellent group of five returning players from the 2021-2022 team to help build confidence in the new system. Four of the five returning players are New Hampshire natives: #5 Jackson Ruelke from Belmont, #11 Anthony Gauthier from Jaffrey, #22 Kevin Newton-Delgado from Hopkinton, and #24 Tyler Lovely from Freemont. The fifth, James Jones Jr., is from Philadelphia, which helped create a strong welcome for four new roster additions also from Philly.

On and off the court, this Lynx team shows the chemistry and comradery that separates good teams from great ones. Players spend almost every moment together from the classroom to the court and common rooms. Most also take part in �鶹��ý�s work-study program, helping put on other athletic events such as broadcasts for the women�s games. For the past decade, �鶹��ý has attracted some of the best basketball players in New Hampshire and, in 2020, was the first men�s collegiate basketball team from New Hampshire to win a national championship.

The team averages the second-highest scoring offense in the national league among United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division 2 teams. They also boast the best offensive rebounders and three-point shooters in USCAA and lead the league in steals per game.

Admission is FREE to the quarterfinal game at �鶹��ý on Saturday, Feb. 25. Please join us cheering on your Lynx!

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�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 90+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the Community College System of New Hampshire and since 1969 has been accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency. Visit for more information. To learn more about the �鶹��ý Athletics programs, contact Berkley Stevens at bstevens@ccsnh.edu.

Leroy the Lynx Gets a New Look

CONCORD, NH�It�s always LYNX season at �鶹��ý � Concord�s Community College, and now the college�s mascot, Leroy the Lynx, is sporting a new design courtesy of a current �鶹��ý Visual Arts program student. Dubbed �Leroy�s New Look,� the new design was revealed Feb. 1, 2023, with a ceremony before doubleheader �鶹��ý basketball games.

New �鶹��ý Mascot Roars onto Campus Scene!

Leroy�s look was created by �鶹��ý Visual Arts student Valerie Deforge and represents the natural evolution of �鶹��ý�s lynx mascot with bold lines, fresh colors, and expressive motion that really jumps out at the audience. In a campus-wide vote conducted in November 2022, more than 60% of the 650+ votes cast chose Deforge�s design.

��鶹��ý has filled many decades with stellar traditions and a reputation for academic excellence,� says new �鶹��ý President Dr. Patrick Tompkins. �We�re thrilled to usher in this new era at �鶹��ý with this modern Leroy the Lynx.�

From Concept to Creation: Behind the Scenes of �鶹��ý’s Mascot Design

The college began this mascot redesign in Summer 2022 as part of a project to refinish the gym floor in the Dr. Goldie Crocker Wellness Center. The marketing department worked in close collaboration with �鶹��ý�s Athletics and Student Senate to recruit several student artists to redesign Leroy in ways that reflected their visions and experiences of �鶹��ý and the achievements of �鶹��ý�s championship student athletes. The 9 submitted designs articulated what these students wanted their new lynx to look like and how they wanted to be represented.

The official vote involved the �鶹��ý�s campus community of students, alumni, faculty, and staff. It was also broadcast to all students via �鶹��ý�s new AI chatbot, which embodies the personality of Leroy the Lynx.

Get Ready to Cheer: �鶹��ý’s Mascot is Here!

�Our new design pays homage to our historical Leroy the Lynx and evolves us into the modern era of collegiate community and competition,� says Amber Gavriluk, �鶹��ý�s marketing officer. �Leroy represents the new rallying point around which our students, faculty, and staff can feel belonging in our diverse community. And this new design offers a strong brand identity and personality that can lead us boldly into the future.�

As part of the campus-wide rollout, �鶹��ý will replace previous mascot designs with the new Leroy over the next year. T-shirts, in addition to the free ones given out at the game, will be available in the Campus Bookstore, located in the Learning Common Library building, before the end of the Spring 2022 semester. Stickers are available in the Marketing and Athletics offices on campus. To pay homage to the past, the �鶹��ý Athletics and Marketing departments are designing a time line wall that features the college�s history of mascots dating from when teams were known as the �鶹��ý Capitols through today. This installation is planned for the lobby of the Dr. Goldie Crocker Wellness Center by Fall 2023.

For additional questions and official digital versions of the new mascot logo, email agavriluk@ccsnh.edu.

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�鶹��ý is a dynamic public institution of higher learning that provides accessible, rigorous education for students, businesses, and the community. We create pathways for lifelong learning, career advancement, and civic engagement, offering 90+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. �鶹��ý is a member of the and since 1969 has been accredited by the , a nongovernmental, nationally recognized accrediting agency. Visit for more information.