Hall of Fame Inductees 2002
Sergio Bolzon
Sergio Bolzon was a dominating player on the basketball court during his two years at Mohawk College. Sergio, a graduate of the Electronics Technician program, led the Mountaineers to a silver medal finish in his first year, 1984-1985 and had an outstanding season his second year. In his first season, Sergio averaged 17.9 points per game and was chosen an OCAA 2nd Team League All Star. He was selected his team's Most Valuable Player and the Outstanding Male Freshman Athlete of the year for his accomplishments. In his second season, Sergio improved upon his previous years performance and continued his domination on the court, averaging 20.8 points per game, was an OCAA 1st Team League All Star and once again, his team's Most Valuable Player. In addition to these honors, Sergio was also selected a CCAA 1st Team All Star and a CCAA All Canadian. Sergio rounded off his accolades by being chosen the Outstanding Male Athlete in the 1985-1986 season.
David Lighfoot
Dave was a gifted and versatile athlete, whose mere presence commanded the respect of his opponents, whether on the Basketball court, Volleyball court or Touch Football field. A graduate of Advertising in 1990, Dave during his three years here, managed to participate in three varsity sports and successfully complete his program of studies while doing so. In his three years at the College, he was a member of the 1988-1989 and 1989-1990 Gold Medal winning Touch Football Teams. In his last year, he was also a member of the Bronze Medal winning Basketball team. In Volleyball, his sport of excellence, he was named the team's Most Valuable Player, two years running and was also selected an OCAA 1st Team All Star, two years in a row. For his participation and excellence in these three sports, Dave was selected the All Round Male Athlete for the College.
Craig Paterson
Craig Paterson Craig Paterson was a golfer who knew what had to be done and knew just when to do it. These accolades from his former Coach, set the stage for his success as a member of the varsity Golf Team in the 1973-1974 and 1974-1975 seasons. Craig, a graduate of the Business program in 1975 was an outstanding golfer, whose success was attributed mainly to his abilities. In his first season, Craig won the OCAA Individual Gold Medal with a two round total of 145. He was named his team's Most Valuable Player and also the Outstanding Male Freshman Athlete. In his second year, he continued his success, finishing second at the OCAA Championships and was once again named his team's Most Valuable Player and was awarded the Outstanding Male Athlete Award. Craig was a strong leader both on and off the course and had the uncanny ability to read the course and turn his game up a notch when necessary. It was this ability that was the key to his success, something that couldn't be taught or coached
Elaine Principi
When you think of extra-curricular involvement and the true meaning of student life at College and the role it plays in a person's life, Elaine Principi is the ultimate personification of this. Elaine, a graduate of Physiotherapy in 1982, was involved extensively in the varsity tennis and badminton programs during her three years here, as well as being extensively involved in intramural programs and student leadership. In her first year, Elaine was chosen as the Most Valuable Player for Tennis, as well as receiving the Coed Award and All Round Female Athlete award for her dedication, involvement and achievements. In her second year, she was once again named the Most Valuable Player for Tennis and the All Round Female Athlete. In her final year, Elaine was chosen the Tennis and Badminton Most Valuable Player, as well as, receiving the Dr. Sam Mitminger Award - the highest academic and athletic achievement award given to a Mohawk student in their graduating year. Elaine's involvement also included her participation in several coed intramural, women's intramural and Health Science special event intramurals. In addition, she was the Health Science Representative on the Students' Athletics Committee her first year and as a result of her commitment, dedication and involvement throughout her three years, Elaine was awarded a Mohawk College Bronze Medal at her convocation.
