Clark University - Clark News fall 2004
Sports Briefs (fall 2004)
Clark athletes honored at Hall of Fame ceremony
On Oct. 2, Clark inducted its 11th class into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2004 inductees were M. Hazel Hughes ยน44, Alex Indorf '87, the late Forrest Norris '43, Karen Patterson Greene '92 and Chet Slaybaugh '84.
When Clark became a coeducational institution in 1942, Hughes fought for equal opportunities for the newly enrolled women. She coached the first women's basketball team, which completed its inaugural season in 1942 with an impressive 7-1 record. The following year, Hughes was named director of student activities for the Women's College and added women's archery and crew to the athletic program. In 1949, Hughes was named associate dean of women. She became dean of women in 1954 and women's athletic director in 1956.
Hughes continued her tireless efforts and hard work on behalf of Clark women until her death in 1968. The Athletics Department created the M. Hazel Hughes Award in her honor. The award is presented annually to a senior female who has made a significant contribution to the intercollegiate athletic program and whose dedication and performance has enriched the tradition of Clark athletics. Ann McKenny Early '46 presented Hughes for the award.
Indorf was a four-year participant in cross country and track and field. One of New England's top track-and-field athletes, he earned All-New England honors in the one-mile in 1986.
A two-year captain of the cross-country team, Indorf won the Worcester City Championship twice. He went undefeated in dual and triple matches and finished second at the ECAC Championship in his senior year. He finished his career with a top-25 finish at the NCAA regional championship. Indorf received Clark's Granger Award as the top male scholar-athlete in his senior year.
Indorf is program coordinator of Environmental and Social Development at the International Finance Corporation in Washington, D.C., and volunteers for Clark's Alumni Admissions Program. He and his wife, Marcela, have two daughters.
Norris played baseball, basketball and soccer during the early years of Clark athletics. Norris, who was team captain his senior year, was a four-year goalkeeper on the soccer team and was twice named to the All-New England team. He was the leading scorer on the 1941 JV basketball team and later joined the varsity squad. He also earned a varsity letter for baseball. In 1943, Norris received Clark's Hebert Trophy.
Norris enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduation and served in the Pacific during World War II. From 1946-1957, Norris continued his military service as a member of the Reserves.
Norris had a long career as a research chemist at the Monsanto Company and, from 1974-75, served as a research consultant at United Technology. He also taught at Springfield College for two years and spent 10 years as a missionary and teacher in Japan and Turkey. Norris returned to Western Massachusetts in 1985 and worked at Longmeadow High School doing one-on-one and small-group tutoring.
Norris played basketball and baseball for the Monsanto Company team and participated in the bowling and golf leagues. He was a referee with the Pioneer Valley Soccer Association for 30 years and a basketball official at the high-school and college levels. He recently passed away and is survived by his wife Blanche and four children.
A four-year member of the field hockey team, Greene served as team captain during her senior year. During her career, she received many regional and national awards and was twice named to the Northeast College All-Star First Team. After a tremendous senior year, Greene was selected to the regional All-America first team and participated in the NFHCA Division III North-South Senior All-Star Game. Greene was also named to the national All-America second team in 1991.
In addition, Greene was named to the College Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Squad and the GTE District I Academic All-America At-Large Second Team. She is a two-time recipient of Clark's Alice Higgins Award, which is presented annually to the female athlete who combines academic excellence and athletic achievement. In 1992, she also received the M. Hazel Hughes Award and was Clark's nomination for the NCAA Women of the Year award during her senior year.
Greene is a project director for Great Swamp Watershed Association and a volunteer for Clark's Alumni Admissions Program. She and her husband Jeffrey '92 have two children.
Slaybaugh was a four-year goalkeeper on the soccer team and the defensive anchor of the 1983 team, which finished the regular season undefeated and earned the first NCAA tournament bid for men's soccer in Clark's history. As a senior, he was team captain and led the team to a rank of No. 3 in New England and No. 14 nationally. That year, Slaybaugh was selected to the All-New England team. Slaybaugh also played baseball for three seasons and received Clark's Fred Hebert Trophy, presented to the senior male athlete who has made a significant contribution to the intercollegiate athletic program and whose dedication and performance has enriched the tradition of Clark Athletics.
Slaybaugh also organized a weightlifting program for his teammates and continued to lift after Clark. He holds the New York State Power Lifting record for 198-pound Masters Division Class with 635-pound dead lift. Slaybaugh is a manager for United Parcel Service and has been named Manager of the Year for New York.
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