William Van Howe OBITUARY William R. (Bill) Van Howe passed away on May 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Bill was born on December 2, 1941 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the son of William P. and Tena (Vander Meer) Van Howe. He is survived by his wife, soulmate, and the love of his life, […]
William Van Howe
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William R. (Bill) Van Howe passed away on May 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Bill was born on December 2, 1941 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, the son of William P. and Tena (Vander Meer) Van Howe. He is survived by his wife, soulmate, and the love of his life, Marilyn (Deckinga), two sons, Steve (Gail) of The Woodlands, Texas and Tim (Debbie) of Broomfield Colorado, two grandsons, Ryan Van Howe of Bakersfield, California, and Tyler Van Howe (Lauren) of Houston, Texas, and step-grandson Jon (Chandra) Hernandez of Littleton, CO. He was preceded in death by brother Bernie (Clara), sister Millie (Don) Vos and brother Ron. He was loved and will also be remembered by numerous nephews and nieces. Finally, he is survived by “surrogate daughter” Connie Brodt (Marc) of Longmont, Colorado. Bill was a lifelong learner and educator. After high school he attended Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, and was a member of the first class of that school. While there he was instrumental in choosing the school’s mascot, “The Trolls”. Later, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a master’s degree from Loyola University, Chicago. After moving to Colorado in 1970 he earned a PhD from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He did post-doctoral studies at several Universities. Bill began his professional career as a junior high school teacher in suburban Chicago., teaching English and Social Studies. He later served as an elementary principal in the very same school he attended in his youth, Evergreen Park Christian School. In Boulder he taught English at Fairview High School, later becoming that school’s assistant principal and principal. It was during that period that he led the school through the perils of the December, 1978 roof collapse. During that time, he also served as adjunct professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Colorado. After Fairview, he moved on to become the principal of Nevin Platt Junior High where he founded the Choice program and guided the school’s transition to Middle School. After retirement he served various interim positions in Boulder Valley Schools, including Direction of Secondary Education, principal of Angevine Middle School, and Director of the Technical Education Center. Bill held leadership positions in several professional organizations including National Association of Secondary Principals, North Central Association, and Phi Delta Kappa. Bill had many interests, including biking, skiing, fishing, snorkeling, model railroading, woodworking, watching his beloved Cubbies and hiking. The latter included jaunts to the top of Long’s Peak and the bottom of the Grand Canyon with his friend Larry. In retirement he and Marilyn were able to travel extensively, visiting all 50 states and more than 25 countries. He volunteered a great deal, supporting the efforts of Habitat for Humanity and his local church. He received a great deal of satisfaction from leading a four year volunteer effort in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina which resulted in more that 300 people traveling there to assist flood victims. Bill cherished his Christian faith, using it as a basis for how to deal with the issues and people in his life. Building on the guidance received from his parents and teachers, he attempted to show love to others and treat them with kindness and understanding. His favorite Bible verse served as a guide for many decisions he needed to make during his lifetime: “What does God require of a man but that he do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with his God.” (Micah 6:8) Visitation will be held on Thursday May 29th from 3-5 p.m. at Darrell Howe mortuary in Lafayette. Following a private burial, a service of remembrance, celebration, and joy will be held at 2 pm on Friday, May 30th at Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church, 4097 Main Street, Westminster, CO. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 in support of disadvantaged children worldwide.
Boston College men’s hockey has had another matchup released for the 2025-26 season. Northeastern shared the home slate for its first half of the schedule and it features a game against the Eagles. Boston College and Northeastern will play at Matthews Arena on Friday, Oct. 31. The game will be the last one the Eagles […]
Boston College men’s hockey has had another matchup released for the 2025-26 season.
Northeastern shared the home slate for its first half of the schedule and it features a game against the Eagles.
Boston College and Northeastern will play at Matthews Arena on Friday, Oct. 31.
The game will be the last one the Eagles play at Matthews Arena. The final game in the venue will be against Boston University on Dec. 13.
Counting down the days until we’re back at Historic Matthews Arena!! pic.twitter.com/19wzlg67wm
— Northeastern Men’s Hockey (@GoNUmhockey) June 9, 2025
No games are scheduled for Tuesday, June 10.
No games were scheduled for Monday, June 9.
81 days.
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DT† (@JermainePolk26) June 8, 2025
Had a great time at the University of Boston College Qb camp. Special thanks to @Coach_JDiBiaso for taking time to teach new things to me to improve on pic.twitter.com/L1b1vM2p4u
— Jeremiah Lattier (@QbJLattier) June 9, 2025
Shoutout to the Eagles that are participating in this week’s @USAWLax Training Camps
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— BC Women’s Lacrosse (@BCwlax) June 9, 2025
“It took a lot of work at every level, but I think now people finally understand what I’ve always known. I’m not a grinder. I’m not a gimmick. And, in general, I’m just not a big guy.But I don’t need to be. I’m a hockey player.”
– Johnny Gaudreau
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IMG Academy Jun 10, 2025 The recent House v. NCAA settlement marks a transformative shift in college athletics. At IMG Academy, we’ve been preparing for this moment for years. As a leader in student-athlete development, we’re not just responding to these changes – we’re ahead of them. Through groundbreaking partnerships with Merrill and Advance NIL, […]
The recent House v. NCAA settlement marks a transformative shift in college athletics. At IMG Academy, we’ve been preparing for this moment for years. As a leader in student-athlete development, we’re not just responding to these changes – we’re ahead of them.
Through groundbreaking partnerships with Merrill and Advance NIL, we’ve been educating our student-athletes on NIL, financial literacy, and personal brand building. This isn’t new territory for us – it’s part of the comprehensive and holistic development we deliver every day.
Navigating the future of college sports requires more than just talent on the field. It takes education, preparation, and the right guidance. IMG Academy is proud to stand beside families as these new opportunities unfold. Whether your student-athlete is preparing for college or just beginning their journey, we’re here to help you make sense of what’s next.
Here’s what you need to know about the ruling:
What is House v. NCAA about?
House v. NCAA is an antitrust lawsuit that argued the NCAA and its member schools unlawfully restricted student-athletes from profiting off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). The settlement includes:
Will my student-athlete get paid to play in college now?
Maybe, but it depends.
Will more changes come?
Yes, this is just the beginning. Many details still need to be finalized, and additional legal challenges are expected:
Which student-athletes are covered by the settlement?
This applies to all Division I student-athletes who:
That includes today’s middle schoolers, high schoolers, and postgrads aiming to play Division I sports.
Do all schools have to follow the new model?
What if my student-athlete lost a roster spot because of this?
If a school cut a student-athlete in preparation for this settlement:
What else is changing?
IMG Academy is committed to helping student-athletes and families understand this once-in-a-generation shift in college athletics. While there’s real opportunity ahead, there are still many unanswered questions.
The best things you can do right now is stay informed, stay flexible, and keep advocating for your student-athlete
1/15 SU football NIL golf tournamentCharlie Miller Syracuse, N.Y. — John Lally put the challenge out to those gathered at a dinner following a day of fundraising and golf at Bellevue Country Club on Syracuse’s west side to benefit Syracuse Football NIL. About $750,000 was raised by donors in the room. If you purchase a […]
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Syracuse, N.Y. — John Lally put the challenge out to those gathered at a dinner following a day of fundraising and golf at Bellevue Country Club on Syracuse’s west side to benefit Syracuse Football NIL.
About $750,000 was raised by donors in the room.
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Story Links Springfield, Mass. – June 10, 2025 – Springfield College Athletics finished 65th nationally in the final overall standings of the 2024-2025 Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup. This marks the 16th consecutive year that the Pride finished ranked inside the top-100 schools across the nearly 440 Division III athletic programs from […]
Springfield, Mass. – June 10, 2025 – Springfield College Athletics finished 65th nationally in the final overall standings of the 2024-2025 Division III Learfield Directors’ Cup. This marks the 16th consecutive year that the Pride finished ranked inside the top-100 schools across the nearly 440 Division III athletic programs from across the country.
The Learfield Directors’ Cup scoring is created by counting a maximum 18 sports, while men’s and women’s basketball and men’s and women’s soccer are the four scores that must be counted for each institution. Additionally, up to 14 other scores may be counted, regardless of gender, in the final score. Springfield’s 313 points allowed the Pride to be the third ranked program among institutions from the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), behind MIT (6th) and Babson (50th). In total, 12 programs represented Springfield on the national stage this year.
Emory University became just the seventh different institution to take home the Learfield Directors’ Cup in Division III history, capturing first this year with 1,198.75 overall points, while Johns Hopkins took second (1147 points), Tufts took third (1069 points), Washington University took fourth (1044.75 points) and Middlebury rounded out the top five (971.75 points).
In the fall, Springfield’s football program, coached by Associated Press (AP) Division III National Coach of the Year Mike Cerasuolo, advanced to the NCAA Division III national quarterfinals for the first time since 2000 after capturing the team’s fourth consecutive NEWMAC title, while women’s volleyball earned an at-large berth to the national tournament for the tenth time under the direction of Moira Long following a 22-7 season.
In the winter, six programs represented Springfield College on the national stage including men’s gymnastics, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s track and field and wrestling. The winter season was highlighted by NCAA All-America honors from Nina Lamb (Killingworth, Conn.), Jacob Deguire (Schenectady, N.Y.), Katherine DeFosse (Worcester, Mass.) and Samantha Paul (Albany, N.Y.).
The spring season was highlighted by a national runner-up finish by the Springfield College men’s volleyball program in Salem, Virginia after barreling through the national tournament with wins over Mount Union, Carthage and California Lutheran as well as the softball program’s first NCAA tournament appearance in since 2017. Individually, the Pride were represented by men’s and women’s track and field at the NCAA outdoor national championships.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rising sophomore Will Horcoff of the University of Michigan hockey team continues to raise his stock for the approaching 2025 NHL Draft after his performance at the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine this past week (June 2-7) in Buffalo, N.Y. Horcoff set a combine record in the horizontal jump, clearing 124.8 inches — […]
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Rising sophomore Will Horcoff of the University of Michigan hockey team continues to raise his stock for the approaching 2025 NHL Draft after his performance at the 2025 NHL Scouting Combine this past week (June 2-7) in Buffalo, N.Y.
Horcoff set a combine record in the horizontal jump, clearing 124.8 inches — surpassing the previous record of 123 inches. It was also 6.5 inches farther than the next-best mark among this year’s invitees.
“Our strength coach Joe (Maher) and our coaching staff have been dialed in on making me stronger, faster and a more complete player from day one,” Horcoff said. “They push me every day and I’m thankful for everything they’ve done to help me get to this point.”
Additionally, Horcoff finished in the top 15 in six other fitness tests. They include: first in no-arm jump (22.84 inches), fourth in pro agility left (4.23 seconds), seventh in pro agility right (4.29 seconds), 10th in right-hand grip (161 lbs), 13th in vertical jump (22.29 inches), 15th in wingspan (78.50 inches) and 15th in left-hang grip (150 lbs).
“It’s no surprise Will performed as well as he did,” Michigan hockey strength and conditioning coach Joe Maher said. “His accomplishments are a direct result of his work ethic, focus, determination and competitiveness. Will takes pride in his training and has a willingness to learn, which is a great combination for a hockey player. We are proud of him and look forward to his bright future.”
The youngest player in college hockey this past season, Horcoff is projected to be a late first-round selection. He had interviews with 31 of the 32 NHL programs at the combine.
Horcoff’s father, Shawn, played 15 seasons in the NHL and is currently the assistant general manager of the Detroit Red Wings.
Incoming freshmen Cole McKinney, Asher Barnett, Malcolm Spence and other potential Michigan signees were also invited. Barnett finished in the top 25 in horizontal jump, VO2Max, pro agility left and right, mean power output, peak power output, vertical jump and bench press. McKinney finished in the top 25 in VO2Max, pro agility right (25th), peak power output, bench press, right-hand grip and pull-ups. Spence finished in the top 25 in horizontal jump, mean power output, peak power output and vertical jump.
The NHL Draft will be held June 27-28 at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Michigan has at least seven players eligible for this season’s draft, including rising sophomore Dakota Rheaume-Mullen, and incoming players Drew Schock and Aiden Park.
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