http://www.reportermag.com/ Tag: 3 Stars from Reporter Online. en-us http://www.reportermag.com/article/261 RIT has taken much pride in its long list of successful alumni populated by many businessmen, artists, engineers, and technologists. From the makers of Digsby to the CEO of Eastman Kodak, RIT has produced an interesting array of professionals. Among these illustrious alumni are a handful of well-known and well-loved athletes. Steve Toll became determined to stake his claim in professional sports after winning a provincial field hockey title while attending Lakeport... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:30:00 -0400 http://www.reportermag.com/article/261 http://www.reportermag.com/article/181 Lacrosse has been a life-long endeavor for fourth year Andrew Ruocco. "In the town I'm from, Corning, NY, you pretty much grow up with a stick in your hand," said Ruocco, who started playing at the age of six. Ruocco described Corning as "lacrosse land," its devotion stemming from a strong high school program. "When I came in as a freshman, I had the opportunity to step into a pretty important role," told Ruocco of his arrival on the RIT team. Ruocco began as a starter, along with... Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.reportermag.com/article/181 http://www.reportermag.com/article/183 For LaKeisha Perez, running has always come naturally: "I've been running since I was little. I continued in high school. Now, basically all I do is run." When she was younger, competing in her local "Children's Summer Track" team provided her with a fun pastime. In high school, it became a means for her to stay in shape. However, further down the line, running became something much more. "I'm just a competitive person," Perez says. Surprisingly, Perez admitted that she had no... Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.reportermag.com/article/183 http://www.reportermag.com/article/182 Ryan Tryt, fourth year Catcher, had humble beginnings in baseball: "I got my first start in baseball in my backyard playing with my Dad, my two older brothers, and even my Mom." Tryt began playing organized baseball at the age of six, and has not stopped since. When it came to choosing colleges, RIT was not Tryt's first choice, "Both of my older brothers went to RIT as engineers-one electrical, the other mechanical- so when it was time for me to go to college, I wanted to... Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.reportermag.com/article/182