Kuzma Community Award
At this year’s Baron Club Awards Dinner, the inaugural Kuzma Community Award was presented to the family that bears the award’s name. In the 1950s, the legendary coach Hank Kuzma brought national recognition to the Baron basketball team and later served Franciscan University as alumni director and in fundraising positions. His wife, Kay (McCann ’55) Kuzma, raised their four children, taught elementary school for 38 years, and was deeply involved in pro-life activities throughout the Ohio Valley.
In subsequent years, the award will honor a local family for their devotion to the local community and to the University.
Hank Kuzma Jr. and Kay Kuzma ’55 receive the inaugural Kuzma Community Award.
Student Spotlight
Name: Zoey Stapleton
Hometown: Palmyra, Pa
Major: Clinical Psychology
Sport: Women’s Tennis
Team Position: Senior Captain
Honors: 2020-21 Second Team All-PAC – #2 Doubles, #3 Singles
On Tennis: “I’ve learned to cultivate a ‘short-term memory’ to stay positive and prevent myself from becoming discouraged. And whether doubles or singles, I always know my team is there to root me on!”
Career Goal: School counselor or sports psychologist
Patron Saint: St. Lucy
