Senior Celebration Series: July 9

SENIOR CELEBRATION SERIES: Kyle McDaniels

While at Rensselaer:
Sprints … Competed in 60, 100, 200, 400 and relays in career … Career-best 7.36 in 60 at Smith as senior … Mechanical Engineering major.

From the coaching staff:
"Kyle has great character and determination. He has overcome multiple injuries and academic challenges. He is soft spoken and always has a smile, shows interest in and concern for his family, his academic support system, his teammates and coaches. Kyle's dedication to overcome adversity shows through in his interest in the success and well-being of others." - March 2020

What others say:
“Kyle is the calmest person I've ever met. He is a great teammate and always offers to help people. He faced some difficult injuries in his career but he did not let it get to him. He never stopped supporting his teammates even when sidelined. He is always nice and respectful.” - April 2020

"Kyle is one of the chillest kids I have ever met. He is the type of person to give someone the clothes off of his back to help. His selfless and funny personality made track practice the best part of the day." - April 2020

"Hard working and talented athlete who is always calm, cool and collected under pressure." - April 2020

"A cool, calm and collected man who always has great advice about anything. Great teammate who's always ready to listen." - April 2020

SENIOR CELEBRATION SERIES: Noah Normyle

While at Rensselaer:
First base/DH … Played 59 career games, 33 as starter … Four doubles, 11 runs and 14 runs batted in … All-Liberty League First Team designated hitter once … Business and Management major ... Intern at Mack Molding.

From the coaching staff:
"Noah was a great player for our team over his career. He was All-Liberty League First Team in 2018 and has worked hard to maintain that form. He has faced adversity throughout his career and met it head-on while continuing to succeed on and off the field. We are proud of how well he has succeeded at RPI." - March 2020

What others say:
"Was a great teammate who did the little things right. When Noah wasn't playing he was always up in the dugout cheering on his teammates and picking them up if they needed to be. When he was playing, he was always doing the little things right, like hustling on and off the field or picking a ball at first to pick up a teammate." - March 2020

“One of the most talented offensive players on our team through our time together at RPI. He showed a consistent ability to work the count and make hard contact as well as anyone on our team.” - March 2020

“He was always able to get a laugh out of anybody. He lightened up practice and was always having a good time no matter what he was doing. It was contagious, and he made the day better for whoever was around him.” - April 2020

SENIOR CELEBRATION SERIES: Izzy Scarpone

While at Rensselaer:
Forward … Played 41 career games … Put 50 percent of shots on goal … Mechanical Engineering major ... Dean's Honor List ... Internship at Ethos Energy.

From the coaching staff:
“There is no one we would rather see coming around the corner to the office than Izzy Scarpone. Aside from having great conversations about Germany, cheese and shoes, she still has the record to beat for putting together a level 8 wooden puzzle in minutes (one that took us hours to complete). We watched Izzy transform from the student-athlete who carried around a golf club on the sideline to the player who wreaked havoc on opposing defenses. A coach’s dream and the perfect role model for any student-athlete on how to have a positive attitude, Izzy will be greatly missed and we hope to continue conversations long after she leaves RPI.” - March 2020

What others say:
"'Izz-Whizz' has the most cleats I've ever seen in an RPI Women's Soccer locker. She is a shoe connoisseur and has the best biceps on our team. Izzy will always be remembered for her humor and her motivational chants and yells during games. She is a friend to all and a truly unique person." - March 2020

"Izzy was deceiving. Always a jokester on and off the field, making everybody smile a bunch. But when it was time to focus, she was very fast and skillful. She had a determination to help the team and helped propel the front line. She was a great forward and teammate." - March 2020

“Izzy really knows how to lighten up a room and brings joy to everyone around her. She is also an incredibly hard worker and isn't afraid to take a hit or give it back, especially if it's in support of a teammate.” - April 2020

“Izzy Scarpone was a silent leader on the team. Her consistent hard work and energy brought an upbeat and positive mentality everywhere.” - April 2020

“She is very enthusiastic and always puts a smile on everyone's face on and off the field.” - April 2020

All Senior Celebration Series pieces are available by clicking HERE.