February 8, 2005

Antoinette Iadarola
President
Cabrini College
610 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19807

Dear Dr. Iadarola,

I am sending this letter in regards of Mr. John Dzik. I am very upset with the decision the college made to let him go. I am a 1999 graduate of the college. I played field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse during my 4 years at Cabrini. I am now very successful in my career. A lot of that has to do with the Athletic Department of Cabrini College.

Mr. John Dzik not only knows the insides and outsides of Cabrini College Athletics, but he has been a great role model, mentor, coach, and a great friend to all of us who have had the privilege of being apart of his athletic department. He was there for us when we needed advice on the field and most of all in the classroom. He was someone we could turn to for advice about anything. He taught us to be leaders through his example. He is someone I look up to and admire.

Cabrini College would NOT be what it is today without John Dzik. I think it is a disgrace and that you are making a huge mistake by letting him go. I thought I would never see the day that I would say I was not proud to be a part of Cabrini College. Sadly that day has come. Please reconsider you decision of letting John Dzik go. The upcoming students deserve the great experience my classmates and I had under the leadership of John Dzik. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

Jessica Gougler (Valerio)

Class of 1999