Friends! Lace those sneakers and get those putters ready!
CRAPOLFEST 2012, our fourth annual celebration of Andy's life and fundraiser for the W&M scholarship in his name, will be held over the weekend of October 20th. I repeat, ALL of the events will be on the same weekend. So no excuses!
Please check out our CRAPOLFEST 2012 page for more information and to register for all of the events.
See you in October!
Friends! Lace those sneakers! We're excited to announce the dates of Crapolfest 2011, our third annual celebration of Andy's life and fundraiser for the W&M scholarship in his name. This fall the events are split into two fun October weekends! Please check out our Crapolfest 2011 page for more information and to register for all of the events.
See you in October!
2010 Crapol Award Winner: Peter Christmas
The 2010 Crapol Award winner is #16 sophomore midfielder Peter Christmas of Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Peter Christmas Bio SENIOR YEAR (2010) Appeared in four matches, earning one start ...
JUNIOR YEAR (2009) Saw time in seven matches coming off the bench for the Tribe … Played a season-high 27 minutes in the College’s 2-0 win at American … Recorded a shot on-goal in the Green and Gold’s 1-0 victory at Georgia State …
SOPHOMORE YEAR (2008) Appeared in 13 matches, earning his first career start against James Madison (10/1) ... Recorded two shots on goal in seven attempts ...
FRESHMAN YEAR (2007) Came off the bench and appeared in 10 games as a reserve midfielder … Saw the first action of his career in the Tribe’s season-opening 1-0 win over Elon …
HIGH SCHOOL Named the Pac-6 Conference Player of the Year as a senior ... A first-team all-state and all-region selection in 2007 ... Selected to the East sqaud in the 16th annual NCCA East-West All-Star Soccer Game … Named all-conference as a junior and senior after earning honorable mention honors as a sophomore ... Team MVP and co-captain in 2006 and 2007 ... Participated in the North Carolina State Games each of the last two years ... Selected to the USL Super Y ODP National Camp in 2007 ... Finished his senior season with 10 goals and eight assists ... A three-year letterwinner for Mike Ingram at East Chapel Hill ... Played club soccer for Triangle FC ... A member of the National Honor Society and was part of the Freshman Mentor Program ...
PERSONAL Son of David and Jody Christmas ... Brother, Patrick, is a senior co-captain for the Swarthmore College men’s soccer team ... Enjoys running and watching movies.
Andy
Happy Birthday, big brother. We love you and miss you.
Preston Whitlock
Crapol Award
The 2009-2010 winner of the William & Mary men’s soccer team’s Crapol Award is Preston Whitlock of Stafford, Virginia. In May, Preston received his B.S. degree in neuroscience. A walk-on senior on the W&M team, Preston received minimal playing time. However, in the words of Coach Chris Norris, “Preston Whitlock is a tremendous young man who embodies everything good about college athletics. He was the ultimate teammate. Despite his consistent hard work not often translating into game experience, his influence was critical to the success of our teams”. Preston did score in the one game he played in, against the University of Richmond.
DiNuzzo
Andrew E. Crapol Scholarship
The first recipient of the Andrew E. Crapol Soccer Scholarship is Michael DiNuzzo of Woodbridge, Virginia. Going into his senior season this fall, Michael has been a three year starter for the Tribe. He was also elected as one of the co-captains for W&M men’s soccer this fall. Coach Norris say: “Michael DiNuzzo is a warrior who has consistently proved doubters wrong. A modestly heralded recruit, Mike's determination and commitment has seen him start every game since his arrival in Williamsburg. He is arguably the most respected player on the team and that respect has earned him the captaincy in his senior year.”
These two outstanding young men represent well the spirit of Andy Crapol in the W&M men’s soccer program.
Andy, my brother, it's crazy to think it's been a full year since we last heard your magnificent cackle. How I miss it, and think about it every day. I hope you've found peace and happiness, love and laughter. Though you're gone, I think we all rest a little bit easier at night knowing somewhere, someone is getting to meet you for the very first time. Someone's on the receiving end of a firm handshake, a furrowed brow and an enormous smile. But most importantly, they're finding a friend - for life. Where would we all be without that impression you left on us? Without the confidence you gave us to go into the world and treat people with respect? To be healthy and strong (and pretty quick, too), to love and be loved. To laugh at every possible occasion (especially at ourselves) and be a dependable (and irreplaceable) shoulder to cry on. To live life to its fullest, and consume all of the ice cream we can possibly get our mitts on. To run fast, and do our pull-ups. And our push-ups. To stoke the competitive fire whenever possible. Especially with friends. To adore our parents and savor every opportunity to teach a child. To eat - oh, to eat - and to very truly "drink and be merry". Perhaps most importantly, to cherish the vital moments we are so lucky to share with loved ones, friends and family. These rules, the Andy Rules - I just don't know where, or who, I would be without them. I'm sure - I know - there are probably many people who agree with me. Etched onto a stone tablet: no. Memorialized into the upward corners of your legendary and winsome smile: indeed. Because you've lost your touch doesn't mean you'll ever lose your touch: of this, I am sure. You will, and always will be, a friend, a mentor, a brother and a brightly lit path for greeting each day with renewed warmth, desire and compassion. We are fragile, but our bonds our not.
Be good, my friend. We miss you. As always, Strong Like Bull.
We're very excited to announce the official establishment of the Andrew E. Crapol Scholarship Fund at the College of William & Mary. Through all of your wonderful generosity and support, our expectations have been surpassed, with an endowment coming in just our first year of trying. These efforts are a beautiful testament to Andy's love of his time at William & Mary and the game of soccer, as well as your love for Andy.
The full text of the announcement is below. Thank you, for all that you do. Congrats, Andy.
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THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY FOUNDATION
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ANDREW E. CRAPOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
“Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” ~George Bernard Shaw
An endowment has been established in loving memory of Andrew E. Crapol ’00 at the College of William & Mary to support a scholarship for a member of the men’s soccer team. Created through an outpouring of generosity from family and friends, the Andrew E. Crapol Scholarship Fund will provide assistance to a student athlete who demonstrates, as Andy did so well, outstanding leadership and team spirit.
Jovial and energetic, caring and successful — words are insufficient to describe the life that was tragically cut short in March of this year, but the numerous friends, admiring teammates, and loving family members that Andy left behind are powerful testimony to the remarkable Williamsburg native. A four-year athlete in both high school and college, Andy was a member and leader of William & Mary’s men’s soccer team from 1996 to 2000, winning the Coach’s Award (since renamed the Crapol Award) his senior year.
Equally avid about learning as he was about soccer, Andy’s natural curiosity about the world took him to America’s capital and London following receipt of his Bachelor of Arts in economics. He subsequently pursued his interest in the legal profession, earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia in 2005 and joining the international firm Debevoise & Plimpton as an associate. In January 2009, he married his longtime sweetheart, Allison Simmons Crapol ’03.
As one person has remarked, “The mold was broken with Andy Crapol, and we were all enriched by his time with us.” Although he is keenly missed, Andy’s spirit is still very much alive at his alma mater. With this scholarship, his legacy will be further enlarged through future Tribe soccer players.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the trustees of The College of William & Mary Foundation hereby express their sincere gratitude to Allison Simmons Crapol ’03; Edward P. Crapol and the Honorable Jeanne F. Zeidler M.A.Ed. ’76, Andy’s parents; Heidi A. Crapol ’84, his sister; and all other family and friends who have honored Andy’s memory at the College; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the trustees of The College of William & Mary Foundation hereby accept this commitment and establish the Andrew E. Crapol Scholarship Fund.
W. Taylor Reveley, III President The College of William & Mary October 23, 2009
Happy Birthday, my brother. We love you and miss you very much. Be assured we'll all do our part to celebrate your big day down here.
May brooks and trees and singing hills
Join in the chorus too,
And every gentle wind that blows
Send happiness to you.
--Irish Blessing
Welcome to AndyCrapol.com. This website was built in honor of our brother and friend, Andy Crapol, who passed away on March 13 2009 after a battle with esophageal cancer. One of Andy's favorite past times was congregating with his close friends and family, and so we expect this place to grow and evolve as the memory of Andy grows stronger with time. Please enjoy and have a wonderful day.
Thank you.
New! Thanks to everyone who supported and participated in the inaugural Crapolfest. Check out the Crapolfest page for new pictures and more!