A multi-talented athlete, Manarel played soccer, basketball, and baseball while at Clark.
After earning his teaching certification at the University of Brockport, Manarel came to Clark in 1939 to pursue his bachelor’s degree. He was best known for his achievements on the baseball diamond and the basketball court, where he was a teammate of the late Ziggy Strzelecki ‘43, one of Clark’s inaugural Hall of Fame inductees.
In just two years, he had a tremendous impact on Clark athletics and received the department’s Hebert Award, which is presented to a senior male who made significant contributions to the athletic program. He also was selected by his classmates as the Best Athlete of the senior class.
After graduation, Manarel continued his athletic pursuits. He played four years with the Worcester Irish Americans, a semi-professional basketball team. His outstanding play for the Norton Company earned him selection to the semi-professional All-America Team. After completing his playing career, Manarel served as a scout for the Yankees from 1948-51.
With teaching as one of his life-long goals, Manarel worked at the GM Institute, where he was an instructor in management development from 1950-74. Ray and his wife, Virginia, had four children: Carolyn, Lisa, Raymond,Jr., and the late Charles Manarel.
PRESENTER:
Matthew Stepanski ‘42
