A photograph of Michael S. Viola, a Springfield College Gymnast, performing on the rings. Mike is in a cross position, with his arms straight out to his sides grasping the rings and his feet and body held perfectly straight. There are gymnasts standing near the apparatus and are seated in the back.
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Michael S. Viola had a decorated career as a standout member of the men's gymnastics program, where he specialized on the still rings. A three-time NCAA All-America honoree after earning the accolade in 1978, 1980, and 1981, Viola was regarded as one of the best gymnasts on the still rings in the country. After finishing as the NCAA Division II National Championship runner-up in 1980, Viola captured the 1981 NCAA Division II National Championship on the still rings. Throughout his career, Viola was undefeated against Eastern Intercollegiate Gymnastics League (EIGL) competition on the still rings, and was honored as the 1981 Springfield College Male Athlete of the Year. After leaving Springfield College, Viola then turned his attention on a career in business and sales, where he was a National OEM Sales Manager for 3M Electronics from 1988-08. Viola was recognized with the 1994 National Sales Excellence Award Recipient and was a three-time Northeast Sales Rep of the Year recipient. He currently serves his community as an elected official with the Colts Neck (N.J.) Township Committee.
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