John Stark, a 2008 Lycoming College graduate, began his duties as the College's sports information director Jan. 26, 2009. 

A native of Lewisburg, Pa., Stark comes to Lycoming from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he worked as a full-time intern in the sports information office. At King’s, he assisted the director with all aspects of covering for the Monarchs' 19 varsity sports. He worked closely with the football, soccer, basketball and nationally recognized field hockey teams. His responsibilities included media relations, writing pre- and post-game stories, in-game statistics, designing game programs and maintaining the athletics Web site.

His experience also includes working as a student assistant for four years in Lycoming's sports information office. In addition, he was a four-year member of the Warriors' men's lacrosse team.