Athletics

Athletic Hall of Fame

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  • Inductees

    • Kelly Lane ’85 – Basketball
    • Beth Wambach ’87 – Basketball, Softball
    • Andrea Colaruotolo ’88 – Soccer
    • Julie Buntich ’89 – Basketball, Soccer
    • Laura Young ’89 – Cross Country, Track & Field
    • Jennifer Bahr ’90 – Volleyball
    • Julie Carreo ’91 – Volleyball
    • Sheila Doyle ’92 – Soccer, Basketball
    • Mimi LaMagna ’93 – Basketball, Soccer, Track & Field
    • Tiffany Pezzulo ’93 – Cycling
    • Gina Montesano ’95 – Basketball, Soccer
    • Kelly O’Neill ’95 – Soccer, Basketball
    • Abby Wambach ’98 – Soccer, Basketball
    • Eileen Smith ’77 – Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball
    • Anne Peacock ’85 – Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
    • Trisha Raniewicz ’99 – Basketball, Soccer
    • Laura Odorczyk ’03 – Soccer, Lacrosse
    • Gabbi Buerman ’03 – Alpine Skiing, Softball, Soccer, Cross Country
    • Mary Carpenter ’04 – Basketball, Soccer, Lacrosse
    • Jamie McClary ’09 – Track & Field, Indoor Track, Basketball
    • Christine Schmitt ’14 – Golf
    • Terese Cannon ’14 – Volleyball
    • Aidan Falk ’14 – Softball
    • Sister Cathy Phleger – Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball Coach
    • Kathleen Boughton  – Soccer, Basketball Coach

Our Lady of Mercy Athletic Hall of Fame

Established in the 1990s, the Our Lady of Mercy Athletic Hall of Fame was created to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of outstanding student athletes, coaches, teams, and special contributors. Through recognition, these individuals provide our current students and athletes with an understanding and appreciation for the history of Monarch Athletics.

Nominations

Any individual can nominate a potential candidate by completing a Hall of Fame nomination application.
 
There are four (4) categories for nominations:
  1. Student Athletes – Young women who were athletes at Our Lady of Mercy and have been graduated a minimum of seven years. 

  2. Coaches – Individuals who have made significant and extraordinary contributions to the Mercy Athletic program. 

  3. Team – A team that is seven years removed from competition. 

  4. Special Contributor – An honorary candidate who has made a significant impact on the Mercy Athletic program. 
 
Inductees will be chosen by a committee comprised of a Committee Chair, Athletic Director, and three at-large members.
 
Inductees will be announced in the Fall of each school year along with a planned ceremony.
 
For more information on the Our Lady of Mercy Athletic Hall of Fame, please contact the Athletic Office at 585-288-7120 x331.

Nomination Deadline: April 30th

Next Level

Our Lady of Mercy is proud of our many student-athletes who have continued their athletic careers at the collegiate level and beyond. 

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  • College Athletes

    Typically, 10-15 percent of each Mercy graduating class features students who are recruited for collegiate competition.
    View College Commitments

  • Professional Athletes

    Only a select few athletes in any sport rise to the professional level, but, true to its tradition of excellence, Mercy has produced competitors whose career paths have included a number of professional sports.
    View Professional Athletes

  • Olympic Athletes

    Mercy alumnae carry themselves with dignity, confidence, and poise— representing what it means to be a Mercy Girl on the world stage.
    View Olympic Athletes
We strive for this information to be as accurate as possible. If you know of an omission or correction, please contact info@mercyhs.com.

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