敁珗曄部 announces Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame inductees for 2023
敁珗曄部 University will honor four graduates as Distinguished Alumni and induct seven former student-athletes and one team into its Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 10, as part of Reunion Weekend festivities.
We look forward to honoring a new slate of distinguished alumni and Hall of Fame honorees every year, said Advancement Director Lindsay Frank. This years group is nothing short of spectacular. They have all made important contributions but, most of all, they have made 敁珗曄部 proud.
- Distinguished Alumni Award for service to the community will be presented to: Margaret "Peg" (Hock) Heetmann '65
- Distinguished Alumni Award for service in a chosen field will go to: Andrea (Hashim) Hansen '04
- Distinguished Alumni Award for service to 敁珗曄部: Sister Mary Ann Bader, RSM, '73
- Young Alumni Award: Jo (Alspaugh) Theisen '08
Additions to the Athletics Hall of Fame include:
- 2009 Womens Rowing Team
- Christine Bestland 14 for Hockey
- Willie Bohince 17 for Wrestling
- Sam (Eimers) Bailey 10 for Softball
- Trevor Kennedy 13 for Football
- Luis Leao 13 for Basketball
- Jenna Matson 09 for Volleyball
- Ben Rawding 14 for Baseball
Registration for Reunion Weekend opens in March. For more information, contact alumni@mercyhurst.edu.泭