2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
The Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame inducted nine individuals and the 1979 football team in a ceremony that was a part of the Ithaca College's Alumni Weekend 2014 in October. The inductees included:
1979 Football Team
Under head coach Jim Butterfield, the Ithaca College football team captured the school's first-ever national championship with a 14-10 win over Wittenberg at Phenix City, Ala. The comeback victory and national title capped a 10-2 season for Ithaca.
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Lisa Boyer '79 - Coaching Achievement, Softball, and Women's Basketball
As an outstanding contributor to the sport of basketball at the collegiate and professional levels, Lisa Boyer has been both a leader and pioneer in the game.
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Jennifer Nardone Cantelmo '98 - Gymnastics
As a senior, Jennifer Nardone Cantelmo totaled three All-American finishes at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships and helped Ithaca win its first national title in gymnastics.
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Robert Corran '71 - Sports Administration
Bob Corran's venture into college athletics took hold at Ithaca College, where he was a varsity athlete in ice hockey, lacrosse and football and also played freshman soccer. He has gone on to impact the lives of student-athletes as a coach and athletics administrator for more than 40 years.
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Kenneth Hammel '91 - Baseball and Football
Ken Hammel left his mark on Ithaca College success on the football field and baseball diamond as a valuable contributor in both sports, and helped both teams to national championships during his career.
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Amanda Laytham LoPiccolo '04 - Women's Cross Country, Women's Track and Field
A six-time All-American in track & field and twice honored as Academic All-American, Amanda Laytham LoPiccolo left her mark on the women's track & field programs in distance running events.
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Paula Miller - Women's Swimming and Diving Coaching Achievement
Paula Miller has contributed to one of Ithaca's most successful overall programs as head coach of the women's swimming & diving team for the last 30 years.
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Lisa Black Pedatella '95 - Volleyball
As an All-America player on the court and an Academic All-American in the classroom, Lisa Black Pedatella was among the leading players and best overall team leaders for the Ithaca College volleyball team during its most successful era.
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Paul Veronesi '72 - Men's Basketball
Paul Veronesi distinguished himself as one of the all-time great scorers in the Ithaca College men's basketball program's long history.
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