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2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony

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 '79Coaching 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. 
More information and a video about Robert Corran '71...

 

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. 
More information and a video about Amanda Laytham LoPiccolo '04...

 

Paula MillerWomen'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. 
More information and a video about Paula Miller...

 

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. 
More information and a video about Lisa Black Pedatella '95...

 

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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Dave Wood '79 - Men's Basketball
David Wood was among the first players ever to contribute through all four years of a varsity career, and distinguished himself as a top performer for the men's basketball teams of the late-1970s. 
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