6 named to Athletic Hall of Fame

JESSICA HAGERTY SPORTS EDITOR JH729@CABRINI EDU

Six Cabrini alumni were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at the second annual induction dinner on Friday, Sept. 28.

Those inducted were F. Eugene (Fitz) Dixon Jr. and Edith Robb Dixon, Roseanne Carfagno Corcoran, Jessi Valerio Gougler, Megan Johnston and Tom Lemieux.

In 2006, the Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize individuals who have contributed to the success and growth of the athletic program.

The dinner took place in Grace Hall after a cocktail and social hour in the mansion. Opening remarks at the banquet were given by Athletic Director Leslie Danehy and President Antoinette Iadarola.

Shortly after dinner was served each inductee was recognized by administration or their head coach and each of them received a standing ovation.

Iadarola inducted the Dixons as friends of Cabrini College Athletics. Since 1973, Mrs. Dixon has served on the Board of Trustees and she and her late husband have contributed to the George D. Widener Center, the Dixon House, the Dixon Center, the tennis facilities and the state-of-the-art artificial grass lower field.

“We are attempting in a small way to repay them for what they have done for the college,” Iadarola said. “We are