Women’s Varsity “O” Hall of Fame – Ohio State Buckeyes
6/16/2007 12:00:00 AM | General
Women’s Varsity “O” Hall of Fame
By Induction Class
| Class of 1993 Phyllis Bailey (Basketball Coach, Athletic Administration) Barbara Wetter Blosser (Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis) Leann Grimes (Tennis) Stephanie Hightower (Track and Field) Karen Josephson (Synchronized Swimming) Sarah Josephson (Synchronized Swimming) Class of 1994 Class of 1995 Class of 1996 Class of 1997 Class of 1998 Class of 1999 Class of 2000 Class of 2001 Class of 2002 |
Class of 2003 Britta Eickhoff (Field Hockey) Becky Jasontek (Synchronized Swimming) Emily Marsh (Synchronized Swimming) Julie Somers (Gymnastics) Jodelle (Jodie) Stranges (Soccer) Class of 2004 Class of 2005 Class of 2006 Class of 2007 Class of 2008 Class of 2009 Class of 2010
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| Karen Alsbrook Volleyball 1977-79 Inducted: 1998 Karen Alsbrook led Ohio State to the Big Ten Championship in 1977 and second-place finishes in 1976, 1978 and 1979. The four-time OSU Scholar Athlete was a member of the OAIAW state championship team in 1977 and was a first-team All-American in 1979. As a senior, Alsbrook-Smith received the Schottenstein Post-Graduate Scholarship. Yvette Angel Basketball 1982-85 Inducted: 1997 Yvette Angel is one of the best pure point guards ever to play for Ohio State. She was a three-time all-Big Ten selection and 1985 honorable mention All-America. She played on four Big Ten Championship teams, including the 1985 team that advanced to the NCAA regional finals. Angel’s quick hands and unselfish play helped her set Ohio State single game and career records in both steals and assists. At the end of her career, she had amassed 167 assists and 115 steals. Gail Armstrong Swimming 1985-88 Inducted: 2000 A seven-time Big Ten champion, Armstrong was an All-American in 1986 and All Big Ten from 1985 to 1988. She was the conference champion in the 100-yard butterfly all four years. Armstrong still holds the OSU record in the 100 butterfly. Phyllis Bailey Coach/Administration 1956-1995 Inducted: 1993 Phyllis Bailey championed women’s athletics during her 39-year career at Ohio State. In 1965, she helped elevate women’s athletics from their intramural status to establish the first and largest women’s intercollegiate athletic program in the Big Ten. Bailey served as the first administrator over women’s athletics and coached the women’s basketball team for four years, leading them to a 28-10 record. Bailey will always be known as a coach, teacher, mentor, role-model and pioneer. Marcie Ballard Swimming 1982-85 Inducted: 1996 Four-time All-American Marcie Ballard is one of the most decorated swimmers in Big Ten history. Ballard was the 1982 AIWA 50-yard backstroke champion and won 14 Big Ten titles during her OSU career. A master in the 100-yard backstroke, she won the event four consecutive years. On the national level, Ballard helped guide Ohio State to a tenth-place finish in the 1983 NCAA Championships. Ballard also was a four-time all-Big Ten and three-time Academic all-Big Ten selection. Lisa Bettio Volleyball 1982-85 Inducted: 1996 Three-time all-Big Ten selection Lisa Bettio led the team in aces in 1983 and kills in 1984. A four-year starter and team leader, she was captain of the 1984 and 1985 teams. The 1985 team compiled a 27-11 overall record and finished third in the Big Ten with an 11-7 mark. Bettio closed out her career with a school record 207 career aces. She also set school records for average aces per game and average aces per season. Janelle Bosse Swimming 1985-88 Inducted: 1995 Four-time All-American Janelle Bosse won the NCAA 400 individual medley championship in 1987. She finished second in the event at the 1988 NCAA Championships. Winning a total of 12 Big Ten Championships, Bosse was named Big Ten Swimmer of the Year in 1985 and 1988. Bosse was also a four-time all-Big Ten selection. Shauna Bowman Softball 1988-91 Inducted: 1999 Led OSU to the NCAA Regional and its first-ever Big Ten Championship (1990). A third team All-American in 1991. Named first team All-Great Lakes Region in 1990 and 1991. A three-time Academic all-Big Ten and four-time OSU Scholar-Athlete Currently serves as an assistant coach for the Buckeyes. Shandelier Boyd Pleasant Track & Field 1994-97 Inducted: 2010 Shandelier Boyd Pleasant, a seven-time Big Ten champion and four-time All-American, set school records in the 100-meter hurdles (12.98) and triple jump (13.21 meters) her senior season. Boyd-Pleasant was a Big Ten champion in the triple jump, long jump, 55-meter hurdles and 100-meter hurdles and was named All-American three times in the triple jump and once in the 100-meter hurdles. The four-time All-Big Ten selection participated in the triple jump at the 1996 Olympic Trials and the 100-meter hurdles at the 1997 USATF Outdoor Nationals. Boyd-Pleasant ranked fourth nationally in the 100-meter hurdles and set the ninth-best U.S. record time in the event in 1997. The 1997 winner of the Alex Shumate Award for outstanding student leadership with the “Majority of One” minority student-athlete program, Boyd-Pleasant ran professionally for a year before beginning a career at Humana Healthcare in Louisville, Ky., where she has worked for the last 11 years. June Brewer Basketball 1975-78 Inducted: 2000 A member of the 1988 and 1978 Big Tne title teams, she was an All-American her senior year and ranks 16th on the school’s career scoring list (1,137 points) and fourth in career rebounds (829). She still owns the record for blocks in a game (12, vs. Michigan State, 1976). She will enter her fifth season as head coach of the University of Washington this fall. Karen Callaghan Synchronized Swimming 1979-82 Inducted: 1995 Karen Callaghan was a member of OSU’s 1979, 1980 and 1982 National Championship teams. A four-time OSU Scholar-Athlete, Callaghan competed on the winning duet and trio teams at Collegiate Nationals in 1980 and the winning trio team in 1982. She was a member of the US National Team in 1979 and 1980 and competed in the Pan-Am Games in 1979. She also received the Big Ten Medal of Honor and the prestigious Honda Broderick Award in 1982. Tara Cameron Synchronized Swimming 1979-81 Inducted: 1998 Tara Cameron was a member of the 1979 and 1980 National Championship teams. She was also a member of the 1979 US Pan-Am Team and a member of the 1980 USSSI National Championship duet and trio squads. In 1981, Cameron was the USSSI National solo Co-champion. Cameron was selected to the USSSI All-America team three consecutive years. Krinon Clark Softball 1991-94 Inducted: 2000 A pitcher/first baseman, Clark was the school’s only two-time All-American selection (1993-94). She was a four-time All-Big Ten honoree and led the Buckeyes in batting average in 1993 and ’94. She still owns career records in doubles (58), triples (17) and walks (118). Lisa Cline Basketball, 1986-89 Inducted: 2002 One of the most decorated in OSU women’s basketball history, Cline helped guide the Buckeyes to three Big Ten Championships and a berth in NCAA ‘Sweet 16’ all four years of her career … earned Kodak All-America Honorable Mention in 1989, the same year she was named the Big Ten Player of the Year … was conference freshman of the year (1985-86) and a four-time All-Big Ten selection (first team in 1989 and second team ‘86, ‘87 and ‘88) … member of the USA Select Team in 1988 and ‘89 … participated in the 1987 Olympic Sports Festival … among the Top 10 in seven statistical categories at OSU including third all-time in assists for a career … her 11 steals at UCLA (12/30/88) are a single game record for the Buckeyes … Cline currently works for the Central Ohio YMCA and serves as the Corporate Challenge Director. Linda Daniel Training 1971-99 Inducted: 1997 Linda Daniel dedicated herself to healing injured athletes and opening doors for women trainers. She started her Ohio State career as an student trainer in 1971 when female trainers could only work with female athletes. In 1975, Daniel became the first woman to achieve the highest score in the nation on the National Athletic Trainers Association certification test. She went on to become Co-Head Athletic Trainer and develop an educational program designed to produce women trainers. Kristy Dascoli Tennis 1997-01 Inducted: 2007 A four-time member of the All-Big Ten team and the first Buckeye to be named an All-American in singles competition, Kristy Dascoli rewrote the Ohio State record books during her time as a Buckeye. She was named the team’s most valuable player four times and was the conference’s first back-to-back recipient of the Big Ten Player of the Year award. Dascoli won 31 singles matches as a senior in 2001 to set the OSU single-season record. She was the first Buckeye to qualify for the NCAA singles championship and appeared in both the singles and doubles tournaments all four years. As a senior, Dascoli reached the national quarterfinals in both singles and doubles, earning All-America accolades. Dascoli, who played at No. 1 singles and doubles throughout her career, still holds the Ohio State career record for most singles wins with 104. She was named the Tennis Player of the Century at Ohio State. Laura Davis Volleyball 1991-94 Inducted: 2000 Named national player of the year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association in 1994, Davis was a two-time first-team All-American. Other honors included being named All-Big Ten for four years. The OSU teams on which she played went 104-22 and advanced to the school’s first two NCAA national semifinals. She is the career leader in assists (5,483). Davis trained for a spot on the U.S. Olympic women’s volleyball team. Audrey DiPronio Volleyball 1988-90 Inducted: 2005 All-American in 1990 … two-time All-Big Ten (1989-90) … team captain in 1990 … three-year starter as setter, 1988-90 … member of Ohio State’s first Big Ten championship team in 1989 … assistant coach 1994-97, including for the 1994 team that won the Big Ten and advanced to the NCAA national semifinals … member of Canadian National Team, 1992-93. DeAnn Dobest Fencing 1986-89 Inducted: 2000 Dobest was a first-team All-American in 1986. She had three top 10 finishes in the NCAA championships and two second-place finishes in the Big Ten Tournament. Dobest won two individual titles (1988-89) in the Midwest Collegiate Conference. She led he 20-1 team to league and NCAA regional titles her senior year. Britta Eickhoff Field Hockey 1994, 1996-1997 Inducted: 2003 Member of the German Junior National Team, 1988-1990 … 1994 OSU Coaches Award Recipient … 1994 Second Team All-Big Ten selection … missed the 1995 season because of injury … 1996 First Team All-Region, First Team All-Big Ten and Second Team All-America selection … 1997 First Team All-America, First Team All-Region and First Team All-Big Ten pick … three-time letterwinner. Ann Emmencker Swimming/Golf 1972-76 Inducted: 1994 Two-sport star Ann Emmencker was a five-time Big Ten medalist, winning the 50 and 100-yard freestyle in 1973 and 1975 and the 200-yard freestyle in 1974. She was also a member of the inaugural women’s golf team in 1976. After graduation, she served as a coach and administrator in high school athletics. Emmencker was named Ohio Coach of the Year three times during the 1980s. Teresa Fightmaster Swimming, 1983-86 Inducted: 2002 A four-time letterwinner, she was an All-American in the 50, 100 and 200-yard breaststroke events, taking fourth in the 200, as well as All-America status in the 400-yard medley relay (in 1983 and 1985) … an All-Big Ten selection all four years, she also was named the Big Ten Swimmer of the Month in 1983 on her way to taking individual conference titles in the 50, 100 and 200-breaststroke and the 200 and 400-medley relays … OSU won the 400 relay from 1983-86 … also was a runner-up in seven events at the conference meet .. OSU’s Most Valuable Swimmer in 1983 and ‘84 … most inspirational swimmer in 1986 … co-captain in 1985 and ‘86 … set program records in six events … still has top time in the 50-yard breaststroke (OSU and Big Ten mark) and the 200-yard medley relay … participated in the Olympic Trials. Karla Fiserova Rowing 2001-03 Inducted: 2009 2002 Most Valuable Rower Karla Fiserova led the Buckeyes to the program’s first Big Ten Championship. A 2003 First Team CRCA All-American, she was a two-time First Team All-Central Region and First Team All-Big Ten selection. She was a two-time CRCA National Scholar-Athlete and Academic All-Big Ten honoree, as well as three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete. Fiserova was also a member of the Czech Rowing Team in 1995-2000, participating in the world championships and world regattas. Kim Fugett Diving, 1983-84, 86-87 Inducted: 2002 One of three Buckeye divers to earn All-America honors in all four years of competition (1983, 1984, 1986 and 1987) … was a four-time finalist at the Big Ten championship meet as well as the NCAA championships … recurring injury forced her to retire from platform and concentrate on springboard after the 1984 season … won the three-meter Big Ten Championship in 1984 … claimed a NCAA individual title in the three-meter dive at the 1987 meet … was a member of the U.S. Diving National Team from 1981 through 1984 and again from 1986 through 1988 … finalist at the U.S. Olympic trials in 1984 and 1988 … finalist at the pre-Olympic meet in Seoul, South Korea, in 1988 … member of the international diving circuit in 1987 where she won the Springboard Champion Spring Swallow Meet in Rostock, Germany. Maria Giusti Synchronized Swimming, 1989-91 Inducted: 2004 Three-time All-American … member of the Venezuelan National Team and competed in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games … helped OSU to three national titles … national champion in the solo event at the 1989 and 1991 Collegiate National Championships … won the national title in duet in 1990 and 1991 and a championship in the trio event in 1990 … also part of the Buckeye squad that won the team event for three-consecutive years at the national championships … three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree. LeAnn Grimes Tennis 1976-78 Inducted: 1993 A team leader on Ohio State’s dominant women’s tennis teams of the late 1970s, LeAnn Grimes set school career records in both singles and doubles wins . She posted a 68-18 singles record and a 92-21 doubles mark during her outstanding career as Buckeye. Grimes was also an excellent student, earning scholar-athlete honors three straight years. Stacia Goff Swimming 1989-92 Inducted: 2005 Three-time Big Ten champion in 1991 (100-meter butterfly, 400-meter freestyle relay and 800-meter freestyle relay) … member of 1991 400-meter freestyle relay conference champion that still holds school record for fastest time … 1990 All-Big Ten … two-time All-American … two-time Academic All-American … three-time Academic All-Big Ten … Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor winner … graduated Summa Cum Laude with 3.88 GPA. Stacey Gordon Women’s Volleyball 2001-04 Inducted: 2010 A four-time All-American, Stacey Gordon was named 2004 AVCA Co-National Player of the year and 2004 ASICS/Volleyball Player of the Year. She still holds Ohio State career records for kills, kills per game, digs, points and points per game. The 16-time Big Ten Player of the Week is the Big Ten’s all-time leader and ranks third in NCAA history with 2,978 kills and 7.08 kills per game. Gordon, a four-time All-Big Ten honoree, was the 2001 AVCA National Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year and Big Ten Player of the Year in 2002 and 2004. She was named Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year in 2002 and 2005. Gordon also did an excellent job in the classroom as she was a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete, five-time Dean’s List student and was named Academic All-Big Ten three times. Professionally, Gordon has played six seasons of volleyball in Turkey, Spain and Puerto Rico and has made three all-star teams in those six seasons. She was also a member of the Canadian National Team from 2004-2008. Susan Gottlieb Swimming 1988-91 Inducted: 1998 Susan Gottlieb, a three-time All-America and all-Big Ten selection, was the Big Ten Swimmer of the Year in 1990 and 1991 Gottlieb set school records in four events and was a six-time Big Ten Champion during her impressive Buckeye career.. She was also the Ohio State Athlete of the Year in 1991. Tracey Hall Basketball 1985-88 Inducted: 1998 Tracey Hall was a three-time all-Big Ten choice and a two-time All-America while at Ohio State. She helped lead the Buckeyes to three Big Ten Championships and four consecutive NCAA appearances. The team advanced to the final eight in 1985 and 1987. Hall was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1985. She closed out her career with 1,912 points, 1,115 rebounds and a field goal percentage of .60. Allison Hanna Golf 2001-04 Inducted: 2009 A two-time All-American, Allison Hanna was also the 2001 Big Ten Freshman of the Year as well as the Big Ten Player of the Year and Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year in 2004. She was a three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection and won the 2003 Big Ten Championships individual title. Hanna, a two-time team captain, was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and a four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete. A member of the All-NCAA West Regional Team in 2004, Hanna ended her career with the lowest scoring average (72.58) in program history. She turned professional in 2004 and posted her best LPGA finish with fourth place at the 2006 Sybase Classic. Kate Hedman Swimming 1992-95 Inducted: 2006 Earned five All-America honors … named a first team All-American in 1995 … two-time All-Big Ten selection … four-year letterwinner … Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor winner in 1995 … four-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete … set Ohio State record in the 100-breaststroke in 1992 … served as team co-captain … represented the United States in the 1991 World University Games, winning both gold and bronze medals. Stephanie Hightower Track & Field 1977-80 Inducted: 1993 Hurdler Stephanie Hightower was a four-time All-American and 15-time Big Ten Champion. She was undefeated in four years of Big Ten competition. While at Ohio State, Hightower also held 11 Big Ten and Ohio State records and set a new world record in the 60-yard hurdles. Hightower was a member of the 1980 US Olympic Team. Alice “Lefty” Hohlmayer Club Sports 1943-49 Inducted: 2001 Competed for Ohio State before there were varsity sports for women, but must still be considered one of the finest and most versatile athletes ever to play for the Buckeyes … was a member of the “Varsity” field hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball, soccer, fencing, badminton, archery and mixed tennis teams during her stay at OSU … in 1946, she pitched and played first base in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (The movie “A League of Their Own” chronicled her exploits) … set a league record with 21 put outs at first base … was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 1988. Holly Humphrey Swimming 1990-94 Inducted: 1999 The Ohio State record-holder in the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke and a member of OSU record-setting 200, 400 and 800 freestyle relays. An All-American in 1991, 1992 and 1993. A four-time Big Ten champion and two-time All-Big Ten selection. Vanessa Immordino Field Hockey 2000-03 Inducted: 2009 Three-time All-American Vanessa Immordino finished her career in the Top 5 in the Buckeye record books in career points (127), career goals (52) and single-season points with 54 as a senior. She also was a three-time First Team All-Big Ten selection and a three-time First Team West Region All-American, as well as a 2003 Finalist for the Women’s National Field Hockey Player of the Year award. A four-time Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week, Immordino was captain of the Buckeyes as a senior. She ended her career as one of five Ohio State players to record 100 career points after leading the team in goals three seasons. Carrie Irish-Finneran Diving 1976, 78-79 Inducted: 2000 Finneran was a four-time All-American from 1975 to 1980 and a seven-time champion performer on the 1- and 3-meter boards. She completed internationally for more than six years. Becky Jasontek Synchronized Swimming 1994-97 Inducted: 2003 Four-time All-American … three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection … 1997 Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor finalist … 1997 Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Sportswoman of the Year … 1996 Collegiate Synchronized Swimmer of the Year … 1994 OSU Most Improved Freshman … four-time Collegiate National team champion, three-time Collegiate National duet champion and three-time Collegiate National trio champion … 1996 Swiss Open team champion … member of the 1999 U.S. Pan American team … 2000 U.S. Synchronized Swimming Team alternate … 2003 U.S. National Team member. Jocelyn Jay Swimming, 1993-95, 97 Inducted: 2004 Three-time All-American … 1995 Big Ten Swimmer of the Year … 1993 Big Ten champion in the 1,650-yard freestyle … conference champion in the 500-yard freestyle and the 400-yard individual medley at the 1995 Big Ten Championships … three-time All-Big Ten selection. Gabriele Jobst Volleyball 1991-94 Inducted: 2005 Two-time All-American (1993-94) … three-time first-team All-Big Ten (1992-94) … member of two NCAA national semifinal teams (1991, 1994) … played on pair of Big Ten championship teams … three-time Big Ten Player of the Week … GTE Academic All-American in 1994 … four-time OSU Scholar-Athlete … three-time Academic All-Big Ten … played professionally in Europe for six years. Rosie Jones Golf 1978-81 Inducted: 1994 Rosie Jones was always near the top of the leader board during her collegiate golf career. She won or finished second 14 times while at Ohio State. The 1981 All-American earned top-ten finishes in 10 of 11 tournaments as a senior, including a sixth place showing at the AIAW National Tournament. Jones won the 1980 Big Ten Championship and led the Buckeyes to Big Ten and MAIAW team titles from 1979 to 1981. After graduation, Jones played on the LPGA Tour and represented the United States at the Solheim Cup. Kim Jordan Basketball 1977-80 Inducted: 1994 Kim Jordan was a member of the Buckeye basketball squads that won two Big Ten and four OAISW Championships en-route to a four-year mark of 79-44. A starter in 121 games, Jordan served as co-captain her senior year and earned all-district honors in 1979. Jordan went on to coach at the collegiate level, including as head coach at Cornell. Karen Josephson Synchronized Swimming 1982-85 Inducted: 1993 Four-time All-American Karen Josephson helped guide Ohio State to three National Championships. A two-time member of the US Olympic Team, Josephson won a Silver Medal at the 1988 Games and was a Gold Medalist in the duet competition in 1992. She was the 1985 USSSI Collegiate Athlete of the Year and a 1984 Academic all-Big Ten selection. Josephson also was a four-time OSU Scholar Athlete. Sarah Josephson Synchronized Swimming 1982-85 Inducted: 1993 Four-time All-American Sarah Josephson helped guide Ohio State to three National Championships. A three-time member of the US Olympic Team, she earned a Silver Medal at the 1988 Games and was a Gold Medalist in the duet competition in 1992. She was a two-time USSSI National Solo Champion and a recipient of the Western Conference Medal of Honor. In 1984, Josephson was OSU’s Female Athlete of the Year and the USSSI Collegiate Athlete of the Year. Yelena Kalkina Fencing 1997-99 Inducted: 2007 Yelena Kalkina made Ohio State fencing history in 1997, becoming the first woman to win a national championship for the Buckeyes in the foil competition. During her run to the title, Kalkina compiled a 69-0 record and was named a first-team All-American. She was later awarded the Outstanding Athlete of the Year honor by the Touchdown Club of Columbus for her efforts. Kalkina went on to finish first in the women’s foil in the Midwest championship in 1998 and ‘99 and finished third in foil at the NCAA championships in ’99. Named NCAA Best Fencer of the Year in 1998, Kalkina finished her career at Ohio State as a three-time All-American (two first-team and one second-team honor). She also earned Ohio State Scholar-Athlete accolades. Krista Keir Track and Field 2000-03 Inducted: 2008 Krista Keir was a three-time NCAA women’s track and field qualifier and the 2002 Big Ten discus champion. In 2002, Keir finished third at the Big Ten Championships in the shot put and garnered a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships in discus. Keir qualified for both the indoor and outdoor NCAA Championships in 2003 in the shot put. During her career at Ohio State, Keir set the Ohio State and Big Ten indoor shot put records and the Ohio State discus record. In 2001, Keir represented the United States at the World University Games competing in discus. She graduated from Ohio State summa cum laude in 2003 with a degree in education. Conny Kirsch Rowing 1998-02 Inducted: 2007 Conny Kirsch helped the rowing team make OSU history by lifting the program to its first Big Ten championship in 2002. Kirsch was a part of the varsity eight boat that won the grand final and because of her efforts, she was named the Big Ten Co-Rower of the Year, the first in program history. That same varsity eight crew went on to win the Central Regional championship grand final. The Buckeyes followed their conference title with a then-program best fourth-place finish at the NCAA championships. Kirsch’s individual accolades include earning first-team All-America honors in 2002 to complement her second-team laurels in 2000 and 2001. She also was a three-time first-team All-Big Ten and All-Central Region selection (2000, 2001 and 2002). Kirsch was an Academic All-Big Ten selection in 2001 and 2002, as well as a three-time Ohio State Scholar-Athlete. She is the first rower to be inducted into the OSU Athletics Hall of Fame. Annette Kraml Rifle 1984-87 Inducted: 2006 Three-time recipient of the Lake Erie Intercollegiate Rifle Conference (LEIRC) Nancy Worsencroft High Woman Award (1985-87) … served as team captain in both 1986 and ’87 … competed in NCAA air rifle championships in 1986 and 1987 … claimed LEIRC air rifle titles in 1984 and ’85, conference smallbore and air rifle championships in 1986 and earned first-place individual honors in 1987 … earned All-Western Intercollegiate Rifle Conference (WIRC) accolades … WIRC air rifle winner in 1985 … member of four WIRC “Big Ten championship” squads … won 1985 Walsh International rifle match title, 1987 air rifle and smallbore crowns and was 1987 high standing score winner. Cathy Kratzert Golf 1981-83 Inducted: 1997 Cathy Kratzert was a 1982 MAIAW medalist and a two-time Big Ten Champion. Along the way, she led the team to two Big Ten Championships and established several Big Ten records, including lowest individual round (69) and lowest three-round score (214). The 1983 All-American joined the LPGA tour after leaving Ohio State. In 1990, Kratzert won three tour events and the Bounceback Player of the Year Award. She also represented the victorious US Team at the inaugural Solheim Cup in 1990. Emma Laaksonen Ice Hockey 2001-04 Inducted: 2009 The 2004 WCHA Student-Athlete of the Year, Emma Laaksonen helped build the foundation of the Ohio State women’s hockey program and is the first women’s hockey player to be inducted into the athletics hall of fame. The first Buckeye women’s hockey player All-American, earning second team honors in 2002, Laaksonen’s other career accomplishments include being a 2002 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award Top 10 finalist and earning 2004 Second Team All-Western Collegiate Hockey Association honors. A standout in the classroom, she was a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District honoree (2003, 2004), a two-time AWHCA Scholar All-American (2003, 2004) and a three-time WCHA All-Academic Team selection (2002, 2003, 2004). Laaksonen also has been a key member for her home country’s team in Finland as a three-time Olympian, serving as co-captain in 2002 and 2006, as well as competing in seven world championships, serving as captain in 2008 and 2009. Named Finland’s Player of the Year in 2002 and 2006, Laaksonen was recognized by the Buckeye program during the first home series of the 2008-09 season when her No. 3 was the first women’s hockey player number retired. Karen LaFace Diving 1985-88 Inducted: 1996 A three-time All-America and all-Big Ten pick, Karen LaFace won the NCAA one-meter diving championship in 1987. She also was a Big Ten Champion on the one-meter in 1985 and the three-meter in 1987. Other honors included the Schottenstein Post-Graduate Scholarship, Grimes Davidge Academic Award, Big Ten Medal of Honor, Big Ten Diver of the Year, Ohio State Athlete of the Year and two Academic all-Big Ten selections. LaFace also competed for the United States at the 1992 Olympic Games. Amy Langhals Golf 1994-97 Inducted: 2008 During her career at Ohio State, Amy Langhals was a three-time All-Big Ten honoree and capped off her career as the 1997 Big Ten Player of the Year and Honorable Mention All-America honoree. As a senior, she was named the Ohio State Female Athlete of the Year after leading the Buckeyes to a Big Ten title while capturing the individual championship. That season the Buckeyes won the NCAA East Regional before finishing tied for eighth at the NCAA championships. A four-year letterwinner, Langhals was a two-time captain and began her career as the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. She claimed medalist honors three times during her career while leading the Buckeyes to victory in eight tournaments and14 runner-up finishes. After graduating from Ohio State with a degree in sport and exercise science, Langhals played professionally for several years, including two years on the LPGA TOUR. She returned to Ohio State as the assistant women’s golf coach in 2005. Nikita Lowry Basketball 1986-89 Inducted: 2000 Lowry was a first-team All-American in 1989 and All-Big Ten selection in 1988-89. She was a member of Big Ten championship teams in 1986, ’87 and ’89 and participated in four NCAA tournaments. In 1988, she led the Big Ten in scoring (23.7 ppg) and rebounding (8.4). She ranks sixth on OSU’s career scoring list. After concluding her playing career, she was an assistant coach at Ohio State for three years. Susan Mallery Track and Field and Cross Country 1973-76 Inducted: 2007 As a competitor, Susan Mallery competed on the track and field and cross country teams before the introduction of the NCAA championships, but participated in its predecessor, the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) national meets. She garnered three Top 10 finishes at the AIAW nationals, including eighth-place finishes in the 2-mile (10:40) and the first-ever AIAW cross country meet (17:46) in 1975. During her junior season, she finished fourth in the 2-mile in the Madison Square Garden Invitational in New York City, competing amongst an elite field of runners. At the inaugural Women’s Big Ten Track an Field Championships in 1976, Mallery finished second in the 3-mile. She was selected the co-captain (track) and captain (cross country) during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Mallery won the women’s division of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C., in 1976 and ’77 with times of 2 hours, 54 minutes that ranked her among the Top 20 women in the world. Sue Marcellus Field Hockey 1976-79 Inducted: 1995 Regarded as Ohio State’s best field hockey player, Sue Marcellus is the only athlete in the program to have her number retired. While at OSU, she was the all-time leader in career goals (117), career points (254) and single-season points (82), earning All-America honors in 1977, 1978 and 1979. She was a member of the US National Team from 1977 to 1980 and member of the 1980 US Olympic Team. Kelly McCormick Diving 1982-83 Inducted: 1995 Two-time All-American Kelly McCormick was a Big Ten Champion in both the one and three-meter diving events in 1982 and 1983. She placed first in three-meter and second in the one-meter events at the AIAW Championships in 1982. McCormick also won two Olympic medals on the three-meter board, a Silver in 1984 and a Bronze in 1988. Meg Mallon Golf 1982-85 Inducted: 1996 As a Buckeye, Meg Mallon helped steer Ohio State to three consecutive Big Ten Championships in 1983, 1984 and 1985. The two-time all-Big Ten had even greater success on the LPGA Tour, winning the 1991 US Open and competing on several Solheim Cup teams. She won three LPGA tournaments in 1993. At the time of her induction, her career winnings totaled close to $3 million. Emily Marsh Synchronized Swimming 1994-97 Inducted: 2003 Four-time All-American … member of 1997 U.S. National Team I … 1997 Big Ten Conference Medal of Honor finalist … U.S. Junior National solo and figure champion in 1994 … four-time Collegiate National team champion and a six-time Collegiate National event champion … four-time OSU Scholar-Athlete … 1996 Swiss Open team champion … three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree … member of the 1999 U.S. Pan-American team … 2000 U.S. Synchronized Swimming Olympic Team alternate. Maxi Meissner Rowing 2000-03 Inducted: 2008 Maxi Meissner was a key part of Ohio State’s first Big Ten rowing championship team in 2002. The two-time captain was twice a first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten rower. In 2001 and ’03, Meissner was selected to the first-team All-Central Region team. Those same years, she was named MVP of the rowing team. Meissner was a four-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete and three-time Academic All-Big Ten recipient. In 2003, she was named the most outstanding student from the Midwestern Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Donica Merriman Track 1998-01 Inducted: 2006 Three-time All-Big Ten selection (1998-00) … two-time NCAA Indoor All-American (2000-01) … four-time NCAA Outdoor All-American (1998-01) … Ohio State’s only women’s outdoor national champion (100-meter hurdles/2001) … indoor national champion (60-meter hurdles/2001) … 2000 Big Ten Outdoor Athlete of the Year … 2000 and ’01 Big Ten Indoor Athlete of the Year … Big Ten athlete of the championship at 2000 outdoor meet and 2000 and ’01 indoor meet … individual conference champion in outdoor 200-meter dash (1999), 100 hurdles, 100- and 200-meter dashes (2000) and 4×400-meter relay (2000) … indoor individual champion in 60-meter hurdles (1999-01) and 200-meter dash (2000-01). E. Temple Messer-Baker Field Hockey/Softball 1921-26 Inducted: 1997 Although varsity sports didn’t exist for women in the 1920s, E. Temple Messer-Baker participated in track and field, baseball, soccer and field hockey while a student at Ohio State. In 1925, she competed in the first women’s intercollegiate track meet held in Ohio Stadium. After graduating with a degree in education, she went on to serve as a player, teacher and coach. She played on the American Field Hockey team, coached boys basketball and served as president of the Elk’s Ladies Golf Association. Megan Mirick Lacrosse 1999-02 Inducted: 2008 Megan Mirick is one of the most decorated OSU women’s lacrosse players in the program’s history. A four-year letterwinner, as a senior Mirick was the American Lacrosse Conference Player of the Year and the program’s first first-team All-American. She was also a finalist for the Ohio State University Lacrosse Player of the Century award. Mirick concluded her career with the most goals (143) in Ohio State history and second in career scoring (182). She also had the most goals (53) and third-most points (59) in a single season. During her time at Ohio State, she was a three-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete, three-time Academic All-Big Ten selection and an Academic All-American Lacrosse Conference honoree. Mirick joined the Ohio State coaching staff following her playing career. Jim Montrella Women’s Swimming Coach 1980-97 Inducted: 2009 Jim Montrella, the 1985 and 1991 Big Ten Coach of the Year, led his Ohio State teams to five-consecutive Big Ten Conference championships from 1982-1986 and had 48 swimmers recognized as NCAA All-Americans during his 17 years at the helm. Montrella coached 66 Big Ten individual champions, five Big Ten Swimmer of the Year honorees, two Ohio State Athlete of the Year recipients and one NCAA champion. Fifty of his swimmers earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, with five receiving the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor. Nine of his swimmers have been inducted into the Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame, including Holly Humphrey, the 1994 Ohio NCAA Woman of the Year and a Top 10 finalist for the NCAA Women of the Year Award. Montrella was also head or assistant coach for more than 20 USA National Swimming Teams and served as a member of the USA Swimming Olympic International Operating Committee from 1972-96. Now retired, although he still gets requests for coaching consulting work, Montrella and his wife Bev, who was an assistant swimming coach for 17 years at Ohio State, reside in Mission Viejo, Calif. Carolina Moraes Synchronized Swimming 1999-02 Inducted: 2008 Carolina Moraes is one of the most decorated synchronized swimmers in Ohio State history, winning 11 national championships, including the coveted team routine title in 2000. A four-year letterwinner, Moraes, along with her sister, Isabela, was a member of the duet and trio routines that won the national title four-consecutive years from 1999 to ’02. Moraes also was the solo champion in 2001 and ’02. Moraes was a member of three national championship squads during her career (2000-02). In her senior season, Moraes was a Big Ten Medal of Honor finalist. At the 2000 and ’04 Olympics, Moraes and Isabela competed in the duet routine for their home country of Brazil. During her time at Ohio State, Moraes was a three-time Academic All-Big Ten recipient and four-time OSU Scholar Athlete and Honorary Academic All-American. Isabela Moraes Synchronized Swimming 1999-02 Inducted: 2008 Isabela Moraes finished her career at Ohio State as an 11-time national champion. Isabela contributed to the national champion squads that captured three consecutive team routine crowns from 2000-02. From 1999-2002, Moraes, along with her sister, Carolina, was a member of the national champion duet and trio routines. She was a finalist for the Big Ten Medal of Honor her senior season. A four-year letterwinner, Moraes was Academic All-Big Ten on three occasions and a four-time OSU Scholar Athlete and Honorary Academic All-American. In 2000 and 2004, Moraes and her sister, Carolina, represented Brazil in the Olympics in the duet routine. Maria Olazagasti Tennis 1977-79 Inducted: 1995 During her career at Ohio State, Maria Olazagasti was Ohio State’s all-time leader in singles wins with a total of 81. In 1977, she broke the school record for most singles wins in a season (29). She helped Ohio State claim OAISW and MAIAW Championships in 1977 and 1978. After leaving Ohio State, Olazagasti went on to become Secretary of the Sports and Recreation in Puerto Rico. Holly O’Leary Volleyball 1987-90 Inducted: 1999 The 1989 Big Ten Player of the Year. A two-time all-Big Ten selection (1989 and 1990) Second-team All-American in 1989 and third-team All-American in 1990 A three-time all-region pick. OSU record-holder in career kills (1,802) and attempts (4,473). Selected to the USA “B” Team during the summer of 1990. Four-time winner of Big Ten Player of the Week accolades. Named to the Big Ten second team All-Decade team. OSU Female Athlete |
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