Division III Athletes Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Seven outstanding individual athletes, a coach and the 2010 women’s lacrosse team were inducted into the Division III Hall of Fame in ceremonies held on September 28 at the Florham Campus. Kristin Giotta, director of athletics and head women’s soccer coach (Flor), delivered the introductory and welcome remarks.

Nine headshots of people smiling

From left are inductees Dante Fedeli, Alyssa McDonough, Makayla Pak, Lindsey Parent, Malik Pressly, Phil Santiago, Bohdan Semak and Taylor Torre. (Photo credit: Sherry Saccoliti)

The athlete-honorees each received glass trophies and were introduced either by their coaches, brother or teammate. Dante Fedeli, head softball coach for 21 seasons, was introduced by Peter Woolley, political science (Flor); interim associate provost (Van); and chair, public/global affairs.

This year’s honorees, all from the Florham Campus, were:

  • Dante Fedeli, head softball coach (2000–2020);
  • Alyssa McDonough, BS’17, women’s basketball;
  • Makayla Pak, BA’19, MA’20, field hockey;
  • Lindsey Parent, BA’11, MA’12, women’s lacrosse;
  • Malik Pressly, BS’21, football;
  • Phil Santiago, BA’75, men’s soccer;
  • Bohdan Semak, BA’18, men’s swimming;
  • Taylor Torre, BS’18, MA’19, softball; and the
  • 2010 Women’s Lacross Team (Linda Bohn, Kelly Butler, Erika Depelteau, Sara Franckowiak, Jackie Gale, Lauren Hansen, Jen Hosler, Jennie Jones, Breana Kilpatrick, Danielle King, Brittany Laning, Ally Lerner, Lindsey Parent, Katie Rolwood, Stefani Sanzari, Samanatha Savona, Ashley Schlindwein, Kristen Schuster, Nicole Testa and Head Coach Adrienne Carr).
Nine women in the Italian Gardens at the Florham Campus

Some members of the 2010 Women’s Lacrosse Team in the Italian Gardens. They are, from left, Kristen Schuster; Katie Rolwood; Lauren Hansen; Erika Depelteau; Lindsey Parent; Breana Kilpatrick; Jennie Jones; Diane Tanzi, graduate assistant coach; and Stefani Sanzari. (Photo credit: Sherry Saccoliti)

For more information about the honorees go to “FDU Devils Reveals Hall of Fame Class of 2025.”

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