In Review
ATHLETICS & RECREATION 12 Inducted into Athletics Hall of Fame
INDUCTEES: The 2011 members of the Athletics Hall of Fame are (sitting, left to right) Jennifer Witz (accepting for Walter Campbell ’60), Elizabeth Tobin ’94, Kerey Schmergel (accepting for George Schmergel ’66), Tanya Durni ’83 (accepting for James Lennox ’50), Monica Farren Warnsmann ’92, ’96 (MS), George Angle; (standing) Richard Miller, Mark Kivitz ’73, Rishad Pandole ’96, Thomas Murray ’82, David Bence ’81, John Luther ’82. (Photo: Susan Kost for Athletics & Recreation)A total of 12 new members were inducted into the Department of Athletics and Recreation Hall of Fame this fall, recognized for their success and commitment to Rochester athletics and to their achievements in their careers and communities. This year's inductees include:
- George Angle (Friend of Rowing). Known as the “Father of UR Crew,” the retired senior executive for University public affairs was an initial mentor and fundraiser for the original University rowing program in 1981.
- David Bence ’81 (Basketball). A four-year starter on the basketball team, including captain on the then winningest team in school history (20 victories in the 1980-81 season), Bence is director of sales and marketing for Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Worldwide Corporation.
- Walt Campbell ’60 (Football/Baseball). A three-year starter on the football team, playing fullback, linebacker, and kicker, Campbell was a member of the undefeated (8-0) football team of 1958. He ranks 10th on Yellowjackets' all-time scoring list, with 150 points.
- Monica Farren Warnsman ’92 (Swimming). As a swimmer, she earned All-America awards in three relays and eight individual events and is currently listed in the top 10 all-time in 12 events at the University. After graduation, she taught special needs children in Virginia and Massachusetts and now volunteers at her children’s elementary school and serves as a Girl Scout leader.
- Mark Kivitz ’73 (Tennis). In 1970–71, Kivitz achieved a perfect 10-0 record at positions No. 1 and No. 2 singles during his sophomore year and went on to win several collegiate events, including the NCAA Atlantic Coast Regional’s individual title.
- Rishad Pandole ’96 (Squash). Pandole was a first team All-America selection in his final three years at Rochester, earning accolades from former coach Peter Lyman '47, who described Pandole as the best squash player he worked with as Rochester's coach.
- Jim Lennox ’51 (Golf/Basketball). A three-time golf team captain, Lennox compiled a 6-3 individual record in the 1950 season for the Yellowjackets. He was also a two-year starter on the basketball team, where he was one of five players who played in every game of the 1948-49 season.
- John Luther ’82 (Cross Country/Track and Field). Luther was the 1981 champion in the 1500 meters (3:56.50) at the New York State Collegiate Track and Field indoor championships and finished fifth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the 1981 NCAA championships, earning All-America honors and setting a then University record in the event.
- Richard Miller ’66 (Football). Miller was a three-year starter on both the offensive and defensive lines and served as cocaptain his senior year. Former coach Don Smith credited Miller as being one of the finest leaders who played for him.
- Tom Murray ’82 (Football/Baseball). A two-time All-American in football, Murray led the team in total tackles during his final two seasons. He was also a three-year starter on the baseball team, where he led the team in batting average in both his freshman and sophomore seasons.
- George Schmergel ’65 (Soccer). A three-year letterman, Schmergel held the single-season scoring record (16 goals) at the time of his graduation. A Rochester lawyer, he practices in several legal areas, including bankruptcy and immigration, and is active as a volunteer in the community.
- Elizabeth (Libbie) Tobin ’94 (Soccer/Basketball). Tobin led the soccer team to four straight NCAA appearances, reaching the title game in 1991. She helped anchor a defense that compiled 47 shutouts over her four-year career. A two-year starter on the basketball team, she is currently 21st on the career scoring list with 705 points, and she finished her career in the top 10 in free throw percentage (3rd), assists (6th), and steals (10th).
—Dennis O’Donnell and Scott Sabocheck
For more about the Hall of Fame, visit www.rochester.edu/athletics/halloffame.
