BU Athletic Hall of Fame Unveils Class of 2022
October 11, 2022 | General, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Track & Field, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Soccer, Women's Track & Field, Women's Rowing
BOSTON - The Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame will hold its 54th induction banquet in December, honoring a Class of 2022 comprised of eight standout Terriers, as announced today by assistant vice president and director of athletics Drew Marrochello.
Following a vote from select members of the Hall of Fame and department staff, Megan Cross Hannon '02 (soccer), Mark Fidler '81 (ice hockey), Sara Field Gronewold '94 (rowing), Tahari James Castilla '09 (track & field), Joachim Kaland '03 (soccer), Tony Kenneally '88 (track & field), John T. Lamendola '96 (tennis) and Marie-Philip Poulin '15 (ice hockey) make up the new class and will officially be inducted on Dec. 3, 2022, in the Francis Burke Club Room at Agganis Arena.
The banquet is open to the public at a cost of $50 per person and will take place at 11:30 a.m. For tickets and more information, visit GoTerriers.com/HOF.
"We are thrilled to induct our first BU Athletic Hall of Fame class since 2019," said Marrochello. "This group represents eight of our programs and the accomplishments of these individuals speak for themselves. We look forward to welcoming them and their families back to campus to celebrate their careers. Congratulations to these eight Terriers on this well-deserved honor."
Other awards, whose winners will be announced at a later date, to be presented at the Hall of Fame Banquet are the William French Award for a current or former Boston University coach or graduate of Boston University who has distinguished himself or herself in the coaching profession in the past year; the Murray Kramer Memorial Award for an individual or organization in recognition of outstanding media coverage or publicity of intercollegiate sports; and the Roger "Moose" Washburn Award for a graduate of Boston University who has given continuous unselfish support to the Terriers' athletic program.
Logan Cockerill of the men's ice hockey team and Ann Marie Jaworski of the women's soccer team were announced as the recipients of the Aldo "Buff" Donelli Memorial Leadership Award at the Scarlet & White Honors reception in April and will be formally recognized at the Hall of Fame banquet. The honors are given to current senior student-athletes who have demonstrated outstanding leadership both on and off of the field.
The Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame, which held its first induction ceremony in 1959, currently has 261 members, including Terrier greats such as Harry Agganis, Tunji Awojobi, Bill Brooks, Jim Craig, Chris Drury Mike Eruzione, Terry Geldart, Jim Hayes, Drederick Irving, John Kelley, Jack O'Callahan, Debra Miller Palmore, Jack Parker, Lesley Sheehan, Dave Silk, John Simpson, Sybil Smith and Steve Wright.
BU Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Megan Cross Hannon
An integral member of the back line in BU's first two America East Championships, Megan Cross Hannon was a three-time All-America East First Team selection. After a freshman campaign where she was named the team's Co-Most Improved Player, she started in each of the Terriers' 65 games in her final three seasons. Following her four-year career, she received the Mildred Barnes Award in 2002 as BU's top female athlete.
In 1999, Hannon was selected to the All-America East First Team and named the team' Defensive MVP. She repeated her All-America East First Team and team Defensive MVP honors in 2000, while also picking up a NSCAA All-Northeast Regional Team spot. She helped guide the Terriers to a perfect 9-0-0 record in conference play as BU captured its first conference title in program history, earning an America East All-Tournament Team accolade in the process. BU also recorded its first win in the NCAA Tournament, defeating Holy Cross 1-0 in the opening round. A team co-captain in 2001, she once again garnered CoSIDA Academic All-America, All-America East First Team, NSCAA All-Northeast Regional Team and team Defensive MVP recognition, as the Terriers repeated as America East champions with a 10-0-1 conference record, going 14-6-1 overall.
Mark Fidler
One of the top offensive threats in the history of BU hockey, Mark Fidler made a tremendous first impression on campus before putting together a stellar career with the Terriers. A phenom from Charlestown and Matignon High School, Fidler led BU's 1977-78 national championship team in both points (65) and goals (30) as a freshman en route to being named the 1978 ECAC Rookie of the Year. He scored in the opening minute of the NCAA title game against archrival Boston College and then added another tally early in the third to put the game out of reach and earn him a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
Mark followed his brother, Mike, to Comm Ave as part of a Charlestown-to-BU pipeline that served the program well in that era. A member of the 1978 and 1979 Beanpot championship squads, Fidler ranks eighth all-time at BU in points with 178 on 77 goals and 101 assists, as he added 40-, 39- and 34-point seasons following his legendary rookie campaign. He became the first player in program history to lead the team in points all four seasons, a feat that was matched soon after by John Cullen.
Sara Field Gronewold
One of the most decorated rowers in Boston University history, Sara Field Gronewold was a national champion and two-time Eastern Sprints medalist. She helped the Terriers' varsity eight boat to repeat as National Collegiate Rowing Champion in 1992 for BU's fourth national title. She also helped BU capture a gold medal in the 1992 Eastern Sprints and earned silver in the event the following season. In 1994, she was elected MVP by the team.
After graduation, she went on to win gold at club competitions in events such as the Royal Henley Canadian Regatta and the Head of the Schuykill Regatta while also winning the open women's division title at the 1996 CRASH-B Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships. Representing the United States in four Word Championship regattas, she medaled in the Women's 4- in 1996 and 1999, receiving gold with fellow Terriers Rosanna Zegarra '92 and Amy Turner '94 in 1996, and bronze in 1999. In total, she collected five medals in the Head of the Charles regatta and has represented BU in the two most recent Director's Challenge Mixed Eights in the regatta.
Tahari James Castilla
The America East triple jump champion and New England long and triple jump champion in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009, Tahari James Castilla is one of the most decorated jumpers in BU history. She holds school records in both indoor and outdoor long jump (20' 8") and triple jump (44' 10.75"). She is also a member of BU's record-holding outdoor 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams. A two-time America East Field Performer of the Year, she earned All-America distinction in the triple jump three times. She also competed in the triple jump at the U.S. Olympic Trials and finished 14th overall.
Castilla captured 12 America East individual championships during her career and participated in four NCAA championships, finishing ninth in the triple jump as a senior. She was also a member of four America East indoor championship squads. In 2007, Castilla was awarded the University's Mildred Barnes Award, presented annually to Boston University's top female athlete.
Joachim Kaland
Only one of two soccer players to win the Mickey Cochrane Award as the top BU male athlete, Joachim Kaland had a standout senior campaign for the record books. Previously tabbed as the team's top freshman in 1998 and an All-Conference Second Team honoree in 1999, the two-time team captain overcame his injury-plagued junior season with a still-standing school-record 19 goals in 2001. In total, he posted one hat trick in a win over Lehigh and tallied six braces. He added six assists for 44 points, second most in program history, to earn both NSCAA All-America Second Team and America East Player of the Year accolades.
With Kaland's help, the Terriers captured their first conference regular season title in seven years and finished at 13-5-1 (9-1-1 AE). Kaland's 11 goals and 27 points tallied in conference play that year remain an America East record, while his 19 overall goals are third most ever. Kaland's 33 career goals remain tied-for-fifth most in the program record book, while his 81 points are tied-for-seventh. Other awards earned include 2000 Dartmouth Classic All-Tournament Team, 2001 Lehigh Soccer Classic All-Tournament and 2001 America East All-Tournament Team honors.
Anthony Kenneally
Two-time All-American Anthony Kenneally was a standout thrower for Boston University. Primarily competing in the 35-pound weight throw and the hammer throw, Kenneally participated in multiple championships throughout his career. He finished sixth in the hammer throw in his first IC4A Championship in 1985 to set the foundation for his impressive performances in 1986. During the indoor season, Kenneally threw 65' in the 35-pound weight throw at the IC4A Championships to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships. He placed third nationally with a personal best throw of 67' 4" and was named to the All-East Indoor Track & Field Team that year.
In the outdoor season, Kenneally was the New England Champion in the hammer throw. He also placed second at the 1986 Penn Relays with a toss of 222' 2" and finished second in the event at the IC4A Championship. In his performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, he placed sixth with a throw of 228' 11". Kenneally was named the 1986 New England Field Athlete of the Year and was one of the first BU underclassman track & field athletes to be an All-American.
John T. Lamendola
As the men's tennis program all-time record holder with 97 career singles wins, John T. Lamendola helped the Terriers reach the conference final all four seasons from 1992-96 and graduated having captured three straight conference championships. A three-time All-North Atlantic Conference (NAC) honoree, he served as team captain his last two seasons and claimed the Department's John B. Simpson Award winner on the basis of his leadership.
As a freshman primarily playing No. 3 singles, Lamendola posted a 22-7 record and added 16 wins his sophomore season en route to his first conference title. He moved up to the top slot his junior year and quickly proved he belong, winning his final 13 matches to finish the season at 26-9 and eventually break the previous program record of 65 singles wins. His senior year, he won the Army Invitational Singles title in the fall and went on to tabulate a stellar 33 wins against just eight losses, as the Terriers hoisted their third consecutive NAC championship trophy.
Marie-Philip Poulin
Named the women's ice hockey team's first-ever BU Hall of Fame inductee, Marie-Philip Poulin was a four-year standout helping guide the program to three Hockey East Tournament titles, four trips to the NCAA Tournament and national title game appearances in 2011 and again in 2013. In just 111 games with the Terriers, Poulin recorded 100 assists and lit the lamp 81 times to finish her NCAA career with 181 points, which ranks third all-time at BU. As a senior in 2015, Poulin was a First Team All-American and top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top women's college hockey player. She also won the Mildred Barnes Award that year as the top female athlete at BU. She was a three-time Hockey East First Team All-Star and was the league's Rookie of the Year in 2011. In addition, she was part of the Terriers' leadership group in each of her last three seasons with the team, serving as captain as a junior and as a senior.
Largely regarded as the best women's hockey player in the world currently, Poulin is a household name thanks to all she has achieved while representing Canada on the international stage. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, scoring the game-winning goal in 2010, 2014 and 2022, and is the only player, male or female, to score a goal in four Olympic gold medal games. Poulin also won silver at the 2018 Olympics and is the first Terrier to have won four Olympic medals. Captain Clutch also led Canada to gold at each of the last two World Championships, scoring the overtime winner in the 2021 gold medal game.
Following a vote from select members of the Hall of Fame and department staff, Megan Cross Hannon '02 (soccer), Mark Fidler '81 (ice hockey), Sara Field Gronewold '94 (rowing), Tahari James Castilla '09 (track & field), Joachim Kaland '03 (soccer), Tony Kenneally '88 (track & field), John T. Lamendola '96 (tennis) and Marie-Philip Poulin '15 (ice hockey) make up the new class and will officially be inducted on Dec. 3, 2022, in the Francis Burke Club Room at Agganis Arena.
The banquet is open to the public at a cost of $50 per person and will take place at 11:30 a.m. For tickets and more information, visit GoTerriers.com/HOF.
"We are thrilled to induct our first BU Athletic Hall of Fame class since 2019," said Marrochello. "This group represents eight of our programs and the accomplishments of these individuals speak for themselves. We look forward to welcoming them and their families back to campus to celebrate their careers. Congratulations to these eight Terriers on this well-deserved honor."
Other awards, whose winners will be announced at a later date, to be presented at the Hall of Fame Banquet are the William French Award for a current or former Boston University coach or graduate of Boston University who has distinguished himself or herself in the coaching profession in the past year; the Murray Kramer Memorial Award for an individual or organization in recognition of outstanding media coverage or publicity of intercollegiate sports; and the Roger "Moose" Washburn Award for a graduate of Boston University who has given continuous unselfish support to the Terriers' athletic program.
Logan Cockerill of the men's ice hockey team and Ann Marie Jaworski of the women's soccer team were announced as the recipients of the Aldo "Buff" Donelli Memorial Leadership Award at the Scarlet & White Honors reception in April and will be formally recognized at the Hall of Fame banquet. The honors are given to current senior student-athletes who have demonstrated outstanding leadership both on and off of the field.
The Boston University Athletic Hall of Fame, which held its first induction ceremony in 1959, currently has 261 members, including Terrier greats such as Harry Agganis, Tunji Awojobi, Bill Brooks, Jim Craig, Chris Drury Mike Eruzione, Terry Geldart, Jim Hayes, Drederick Irving, John Kelley, Jack O'Callahan, Debra Miller Palmore, Jack Parker, Lesley Sheehan, Dave Silk, John Simpson, Sybil Smith and Steve Wright.
BU Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Megan Cross Hannon
An integral member of the back line in BU's first two America East Championships, Megan Cross Hannon was a three-time All-America East First Team selection. After a freshman campaign where she was named the team's Co-Most Improved Player, she started in each of the Terriers' 65 games in her final three seasons. Following her four-year career, she received the Mildred Barnes Award in 2002 as BU's top female athlete.
In 1999, Hannon was selected to the All-America East First Team and named the team' Defensive MVP. She repeated her All-America East First Team and team Defensive MVP honors in 2000, while also picking up a NSCAA All-Northeast Regional Team spot. She helped guide the Terriers to a perfect 9-0-0 record in conference play as BU captured its first conference title in program history, earning an America East All-Tournament Team accolade in the process. BU also recorded its first win in the NCAA Tournament, defeating Holy Cross 1-0 in the opening round. A team co-captain in 2001, she once again garnered CoSIDA Academic All-America, All-America East First Team, NSCAA All-Northeast Regional Team and team Defensive MVP recognition, as the Terriers repeated as America East champions with a 10-0-1 conference record, going 14-6-1 overall.
Mark Fidler
One of the top offensive threats in the history of BU hockey, Mark Fidler made a tremendous first impression on campus before putting together a stellar career with the Terriers. A phenom from Charlestown and Matignon High School, Fidler led BU's 1977-78 national championship team in both points (65) and goals (30) as a freshman en route to being named the 1978 ECAC Rookie of the Year. He scored in the opening minute of the NCAA title game against archrival Boston College and then added another tally early in the third to put the game out of reach and earn him a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
Mark followed his brother, Mike, to Comm Ave as part of a Charlestown-to-BU pipeline that served the program well in that era. A member of the 1978 and 1979 Beanpot championship squads, Fidler ranks eighth all-time at BU in points with 178 on 77 goals and 101 assists, as he added 40-, 39- and 34-point seasons following his legendary rookie campaign. He became the first player in program history to lead the team in points all four seasons, a feat that was matched soon after by John Cullen.
Sara Field Gronewold
One of the most decorated rowers in Boston University history, Sara Field Gronewold was a national champion and two-time Eastern Sprints medalist. She helped the Terriers' varsity eight boat to repeat as National Collegiate Rowing Champion in 1992 for BU's fourth national title. She also helped BU capture a gold medal in the 1992 Eastern Sprints and earned silver in the event the following season. In 1994, she was elected MVP by the team.
After graduation, she went on to win gold at club competitions in events such as the Royal Henley Canadian Regatta and the Head of the Schuykill Regatta while also winning the open women's division title at the 1996 CRASH-B Sprints World Indoor Rowing Championships. Representing the United States in four Word Championship regattas, she medaled in the Women's 4- in 1996 and 1999, receiving gold with fellow Terriers Rosanna Zegarra '92 and Amy Turner '94 in 1996, and bronze in 1999. In total, she collected five medals in the Head of the Charles regatta and has represented BU in the two most recent Director's Challenge Mixed Eights in the regatta.
Tahari James Castilla
The America East triple jump champion and New England long and triple jump champion in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009, Tahari James Castilla is one of the most decorated jumpers in BU history. She holds school records in both indoor and outdoor long jump (20' 8") and triple jump (44' 10.75"). She is also a member of BU's record-holding outdoor 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relay teams. A two-time America East Field Performer of the Year, she earned All-America distinction in the triple jump three times. She also competed in the triple jump at the U.S. Olympic Trials and finished 14th overall.
Castilla captured 12 America East individual championships during her career and participated in four NCAA championships, finishing ninth in the triple jump as a senior. She was also a member of four America East indoor championship squads. In 2007, Castilla was awarded the University's Mildred Barnes Award, presented annually to Boston University's top female athlete.
Joachim Kaland
Only one of two soccer players to win the Mickey Cochrane Award as the top BU male athlete, Joachim Kaland had a standout senior campaign for the record books. Previously tabbed as the team's top freshman in 1998 and an All-Conference Second Team honoree in 1999, the two-time team captain overcame his injury-plagued junior season with a still-standing school-record 19 goals in 2001. In total, he posted one hat trick in a win over Lehigh and tallied six braces. He added six assists for 44 points, second most in program history, to earn both NSCAA All-America Second Team and America East Player of the Year accolades.
With Kaland's help, the Terriers captured their first conference regular season title in seven years and finished at 13-5-1 (9-1-1 AE). Kaland's 11 goals and 27 points tallied in conference play that year remain an America East record, while his 19 overall goals are third most ever. Kaland's 33 career goals remain tied-for-fifth most in the program record book, while his 81 points are tied-for-seventh. Other awards earned include 2000 Dartmouth Classic All-Tournament Team, 2001 Lehigh Soccer Classic All-Tournament and 2001 America East All-Tournament Team honors.
Anthony Kenneally
Two-time All-American Anthony Kenneally was a standout thrower for Boston University. Primarily competing in the 35-pound weight throw and the hammer throw, Kenneally participated in multiple championships throughout his career. He finished sixth in the hammer throw in his first IC4A Championship in 1985 to set the foundation for his impressive performances in 1986. During the indoor season, Kenneally threw 65' in the 35-pound weight throw at the IC4A Championships to qualify for the NCAA Indoor Championships. He placed third nationally with a personal best throw of 67' 4" and was named to the All-East Indoor Track & Field Team that year.
In the outdoor season, Kenneally was the New England Champion in the hammer throw. He also placed second at the 1986 Penn Relays with a toss of 222' 2" and finished second in the event at the IC4A Championship. In his performance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, he placed sixth with a throw of 228' 11". Kenneally was named the 1986 New England Field Athlete of the Year and was one of the first BU underclassman track & field athletes to be an All-American.
John T. Lamendola
As the men's tennis program all-time record holder with 97 career singles wins, John T. Lamendola helped the Terriers reach the conference final all four seasons from 1992-96 and graduated having captured three straight conference championships. A three-time All-North Atlantic Conference (NAC) honoree, he served as team captain his last two seasons and claimed the Department's John B. Simpson Award winner on the basis of his leadership.
As a freshman primarily playing No. 3 singles, Lamendola posted a 22-7 record and added 16 wins his sophomore season en route to his first conference title. He moved up to the top slot his junior year and quickly proved he belong, winning his final 13 matches to finish the season at 26-9 and eventually break the previous program record of 65 singles wins. His senior year, he won the Army Invitational Singles title in the fall and went on to tabulate a stellar 33 wins against just eight losses, as the Terriers hoisted their third consecutive NAC championship trophy.
Marie-Philip Poulin
Named the women's ice hockey team's first-ever BU Hall of Fame inductee, Marie-Philip Poulin was a four-year standout helping guide the program to three Hockey East Tournament titles, four trips to the NCAA Tournament and national title game appearances in 2011 and again in 2013. In just 111 games with the Terriers, Poulin recorded 100 assists and lit the lamp 81 times to finish her NCAA career with 181 points, which ranks third all-time at BU. As a senior in 2015, Poulin was a First Team All-American and top-three finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award as the top women's college hockey player. She also won the Mildred Barnes Award that year as the top female athlete at BU. She was a three-time Hockey East First Team All-Star and was the league's Rookie of the Year in 2011. In addition, she was part of the Terriers' leadership group in each of her last three seasons with the team, serving as captain as a junior and as a senior.
Largely regarded as the best women's hockey player in the world currently, Poulin is a household name thanks to all she has achieved while representing Canada on the international stage. She is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, scoring the game-winning goal in 2010, 2014 and 2022, and is the only player, male or female, to score a goal in four Olympic gold medal games. Poulin also won silver at the 2018 Olympics and is the first Terrier to have won four Olympic medals. Captain Clutch also led Canada to gold at each of the last two World Championships, scoring the overtime winner in the 2021 gold medal game.
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