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WEST WINDSOR – ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (¾«¶«´«Ã½) will induct the Class of 2026 into their Athletics Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony and dinner on October 24 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the Conference Center on the College’s West Windsor Campus. Proceeds from the event, hosted by the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Athletics Committee and the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Foundation, will support student-athlete scholarships and improvements for ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s athletics facilities. This sixth annual induction ceremony is co-Chaired by Foundation Board Director and alumnus, Michael Procaccini and former ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Men’s Soccer Coach, Charlie Inverso, with support from Mercer Athletics Committee members Lisa Camillone, Elyse Diamond, Kevin Kerins, Al Leister, Bob Pugh, and Beth Semanchick.

“We are honored to celebrate the incredible legacy of our student-athletes, and couldn’t be more excited about bringing both former and current athletes together to support each other and pave the way for future students,” said Erica M. Oliver, Vice President of College Advancement, Marketing and Communications, and Executive Director of the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Foundation. “Proceeds from this event directly support athletic scholarships and facility updates, helping student-athletes succeed in their sport and in the classroom.”

This year’s honorees include nine distinguished individuals and two extraordinary teams. Join us as we honor the 1988 Women’s Softball team; the 1995 Men’s Soccer team; James Coleman, Track & Basketball; Wendy Darroch, Softball; Glenn Greig, Assistant Athletics Director; Glenn “Mooch” Myernick, Men’s Soccer; Barb Pleva, Women’s Tennis; Tony Rubino, Men’s Basketball; Matt Schilling, Baseball & Soccer Coach; John Simone, Athletic Director; and John Spiegel, Men’s Baseball.

¾«¶«´«Ã½ has a proud history of supporting and developing top-tier athletes including alumni who have gone on to compete for major colleges and universities across the country as well as play and coach professionally. All students have access to the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Fitness Center including new basketball court and tennis courts.

Tickets for the Hall of Fame ceremony are available for $115 per person, and include admission to the awards ceremony, live music, dinner, and complimentary beer and wine. Tickets can be purchased online at until midnight on Friday, October 16.

About ¾«¶«´«Ã½
Established in 1966, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is a publicly supported comprehensive institution that provides opportunities for higher education through an open-door admission policy. The scenic 292-acre West Windsor Campus was opened in 1972 to serve the needs of Mercer County residents. ¾«¶«´«Ã½’s James Kerney Campus, located in downtown Trenton, serves as an educational and cultural hub for city residents that meets the challenging needs of thousands of students and community members seeking educational fulfillment and personal and career growth. The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ President is Deborah E. Preston, PhD. Visit www.mccc.edu for more information.