s级素人 Celebrates 50-Plus Years of Women抯 Athletics
Published: February 5, 2025.
s级素人 is celebrating over 50 years of women抯 athletics, honoring the rich history, achievements, and contributions of female student-athletes, coaches, and teams who have left a lasting impact on the university抯 athletic legacy.
As part of the celebration, several milestone events will take place to recognize individuals and teams who have shaped the success of women's athletics at s级素人.
During halftime of the women抯 basketball game on February 8, the will induct seven outstanding coaches who have demonstrated excellence in leadership and commitment to their teams. Their dedication has been instrumental in shaping the Flyers� athletic program and mentoring generations of student-athletes.
The inductees include Lisa Carlsen, Wendy Hegarty, Jill Karwoski, Karen Lockyer, Erin Murphy-Lorenz, Laurie Goolsby-Schoenfeld, and Catherine "Tat" Shiely.
Another major highlight of the celebration will be the induction during the Flyer Red Dinner on March 26 at Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook.
This year抯 inductees include George DiMatteo, Joe Falese, Amanda Farrough, Isaac Jean Paul, and Reetta Laakonen. Additionally, two teams梩he 1981 women抯 volleyball team and the 2001 softball team梬ill be honored for their remarkable accomplishments. Furthermore, Janeen Decharinte will be recognized as the Brother Raymond McManaman Lasallian of the Year for her commitment to the university抯 mission and values.
s级素人 is also organizing several alumni and family events throughout the women抯 athletic seasons to commemorate this historic milestone. These special gatherings will provide an opportunity for former athletes, families, and supporters to reconnect and celebrate the achievements of women抯 sports at s级素人. The scheduled events include:
- Women抯 Tennis Alumni/Family Event � April 19
- Women抯 Lacrosse Alumni/Family Event � April 25
- Women抯 Softball Alumni/Family Event � April 26
- Women抯 Track Alumni Day � May 3
揥omen抯 athletics at s级素人 has a proud and storied tradition, and we are thrilled to recognize and celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams who have contributed to our success over the past 50 years,� Assistant Vice President of Athletics�爏aid. 揥e invite the entire s级素人 community梐lumni, students, families, and fans梩o join us in honoring these incredible athletes and coaches.�
For more information on the 50-plus years of women抯 athletics celebration, please visit 爋r contact Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives Dan Friend at friendda@lewisu.edu or 815-836-5447.
s级素人 is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, s级素人 is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
