For the first time since 2019, McQuaid Jesuit welcomed back its Athletic Hall of Fame with a celebration honoring both the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2025. The event took place in the John H. Ryan Jr. Memorial Gymnasium and drew more than 200 alumni, friends, family members, and current and former faculty and coaches. The ceremony was kicked off by McQuaid President Steve Salluzzo, '90, P '18, who gave a brief reflection on 9/11. Following Steve's remarks, senior Nate Lynch, took the stage for the singing of our national anthem. After dinner McQuaid Athletic Director Jon Matt, '02 welcomed our guests and inductees before inviting to the stage Rich Gaenzler, '85, who would be our emcee for the evening.
The Induction Class of 2025:
- Christy Blough, '13
- Dick Deleguardia, '65
- Matthew Nesser, '83
- 1975 Wrestling Team
The Induction Class of 2020:
- Stephen Baker, '10
- Chris Heier, '80
- Fr. Leon J. Hogenkamp
- 1988 & 1989 4x800m Relay Teams
The ceremony provided an opportunity for the McQuaid community to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of these athletes, coaches, and teams, while also acknowledging their place in the long tradition of McQ athletics.
