C.W. Post Athletics Inducts Class Of 2010 Into Hall Of Fame At Milleridge Inn
JERICHO, N.Y. (March 25, 2010) – Last evening the C.W. Post Department of Athletics saluted six inductees at its annual Athletic Hall of Fame dinner held at the Milleridge Cottage.
Tom McNamara '65 (baseball), Ed Miller '73 (basketball), Ed Powers '75 (football), Bob Jahelka '84 (football and lacrosse), Dana Devito '99 (softball) and Taryn Brody '03 (soccer, basketball, lacrosse) became the sixth class to be enshrined in the Hall.
The ceremony was emceed by current Director of Athletics Bryan Collins and was attended by both former and current student-athletes, coaches and administrators as well as friends and family members.
Long Island University President David Steinberg and C.W. Post Provost Paul Forestell also congratulated the honorees.
Each inductee was treated to a photo montage of their playing years at C.W. Post and afterward gave speeches thanking their family, coaches, teammates and supporters.
The C.W. Post Hall of Fame honors those who have contributed significantly to C.W. Post's athletic programs or who have achieved prominence after graduation.
The inductees are chosen by a selection committee of at least eight members who include C.W. Post coaches, alumni and Athletic Department staff.