On Friday evening -- Sept. 24 -- the University of New England held its 2010 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Peter Ciccarelli, SFC '78; Lori (Koudelka) Whitworth, UNE '92; and Amanda Rodgerson, UNE '02 became the sixth induction class enshrined in the University of New England Athletics Hall of Fame.

Ciccarelli served as a captain of two St. Francis College ice hockey teams that won league championships to earn a spot in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) National Championship. Ciccarelli totaled more than 200 points during his brilliant career. He has been a very active alumnus, assisting in fundraising efforts for the University's ice hockey program.

Whitworth,  was a four-year all-conference and all-state volleyball player. She helped lead UNE to four consecutive Western Maine Athletic Conference championships, one NAIA District 5 title, and an appearance in the NAIA National Championship in 1991. She is one of eight former student-athletes to have their number retired and was a member of the 1991 volleyball team that is enshrined in the University of New England Athletics Hall of Fame.

Rodgerson was a four-year starter for the women's basketball team and helped lead that program to a conference championship and NCAA National Championship appearance in 2001. She ranks as the program's second-leading scorer with 1,751 points and is third in rebounds with 870. Rodgerson, a four-time all-conference selection, was Maine Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year in 1999 and Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2002. She was also a four-time all-state selection, including Maine Women's Basketball Coaches Association Rookie of the Year in 1999.

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