Two former student-athletes, one friend and supporter, and one team will comprise the University of New England Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2007.

Ruth Gagnon Shaw '84, Jay Corey '90, Andy Scontras, and the 1991 University of New England women's volleyball team will be honored at the University's third Hall of Fame ceremony to be held Saturday, Sept. 29.

Gagnon Shaw was a three-sport athlete at UNE during the early 1980's.  A member of the volleyball, basketball and soccer teams, she had one of the finest basketball careers of any UNE player.  Gagnon Shaw holds the program's single-game records for points scored (40) and rebounds (29).  The 1984 graduate completed her career with 1,333 points, currently seventh on UNE's all-time list.

Corey was a leader on several of UNE's most successful men's basketball teams.  The consumate point guard is the program's career leader in assists (943) and steals (576).  He also ended his career with 1,757 total points--currently fourth on the school scoring list.  Corey holds the school single-game record for steals with 14.

Scontras, a well-known local businessman, is being inducted under the category "Friend and Special Contributor."  His support of UNE for more than 15 years has aided the athletics program in providing the best student-athlete experience possible .  A member of the University's BodyWise Program, Scontras continues to be an active supporter of UNE and its sports teams.

The 1991 volleyball team was the first National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) team in that sport to advance to a national tournament.  Led by head coach Karol L'Heureux, the squad posted a 32-7 record and was ranked in the Top 20 nationally during the regular season.  UNE defeated Bates College that season to capture the Maine Intercollegiate Championship.   

For more information, or to make reservations for the dinner portion of the program, contact 207-221-4218.

 

(posted August 23, 2007)