The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (CSCAA) announced a 20-strong Division III Hall of Fame class of 2025. This is the second Hall of Fame class for Division III, after the inaugural class of 38 was inducted earlier this year.
“Congratulations to the Division III Hall of Fame Class of 2025,” CSCAA Executive Director Samantha Barany wrote in the organization’s press release. “This Hall of Fame celebrates the extraordinary careers of swimmers, divers, and coaches who have left a lasting legacy in Division III collegiate swimming and diving. These inductees are celebrated not only for their athletic excellence but also for their enduring contributions to the sport, their teams, and their institutions.”
The class includes eight coaches, two female athletes, and nine male athletes. Coaches made up the majority of the class of 2024, with a breakdown of 16 coaches, 11 female athletes, and 11 male athletes.
Johns Hopkins University and Kenyon College each have three swimmers in this class.
In her remarks, Barany thanked the Division III Hall of Fame Committee—Keith Beckett, Nancy Bigelow, Bob Pearson, John Patnott, Mike Sutton, Teresa Fish, Brad Shively, and Jon Leaderhouse for their work. “I am deeply grateful for the committee’s dedication, she said. “They are each committed to this important recognition, ensuring we continue to be inspired by the great people who have paved the way for us all.”
The class will be inducted on May 6, 2025, at the CSCAA Annual Awards Celebration in Raleigh, North Carolina.
List of 2025 Inductees:
Coaches:
- Keith Beckett – The College of Wooster
- John Benedict – MIT
- Nancy Bigelow – Tufts University, Wellesley College
- Tom Erdos – Allegheny College
- Robert (Bob) Kent – Kalamazoo College
- Jon Lederhouse – Wheaton College (IL)
- Gail Pebworth – Wabash College
- Scott Woodburn – St. Lawrence University
Female Athletes:
- Helen Collins – Bryn Mawr College
- Mary Gentry – Pomona-Pitzer College
Male Athletes:
- Jonathan Blank – Johns Hopkins University
- Tim Bridgham – Kenyon College
- Frank Christian – Monmouth University
- Timothy (Tim) Collins – Johns Hopkins University
- Tim Glasser – Kenyon College
- William (Bill) Kiss – Monmouth University
- Douglas (Doug) Morgan – Johns Hopkins University
- Gregg Parini – Kenyon College
- Chris van de Mark – Grove City College
Way to go Scott Woodburn! You’re a champion and an awesome person!
Gregg Parini might also go into the hall of fame as a coach for Denison. He ended the Kenyon dynasty’s that he was apart of.
CONGRATS to Nancy Bigelow and John Benedict …….two legends up here in New England! Thank you for all you did for our athletes and growing the sport in Massachusetts.