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Hall of Fame

The Academy of the Holy Names Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes the superior athletic performances of Holy Names alumni and coaches. For more information on this honor or to nominate someone, please complete the form below. Nominations are accepted throughout the year and may be submitted anytime. An annual inductee selection takes place each fall.

athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

2023–2024 Inductees

Colleen Doherty ’15

Colleen earned 14 varsity letters in basketball, cross country, and track & field, and as a senior, was honored as the FHSAA Female Student-Athlete of the Year, a first for our school.

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2022–2023 Inductees

Julia Lester ’16

A dedicated student and athlete, Julia was named captain of the soccer team her senior year, leading the Jaguars to a 19-2 record, finishing with a team-leading 30 goals and 18 assists. 

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Becky Vyzas ’08

As a standout softball player for the Jaguars softball team, Becky set impressive records for batting average and home runs in a single season.

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Mike Palios ’89

As a student at the Boys Academy, Mike excelled in sports—especially basketball, his true passion—and was voted "Most Athletic" by his classmates.

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2021–2022 Inductees

Margaret "Emmy" Martin ’14

Emmy was elite on the golf course and racked up numerous accolades during her high school career, including being named AHN’s 2014 Senior Athlete of the Year.

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Catriana Messina ’07

Catriana played a pivotal role in one of the most successful four-year stretches in AHN basketball history, helping lead the team to two state Final Four appearances.

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2019–2020 Inductees

Pete Alonso ’09

In 2020, Major League Baseball’s 2019 National League Rookie of the Year, Pete Alonso, was inducted into the Academy of the Holy Names Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Julie Johnson Nohra ’95

A four-year captain and member of the varsity basketball team, Julie helped propel the program to unreached heights while claiming individual accolades along the way.

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Tu Kim Mai Tran ’93

At a young age, Tu quickly rose to prominence in tennis, ranking among the top 10 nationally in both singles and doubles by the time she was a preteen.

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2018–2019 Inductees

Bill Dean ’75

While Bill attended Boys Academy, he participated in all sports teams, including track, basketball (a captain), softball, swimming, and football.

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Kiersten DeHaven ’10

Kiersten was a standout athlete in rowing, finishing fourth in women’s single sculls at the U.S. Scholastic Championship and first in both women’s single sculls and women’s four-stroke seat at the Florida State Championship in 2010.

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Stephanie Socias ’08

A remarkable scholar-athlete, Stephanie distinguished herself during her junior year when she competed in three state athletic championships in the same school year—basketball, track, and cross country.

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2017–2018 Inductees

Gianna Messina ’07

An all-around athlete, Gianna lettered in softball and track and field, but her athletic talents were best displayed on the basketball court.

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Julie Hogan Sakre ’91

Described by classmates as “the best, most versatile athlete in our class,” Julie was a five-sport standout at AHN, lettering in volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis, and track.

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2016–2017 Inductees

Daniel P. Holder ’00

While at AHN, Daniel (Dan) was a multi-sport athlete, competing in basketball, track, and soccer, and serving as assistant coach for the softball team.

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Coach Craig McConnell

Known as the “father of AHN swimming,” Craig partnered with the late Sr. Constance Casey to introduce competitive swimming to the Academy.

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2015–2016 Inductees

Preston Tucker ’04

After graduating from AHN, Preston attended Plant High School, where he quickly emerged as a standout baseball player for the Panthers.

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2014–2015 Inductees

Kelly Jackson ’99

A three-sport athlete, Kelly was a five-year starter in softball, a four-year starter in volleyball, and a three-year starter in basketball.

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Jose Jozik ’82

Jose was an All-County and All-State soccer player and a member of the Florida state championship select soccer team during his 8th grade year at Boys Academy.

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2013–2014 Inductees

Sara Petrick ’05

Sara qualified for the FHSAA state finals five consecutive years and earned All-State honors in the 1600- and 3200-meter events.

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2012–2013 Inductees

Kim Healy Russell ’78

A four-time All-American swimmer (1975–78), Kim was a five-year member of AHN's swim team, helping lead the 200-yard medley relay team to a state championship in 1977.

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John Marc Tamayo ’82

John Marc was a standout on the basketball court at Boys Academy, playing point guard for the undefeated Academy Crusaders during his 8th grade year.

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2011–2012 Inductees

Tara Hyer ’04

A four-year letterman and captain of the swimming and diving team, Tara held the school’s two diving records at the time of her induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Jennifer Jacobs Cullifer ’04

Best known for her softball pitching, Jennifer lettered in all four years of high school and led the team to an undefeated season in the district her senior year.

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2010–2011 Inductees

Coach Mike Doyle

A beloved presence across campus, Coach Doyle is a gifted physical education teacher and coach who has made a lasting impact on the lives of lower and middle school students at the Academy.

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Coach Mara Schultz* ’94

Beloved swim coach, physical education teacher, and Golden Girls moderator, Mara Schultz dedicated nearly twelve years to the AHN community, teaching and inspiring students of all ages.

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Robin Sharpe ’84

Robin was a four-year letterman and senior-year captain of AHN’s tennis team, which captured three consecutive district titles in 1981, 1982, and 1983.

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2009–2010 Inductees

2008–2009 Inductees

Therese Cullen Seal ’60

Though Therese attended AHN before the passage of Title IX expanded athletic opportunities for women, she remained active in sports and school life.

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Eric Luallen ’82

As an 8th grader excelling in basketball, Eric led AHN to an undefeated regular season and started in the Christian Youth Athletic Association All-Star game.

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Sherisha Hills ’98

Sherisha led AHN to the 1996 Class 3A state championship, and at the time of her induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame, was Hillsborough County's all-time leading scorer with 2,538 points.

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2007–2008 Inductees

Coach Judy Jennings

A campus fixture for more than 30 years, Coach Jennings taught physical education at AHN from 1968–2000 while also coaching numerous teams.

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Coach Monte Simon*

Coach Simon taught physical education at the Boys Academy from 1964 to 1976 and played a key role in establishing Boys Academy athletics.

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2006–2007 Inductees

Mimi Hutcheson ’72

Mimi was the captain of AHN's first swim team, leading the Jaguars to a state runner-up finish and capturing city championships in two individual events.

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Andre Kirwan ’88

A team captain in every sport at the Boys Academy — soccer, basketball, track & field, and softball — Andre was the epitome of a student-athlete at AHN and Jesuit.

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