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Athletic Hall of Fame Award

The Athletics Hall of Fame Award is to recognize and honor individuals who, either by virtue of their performance as a coach, a member of athletic teams or by meritorious effort on behalf of athletics, have made outstanding contributions bringing recognition, honor, distinction and excellence to Ste Jeanne d'Arc School and the Athletic Program.

By their past accomplishments academically, and have continued to demonstrate in their lives the value imparted by interscholastic athletics, the inductee(s) set the standard for present student-athletes to emulate.

Membership Criteria

The Hall of Fame shall be open to those individuals who have made outstanding contributions in one of the following areas:

• A student-athlete who exemplified pride, spirit and sportsmanship during and following his/her career at Ste Jeanne d'Arc School.

• A coach with a distinguished record, an administrator or an individual who has made an exemplary contribution to the Ste Jeanne d'Arc Athletic Program through strong leadership.

• A group of student-athletes that as a team has competed successfully and demonstrated sportsmanship, integrity, courage and character.

• A distinguished Alumnus and/or friend who made an outstanding contribution or offered extraordinary service to athletics at Ste Jeanne d'Arc School.

• Additional considerations will be given for continued contributions to society through community activities and/or performance in chosen fields which bring credit and distinction to Ste Jeanne d'Arc School.

Specific Criteria

The candidate for the Athletic Hall of Fame Award must meet the following criteria.

• He/she must be of good character and reputation conducting himself/herself in a manner as to reflect honor upon Ste Jeanne d'Arc School and its community.

• If candidate is a student-athlete, he/she must have graduated from SJA.

• If candidate is a coach/administrator, he/she must have held that position for a minimum of five academic years and be in good standing upon departure.

• A period of no less than five years must have elapsed since graduation or departure from Ste Jeanne d'Arc School.

Anyone wishing to nominate and individual for the Ste Jeanne d'Arc Athletic Hall of Fame should complete the nomination form and return it to the Director of Athletics, Cheryl Saba.

2008 Joseph  Lemire, Class of 1997:  Former teachers remember him as an excellent student that was diligent and conscientious as he pursued academic success.  Well-rounded, he was a two-year starter for the SJA basketball team while a Beta Club member and participated as a Student Council representative for three years.  He was presented the excellence award seven times during his years as SJA.  Continuing his education first at Phillips Academy Andover and then the University of Virginia, Joe made his mark on and off the playing field while he began to pursue his chosen career as a writer for the sports column of the Phillipian at Phillips and then for the Cavalier at the University of Virginia.  Today Joe lives in New York City and writes for Sports Illustrated.