Women Alums Hit the Boards at Basketball Alumnae Day

Recalling their days of foul shots, jumpers and picks, 35 basketball alumnae and their families gathered on Saturday, December 2 for Women’s Basketball Alumnae Day at St. John’s University. 

The festivities began at Taffner Field House with an 11 a.m. alumnae game in which former lady hoopsters showed that they still had what it takes to sink the difficult shot.  Following the spirited and highly competitive contest, the players and their families relaxed and remembered “the good old days” over lunch in the President’s Room of Carnesecca Arena.  Following lunch, players turned into spectators to cheer on this year’s Women’s Basketball team in their 2006 inaugural contest against Monmouth University.

“It was a great to play against basketball alumnae from the ‘70’s through the 2000’s” noted Mary Callahan ‘77Ed.  “Hopefully, we’ll have more former players coming back to play in the future, which will make the game even more fun for everyone.”

“All of our alumni are part of the St. John’s family” commented Kathy Meehan, Associate Vice President for Athletics, “and, like in every family, it’s good to have the members come back and get together for good times.  That’s really what this is all about.”

(Click image to view full size) December 2, 2006 - Women’s Basketball Alumnae Day
(Click image to view full size) December 2, 2006 - Women’s Basketball Alumnae Day
(Click image to view full size) December 2, 2006 - Women’s Basketball Alumnae Day
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