Iona College Honors Alumni at 31st Annual Goal Club Hall of Fame Golf Outing Dinner

New Rochelle, NY (June 4, 2012) The 31^st Annual Iona College Goal Club Hall of Fame Golf Outing Dinner will be held on Monday June 4 at the Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, NY. This event includes the induction of alumni into the Iona College Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees are; Steve Burt, ’06, Laura Koch, ’98, David J. McCabe, ’80, and JoAnn Mazzella Murphy, ’98H.

Laura Koch ’98 was one of the most decorated female swimmers in Iona College women's swimming and diving history. At the time of her graduation, she held nine individual school records and was a part of all-five relay record-holding teams. She was also a member of the women's water polo team (’95, ’96, ’98, ’99) and helped Iona win its first ever championship in 1999.

Steve Burtt ’06 is one of the most prolific scorers in Iona College men's basketball history. Burtt is currently second all-time in scoring behind none other than his father. The Burtts hold the NCAA record for most points scored by a father and son combination with 4,568. Burtt is only one of two Iona basketball players to eclipse the 2,000-point mark.

JoAnn Mazella Murphy ’98H is a legal trustee of Iona College and a vice chair of Country Bank. She has generously given her time and resources towards the enrichment of the institution and its athletic programs.

David J. McCabe ’80 is a Legal Trustee of Iona College and a senior partner at Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP. He has been a strong advocate of women's sports and Title IX for Iona College Athletics. David's generosity and support has been critical to the development of Iona College and the success of its athletic programs.

In addition to this year's Hall of Fame inductees, Iona College Athletics is once again proud to announce the inclusion of the Donald E. Walsh '66 Award to the Goal Club Hall of Fame Golf Outing Dinner. This year's award will be presented to the "Iona 5'ers" - Bill Aitchison ’61, Ray Coyne ’54, Terry McCormack ’67, Frank McGuire ’55, Don Short ’59 and Joe Tighe ’60. This award is in recognition of the ongoing support and contributions that this group of distinguished alumni instituted more than forty years ago. Their vision led to the foundation of the Goal Club, which continues to foster the advancement of Iona College Athletics year after year.

Founded in 1940, Iona College is a four-year private, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. It is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona offers undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs.

For questions or more information please contact:
Dawn Insanalli
Public Relations Office
Iona College, 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801
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