SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – The Fairleigh Dickinson University athletic department inducted its 21
st class into the Division I Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday night at the Marriott Saddle Brook Hotel.
Photo Gallery (more to come)
This year's class consisted of four student-athletes, one administrator, and one team:
Frank Brennan (Baseball, 1966-67)
Everlyne Cheptoo (Women's Track and Field, 2000-03)
Gordon Klaiber (Men's Basketball, 2003-06)
*Danielle McEwan (Women's Bowling, 2009-13)
Joseph J. Kiernan (Administration, 2000-15)
1977 Men's Cross Country Team
More information on the 2019-20 class
"This is a night each year where we are reminded of how much is possible athletically at Fairleigh Dickinson University," Director of Athletics
Bradford Hurlbut said in his closing remarks. "This group is full of remarkable student-athletes, who not only excelled in their respective sports, but also in the classroom. It is a privilege and one of the most special parts of my job to be able to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our inductees."
The night began with a video montage, highlighting the group of inductees before emcee Kenny O'Boyle welcomed everyone and invited all attending past FDU hall of famers to be recognized. Throughout the ceremony, coaches, teammates and administrators paid tribute to the inductees with stories of success mixed in with personal anecdotes.
The 2019-20 class will also be recognized again on Saturday at halftime of the FDU men's basketball game against Mount St. Mary's.
1977 FDU Men's Cross Country Team
*Due to her professional bowling obligations, McEwan was unable to attend Friday night's ceremony and will be honored at a future event.