Dickinson to Induct 2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class
Photo by Carl Socolow '77.
Dickinson will induct its 2026 Hall of Fame honorees Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m. in the HUB Social Hall. The celebration will include an awards ceremony and reception, during which inductees' achievements will be highlighted by their former coaches and teammates.
2011 Dickinson Men’s Soccer Team
The 2011 Dickinson men’s soccer program is a very special one in Red Devil history as they posted an 11-5-5 overall record with a 6-2-1 mark inside the Centennial Conference. After opening up the season with a pair of ties, the Red and White picked up wins in four of their next five matches, knocking off Washington & Jefferson (6-1), Skidmore (4-0), Gwynedd-Mercy (5-0) and Washington (Md.) (4-1). Following a non-conference slip against No. 2 Messiah, the Red Devils nabbed conference victories over Swarthmore (2-1), McDaniel (4-1), Johns Hopkins (3-0), Ursinus (3-0) and Muhlenberg (1-0), which earned them a spot in the Centennial Conference tournament. Dickinson would knock off Muhlenberg by a 2-0 scoreline in the semifinals, earning them a place in the title match with Haverford. The Red Devils and Fords would go the full 110 minutes locked at 1-1 to setup a penalty shootout. It was there where Hall of Fame inductee Taylor Ferry drilled the match-winning kick to send Dickinson to the NCAA Tournament. The Red and White began their tournament journey with a 2-1 triumph over Vassar, before the host Montclair State posted a 2-1 win in the Second Round. The team was led offensively by Javier Mena, who had eight goals and nine assists, followed by Bryan Gilmartin and Nicolas Tierno who netted five goals each while the duo of Derek Kachadurian and Chris Shultz added four. Seven other players recorded at least two goals to contribute to a very well-balanced attack. Cody Hickok led the way between the sticks for head coach Brian Redding, posting a .908 save percentage thanks to 92 stops.
Team Members:
Aidan Gaughran ’13
Anders Alexandre Hilton da Silva ’13
Benjamin Gemberling-Johnson ’12
Bradley P. Boehringer ’13
Bryan Gilmartin ’12
Chris Shultz ’14
Christian J. Hall ’13
Cody Hickok ’13
Connor Gavey ’15
Daniel Gaj ’14
Derek Gazar Kachadurian ’14
Drew Carneal ’15
George Naranjo ’16
Greg Kane ’15
Jamie Martin ’14
Javier Enrique Mena ’14
Kyle Schwab ’14
Luca May ’14
Nate Latshaw ’15
Nicolas Tierno ’13
Paul John (P.J.) Levinsky ’12
Reed Milbrath ’15
Richard G. Cole III ’13
Robert Nowlan ’13
Robert Rubenstein ’15
Shepherd Waldenberger ’13
Sung Woo Kim ’13
Taylor Ferry ’12
Tim McKay ’15
Tommy Nowlan ’15
Taylor Ferry ’12, Men's Soccer
Taylor Ferry ’12 was a stalwart defender for the Red and White from 2008 to 2012, helping the team to claim the school’s first Centennial Conference Championship in 2011 and make two appearances in the NCAA Tournament (2008, 2011). The two-time team captain was named to the All-Centennial Conference First Team for both the 2010 and 2011 seasons. His senior campaign would prove to be quite memorable as he not only landed on the All-Conference First Team, but was also a First Team All-Mid-Atlantic Region selection in addition to being named a NSCAA Third Team All-American. He served as the anchor of the Red Devils backline during their magical 2011 season, helping the side to record eight clean sheets, which included a 2-0 win in the Centennial Conference Semifinal against Muhlenberg. Then, in the final with score tied 1-1 thru 90 minutes and overtime, he stepped up in the penalty shootout and converted the match-winning penalty shot to make Dickinson history.
Ross Anstaett ’14, Men's Tennis
Ross Anstaett ’14 was a three-time team captain and two-time team Most Valuable Player for the Red Devil men’s tennis program from 2007 to 2011. The four-time All-Centennial Conference First Team selection and three-time Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll honoree finished his time at Dickinson with a record of 56-24. In singles competition, he posted double-digit wins in three seasons playing as the Red Devils number one, with a career-high 17 victories coming as a senior in 2011. He was also a major threat in doubles action as well, racking up 12 or more wins in three of four seasons.
Genevieve Olson Desmond ’12, Women's Soccer
Genevieve Olson Desmond ’12 was a member of the Dickinson soccer program from 2008 to 2012 and was a key cog in the Red Devils run to three consecutive Centennial Conference Championship Games in 2008, 2009 and 2010. In 2010, she was a vital part of the team’s run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, backstopping Dickinson to wins over Centenary University (N.J.) and Stevens Institute of Technology, before getting tripped up by Messiah University. The two-time First Team All-Centennial Conference selection and First Team All-Mid Atlantic Region honoree paced the side during the 2010 campaign in goals (7), assists (4), shots (65) and shots on goal (31).
Sarah Rutkowski ’15, Cross Country, Track & Field
Sarah Rutkowski ’15 participated in both cross country and track & field for the Red and White during her time in Carlisle. On the cross country course, she was a member of four Little Three Championships, four Top-3 Centennial Conference Championship team finishes and four Top-25 team results in the NCAA Championships, including a 15th-place result in the 2013 race. As an individual, she was a two-time All-Region and two-time All-Centennial Conference honoree. In indoor track, she earned All-American status for the 10,000m by taking fourth at the national championship. She also garnered All-Conference recognition for the 3000m and 5000m. Outdoors, she helped the Red Devils to a trio of second-place finishes as a team, while as an individual she nabbed a second-place finish for the 10,000m in 2015.
Gerry Wixted ’15, Men's Basketball
Gerry Wixted ’15 left Carlisle as one of the most decorated players in Dickinson basketball history earning three First Team All-Centennial Conference honors, one Second Team All-Conference selection and being named the 2015 Centennial Conference Player of the Year. That same season he was tabbed the D3Hoops.com National Player of the Year and NABC Mid-Atlantic Region Player of the Year, in addition to be selected a First Team All-American by both organizations. He left the school holding the Centennial Conference record for career defensive rebounds (689), career free throws made (597) and career free throws attempted (706). In addition, he graduated with the Dickinson record for career points (1,903), career rebounds (872), career free throws made (597), career free throws attempted (706), career blocked shots (172), career games played (113), career games started (110), single-season points (539), single-season blocked shots (46) and single-season free throws made (157). Not only did he have tremendous individual success, but he was a part of great team success as well, winning two Centennial Conference Championships and earning three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a pair of Sweet 16 appearances and one trip to the Elite 8.
Ed Ward ’83, Men's Basketball
Ed Ward ’83 was a two-time All-Middle Atlantic Conference selection in 1982 and 1983, serving as a team captain during his final season with the Red Devils. When he left Dickinson, he held the school record for career blocked shots with 76, while ranking second in career rebounds (696), career field-goal percentage (.541) and single-season blocked shots (32). He contributed to three MAC South Division Championships, two NCAA Tournament appearances and one MAC Southern Conference Championship.
CONTRIBUTOR INDUCTEE
Bob Penner & Charlie Hambrook
Bob Penner and Charlie Hambrook were two of the most dedicated employees during their time at Dickinson. Both were concerned about the well-being of the student athletes, which showed each and every day. They put in many hours to ensure athletes were provided with everything needed to compete on a daily basis. Their positions at Dickinson enabled them to get to know the athletes from all the teams, which they valued greatly. Both served the athletic department as members of one big family, and they will always be remembered for their selflessness and dedication.
DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTOR INDUCTEE
TOM ’78 & JUDIANNE HARE P’22, P’25
As parents of two Red Devil student athletes, Tom ’78 & Judianne Hare P’22, P’25, deeply appreciate the value of the student-athlete experience at Dickinson—especially since Tom, himself, was an All-American athlete as a Red Devil. Accordingly, they have long been staunch supporters of Dickinson athletics through their transformational philanthropy. Their generosity has funded the new Hare Family Sports Performance & Training Center and provided professional-grade playing surfaces for men’s and women’s soccer. Motivated by their years of cheering on their children, Cole ’22 (baseball) and Charlotte ’25 (soccer), their gifts also include endowed funds for the long-term maintenance of the fields and support for baseball, softball and soccer. Their leadership-level giving has inspired significant support for Red Devil athletics across the parent and alumni community, securing a lasting impact for current and future Dickinson student-athletes.
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Published April 24, 2026