Jack
Freindlich, 1978-1982 Lehman College inducted nine new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame at a luncheon and ceremony on May 17 at The APEX. Athletics Director Dr. Martin Zwiren welcomed guests and BronxNet TV talk show host Gary Axelbank was emcee for the Hall of Fame ceremonies. Dr. Anne Johnson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and Lehman Vice President Jose Magdaleno also participated. New members of the Hall of Fame include:
Jack
Freindlich, 1978-1982
Jack Freindlich was possibly the finest tennis player ever to compete for Lehman College. He was captain of the team for three years, commanding the number one singles position, and was the team's most valuable player as well, achieving an astonishing combined record of 42-3. He is the only Lehman tennis player to conclude a season undefeated (15-0 in his junior year). In the post-season Metropolitan Tennis Championships, playing against Division I competetion, he advanced to the quarterfinals two years in a row, which made him one of the top eight players in the city at any level. Jack was named Lehman Athlete of the Year for the 1980-81 season and also coached the men's and women's tennis teams at Lehman in 1982.
Miguel
Gallardo, 1986-1990
Miguel Gallardo is one of Lehman College's finest all-around athletes. He represented Lehman in four sports: volleyball, soccer, tennis, and track. In his one year on the track team, he was voted the most improved performer. In his three years on the tennis team, he won two CUNY titles, one at the sixth flight and the other at the thrid flight, along with one doubles championship. And in his four years on the soccer team, he was twice voted the MVP, twice earned a CUNY All-Star designation, and topped off his record with an All-Tournament selection. Perhaps his greatest performance, though, was in volleyball, where he was the MVP for three consecutive years, along with three years as a CUNY All-Star, and achieved All-Tournament status as well.
Pete
Gartlan, 1971–1975
Pete Gartlan at 6'6" developed into an imposing inside force in the latter part of his junior season, helping Lehman capture consecutive CUNY basketball championships in 1974 and 1975. In the final two years of his Lehman career, he averaged double digits in scoring and approached that mark in rebounding. During his senior year, he was a leader in two CUNY Basketball Conference categories, averaging three blocked shots per game, making 62 percent of his field goals, and representing Lehman as the starting center in the 1975 CUNY/SUNY Senior All-Star game. After graduating from Lehman cum laude, Pete went on to earn a master's degree in English from Lehman in 1980 and played and coached basketball professionally in France and New Zealand. Returning to the United States in 1983, he received a law degree from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and practiced appellate criminal law as the Chief Deputy Public Defender.
Kathy
Hammels , 1966–1970
During her four years at Lehman College, Kathy Hammels earned 11 varsity letters and competed as a starter in field hockey, basketball and softball. In her junior and senior years, she was elected president of the Women's Athletic Association, and in her senior year was elected captain by her field hockey and softball teammates. That same season, she was a member of the New York State Women's Basketball Championship team and was named Senior of the Year at Lehman. Her academic achievements at graduation included departmental honors, the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Prize, and the A.W. Neidhart Scholarship. Committed to her profession, she rose to become an Assistant Principal for Physical Education, as well as an Athletic Director, and has been instrumental in providing dozens of Lehman College students with outstanding student-teaching experiences.
Gregory
M. Kinchelope, 1973–1976
A CUNY Champion in each of his four years in varsity athletics, Greg Kinchelope can literally be called a high "Flyer." As a member of the swimming team, he was the CUNY Champion in the 200-meter Butterfly, was part of the record-setting 400-meter Medley Relay, and is considered one of the top swimmers of all time, placing in the top three in numerous CUNY and Metropolitan Conference Championship events. As a high-flying pole-vaulter, he was the CUNY Champion for three consecutive years 1075-77, while establishing both school and conference records in his senior year. Today, Greg does his flying in the cockpit of a jet airplane as a commercial airline pilot.
Jacqueline
Medina, 1986-1990
Jacqueline Medina was "Queen of the Road" from 1986-90 in the Lehman sport of track and field. She was named Most Valuable Runner for four consecutive years in indoor track, outdoor track and Cross Country. During her reign, she earned several of Lehman's most prestigious awards, including the President's Award 1987-88, the Spirit of Athletics Award 1988-89 and the Scholar Athlete Award. Jacqueline went on to set six school records in the javelin throw, shot put, race walking, relay indoor and outdoor, and the discus throw and the javelin. A true competitor who always showed her love and devotion to the sport, Jacqueline excelled in all her endeavors and exemplified the spirit of a true Lehman College scholar athlete.
Stephen
R. Millet, 1972–1976
Steve Millet competed throughout his four years at Lehman and holds eight varsity letters. A two-time Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field Champion 1972-74, he broke five records, setting a school record in the spring medley in 1972-73 and proceeding to break his own record in 1975-76. Steve either tied or broke other school records in the 60-yard dash and the 220-yard dash both in 1974-75, as well as in the 50-yard dash 1975-76. In 1974-75, he was elected both Team Captain and Most Valuable Player. Steve dominated not only on the track but also scholastically, graduating cum laude in 1976 and winning recognition for his outstanding participation in athletics, service to the College, and academic performance. He continues to encourage himself and others with his belief that "Everyone has Goals!" and can achieve them through determination and hard work.
Juan
"Kiko" Reyes, 1992-1996
Considered the best baseball player in Lehman College history, Juan "Kiko" Reyes was a two-time CUNY Athletic Conference "Player of the Year," a four-year CUNY and Knickerbocker Conference All-Star, and a two-time American Baseball Coaches Association All-Region Shortstop. In his freshman year, "Kiko" gave a hint of what was to come when he set the Lehman record with a remarkable .521 batting average and set school records with 63 hits, 43 runs and 119 total bases. As a senior, "Kiko" won the President's Award and again led the team in batting with a .443 average and an incredible .689 slugging percentage. He was also the team captain of the 1995 Lehman CUNY Championship team and the 1996 ECAC Championship team. After graduation, "Kiko" played professional baseball for the Newburgh Nighthawks and the Waterbury Spirit.
Ernesto
Rivas, 1973–1975
As a member of the Lehman College Track and Cross Country team from 1973 to 1975, Ernie Rivas set numerous distance records while winning six individual CUNY Championships. He was also captain of the 1974 CUNY Cross Country Championship team. Subsequent to his success at Lehman, Ernie finished ninth in the National Marathon Championship to qualify for the 1980 Olympic trials. To date, he has completed 47 marathons and broken the national standard of 2:30 fifteen times, achieving a personal best of 2:21:16.