Keuka College has unveiled its 2024 inductees into the Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. Athletics Hall of Fame, honoring three standout athletes who left a lasting legacy on the school’s sports programs. The inductees, Dr. Nicole Zahtilla Zell ’07, Jessica Bandrowski Smith ’14, and Austin Gerber ’15, will be celebrated during the Green & Gold Celebration Weekend on September 28.
Dr. Nicole Zahtilla Zell made her mark in women’s volleyball, graduating as the career leader in service aces and digs. Jessica Bandrowski Smith excelled across three sports—basketball, soccer, and softball—earning numerous accolades, including NEAC Tournament MVP in 2012. Austin Gerber, a men’s soccer star, led the NCAA in goals during his senior year and was named NEAC Player of the Year.
The Hall of Fame induction will take place during the Green & Gold Annual Celebration Dinner at the JMW Recreation and Athletics Center on Keuka College’s campus.
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