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SARAH BURNHAM HALTOM ’16 – SOFTBALL Burnham Haltom, of Rosedale, Ind., established herself as one of the most accomplished student-athletes in SMWC softball history during her career from 2013-16. She earned United States Collegiate Athletic Association First-Team All-American honors three times from 2014-16 and was named the USCAA Player of the Year in both 2015 and 2016. A dominant two-way player, Burnham Haltom remains the program’s career leader with 25 home runs and holds the single-season record with 12. She finished her career with a .381 batting average and 120 RBIs. In the circle, Burnham Haltom posted a 16-1 record with a 1.24 ERA and 114 strikeouts during her senior season. She ranks among the top five in program history in several major statistical categories, including home runs, RBIs, pitching victories and strikeouts. Burnham Haltom, who led the Pomeroys to the 2016 USCAA National Championship and was named the USCAA World Series Most Valuable Player, described SMWC as a “God-send” for her.

The newest class of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Athletic Hall of Fame was formally inducted Oct. 3 during brunch in the McMahon Ballroom inside Le Fer Hall. The event was sponsored by The Hometown Savings Bank. The latest members inducted were: • Sarah Burnham Haltom ’16 – Softball • Ben Myers ’20 – Men’s Golf (posthumously) • Brittney Shaner Rehs ’13 – Women’s Basketball • 1997 Softball team “Induction into the SMWC Hall of Fame is the highest individual or team honor that the campus and athletic department can bestow for athletic accomplishments,” said Kevin Lanke, SMWC associate vice president for athletics. “This year’s ceremony is especially meaningful because this is our first full induction ceremony since the pandemic. We are excited to welcome this year’s individuals and the 1997 softball team into the SMWC Athletic Hall of Fame.” Created in 2017, the Hall of Fame recognizes former student-athletes, coaches, teams and contributors who made exceptional athletic contributions during their careers and exemplified integrity, sportsmanship and citizenship, bringing honor and prestige to SMWC during and after graduation.

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SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS COLLEGE

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President Randolph with Sarah Burnham Haltom ’16 and Kevin Lanke, associate vice president for athletics.

“I faced many battles through my softball career, and all those challenges led me to The Woods. After graduating and reminiscing on the success of the softball program and the experiences I had, I now know God had a greater plan for me all along,” she said. “I thank Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for accepting me as a student, and I am forever grateful to Coach Mark Feller for accepting me as an athlete. So being inducted into the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Hall of Fame is an absolute honor and blessing. Proverbs 3:5–6: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.’”

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BEN MYERS ’20 – MEN’S GOLF Myers, who was inducted posthumously, was a key member of the SMWC men’s golf program and helped the Pomeroys achieve national success. A USCAA All-American and USCAA All-Academic honoree, Myers was a member of the 2018 USCAA National Championship team and consistently ranked among the Pomeroys’ top five performers. Among his career highlights was a third-place finish at the USCAA National Championships with a two-round score of 139. He also tied for sixth at the Mount St. Joseph Invitational after recording a score of 151. Myers’ steady play helped SMWC earn multiple top finishes in national competition, while his accomplishments in the classroom reflected the values of excellence embodied by Pomeroy student-athletes. “It is a tremendous honor to see Ben recognized by the school that meant so much to him. He was so proud to be a part of the SMWC family. This honor brings both pride and sadness. We miss him every day, and there is a part

SMWC ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

INDUCTED 2017: Mary Joseph Pomeroy, SP, 1921 Barbara Doherty, SP, ’53, Ph.D., 13th President of SMWC Deanna Bradley , head women’s basketball coach, 1991-2002, 2004-2018 Brooke Griffith-Langford ’02 , women’s basketball Tammy Smelcer Welborn ’02 , softball

INDUCTED 2021: SMWC Board of Trustees, 1992-93 and 1993-94 INDUCTED 2026: Sarah Burnham Haltom ’16 , softball Ben Myers ’20 , men’s golf (posthumously) Brittney Shaner Rehs ’13 ,

INDUCTED 2018: Stephanie Martoccio-Hughes ’02 , women’s basketball Erin Pugh Lucas ’11 , women’s soccer Jamie Christopher Thomas ’02 , softball INDUCTED 2019: Sara Goelz ’12 , softball Ginger Griffin ’00 , women’s basketball Stephanie Runyon-Thomas ’13 , women’s cross country

President Randolph with the family of Ben Myers ’20 .

women’s basketball 1997 Softball Team

of me that wishes he could stand here and experience this moment himself,” said Denise Titzer, Myers’ mom. “At the same time, it is comforting to know that his achievements, character and contributions are still remembered and celebrated. It is so important for us that he is not forgotten. This induction reminds us that the legacy he left behind continues to inspire others, and for that we are deeply grateful.”

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