Skidmore College Athletics Hall of Fame
A 12-time Skidmore letter winner, Joanna Morgan '95was a dominant player for the Women's Soccer, Basketball, and Softball teams and captain of three (Soccer, Softball, and Basketball). She represented Skidmore in 274 intercollegiate contests. Fourth on the College's All-Time scoring list with 38 goals and five assists for a total of 81 points, she still holds a share of the record for goals scored (four) in a single soccer game.
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The two-sport Most Valuable Player (MVP) led Women s Soccer to its first NCAA Tournament in 1994,and returned them to NCAA competition in 1995.
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She also helped bring Women's Basketball to New York State Collegiate Athletic Association (NYSCAA)Tournament play prior to Skidmore's membership in the Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA).In 12 seasons, Morgan's teams qualified for postseason play eight times.
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The recipient of Skidmore's Senior Athlete Award, Morgan's commitment to academic excellence rivaled her dedication to varsity athletics.
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Teammates Alexis Mastronardi '96 and Katina Allen Mescall '96 cite Morgan as "a true student athlete," with whom they both felt "honored" to have played along side of.
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