Students and staff members from the Sachem School District recently took part in the nationwide celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, recognizing the achievements, resilience and contributions of female athletes – past and present – who have shaped the district’s rich sports legacy.
Through a partnership between the Sachem athletic department and the Sachem Alumni Association, the district released a commemorative poster design honoring all women in the Sachem Athletic Hall of Fame. In addition, the district is implementing a Numbers of Recognition program to pay tribute to the pioneering student-athletes who left their mark on programs as leaders, scholars and role models. The jersey numbers of past student-athletes will be given to current student-athletes who embody leadership, academic success and community pride.
The program will kick off with girls’ soccer and the first Number of Recognition is 22 in honor of Sachem Athletic Hall of Famer Karen Ferguson. Karen is the current head women’s soccer coach at the University of Louisville and a former All-American at UConn, who played on the U.S. Women’s National Team. The alumni association will arrange for her to speak with the Sachem soccer programs and connect with the No. 22 on each team.
These initiatives will not only celebrate achievements but also reinforce the values of leadership, teamwork and perseverance that sports instill in young women.
Click here to view the Sachem Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day slideshow.
Date Added: 2/7/2025