ANNVILLE, Pa. – The Lebanon Valley Athletics Department announced six distinguished alumni will be inducted into the LVC Athletic Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026. The annual induction ceremony, which began in 1976, is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 9, during the College's Homecoming Weekend.

The inductees represent five sports: Samantha Derr Snyder '14 (Softball), Jerome B. Duncan '14 (Men's Track & Field, Football), James G. Glasgow Jr. '81 (Football), Dr. Jan E. Ikeda Grove '15, D'17 (Women's Swimming), Ryan Lanigan '14 (Men's Lacrosse), and Charlie Parker '14 (Football). The school will also honor Abbie L. Keath '24 with the Jimmie Pogue '80 Courage Award. The 1996 and 1997 field hockey teams will also be recognized as the Teams of Honor.

The Lebanon Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to LVC athletics. These individuals brought recognition, honor, distinction, and excellence to Lebanon Valley College and its intercollegiate athletics program. Inductees must have graduated at least 10 years earlier to be eligible for election.

Samantha Derr Snyder '14—Softball
One of the most accomplished players in Lebanon Valley College softball history, Samantha Derr Snyder earned NFCA Second Team All-America honors and was named CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team. A dominant force in the circle, she was a two-time MAC Pitcher of the Year and established the program record for career earned run average while ranking among the top five in nine additional career statistical categories. At the plate, Snyder also collected more than 100 career hits, showcasing her value as a complete student-athlete.

Jerome B. Duncan '14—Men's Track & Field, Football
Jerome Duncan left a lasting mark on LVC track & field as one of the program's most accomplished hurdlers. An NCAA qualifier twice and an All-American in the 110-meter hurdles, Duncan served as team captain during the indoor and outdoor seasons. He set school records in the 110-, 60-, and 55-meter hurdles and captured eight conference championships during his career. Duncan also earned five First Team All-MAC selections, seven Second Team All-MAC honors, five All-ECAC recognitions, and was a two-time recipient of the Lou Sorrentino Award. Duncan was also a four-year member of the football team and two-year starter at cornerback.

James G. Glasgow Jr. '81—Football
A four-year member of the Lebanon Valley football program and a two-year team captain, James Glasgow was a standout linebacker for the Flying Dutchmen. He earned All-MAC honors as a middle linebacker in 1979 and 1980 and was named the ECAC Defensive MVP. Glasgow's leadership and outstanding defensive play helped define the program during his era. In addition to his success on the football field, he competed in wrestling for one season, compiling an impressive 18-4 record.

Dr. Jan E. Ikeda Grove '15, D'17—Women's Swimming
Dr. Jan Ikeda Grove helped elevate the Lebanon Valley women's swimming program to new heights during her distinguished career. She achieved four NCAA "B" cut qualifying times in the 100-yard butterfly and 200-yard butterfly, including becoming the first swimmer in program history to record an NCAA "B" cut in the 100 butterfly in 2011. A six-time MAC champion, two-time conference silver medalist, and bronze medalist, Grove earned eight First Team and three Second Team All-MAC honors. Her excellence extended beyond the pool, as she was a four-time MAC Academic Honor Roll selection, a MAC Academic All-Conference honoree, CoSIDA Academic All-District selection, MAC Women's Swimming Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and a member of the MAC Sportsmanship Team.

Ryan Lanigan '14—Men's Lacrosse
Ryan Lanigan established himself as one of the premier defensive players in Lebanon Valley men's lacrosse history. An Honorable Mention All-American and two-time First Team All-Commonwealth Conference selection, Lanigan was twice named MAC Player of the Week. He owns the program career records for ground balls and caused turnovers and holds or shares every top single-season caused turnover mark in school history. On the national stage, Lanigan ranked 14th in NCAA Division III for single-season caused turnovers and stands 21st among Division III players since 2010 in career caused turnovers.

Charlie Parker '14—Football
Charlie Parker concluded his career as one of the most decorated players in Lebanon Valley football history. A three-time First Team All-MAC selection, Parker earned an invitation to compete in a Senior All-Star Game in Mexico and was named the Manheim Touchdown Club Small College Player of the Year. He collected three conference Player of the Week honors and earned recognition on the D3football.com National Team of the Week. Parker still ranks among the program's all-time greats, holding two school records while placing in the top five of seven additional statistical categories.

Special Recognitions
Abbie Keath '24 will receive the Jimmie Pogue '80 Courage Award, an honor presented to an individual who exemplifies outstanding perseverance, strength, and determination in the face of adversity. Through resilience and unwavering commitment, Keath demonstrated the courage and character that define the spirit of the award. Her ability to overcome challenges while continuing to inspire teammates, coaches, and the Lebanon Valley College community serves as a powerful example of the values embodied by Jimmie Pogue and the Hall of Fame tradition. Keath was a two-sport student-athlete on the field hockey and track & field teams before being diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma as a junior in the 2021-22 academic year. While undergoing treatment, Keath remained part of both programs and graduated from LVC in 2024 with a degree in Biology. She was named the 2023 LVC Homecoming Queen, named to the Dean's List five times, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association National Academic Team three times, the MAC Academic Honor Roll three times, and a 2021 National Field Hockey Coaches Association Scholar of Distinction. She was also very involved on campus as a member of Student Government, a Resident Assistant, and was inducted into Phi Alpha Epsilon.

The 1996 and 1997 field hockey teams made back-to-back Final Four appearances becoming the first two teams in program history to advance that far in the NCAA Tournament under Hall of Fame Head Coach and administrator Kathy Tierney. The 1996 team finished 16-7 falling to Hartwick by a score of 3-2 in the national semifinals. The 1997 team came back strong and went 20-2 with the only losses coming by a 1-0 score at Messiah and a 2-1 score to William Smith in the national semifinals.

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