The Swarthmore College Athletic Department is proud to announce the selection of five extraordinary individuals and one national championship team into the Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Honorees will be inducted on the evening of Friday, October 30, to kick off Garnet Weekend.

The 13th class in Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame history honors Supriya Davis ’15, Christine Grant ’69, Ian McCormick ’08, Katie Jo McMenamin ’16, Jim Noyes, and the 1990 men's tennis team for their extraordinary contributions to the history and success of Swarthmore Athletics.

Supriya Davis ’15 - Women's Swimming

Among a growing list of accomplished Swarthmore swimmers, Davis stands out as one of the greatest to compete in Ware Pool. She earned two All-America honors at the 2012 NCAA Championships, placing 10th in the 100-yard butterfly and 14th in the 200-yard butterfly. More than a decade later, her legacy remains strong, as she still ranks among the program's all-time leaders with six top-10 performances on Swarthmore's record board.

A North Carolina native, Davis was a two-time Centennial Conference (CC) Most Outstanding Performer and captured an astounding 17 gold medals at the conference championships. She became the first swimmer – male or female – in conference history to sweep the 100- and 200-yard butterfly titles at four consecutive championship meets. Davis also went undefeated in both the 100 and 200 butterfly during dual-meet competition throughout her four-year career, compiling 79 individual event victories.

Her excellence extended beyond the pool, as she earned Academic All-America honors, was named the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Performer of the Year and the CC Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and was selected as an NCAA Woman of the Year finalist.

Christine Grant ’69 - Women's Tennis, Badminton, Field Hockey

A trailblazer for women's athletics, Grant helped pave the way as a three-sport standout in tennis, badminton, and field hockey. A three-time captain of the women's tennis team, she compiled a remarkable .783 career winning percentage, a mark that would rank fourth in program history had the team played enough matches to qualify for the record book. Grant helped lead the Garnet to a 22-7 record during her four-year career, establishing Swarthmore as the premier program in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC).

Grant was equally dominant on the badminton court, winning 31 of 32 first singles matches for an astounding .969 winning percentage. She captured both the MAC Championship and the Philadelphia Intercollegiate Women's Association singles title. Her athletic versatility also shined in field hockey, where she served as the goalkeeper on Swarthmore's unbeaten 1966 squad. During that memorable season, she allowed just five goals while recording five shutouts and finished her career with a 0.71 goals-against average.

Grant's impact extends well beyond her playing days at Swarthmore. She received the prestigious Intercollegiate Tennis Association (Rolex) Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999 and remains an accomplished competitor, earning two silver medals and five bronze medals at the USTA Senior Women's National Championships.

Ian McCormick ’08 - Men's Basketball

One of the most complete post players in program history, McCormick established himself as one of the CC's premier performers during his four-year career. During his career, the center averaged 15.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field. He still ranks sixth in program history with 1,537 career points, fourth with 797 rebounds, and third with 193 blocked shots.

In 2008, McCormick became the first men's basketball player in Swarthmore history, and just the third in conference history, to surpass 1,500 career points and 700 rebounds. His senior season remains one of the best in Centennial history, as he became the only player to average at least 20 points and 10 rebounds in a single season, finishing with 20.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game while earning First-Team All-Centennial honors.

McCormick also recorded one of the conference's rare triple-doubles during his senior campaign, posting 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 blocks against McDaniel. His 10 blocked shots remain tied for the third-most in a game in CC history.

Following his collegiate career, the Seattle native played three seasons professionally overseas. He made an immediate impact with Pully Basket in the Swiss Basketball League, averaging a familiar double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in his first season.

Katie Jo McMenamin ’16 - Women's Cross Country, Track & Field

The first Swarthmore female to capture an NCAA national championship, McMenamin helped elevate the Garnet women's track & field program to the national stage. She cemented her legacy by winning the 2016 NCAA Outdoor Championship in the 1,500-meter run, setting a program record with a time of 4:24.33. At the same meet, she also finished as the national runner-up in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 16:44.02, single-handedly scoring enough points to propel Swarthmore to an 11th-place team finish.

A Colorado native, McMenamin earned three career All-America honors while also being named an Academic All-American, the Mideast Region Track Athlete of the Year, the CC Outstanding Performer of the Year, a seven-time All-Centennial selection, and the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area Performer of the Year.

Following her collegiate career, McMenamin placed fifth in the 1,500-meter run at the USA Track & Field Championships, finishing just five seconds behind champion and 2016 Olympian Shelby Houlihan. 

Jim Noyes - Men's Lacrosse Coach

Noyes transformed the Swarthmore men's lacrosse program during his decade at the helm. He guided the Garnet to three MAC Championships, including back-to-back titles in 1984 and 1985. Under his leadership, Swarthmore earned three top-10 national rankings and made an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1984. The Garnet enjoyed one of the most successful stretches in program history from 1980-85, compiling a 57-21 record.

An exceptional leader both on and off the field, Noyes earned three MAC Coach of the Year Awards, served as an assistant coach for the 1985 North-South All-Star Game, and chaired the Division III All-America Selection Committee. His contributions to the sport have also been recognized with induction into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Lacrosse Hall of Fame.

1990's Men's Tennis Team

Led by Garnet Hall of Famer Michael Mullan, the 1990 men's tennis team cemented its place in program history by capturing the NCAA Division III National Championship on its home courts with a 5-1 victory over UC Santa Cruz. The Garnet compiled one of the most impressive seasons in school history, finishing 19-4 while facing a schedule loaded with Division-I opponents. Swarthmore went undefeated at home and posted an impressive 9-2 record against Division-I competition.

Four Garnet players – Andrew Mouer ’90, Stephen Tignor ’92, Tom Cantine ’91, and Lee Tucker ’92 – earned national singles rankings during the 1990 campaign. Tignor and Tucker garnered All-America honors in singles, while Tignor teamed with Andy Dailey ’91 to earn All-America recognition in doubles. Every member of the team's seven-player starting lineup went on to earn All-America honors during their careers at Swarthmore.

The Garnet Athletics Hall of Fame has been established to enable the College to commemorate exceptional performance by teams and individuals associated with Swarthmore College Athletics. It is further intended to recognize those who have brought distinction to themselves and to the College through their accomplishments in athletics and their contributions to their community and society.

The 2026 class was chosen by a selection committee of administrators, coaches, alumni, and a student SAAC representative for their significant impact on Swarthmore College athletics and the College itself.

Calls for nominations for future Hall of Fame classes will go out in the spring. Please check our Athletics Hall of Fame webpage for more information.