Nazareth Academy Announces New Inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame

Submitted by Nazareth Academy. Photo, left to right: Glenn Pacek, Erin Ryan Mogensen, Joseph Green, Ernie Cairo, Ellen Stewart, Steven DalPorto and Emily Hagen Cribben.

La Grange Park, IL - On Jan. 15, Nazareth Academy inducted seven new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Nazareth welcomed friend of Nazareth Athletics Ernie Cairo (Western Springs), coach Glenn Pacek and athletes Joseph Green ’82 (Berwyn), Erin Ryan Mogensen ‘94 (La Grange Park), Emily Hagen Cribben ’06 (originally of Burr Ridge), Ellen Stewart ’06 (originally of Westchester) and Steven DalPorto ’09 (originally of La Grange).

The honorees and their guests celebrated before the Boys Basketball game with a reception at Nazareth. During halftime, each inductee received a commemorative award listing their accomplishments at Nazareth from Nazareth Principal, Deborah Tracy and Nazareth President, Dennis Moran.

“As we pride ourselves on the development of the whole person, we are happy to recall those women and men who have contributed to the Nazareth Academy Athletic Program throughout our history. Their examples as student-athletes, coaches and fans help to raise the bar of excellence as we look to a strong and vibrant future in Catholic High School education. We congratulate and thank them and their families for their contributions and accomplishments as we welcome them into the Nazareth Academy Athletic Hall of Fame,” said Deborah Tracy, principal of Nazareth Academy.

Nazareth proudly welcomes the following individuals:

Ernie Cairo
Friend of Nazareth Athletics

Ernie has been attending Nazareth sporting events for the past 10 years. His granddaughter, Dana, Class of 2011, and his grandson, Michael, Class of 2015, played multiple sports while students at Nazareth. Ernie enjoys watching soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball and baseball games. Rain, sleet, snow, cold and the heat don’t keep Ernie away as he continues to support Nazareth at both home and away games.

Glenn Pacek
Coach

34 Year Coaching Career, 15 (1981-1994) at Nazareth
Football Coaching Staff 1981-1994
Boys Basketball Coaching Staff 1981-1994
Regional Basketball Championships 1984, 1991
Significant contributions to football and basketball programs, leading them to greater success

Joseph Green
Athlete (Class of 1982)

Played Baseball and Football
Member of the First Nazareth Football Team - 1978
Second Team All-Conference Football - 1981
Co-MVP Baseball - 1981
Played Football at Millikin University

Erin Ryan Mogensen
Athlete (Class of 1994)

Participated in Cross Country, Basketball, Track & Field and Soccer
Captain of First Nazareth Girls Soccer Team - 1994
All-Conference Soccer - 1994
All-Area Soccer - 1994
Roadrunner Award Winner - 1994
Played on University of Dayton Rugby Team

Emily Hagen Cribben
Athlete (Class of 2006)

Participated in Volleyball and Track & Field
All-Conference Track & Field - 2005, 2006
IHSA Sectional Champion Track & Field - 2006
2-Time State Medalist Track & Field - 2005, 2006
3rd in State Track & Field - 2006
Female Athlete of the Year Award - 2006
Illinois Wesleyan University Volleyball and Track & Field Athlete
All-Conference Volleyball - 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
All-American Honorable Mention Volleyball - 2008
All-Conference Track & Field - 2007, 2010

Ellen Stewart
Athlete (Class of 2006)

Participated in Volleyball and Track & Field
Member of Volleyball Regional Champion Team - 2005
ESCC Track & Field Champion - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
ESCC Track & Field Medalist - 2004, 2006
IHSA Sectional Track & Field Medalist - 2003, 2005, 2006
IHSA Track & Field State Qualifier - 2003, 2005, 2006
Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year - 2006
One of the Most Decorated Female Track & Field Athletes in Nazareth History

Steven DalPorto
Athlete (Class of 2009)

Played Baseball and Football
Varsity Baseball – 4 Year Letter Winner
Varsity Football – 1 Year Letter Winner
ESCC All-Conference Baseball – 2 Years
All-Area Selection Baseball – 2 Years
Member of Super Sectional Baseball Team – 2009
Played Baseball for Baylor University– 2010-2013
Voted Best Defensive Second Baseman in Big 12 Conference – 2011
Big 12 Tournament Appearances – 4 years
NCAA D1 Regional Appearances – 3 years
NCAA D1 Super Regional Appearance – 1 year
First Team Academic All Big 12 Conference – 2011, 2013
Baylor Baseball Academic Excellence Award – 2010
First Team Academic All–District VII Baseball – 2013
Academic All-American Nominee – 2013