Rita Castagna HA’91

Rita received the College’s Honorary Alumna Award in 1991 in recognition for her work in the Assumption College athletic department. Rita came to Assumption in 1974 and created a highly respected athletic program that consisted of 18 varsity sports, an extensive intramural program, and a recreation program. She coached four women’s varsity sports: basketball, volleyball, field hockey, and softball, and was the assistant director of intramurals and director of recreational activities. She was the coordinator of women’s sports and was director of athletics for women (1974-86). She later served as athletic director until her retirement in 2003.

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