Athletic Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame is designed to honor those individual alumni and friends, men and women, who have made history in the athletic programs of the College as undergraduates or had a significant impact on Roanoke College athletics. It also recognizes those alumni and others who have made distinguished contributions to the world of sports since leaving Roanoke College.

2008 Hall of Fame Inductees:

Nelson Vasquez Zelaya

Nelson Vasquez Zelaya was a strong defender and feared by many opponents during his time at Roanoke College. A four-year All-ODAC selection Vasquez was also named All-South Atlantic/South Region during his final three seasons. He was the captain of the 1993 team that advanced to the NCAA Division III national quarterfinals, which to this day is the furthest a Roanoke Men's Soccer team has advanced in the postseason. Arguably the most respected defender in the program's history, Vasquez finished his career with 10 goals, 11 assists for 31 points in 72 games.

Vasquez emerged as one the ODAC's top defenders as a freshman, earning second-team all-conference and all-region honors. Known for his tremendous ability in the air, as a junior, the Arlington, Virginia native led the Maroons into the top-25 poll for the first time in eight years as they finished 12-4. He scored three goals and added three assists on the year, as he earned all-region and All-ODAC honors for the third-straight season. As a senior, Vasquez helped Roanoke to an ODAC Championship and its first NCAA Tournament appearance. The Maroons advanced to the national quarterfinals and finished 20-4, which is the best record and most wins in the College's history. The Maroons were ranked as high as 12th that year, winning only their third ODAC Title and claiming the South Region. They fell to the eventual champion, UC-San Diego, 2-1 in four overtimes. Vasquez's defensive presence helped set a new school-record for shutouts in a season (14). Outside a loss to NCAA DI Duke University, the Maroon defense held their opponents to just 13 points in 23 games.

Vasquez currently resides in Centreville, Virginia.

Alison Ogelsby Farrell

A two-sport athlete at Roanoke, Alison Ogelsby Farrell played field hockey and lacrosse for the Maroons from 1994-98.

In field hockey, she was a three-year All-ODAC and All-Region selection. Her hard shot and anticipation skills made her a scoring threat at all times. She ended her career second in scoring , with a total of 94, in goals at 39 and ninth in assists with 16.

In lacrosse, the Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, native was a three-year All-ODAC, All-State, USWLA All-Region and All-American selection. Arguably the best lacrosse player in College's history, Ogelsby Farrell finished her career as the school's all-time leader in points (298) and goals (253). She led the Maroons in scoring all four years and broke her own school-record in goals twice, including 76 in her senior 1998 year which stands today. Her success carried over to the team, winning three-straight ODAC Titles and two NCAA Tournament Appearances. She led Roanoke to a 36-21 record, 22-9 in the ODAC in field hockey and a 46-16 mark, 26-3 in the conference in lacrosse.

Ogelsby Farrell currently resides in Haverford, Pennsylvania with her husband, Tom, and works with a real estate firm.

Peter Lawrence

A strong and swift lefty with flashy stickwork, Peter Lawrence used his big frame to his advantage and emerged as one of the best defenders in Roanoke's illustrious history. His physical and mental toughness allowed him to play at both close defense and long stick middie throughout his career. His strong check skills made it tough for opponents' top scoring threats to get clean shots off.

Lawrence came to Roanoke as an attackman but was switched to defense at the start of his sophomore year and the dividends paid off for him. He was a three-year All-ODAC and All-American selection, with first-team honors junior and senior years and 2nd team honors as a sophomore. As a senior he was also named the 1998 ODAC Player of the Year. A two-year recipient of the ground ball award, Lawrence is ranked fourth in all-time in career groundballs (295) and third for groundballs in a season (125). His incredible stick skills allowed him to finish his career with 13 goals and eight assists for 21 points. He was a proven leader and as co-captain of the 1998 team, led the Maroons to three straight NCAA Division III Tournament appearances and a 42-16 four-year record with a 21-3 mark in the ODAC.

Lawrence's playing days continued after Roanoke, as he was drafted by the MLL's Bridgeport Barrage in the league's inaugural 2001 season. He is the current head coach of the men's lacrosse program at University of Hartford and resides in West Hartford, Connecticut with his wife, Meghan.