- 2004-2005 Season Ice Hockey Team
- Vandell Andrade '12
- Erica Johnson Benz '13
- Dolores Bergeron
- Alexandra Briody '12
- Paul Brochu
- Kashaia Cannon '08
- Patricia DeGiulio '75
- Drea Harms
- Erin McDevitt Huynh '02
- Dennis Kennedy
- Caitlin Kunkel '02
- Jane Wernig Metzger ’73
- Katelyn Rielly Nieves '08
- Kimberly Pelland '08
- Katherine Rockwell-Jabbara '11
- Katie Marshall Tougas '07
- Albert Urcioli
- Katie Martin Wiseman '10
2004-2005 Season Ice Hockey Team
In 2003-2004, Bay View ice hockey was a co-op team with Bishop Keough.
The following school year, Bay View had enough players to compete in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Girls Ice Hockey League as a stand alone team. Bay View Alumna and Hall of Fame member, Karen Emma, was hired to coach the team. She was assisted by Joe Goddard and Jamie Sutherland.
The results that this team achieved were truly remarkable. They finished with a regular season record of 12-1-1. Second place in the division to Mount Saint Charles. Their postseason results were as follows:
- Quarter Finals- defeated Barrington, 11-0.
- Semi Finals- defeated Burrillville, 8-0.
- In the RIIL State Championship game they faced Mt. St. Charles, the only team to beat them in the regular season. It was an epic game and when the final horn sounded the Bengals prevailed by a score of 3-2.
No first year team has ever completed such an amazing season!
Seven players were selected to the Ice Hockey Coaches Association All- Division team. They were:
- 1st Team, Bianca Bogda, Kristen Leach. 2nd Team, Amy Costa, Kelsey McCauley, Eloise Hodge.
- All-State Selections:
- 1st Team, Bianca Bogda, Kristen Leach and Goalie,Kate Warrington.
- 2nd Team, Eloise Hodge.
For their amazing championship performance, in their first year as a full Bay View ice hockey team, we are honored to induct them into the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Vandell Andrade '12
One of the most talented basketball athletes to ever attend Bay View, Vandell was hampered by injuries but her impact when she was on the floor was immeasurable. She was a gifted rebounder and shot blocker. She brought energy and enthusiasm to the game. Her defensive skills forced the opponents to alter their offensive sets. Whenever Vandell was on the floor, she made things happen in a positive way.
Coach Haynes made the following comments about Vandell’s impact on the game.
“Vandell’s scoring ability, rebounding prowess, and defensive skills made her a standout player. She was a leader both on and off the court inspiring her teammates to perform at their best and setting a positive example for the younger players. Her work ethic, professionalism, and sportsmanship earned her respect from players, coaches and fans”.
High school post-season honors:
- 2010 First Team Division I, All-Class
- 2012 Second Team Division I, All-Class
- ProJo First Team All-State, 2010 and 2012
- Team co- captain, 2012
Vandell was recruited to play basketball at RI College. With her leg injuries behind her, she blossomed into the complete, impactful player we all knew she could be.
RIC played in the NCAA D-3 Little East Conference. Her freshman year she was selected to the Little East All-Conference team. Her sophomore year she was the Little East Conference Player-of-the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. She also received the Kevin McNamara Cox Sports Division III Women’s Basketball Player of the Year award. In 2015 she transferred to LeMoyne in NY, a NCAA Division 2 program, playing in the Northeast 10 conference. She was All- Conference and Defensive Player of the Year. In 2016 she was team captain, All-Conference, Northeast 10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, Honorable Mention, All-American.
After graduating from LeMoyne, Vandell played professional basketball in Spain in 2016-17 and was honored as Eurobasketball Import Player of the Year. In addition, she was a member of the Cape Verdean Women’s National Team, 2013 & 2021.
Congratulations and welcome Vandell Andrade into the 2024 Bay View Academy Athletic Hall of Fame.
Erica Johnson Benz '13
Erica was a fierce competitor on the track during her time at Bay View. She was also able to recognize the many gifts of her teammates and competitors and reminded them of those gifts on a frequent basis. She became friends with many of her rival runners in the 600 and 800 meter races. She was always ready to give advice, support and honest feedback to her Bay View teammates. She challenged herself to be an excellent student and athlete and expected her teammates to follow suit. During her 4 years at Bay View she earned the respect of her peers and established life-long friendships with many of her teammates.
To improve her stamina on the track, Erica would get up at 5 am before school during her junior and senior year to attend morning practices. This work ethic paid off as Erica is the only high school female track athlete in Rhode Island to win the 600 meter event for 4 consecutive years. She briefly held the Rhode Island state record in the indoor 400 meter and the outdoor 800 dashes and is the current Bay View record holder in the indoor- 400m, 600m, 800m, 1000m and outdoor-400m, and 800m dashes. In the spring of her senior year
Erica was crowned the New England champion in the indoor 600m at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.
Post-Season Honors:
First Team All-State
Indoor
600 meters, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
Outdoor
400 meters, 2011, 2013;
800 meter, 2013.
Second Team All-State, outdoor,
400 meters, 2010, 2012.
Erica went on to study at Columbia University, where she ran competitively in cross-country and indoor and outdoor track. She also competed in a number of road races, including the New York half-marathon while attending school in New York.
Congratulations to Erica Johnson Benz for your induction into the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Dolores Bergeron
My name is Jeanne Dolan and I am a member of the St. Mary's Bay View Class of 1970. First and foremost, I extend a warm welcome tonight to Mrs. Bergeron's family. Dolores Bergeron's (Mrs. B's) remarkable career was indeed characterized by a deep commitment to promoting physical education and sports, leaving an indelible mark on both her students and the broader community.
Mrs. Bergeron's journey began with a playful and purposeful start, serving as the Supervisor for Providence Playgrounds before transitioning to the role of Physical Education Director at St. Anthony's. Her passion for athletics and education shone brightly when she joined St. Mary Academy - Bay View in the fall of 1967 as the Athletic Director and Physical Education teacher. During a pivotal era before the enactment of Title IX, Dolores Bergeron was a trailblazer, pushing the boundaries to advance women's participation in sports.
One of my classmates recalled Mrs. B taking a proactive approach to advocating for women’s sports by asking during gym class if anyone played tennis. She gathered a group of girls to play against another school in what we believe to be an effort to shine a light on women’s sports to show the Rhode Island Interscholastic League that women would be a part of sports in the future.
Beyond her tenure at Bay View, Mrs. B continued her impactful work in promoting physical activity and healthy living. In 1978, she founded the inaugural Rhode Island Senior Olympic Games at Brown University, promoting active lifestyles among Rhode Islanders over 50—an initiative that continues to thrive annually. Her dedication did not go unnoticed, as evidenced by her recognition with the prestigious US Congressman John E. Fogarty Award in 1990.
Dolores Bergeron's influence extended far beyond athletics. She served on various advisory committees, including the Senator Jack Reed Aging Advisory Committee and the Warwick Handicapped Commission, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders.
In 2008, the Rhode Island Senate honored Dolores for the 30th anniversary of the Senior Olympic Games, celebrating her enduring legacy. As part of the commemoration, the Dolores Casey Bergeron Fun Walk was established—a testament to her lasting impact on promoting wellness and community engagement.
Even in her later years, Dolores remained deeply connected to Bay View and her students. Through platforms like the Bay View Alumnae Facebook page, she continued to share memories, reconnect with former students, and participate in virtual reunions, underscoring her enduring love for the Bay View community. We were so happy that she was able to participate in our virtual 50th reunion in 2020. She certainly contributed to a lively discussion that night, remembering our class and her days teaching.
Today, as we reflect on Dolores Bergeron's extraordinary life and contributions, we celebrate her unwavering passion for expanding access to organized sports and physical activity, ensuring that her legacy of empowerment and advocacy continues to inspire future generations. Dolores' impact lives on through the lives she touched and the transformative initiatives she championed, leaving an enduring imprint on the fabric of our school and our broader community.
On a personal note, there will always be a special place in my heart for Mrs. Bergeron. She started at Bay View the same year I did -1967. As a 15-yr-old sophomore, I did not want any part of school uniforms, yellow transit buses or Sisters of Mercy, for that matter. And yet here I was, at an all girls Catholic high school. Somehow I always felt that life made sense when I was physically active, so I looked forward to phys-ed class with Mrs. B. She had a dry wit and was easy to talk to. With her counsel I realized I was better suited to physical therapy instead of physical education as a career path. It turned out to be a good fit. On behalf of the Class of 1970, we are thrilled that Dolores Bergeron is an inductee in the Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Alexandra Briody '12
An outstanding 3-sport athlete, leader, and high energy performer for the Bengals, Alex played field hockey in her junior and senior years even though she had never played the sport before. Her speed, athleticism and stick skills from playing ice hockey helped translate to field hockey and made her a very effective contributor to the team.
Moving on to winter sports, Alex played 4 years of ice hockey, winning a RIIL State Championship her freshman year. She was Assistant Captain as a junior and Captain in her senior year. Hustle, speed, grit and leadership, on and off the ice, describes her contributions to the success of the team.
In both 2011 and 2012, Alex was 2nd Team All-Division I.
In 2011 she was All-State 2nd Team.
When spring rolled around, Alex moved on to play 4 years of lacrosse for Coach Joe Ketelle. Here are some of Coach Ketelle’s comments about Alex:
“From the moment she first stepped on the field, Alex brought toughness and competitive drive that was unparalleled.” She was one of the top players in the State and helped the Bengals to two Division II State Finals her freshman and sophomore year. The Bengals won the Division II title in her sophomore year. She then led us to a successful transition to Division I, making the play-offs twice in the top division. Alex put the team first leader and led by example displaying a great positive attitude. She was a team captain in her junior and senior years.
Post-Season Honors:
- Grades 11 and 12, Bay View Athletics Outstanding Athlete, recognizing athletic talent, sportsmanship and love of the game.
- Lacrosse: Two-time Providence Journal First Team All- State
- Most Valuable Player 2010 State Championship
Alex went on to Bates College where she was a four-year letter winner on a nationally ranked lacrosse team.
Congratulations Alex Briody on your selection to the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Paul Brochu
Coach Brochu began his Bay View swim coaching career in 1998, working with the middle school swimmers and assisting with the high school team. In 2000, he took over the high school program and continued in that role until 2016.
Here are the accomplishments and honors received by his teams.
- Division League Record: 102 wins, 42 losses, 2 ties.
- Division Tournament Results: 2- first place finishes, 6-second place finishes, 1-4th, 1-5th, 2- 6th, 4- 7th place finishes.
- RIIL State Tournament Results: 1- State Title, 4- 2nd place finishes, 3-3rd, 1- 4th, 6th, 1- 7th, 3- 9th, 1- 11th.
- Bay View Swim Invitational Results: 1-Title, 2- seconds, 2-thirds, 2- Fourths, 1- 5th, 6th and 7th. Awards: RIIL Swim Officials Award for Sportsmanship, named after John Stokyo, 4 consecutive years from 2000-01 through 2003-04. This award is voted on by the swim officials and team coaches.
2004 was a banner year for our Bengal swimmers as they won the RI Interscholastic League State Title and the Bay View Swim Invitational. The Bay View Invitational included all Rhode Island High School girls swim teams as well as several of the top teams from New England. As of 2016, no other RI team had accomplished this fete.
Coach Brochu also coached a number of First Team All-State swimmers including Caitlin Kunkel, Blair Flynn, Danielle Matook, Lauren Sepe, Michaela Norton, Katie Marshall, Claire Coddington, Emily Reinhardt, Marissa Douglas, Bethany Douglas, and Kate Magill. Many of these girls were All-State for several seasons. This list does not include the 2nd team All-State members or All-Division team members.
In 2014 Coach Brochu was inducted into the Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame.
For his dedication and expertise to the swim program we are honored to induct Coach Paul Brochu into the 2024 Bay View Academy Athletic Hall of Fame.
Kashaia Cannon '08
When Kashia enrolled at Bay View as a junior, no one was more excited than Coach Doug Haynes. He was not able to be with us tonight, but he shared his thoughts about Kash’s importance to the basketball program.
“Kash was a standout player at Bay View. She is a member of the 1000-point club and a 2-time All-State selection. In addition to her individual accomplishments, Kashaia was a significant contributor to the success of our basketball program. Her presence on the court elevated the performance of her teammates, leading to successful playoff runs and championship appearances. Her ability to elevate the play of others around her was a testament to her greatness as a player and a leader.”
Her high basketball school post-season honors included: 2008 Providence Journal 1st team, All-State, RI High School Girls Basketball Coaches Association 1st team, All-Class, 1st team All-Division; Nominated in 2008 for McDonald’s All-American; nominated for 2008 for Gatorade Female Basketball Player of the Year.
Kashaia was highly recruited by several Division I college programs and chose Northeastern University where she received a full scholarship. Over her 4-year career, she was named to the Colonial Athletic Conference All-Conference team.
She set a single-season school record for 3-pointers with 80 and finished in the top 50 nationally with a 40.8 percentage in field goals. She was also a 2-year team captain.
Currently, Kash is the Director of Community Engagement for the Boston Celtics. She recently spoke to the Bay View student body and was interviewed by the Providence Journal and several local TV stations.
Congratulations, Kashaia Cannon, for your induction into the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Patricia DeGiulio '75
If you want something done well, give the job to a busy person. Better yet, if you want something done exceptionally well, give the job to Patricia DeGiulio ’75.
Affectionately known as “The Blur” for her tremendous speed and agility in track, tennis, basketball and field hockey at Bay View, Tricia was part of the 4X400 relay team that broke the state record. In tennis, she and her doubles partner Cathy Sloan were interscholastic state champions. During her senior year, Tricia’s participation in sports was scaled back when she began caring for her ailing grandfather, who had picked her up from school every day, allowing her to participate in athletics.
After graduating from Bay View, Tricia attended Tufts University, where, living up to her legend, she played tennis, basketball, and softball, earning a series of varsity letters and a letter jacket while preparing to embark on a career in medicine.
In 1983, she graduated from Tufts School of Medicine and continued her journey to become a pediatrician, completing her studies in the subspecialty of neonatology at the University of Pennsylvania. While there, she received a prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowship from the National Institute of Health to pursue a career as an educator and researcher, publishing several academic papers in highly regarded peer-reviewed journals.
Tricia then returned to Tufts Medical Center in Boston to continue her distinguished career as a neonatologist, treating critically ill newborns while mentoring students and other healthcare professionals.
After starting a family with her husband, David, Tricia began coaching youth sports and became a mentor for FIRST Robotics. A witness to the enormous rise in drug-addicted newborns and inequities in healthcare, Tricia left medicine 20 years ago to mentor underserved inner-city youth at The Museum of Science in Boston. This speaks to her courage, willingness, and determination to take on life’s challenges with hope and a can-do attitude that inspires colleagues, friends, and family alike.
While Tricia is no longer called “The Blur,” she is known and admired for her empathy, energy, kindness, and compassion. Perhaps her character and accomplishments are best summed up by her niece and fellow Bay View graduate Brianna Branch Hacker ’11, who describes Tricia as simply amazing.
Next year, Tricia will celebrate her fiftieth Bay View Academy reunion. Even though she’s officially reached retirement age, she isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. When she isn’t challenging friends to a game of pickleball, gardening, walking her dog, or spending time with her beloved family, Tricia continues to serve as a volunteer in many roles in her community, including as Commissioner of the Norwell, Massachusetts Conservation Committee.
With all she’s accomplished, Tricia still talks about the extraordinary opportunities, coaches, and teachers at Bay View that allowed her to excel and helped to shape her into the person she is today.
We are honored to welcome Patricia DeGiulio ’75 to the St. Mary Academy – Bay View 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame.
Drea Harms
Coach Harms came to Bay View in 2000 after graduating from Brown University where she majored in Psychology and played varsity soccer and softball.
In 2001 she took over the high school soccer program and turned it into an immediate success.
Here are the accomplishments of her teams and her coaching honors:
- 2007 & 2008 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division II State Champions
- 2008 & 2009 Rhode Island Girls Soccer Officials Team Sportsmanship Award
- 2007 Rhode Island Interscholastic League Alice Sullivan Female Coach of the Year
- 2007 National Soccer Coaches Association Rhode Island and New England Region Coach of the Year
- 2007 Rhode Island Girls Soccer Coaches Association Coach of the Year
Coach Harms feels their greatest accomplishment was winning the 2 State Titles while also winning the Sportsmanship Award in the same years.
Coach Harms also developed and coached Bay View Middle School Softball. Her teams won back-to–back Division titles in 2005 and 2006 and finished with a two year record of 19-1.
A long time respected and devoted member of the Bay View faculty, Coach Harm also assumed another job as “The Voice of The Bengals” in 2001 and that continued until 2024. Her success announcing the Bengal basketball games led her to a position with the RIIL, announcing the RIIL Girls Basketball play-off games at RI College and the URI Ryan Center.
Welcome Coach Drea Harms to the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Erin McDevitt Huynh '02
Erin McDevitt was an elite singles player for our tennis team and was one of the players who helped our program become a top team in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, winning championships in Class B and Class A.
Erin was a player of great skill and even greater sportsmanship. Many times she was the victim of bad line calls by her opponent but she never once argued a call. Steady wins the race and Erin was as steady as they come. Never rattled, always composed.
Our matches, many times, were not decided until the final doubles match. Erin always rooted for her teammates after her singles match ended. It wasn’t unusual for the entire contest to not be decided until into the night. Erin was always cheering everyone on until the final point was decided.
Coach Belinda Gabryl sent the following comments about Erin:
“Erin left a lasting impression on me. Her work ethic and positive attitude were truly inspiring. As a team captain, she kept everyone focused and motivated. I still remember the huge smile on her face when Bay View won the first of two Class B championships, in which she played a crucial role. Erin was a wonderfully talented player, with boundless energy, and a contagious enthusiasm for her sport.”
Post-season honors include:
- 1999 Class B North First Team Singles
- 2000 Class South First Team Singles
- 2001 Class A South First Team Singles
- All- State First Team Singles, 1999, 2000, 2001.
It is an honor to announce the selection of Erin McDevitt Huynh to the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Dennis Kennedy
A long-time member of the History Department at Bay View, Coach Kennedy started by coaching the junior varsity softball team for 2 years and then spent 13 years as the varsity softball coach. During his tenure, his varsity team posted an overall record of 158 wins and 91 losses, with a winning percentage of .635. In league games, the Bengals were even more impressive, with a 137-65 record for a .678 winning percentage.
Just as important, or maybe more so, was the way his teams conducted themselves on and off field as they were honored two times with the Rhode Island Umpire’s Association Award for Sportsmanship.
In the 13 years that he coached, his teams never had a losing season, nor missed the playoffs. His play-off record included reaching the final four on four different occasions and making it to two State Championships, winning the title in 2007 and losing 1-0 in nine innings and 2-1 in 10 innings in 2008.
Coach Kennedy feels that his 2007 team was remarkable and memorable. They finished with a 14-2 record in league play and were seeded number one for the playoffs. In their first double-elimination round, they lost 2-1, putting them in the loser bracket. As a result, they had to win 6 straight games to win a championship. And they did just that! Reaching the finals, they were up against the same team, Lincoln, that beat them in the opening round. To win the title, they would have to beat them twice. We all know that they did beat them twice and were crowned RIIL State Champions.
The whole journey required remarkable poise and determination on the part of the Bengals because four of the six wins were by one run, three were come-from-behind wins, and one required a walk-off home run in the bottom of the seventh inning. All this prompted Carolyn Thornton, Providence Journal sports reporter,to call it “one of the most impressive athletic achievements of the year.”
It is an honor to induct Coach Dennis Kennedy into the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Caitlin Kunkel '02
Caitlin Kunkel was a premier mid-distance and distance swimmer in Rhode Island and in New England during her time at Bay View. During the two seasons that Coach Brochu had the pleasure of coaching Caitlin, she was integral to the success of the team.
During her last two seasons, the team's Dual Meet record was 20 wins, 0 losses and 1 tie. She was a Co-Captain her Senior year and the team was awarded the RIIL Sportsmanship award in both her Junior and Senior years. In her Senior year, Caitlin was First Team All-State / First Team All-Division in both the 500 Freestyle and the 200 Freestyle.
She was also First Team All-Class in both events.
Her dedication to the sport was admired by her teammates as she often went from high school practices or meets directly to her club team practices with the Ocean State Squids.
Caitlin was a strong mentor to the younger swimmers during her four years at Bay View and worked with her parents to help stage and operate the Bay View Swim Invitational Meet.
She was an outstanding student and went on to Johns Hopkins University, where she was a member of their swim team. She was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to teach English to high school students in Indonesia.
Caitlin is truly deserving of this honor, she was a great scholar athlete and leader on the Bay View Swim Team.
We are honored to welcome Caitlin Kunkel into the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Jane Wernig Metzger ’73
Of all the professions that require the strength, determination and stamina of an athlete, nursing undoubtedly ranks among the top three. More than a demanding career, nursing is also a challenging vocation that requires courage, compassion, and the desire to serve others with humility.
Those attributes best describe Jane Wernig Metzger, RN, PhD, a consummate nursing professional who’s never walked away from a challenge and never stops learning, giving, and inspiring others.
At Bay View, Jane played basketball, volleyball, and tennis, a combination requiring outstanding leadership skills, the willingness to be a team player, and a desire to always reach for the stars.
For Jane, the next achievement is always waiting just around the corner. After graduating in 1973, she received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Saint Anselm College, then pursued her master’s in nursing from Northern Illinois University. Not content to rest on her laurels, Jane continued her graduate studies and was awarded a PhD in nursing from Widener University.
As a leader among leaders in her field, Jane rarely pauses to accept accolades and awards. She won’t tell you she was one of only four nurses in the United States to receive an award from The New York Times for outstanding nursing leadership. She won’t tell you her resume is a resounding tribute to her leadership skills and includes serving as President of the Rhode Island State Nurses Association, as Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Saint Vincent Hospital, as Vice President of Clinical Operations for Emergency Services at Caritas Christi Healthcare System, and as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Morton Hospital.
Jane Metzger was at the helm on February 20, 2003, when the Station Nightclub Fire, one of the nation’s worst, brought hundreds of burn victims to the emergency room doors of Rhode Island Hospital, where she was the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. Years later, Jane told an audience of fellow healthcare professionals at a conference that “the most profound lesson we learned from that tragic fire was how to do a better job caring for our staff.”
That sums up the management philosophy of Jane Metzger. Caring for others is what she’s done her whole life. It’s what she does best and it’s what she continues to do today.
We are honored to welcome Jane Wernig Metzger ’73 to the St. Mary Academy – Bay View 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame.
Katelyn Rielly Nieves '08
Katie was a 4- year starter on our soccer team. She was an incredible defender whose impact was unparalleled. It’s well known that defense wins championships, and there is no doubt that she was a major reason why the soccer team made history when they won their first ever state championship in her senior year. That year our defense was ranked first in our division and second overall in the state. In 16 games, we only allowed 11 goals, that’s less than a goal a game.
Katie was not only a stalwart defender but we also relied on her for all of our direct kicks. Defenders don’t score many goals, Katie scored 2 in her whole career. Her last goal came in the semi-final play-off game against Ponaganset. The game was tied, and Katie took a direct kick. It was from pretty far out, I would say about 30 yards out. Katie knew to aim directly at the goal. It hit just under the crossbar, off the goalkeeper, and into the goal, cementing a 2-1 victory.
Katie never missed a practice or a game in the four years she played for me. To put that in perspective, that is 74 games and 260 practices! There was one practice Katie had to leave early…Katie is the most humble player I have ever coached. She never looked for individual accolades, she just wanted the team to be the best they could possibly be.
The honors she received were as follows:
Team captain, senior year. Rhode Island Girls Soccer Gatorade Player of the Year and the first Bay View soccer player to ever be named First Team All-State. After receiving All-State honors, her quote to the Providence Journal was, “There is no substitute for hard work.”
Congratulations to Katie Reilly Nieves for your well-deserved induction into the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Kimberly Pelland '08
Kim was a 3-sport athlete; 2 years of tennis and 4 years of basketball and softball.
She enjoyed playing tennis as it was an individual sport with different skills than those she employed in her other sports. Her leadership ability was recognized by being elected captain.
Her tennis coach, Belinda Gabryl, said the following about Kim:
“Kim was quiet, determined, and always present on the court. Playing doubles can be challenging, but she did it seamlessly, adjusting to different partners with ease. She set the standard for what a team player should be, motivating and positive."
Kim’s basketball skills started in middle school. She had a good concept of the game and guard skills that she used to drive to the basket or pull up for a jumper. She was very accepting of coaching. On Coach Hayne’s high school basketball team, she was a devoted, hard-working player who gradually developed into a fine, varsity guard, and, as a result, saw more playing time. She was steady, focused, a quiet leader, and supportive teammate.
Coach Haynes said: “Leadership by example, she encouraged her teammates to follow suit and adopt a similar work ethic and mindset towards the game. Her positive attitude and willingness to put team first fostered a sense of unity and camaraderie among her teammates.”
In her senior year, she was a team captain.
Her best sport was softball and she was Coach Kennedy’s catcher, team captain and a rock behind the plate. She was described as one of best all-around players ever to put on a softball uniform for the Bengals. Kim was the starting catcher for 3 years, and was selected to the All-Division 1st team in 2006 and 2007, and the 2nd team in 2008. She was as good defensively as she was on offense.
Coach Kennedy describes her as “an absolute wall behind the plate when it came to blocking pitches.” A major force during the amazing RIIL State Championship run in 2007, she was recognized for her contribution by being selected to the All-Tournament team.
Getting selected to the Providence Journal’s All-State team is a coveted award earned by only exceptional players. Kim was chosen 3 times: First Team All-State in 2007, Second Team All-State in 2006 and 2008. In 2007 she was a Wendy’s Heisman finalist.
Kim moved on from the Bengals to play for the Providence College Friars softball team. Over two years she played in 47 games, hit her first career home run against Seton Hall, in 2009 batted .278.
Congratulations to Kim Pelland on your selection to the 20024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Katherine Rockwell-Jabbara '11
As a singles player on Bay View’s highly successful tennis team, she was an intricate part of leading her team to Division I State titles in 2009 and 2010. She took part in some epic state finals against rival, Mt. St. Charles where every point in every match was critical. She played under pressure with unwavering confidence.
Coach Belinda Gabryl shared the following remarks about Katie:
“She was an exceptional player, and her many honors bear witness to her talent and dedication. All eyes were on her during a pivotal point in the RIIL State Championship march, and she didn’t disappoint. Her positivity, competitiveness, and good sportsmanship was always on display and made her a pleasure to work with on the tennis team and a great person to know.”
Her post-season honors in singles play were:
- 2008- 1st team All-Division South; 2nd team All-State
- 2009- 2nd team All-Division South
- 2010- 1st team All-Division South; 2nd team All-State
Coach Terry Kling was happy to have Katie on her Bengal golf team. The difficulty for the girls teams is that they play in the RIIL Boys Golf League. Bay View was the only all-girls team in the league. Katie qualified for the boy’s individual state tournament. She was the first player from Bay View to do so. She also helped the Bengals team to qualify for the boy’s team state tournament for two years.
Katie was a 4-year letter winner in golf and served as captain for two seasons. In her final two seasons she was named to the Girls All-State team. She averaged 42.8 strokes per nine holes as a senior.
Katie took her golf skills to Fairfield University where she came into her own on the links. As a freshman she shot a season-best 80 in the 2nd round of the ECAC Division I Championship. As a sophomore she finished second in the Quinnipiac Classic, shooting 163 over 36 holes. As a junior she was a conference All-Academic and All-American Scholar Athlete. Finally in her senior year, she shot 80 in 6 tournaments, capped off with a round of 70 in the Delaware State Invitational.
Congratulations, Katie Rockwell, and welcome to the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Katie Marshall Tougas '07
Katie Marshall was an outstanding four-year varsity swimmer on the St. Mary Academy Bay View swim team. During her four seasons, Katie contributed to Bay View's success helping the team WIN the State Championships in 2004 and 2007 and finishing runner-up in 2005 and 2006 (approx. 27 teams compete in the swimming State Championships each year).
During Katie’s tenure at Bay View, the team's Dual Meet Record was 38 wins, 4 losses, and 0 ties. She Co-Captained both her Junior and Senior years. In her four years, Katie was First or Second Team All-State / All-Division eight times in all three relays and the 100 Butterfly over 4 years.
Katie balanced both swimming and competing for Bay View along with her club team practices in Attleboro for the Bluefin Swim Club where she swam alongside Olympic swimmer Elizabeth Beisel.
She was a dedicated student and a very supportive teammate, often found cheering on her teammates when she was not swimming her own races.
Upon graduating from Bay View, she attended Sacred Heart University and competed on the swim team, where she was the NEC champion in the fly in 2010 & 2011. She was the first Sacred Heart swimmer ever to win a conference title!
Katie is truly deserving of this honor, she was a great scholar athlete and leader on the Bay View Swim Team.
Congratulations to Katie Marshall Tongas on your induction to the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.
Albert Urcioli
Albert Urcioli's impact on St. Mary Academy - Bay View was profound, extending far beyond the basketball court into the hearts and memories of those he coached. Arriving in December 1966, Coach Urcioli broke new ground as the school's first male basketball coach, joining a nascent athletics program that initially only offered basketball and cheerleading. His arrival marked a pivotal moment in the school's sports history, igniting a legacy that would resonate for decades.
With just twelve determined girls under his guidance, Coach Urcioli began shaping a team that would defy expectations. Affectionately dubbed "Coach" by his players, he led intense two-hour practices every Tuesday and Thursday, instilling discipline and camaraderie into every session.
Under the headline “New coach incites team to victory” the 1967 McAuleyan Yearbook says:
“For the first time this year, Mr. Albert Uricuoli coached the school team. Mary Lou Butterfield and Ann Wernig were voted co-captains. Both coach, captains, moderator, manager, and team spend long hours making this year’s team one of the best.”
The dedication and hard work of the team resulted in an impressive season that ended in 9 wins and 5 losses.
However, it was in the following season that Coach Urcioli's influence truly flourished. Encouraged by the team's initial success, membership swelled from twelve to twenty-three girls, a testament to Coach's leadership and the growing enthusiasm for girls' athletics at Bay View. His coaching prowess was evident as the team achieved an outstanding record of 13 wins and only 1 loss, which had not been done before.
Fellow Bay View Athletic Hall of Famer and one of his players, Barbara Casey, Class of 1969, shares this about her coach:
I am sure you have heard the statement by Maya Angelou – “I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” That pretty much sums up what we remembered about our Coach Urciouli.
We were the first basketball team that he coached at Bay View, starting with my sophomore year. Not to take anything away from the wonderful Sister Elizabeth Rego who had been playing that role, we suddenly felt like a top-tier basketball team.
Coach took us up more than a few notches: we had formal drills and actual PLAYS! We knew exactly what to when we brought the ball in bounds, for example. He also had a few “tricks up his sleeve”: he taught us to bounce the ball off an opponent’s leg if we were boxed in. And, more than one opposing team was completely befuddled when we “switched” positions mid-play.
More important than basketball skills, Coach Urciouli fostered a fun and friendly team spirit. We all became very good friends playing together on the team – and, attesting to the strength of those team bonds, we are still friends today even though we are spread geographically.
Albert Urcioli's impact on St. Mary Academy - Bay View reverberates through the enduring bonds of friendship and the indomitable spirit he instilled in his players. Beyond the wins and losses, Coach Urcioli's legacy resides in the cherished memories and lifelong connections forged on the court under his guidance.
As we honor his achievements and contributions, we also celebrate his profound and lasting influence on the fabric of Bay View's athletic program. Through his coaching, Coach Urcioli not only elevated a basketball team but also inspired a community, leaving an unforgettable imprint on the hearts of all those he coached and mentored.
Katie Martin Wiseman '10
An exceptional 3-sport athlete, Katie was a varsity player in all of her sports for four years. She was a fierce competitor and a proven leader.
Starting with field hockey, she used her exceptional speed to move the ball down the field when our field hockey team was a very competitive RIIL Division I program. In her junior year she helped the team to get to the finals, where we lost in overtime after a hard-fought game. Katie’s skills were instrumental in the overall success of that program. She always played with heart, enthusiasm, and determination. She was always willing to do whatever was necessary to help her team win. In her senior year, she was second in the state in assists.
Her post-season honors included a selection to the All-State field hockey 1st team in 2009. As a senior, she was selected to the All-Division 1st team and the All-Scholastic team. Also, as a junior, she competed at the National Field Hockey Festival and the Scholar-Athlete Games.
When it was time for winter sports, Katie was again a force to be reckoned with on the basketball court. Her size and speed were assets in rebounding, and she was an effective perimeter shooter. To quote Coach Haynes: “Her skill and leadership ability had an impact on the success of our team.” She was selected as a co-captain as a senior.
Springtime meant it was time to pick up a lacrosse stick. Coach Ketelle said of Katie, “No one then or now ever competed harder than Katie. Picking up a stick for the first time as a freshman, she quickly became the mainstay of our program.”
Katie was tall, fast, and extremely coachable. She dominated the middle of the field. She was an All-Division player twice and a team captain as a senior. Her natural leadership skills became evident when she mentored the younger players. To quote Coach Kettelle again, “Give me a team of Katie Martins, and you will win and do so with sportsmanship and grace.”
After graduating from Bay View, Katie went on to play Division II lacrosse at Merrimack College for 4 years. She was rookie of the year as a freshman and also was honored with the Merrimack Workhorse Award.
We are honored to induct Katie Martin Wiseman to the 2024 Bay View Athletic Hall of Fame.