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2024 Thomas Glasser '82 Hall of Achievement Inductees
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Greg Kannerstein '63 - Baseball, Basketball
Greg Kannerstein ’63 was the heart and soul of Haverford Athletics—and of the College itself—for more than 40 years. He served in many different roles over that time (official and not), but it was as Athletic Director that Kannerstein fundamentally shaped the modern era of athletics at Haverford College, elevating the ideal of the scholar athlete while growing and supporting an increasingly diverse student body.
An enthusiastic if not particularly distinguished member of the varsity baseball and basketball teams (he did snag the A.W. Haddleton Award “for perseverance, dedication and loyalty” in 1963), Kannerstein left Haverford after graduation to develop his impressive talents both as a writer (at the Philadelphia Bulletin and the Montgomery, Alabama-based civil rights newspaper, The Southern Courier) and as an academic (a master’s in English and folklore at Penn was later followed up with a doctorate at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, where his thesis ondesegregation in colleges led to work testifying in important desegregation cases).
Greg was back at Haverford a mere five years after graduation, as assistant dean of students, teaching freshmen writing and coaching JV basketball. He started coaching the baseball team in 1977, and in 1984 became Director of Athletics, a position he held until 2006. Among many contributions during that tenure, in the wake of co-education, Kannerstein devoted substantial resources to the women’s sports programs, with a vision that they would be at least as robust as men’s, if not more so.
Kannerstein was a deeply thoughtful advocate for social justice. He engaged with Quaker thought both philosophically and practically, and believed in the power of sports as a tool for progress. He was a strong supporter of student causes and relished their success. And he seemed to know personally most of Haverford’s alumni, keeping tabs on all of them, remembering not just their names, but their majors, the teams they played on, where they lived now and what jobs they held.
The stories of his generosity and humanity are legion: Many a Ford benefitted from a miraculous summer job offer, a bit of emergency funding, a career-making networking phone call, or even just a lift to the train station on a blizzardy night. In his humility, Kannerstein would rarely take credit for the magic he made happen, again and again.
His delight in fostering connections among Fords and his strong commitment to the ideal of the scholar-athlete had another effect: sowing the seeds of what the New York Times has called “an unlikely pipeline to Major League Baseball’s front offices.” Kannerstein himself was an intellectual, polymath, and sports fiend; he nurtured generations of very smart Fords who were also serious enough about sports to make it a career.
A seemingly constant presence at Haverford sports events, Kannerstein was nevertheless just as devoted to his family: the love of his life, Elissa; his stepdaughter, Sara; his son-in-law, Kevin and his beloved granddaughter Edie. He did not get to meet his grandson, but somehow the lineage is unbroken: Charlie is another very smart, very sports-obsessed kid. Grandpa Greg
would have been so proud.
Carol Compton '84 - Field Hockey, Lacrosse
Carol Compton, a distinguished alumna from the Class of 1984, made an indelible mark at Haverford College through her exceptional contributions to both the Field Hockey and Women’s Lacrosse teams. Her leadership, athleticism, and academic prowess earned her numerous accolades and a lasting legacy in Haverford's illustrious athletic history. Compton was an integral part of the field hockey team from 1980 to 1983, serving as captain in her senior year. Her tenure coincided with a period of significant growth and success for the Fords’ program. As a freshman, she was part of Haverford’s inaugural varsity field hockey team, and by her senior year, she helped lead that team to a PAIAW Division III Championship and an ECAC playoff berth.
Her personal statistics are a testament to her skill and dedication as a goalkeeper. Upon graduation, she held numerous records, including the most wins (22), most shutouts (17.7), most saves (239), highest save percentage (.860), lowest goals-against average (1.03), most goalie games played (42), and most goalie games started (37). Her single-season records were equally impressive. In 1983, she set records for the most wins (11) and shutouts (9), as well as the highest save percentage (.919) and lowest goals-against average (0.38). Her outstanding performance earned her All-PAIAW honors in both 1982 and
1983. Carol’s presence was a significant factor in the mid-'80s, a period noted for its strong players, including fellow standout Lydia Martin ’85.
Carol also excelled in women’s lacrosse, playing on the inaugural varsity squad from 1981 to 1984. She played a crucial role in the team’s early years under Penny Hinckley, helping to lay a strong foundation for future success. Her prowess as a goalie was once again evident through her impressive statistics. Upon
graduation, she held the records for most wins (10), most saves (533), highest save percentage (.631), and lowest goals-against average (11.52). Her single season records included the most saves (152) in 1982, the highest save percentage (.689) in 1984, and the lowest goals-against average (7.31) in 1983.
Compton’s excellence was not confined to the athletic fields. In 1984, she was named an NCAA Postgraduate Scholar, Haverford’s first female student-athlete to earn the award. The Postgraduate Scholarship was created to promote and encourage graduate education by rewarding the nation’s most accomplished student-athletes through their participation in NCAA championship sports.
That same year, she was awarded the Varsity Cup, an honor given to Haverford’s top senior student-athlete, also making her the first female honoree. Additionally, Carol earned a place on the College Sports Information Directors (CoSIDA) second-team Academic All-American list, highlighting her ability to excel in both her studies and her sports.
After graduating, Carol remained in the Philadelphia area, continuing to play both field hockey and lacrosse in local club leagues, coaching the JV squad at Haverford, and pursuing graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania. This led to lengthy careers in the non-profit education and arts administration sectors and the traditional music world, which, while not highly profitable, brought her much delight.
She currently serves as the Operations Coordinator and Education Programs Director of the Brattleboro Music Center in Brattleboro, Vermont. When not working with faculty and families or
managing events, she travels the Connecticut River Valley playing for community, contra, English, and other dances.
Team sports have largely given way to hiking and kayaking, but she still uses her old lacrosse stick to pitch apples out of her yard in Southwest New Hampshire. The opening tea at the
President’s home, where Penny Hinckley first asked her to try field hockey, was a long time ago, but Carol remains grateful for the remarkable opportunities Haverford provided—both in the classroom and on the playing field.
Jamal Elliott '96 - Basketball
Jamal Elliott, a basketball virtuoso, left an indelible mark on Haverford College's men's basketball program during the mid-1990s, igniting a renaissance that reverberates to this day.
Renowned for his wizardry with the ball, Jamal orchestrated the team's resurgence, leading in assists and steals throughout his storied career. His exceptional talent earned him acclaim as one of the greatest players in the annals of Haverford College basketball, garnering a plethora of accolades before his graduation.
Elliott's on-court prowess was unparalleled, amassing 1000 points (11th most in school history), ranking second in assists, and securing top 15 placements in various other career categories, including steals, where he remains the school's all-time leader.
Jamal's remarkable achievements are epitomized by his 5.2 assists per game, a record shared with the school's elite. His stellar freshman performance earned him the title of MAC Freshman of the Year in 1992-1993. A natural leader from the outset, Elliott captained the Fords for two consecutive years.
During his senior season, Jamal propelled the Fords to their first playoff berth and winning record in over three decades. In a remarkable display of skill, his team won victory in 12 out of 13 games during one portion of the 1995-1996 season, suffering their sole defeat during this streak to Division 1 Princeton University. Elliott reached new heights in his final year, setting career highs in steals (12), points (25), and assists (13) in a single game. His stellar performance, averaging over 15 points and assists, culminated in leading the Fords to a first- place division finish and a coveted home playoff game.
Jamal's outstanding contributions earned him first-team all-Centennial Conference honors, First Team All-Small College in the Philadelphia area, and a share of Haverford’s most prestigious
athletic award, The Varsity Cup, which he shared with his backcourt mate, Chris Guiton.
A native of North Philadelphia, Jamal Elliott remains deeply rooted in his community. After earning a degree in Sociology from Haverford and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Arcadia University, he embarked on a distinguished career in education. Beginning as a kindergarten teacher in West Philadelphia, Jamal's passion for education led him to roles in
higher education, including Coordinator of Minority Recruitment at Ursinus College. He later transitioned to educational administration, ascending to the position of Dean of Students at
Wissahickon Charter School before assuming the role of Co-CEO, where he played a pivotal role in the school's remarkable growth over 14 years.
Currently serving as Site Director (Principal) at Ad Prima Charter School in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, Jamal continues to inspire and nurture young minds. A consummate educator
and coach, he recently guided the Jenkintown HS varsity girls' basketball team to a District I Championship and Pennsylvania state playoff berth in his first season at the helm.
Beyond his professional achievements, Jamal is a devoted family man and proud father of three boys, Jamil, Jalil, and Masai. Residing in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, with his wife Moneek, two
of his sons, and his beloved Rottweiler, Shaka, Jamal finds solace in family, basketball, and Caribbean adventures.
Jamal Elliott's enduring legacy transcends the courts and classrooms, embodying resilience, leadership, and a profound commitment to community upliftment.
Lindsey Carey Bean '00 - Soccer, Lacrosse
Lindsey Carey Bean ’00 was a two-sport standout at Haverford College, competing on both the soccer and lacrosse fields during her Haverford tenure. Her talents were recognized with the 2000 Varsity Cup award, Haverford’s highest athletic honor.
On the soccer field, Carey Bean appeared in 35 career contests, competing in both the 1996 and 1997 fall seasons. She scored her first career goal during the 1997 campaign in which she started all 18 games for the Fords. She was named to the Centennial Conference Honor Roll following that 1997 season, and also picked up the women’s soccer program’s 1997 Coaches Award.
She is especially acknowledged in Haverford’s history for her leadership and prowess on the lacrosse field, where she stands as one of the best players in program history. Carey Bean appeared in 68 career games for Haverford, starting all 17 contests in each of her four seasons on campus. She tallied 217 career goals and chipped in 67 assists for 284 career points. She scooped 167 ground balls, won 70 draw controls and caused 119 turnovers over the course of her career.
After earning the Archibald MacIntosh 1921 Award as the top scholar-athlete in the first-year class at Haverford, Carey Bean continued to impress with a sophomore lacrosse season that included 57 goals and 14 assists in 17 games played.
A three-time first-team All-Centennial Conference performer, Carey Bean had a spirited senior season for the Fords, as the captain added 59 goals and 22 assists en-route to Centennial Conference Player of the Year honors. She was named an All-IWLCA/Brine First-team All-America selection, still the only player in program history to earn first team honors, as well as second-team U.S. Lacrosse All-America selection following the 10-7 campaign.
Carey Bean graduated as the Haverford women’s lacrosse career leader in points, goals, and goals per game and ranked second in caused turnovers and caused turnovers per game. Her
assists and draw control totals were also in the top five in program history at the time of her graduation.
During the summer of 2018, the Centennial Conference named Carey Bean to its Silver
Anniversary team for women’s lacrosse, an award bestowed upon to those who represented thebest of the best over the conference's first quarter-century.
After Haverford, Bean stayed connected with her art history degree by working in education at the Walters Art Museum and School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Lacrosse remained a big part of her life, as she continued to play club and coach high school girls. After doing the whole “get married, buy a house (in the DC area) and have kids (two girls)” thing, Bean and family took a giant leap and moved to Asia - first to Bangkok, Thailand for three years and then to Hanoi, Vietnam for the past eight.
Now in Hanoi, Bean spends most mornings coaching and working out at Crossfit Tay Ho, and works many afternoons organizing the homes and lives of expat families to shed clutter and create simple, sustainable systems. She also works regularly with the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation - a charity that helps street kids and rescues victims of human trafficking in Vietnam. The Bean family loves traveling, with a recent highlight being their first scuba dive together as a family.
J.B. Haglund '02 - Cross Country, Track & Field
A four-time national champion, nine-time All-American, and 15-time Centennial Conference Champion for the Haverford College cross country and track & field teams, J.B. Haglund ’02 cemented his legacy as an all-time great when he became the first and only runner in program history to win an individual national championship during each of the three running seasons as a senior. Additionally an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipient, Haglund was also awarded Haverford’s highest athletic honor when he received the Varsity Cup as a senior.
One of the greatest distance runners in the storied program’s history, Haglund pulled off the 5K and 10K double in his final collegiate meet representing the Fords as he won the 10,000 meter race on Thursday and came back just two days later to cover the final lap of his collegiate career in 56.7 seconds to secure the individual title in the 5,000 meters. Those two performances earned Haglund the Outstanding Male Track Athlete of the 2002 NCAA Outdoor Championships.
That performance closed one of the finest seasons a runner in Division III has ever had. Haglund started his senior campaign by winning the individual championship at the 2001 NCAA Cross Country Championships and followed that up by running the anchor leg of Haverford’s first-ever national championship winning relay as he joined Greg Bielecki ’03, Chris Ward ’02, and Chris Johnstone ’02, as the 2002 distance medley relay national champions.
The DMR championship is fitting as Haglund’s success was not limited to individual accolades, with the Fords winning all 12 possible Centennial Conference Championships as a team during his college career. Starting at Haverford during the 1996-97 academic year, Haglund went on a two-year mission break but came back stronger than ever. In addition to his cross country national championship in 2001, the two- year team captain earned his first All-American certificate in cross country following a 13th-place finish in 2000. Haglund also won the Centennial Conference individual championship during both of his All-American seasons, along with the 2000 and 2001 Mideast Regional titles.
Before his breakthrough senior season, Haglund earned 4 All-American certificates in track & field as he anchored the DMR that finished 5 th and 4 th respectively at the 2000 and 2001 national championships. He also placed fourth in the 5,000 meter race at the 2002 indoor nationals after a sixth-place finish in the 1,500 meters the previous winter. Haglund was also a Centennial Conference Champion multiple times indoors (1500m - ’00, ’02, 3000m – ’01, ’02, 4x800 ’97, ’02, DMR ’00) and outdoors (1500m ’02, 5000, ’02, Steeplechase ’00, ’02, 4x800 ’97, ’02).
Continuing to help grow the legacy of Haverford College cross country and track & field, Haglund hasserved as an assistant cross country coach with Tom Donnelly ever since his graduation in 2002. Haglund’s time on the coaching staff has resulted in seven trips to the podium at the NCAA Championships, including the College’s first and only team NCAA national championship during the 2010 season.
Haglund now lives in Havertown with his wife Liz and their four boys. He has been teaching English at Lower Merion High School for the past 20 years and using the summers to learn enough basic carpentry that the tree house doesn’t collapse under the boys. There’s also just enough running to make it through most of the Marine Corps Marathon most years in the fall and lots of riding all over for fun and to raise money for Team I Hate Cancer. He has also been actively serving in various positions in the Mormon church.
