Hall of Fame
Gracia Perilli arrived at Cedar Crest College in 1993 coming over from Muhlenberg College. At the time when Perilli was hired, Cedar Crest was still known as the “Classics” and there were no other Full Time athletic positions.
Perilli’s job description ranged from handling all the athletic responsibilities to helping the grounds crew with field and game preparation to coaching. She was a 1 woman show. Perilli also laid the ground work for bringing in soccer as an eventual Division III NCAA Sport. During her time, she also brought in Softball as a varsity sport.
“When women put their mind to it, they can accomplish anything” Gracia Perilli
Athletics Achievements during Perilli’s career at Cedar Crest:
1997 Lacrosse PAC Championship
1997 Tennis PAC Championship
1997 Head Lacrosse Coach
Assistant Basketball Coach
