Alumni Spotlight

McCorkell (third from right) receives the Big Apple Award from Mayor Michael Bloomberg (front row, fourth from left) at Gracie Mansion on June 11, 2013.
Mayor Bloomberg Honors Lady Bears Alumna Kimberly McCorkell with Big Apple Award

July 09, 2013

Former Lady Bears basketball student-athlete and assistant coach Kimberly McCorkell '03 (pictured third from right) was honored last month by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott as one of 11 recipients of the inaugural Big Apple Awards: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York City.

Former Hoops Star Chris Distefano Performing on Thursday’s "Late Show with David Letterman"
Former Hoops Star Chris Distefano Performing on Thursday’s "Late Show with David Letterman"

June 19, 2013

Chris Distefano '06, an 1865-point scorer for the Bears basketball team and accomplished comic who has appeared in the top comedy clubs in New York City and a cast member on MTV's hit show "GuyCode", will be David Letterman's guest on "Late Show"