E.O. Smith Hall of Fame, 2015 Inductee
Lori Kessel - Class of 1983
Soccer
A key member of a dominant girls soccer team that at one time won 79 straight games, Lori Kessel began her E.O. Smith soccer career by scoring 50 goals as a freshman. Kessel led the Panthers to three successive state championships from 1979 to 1981. She finished her career with a remarkable 164 goals, and was a three time All-American. In 2002, Kessel enrolled at Connecticut College to complete her degree. There, she embarked on a superb second athletic career in Track and Field. While at Connecticut College, she set individual indoor and outdoor school records in the 200 and 400 meters at the age of 36, and was also a part of a record-setting relay team. Lori is currently enrolled at UConn where she is doing graduate work in archeology.
Soccer
A key member of a dominant girls soccer team that at one time won 79 straight games, Lori Kessel began her E.O. Smith soccer career by scoring 50 goals as a freshman. Kessel led the Panthers to three successive state championships from 1979 to 1981. She finished her career with a remarkable 164 goals, and was a three time All-American. In 2002, Kessel enrolled at Connecticut College to complete her degree. There, she embarked on a superb second athletic career in Track and Field. While at Connecticut College, she set individual indoor and outdoor school records in the 200 and 400 meters at the age of 36, and was also a part of a record-setting relay team. Lori is currently enrolled at UConn where she is doing graduate work in archeology.
