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Hannah Henry’s legacy lives on.
Sun Devil Athletics and the Sun Devil Club announced the creation of the Hannah Henry Memorial Scholarship on July 6, established by Jo-Anne and Lowry Barfield to honor the life of the former Sun Devil Triathlon star athlete.
Henry, 26, who won two individual national titles in the triathlon while at Arizona State, was killed in February following a hit-and-run accident while riding her bicycle in Phoenix.
Phoenix police later arrested the driver, Eric Hodge, 46, who was booked on charges of reckless manslaughter, leaving the scene of a deadly crash, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drugs. Police said Hodges had been smoking fentanyl prior to the crash.
The Hannah Henry Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance to Sun Devil Triathlon student-athletes.
“We created this scholarship to provide a lasting legacy that reflects Hannah's passion, determination and commitment to others," the Barfields said in a press release. "Hannah was a flag bearer for women in sport. She exemplified all of the best characteristics someone in her position could exhibit.
“Through the support of future student-athletes, her memory will continue to inspire generations of Sun Devils. We would be delighted if others join with us in contributing to this scholarship in Hannah’s honor.”
In addition to her individual success, Henry helped lead the Sun Devils to four national team championships. She graduated summa cum laude in 2021 with a bachelor’s in business entrepreneurship and a minor in nutrition and healthy living. She earned her master’s in global management in 2023, with a concentration in sustainability solutions.
“We lost an incredible young person who was a tremendous student-athlete in our program,” coach Cliff English said. “She had a huge impact immediately as a freshman winning her first national title, which is a very rare feat. She was top in her class in her time at ASU.
“However, it was that incredible vibrant, kind, thoughtful, and bright person that will forever leave a lasting impression on those close to her and even those that had the pleasure of even just meeting her for a moment in time. She will forever be remembered as a Sun Devil for life."
Those wishing to make a gift to the Hannah Henry Memorial Scholarship can do so here.
Logan Stanley is a sports reporter with The Arizona Republic who primarily focuses on high school, college and Olympic sports. To suggest ideas for human-interest stories and other news, reach out to Stanley at [email protected] or 707-293-7650. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @LSscribe.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Memorial scholarship created for ASU triathlete killed in hit-and-run
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Sun Devil Athletics and the Sun Devil Club announced the creation of the Hannah Henry Memorial Scholarship on July 6, established by Jo-Anne and Lowry Barfield to honor the life of the former Sun Devil Triathlon star athlete.
Henry, 26, who won two individual national titles in the triathlon while at Arizona State, was killed in February following a hit-and-run accident while riding her bicycle in Phoenix.
Phoenix police later arrested the driver, Eric Hodge, 46, who was booked on charges of reckless manslaughter, leaving the scene of a deadly crash, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drugs. Police said Hodges had been smoking fentanyl prior to the crash.
The Hannah Henry Memorial Scholarship will provide financial assistance to Sun Devil Triathlon student-athletes.
“We created this scholarship to provide a lasting legacy that reflects Hannah's passion, determination and commitment to others," the Barfields said in a press release. "Hannah was a flag bearer for women in sport. She exemplified all of the best characteristics someone in her position could exhibit.
“Through the support of future student-athletes, her memory will continue to inspire generations of Sun Devils. We would be delighted if others join with us in contributing to this scholarship in Hannah’s honor.”
In addition to her individual success, Henry helped lead the Sun Devils to four national team championships. She graduated summa cum laude in 2021 with a bachelor’s in business entrepreneurship and a minor in nutrition and healthy living. She earned her master’s in global management in 2023, with a concentration in sustainability solutions.
“We lost an incredible young person who was a tremendous student-athlete in our program,” coach Cliff English said. “She had a huge impact immediately as a freshman winning her first national title, which is a very rare feat. She was top in her class in her time at ASU.
“However, it was that incredible vibrant, kind, thoughtful, and bright person that will forever leave a lasting impression on those close to her and even those that had the pleasure of even just meeting her for a moment in time. She will forever be remembered as a Sun Devil for life."
Those wishing to make a gift to the Hannah Henry Memorial Scholarship can do so here.
Logan Stanley is a sports reporter with The Arizona Republic who primarily focuses on high school, college and Olympic sports. To suggest ideas for human-interest stories and other news, reach out to Stanley at [email protected] or 707-293-7650. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @LSscribe.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Memorial scholarship created for ASU triathlete killed in hit-and-run
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