Revak to be inducted into W&J Athletic Hall of Fame
Jim Downey | 无毛视频-Standard
Mike Revak has accomplished a lot in his career on the golf course.
He had a solid career at Laurel Highlands, won conference championships in college and is among those who have won a Fayette County Open title.
Now, Revak will be recognized for his outstanding career at Washington & Jefferson College with his induction into the W&J Athletic Hall of Fame.
Revak joins Alex Baroffo ’14 (football), Maggie Gibson ’10 (women’s basketball), and Emily Hays ’09 (women’s basketball) as the 25th class to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The quartet will be formally inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6, in the college’s Rossin Ballroom.
“Out of nowhere the sports information director emailed me,” said Revak. “It’s just a nice honor. I don’t think there’s many golfers in the hall of fame.”
Revak is the fourth golfer in the hall of fame, including Michael Grasso (2022), Demas McVay (2018), and Lynne (Szarnicki) Rau (2021).
Revak was the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Player of the Year all four years and led the Presidents to four straight conference team championships. Revak was the first golfer to win four-consecutive PAC individual titles.
Revak averaged 79.3 strokes per round in his senior season, and shot 152 (77-75) as a senior when he won his fourth PAC title.
Revak received the Golf Coaches Association of America Scholar-Athlete in 1997.
“That happened a long time ago in my career,” said Revak. “I had a very nice career and I’m happy with my education. I had the Presidential Scholarship. I was getting money academically, so it worked out,” explained Revak, adding, “I’m blessed.”
Revak teaches 11th and 12th grade physics at Albert Gallatin High School, including one level of college physics through the University of Pittsburgh where students receive four college credits.
The 1994 graduate is entering his second year as the Laurel Highlands boys golf coach.
“We have a totally different group. Six seniors graduated. Hopefully, the younger guys can step up,” said Revak. “I’m trying to build these younger kids so we have a chance the next couple years.”