<p class="fontlook"><B>CARROLLTON ALUMNA – U.S. TEAM CAPTAIN FOR FED CUP</B>

 

<p class="fontlook"><img src="../new_images/8nov1909d1.jpg" align="left">Carrollton Alumna Mary Joe Fernandez, Class of 1989, led the United States to the Fed Cup tennis final.  The U.S. team competed against Italy in Reggio Calabria, Italy on Thursday, November 5, 2009.  The Fed Cup is the premier team competition in women’s tennis.  Fernandez has played in the Fed Cup in past years, however this year she took on the challenging role of U.S. team captain.  

 

<p class="fontlook">Fernandez began her tennis career while attending school at Carrollton and became a professional before graduating in 1989 .  She finished as a top-notch student with a promising future in tennis.  Among her many achievements she played in three Grand Slam singles tournament finals and took home two Grand Slam women's doubles titles and two Olympic gold medals. 

 

<p class="fontlook">Carrollton congratulates Mary Joe Fernandez on achieving such a prestigious role and continuing to exemplify the courage and confidence of Sacred Heart women.

 
