Don Marie (Damian) Harrower (1995)

Donna, now known as Damian, came into CCRI in 1976 and graduated with honors in 1979 and was recognized for “Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges” in 1979-1980.  In 1976, she was one of the founding members of the Women’s Volleyball team and with her success, they officially became a team in 1977, becoming a New England powerhouse.  She was captain of the 1977 and 1978 teams; she led the teams to consecutive New England Titles and appeared in the National Junior College Athletics Association Championship at Catonsville, Maryland.  She earned many accolades such as All-New England First Team in both 1977 and 1978, she earned New England Tournament MVP in both 1977 and 1978 as well, and she was team MVP in 1978. She also earned the National Junior College Athletic Association All-American Honorable Mention in 1978, which was a first time that a Rhode Island female athlete from a Junior College received the All-American honor.