chris mackay '80

Chris MacKay, simply put, according to Coach Lenny Miragliuolo, “was an athlete” –a true leader, team player, and competitor. Chris didn’t need an award to quantify her impact on her team – aside from her will to win, her positive attitude and enthusiasm and support for her teammates were perhaps her most notable qualities. In 1976, Chris was one of only two freshman girls to make the varsity basketball team – and she would go on to secure the MIP award in 1978 and serve as captain in 1979. Known for her tenacious defense and consistent double-digit scoring, and never shying away from a challenge on or off the court, Chris was always a leader by example. Perhaps her most notable achievement as a John Bapst athlete was her 1980 PVC (and school) record in javelin – 109’4” – not to mention her 5th place finish at the Class C state meet that same year. It’s no surprise that Chris was also a cheerleader and a softball player during her time at the school. Chris went on to marry John Bapst alum Scott Dunbar, ’80 and raise her family in Bangor. Suffice to say, Chris emulated the MacKay way – pride, integrity, commitment, and hard work.

2023 JOHN BAPST ATHLetic hall of fame INDUCTION CEREMONY