Hall of Fame
Jennifer Eaton Burkhardt ('91)Jennifer Eaton Burkhardt enjoyed a stellar career on the Rhode Island field hockey team as a four-year starter from 1987-1990 and two-time All-American (1989-90). She set every significant scoring record during her career in Kingston, including goals in a single game (5), goals scored in a season (12), assists in a season (6), career goals (39), career assists (14) and career points (92). Most of her records still stand today. She finished her junior year with a then school-record 12 goals on her way to being recognized as an All-American in 1989 and followed that up with 10 goals and another All-American selection as a senior in 1990. She earned All-Atlantic 10 honors and All-Northeast honors in both 1989 and '90. In her senior year she was named the Hanes-Her-Way Scholar Athlete of the Year and received the Holmes Award, the highest honor the University bestows upon a student-athlete. She currently resides with her husband and two children in Harrison, N.Y. where she has taught physical education and health for the past 12 years.
