Athletic Hall of Fame
The Summit Athletics and Alumni offices have been inducting members of The Summit's Athletic Hall of Fame since 1984. The awards recognize outstanding athletic accomplishments by alumni “on the field” during their years as Summit students.
2026 Inductees: Sydney Beckmeyer '16 & Dan Fry '00
Sydney Beckmeyer ’16
One of the most decorated athletes in Summit history, Sydney Beckmeyer ’16 built an extraordinary career that helped elevate Summit girls' lacrosse to new heights while also contributing to championship teams in other sports.
A four-year starter in lacrosse, Beckmeyer earned First Team All-MVC honors from 2014 through 2016 and was named Miami Valley Conference Player of the Year in both 2015 and 2016. She was also a four-time First Team All-District selection, two-time District Player of the Year and a three-time First Team All-State honoree. During her career, Summit won four consecutive MVC championships and secured regional titles in 2015 and 2016.
Beckmeyer scored more than 200 career goals, placing her among the most prolific scorers in program history. She was also a multi-sport athlete, competing in soccer, basketball and swimming. As a senior, she helped lead Summit's girls' soccer team to the 2016 state championship.
Her success continued at the collegiate level after signing to play Division I lacrosse at James Madison University. Beckmeyer was a member of the Dukes team that captured the 2018 NCAA Women's Lacrosse National Championship, the first national championship in program history. She competed at James Madison from 2017 through 2021.
Beckmeyer's accomplishments reflect the versatility, leadership and competitive excellence that defined her career at Summit. Her impact extended beyond individual awards, helping establish a championship culture that continues to benefit Summit athletes today.
The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes athletes whose accomplishments, leadership and character have left a lasting influence on The Summit Country Day School. Through their achievements at Summit and success beyond graduation, Dan Fry and Sydney Beckmeyer exemplify the values of commitment, perseverance and excellence that continue to inspire future generations of Silver Knights.
Dan Fry ’00
A dynamic multi-sport athlete, Dan Fry ’00 competed in football, basketball, baseball and track during his time at The Summit. While he excelled across all four sports, it was on the football field where he made a lasting mark on the program.
Fry remains one of the most accomplished receivers in school history. He still holds Summit records for the longest touchdown reception, a 97-yard score against Western Brown, most receiving yards in a game (233), and most touchdown receptions in a game (four), both set against New Miami in 1998. He earned All-Ohio Honorable Mention honors in 1998 and First Team All-Ohio recognition in 1999 while helping lead Summit to a Miami Valley Conference championship in 1996.
His impact is reflected throughout the Summit record book. Fry ranks among the program's career leaders in receptions, receiving yards, touchdown receptions, points scored and all-purpose offensive production.
After graduating from The Summit, Fry continued his football career at Morehead State University before finishing at Concord University, where he served as a team captain. He later played two seasons of arena football and accomplished a rare feat by becoming a professional athlete in two sports, also competing as a professional boxer. Today, Fry is a retired police officer and co-owner of The Track Kitchen restaurant in Lebanon, Ohio, which he operates with his wife.
Fry credits Summit and its coaches for helping shape his work ethic and competitive mindset. He specifically points to former coaches Garrick Robinson and Tim Jedding as influential mentors. Robinson taught him the value of hard work and preparation, while Jedding emphasized teamwork, consistency and perspective.
Among his favorite Summit memories is defeating Cincinnati Country Day in basketball during his senior year and sealing the victory with a breakaway dunk. Yet he says the education and personal attention he received from teachers proved just as valuable as any athletic accomplishment.
"Summit prepared me not only to be successful in college but for any challenge I faced after college as well," Fry said.