The 2026 Carleton Ravens Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, recognizing seven student-athletes, coaches, builders and teams “whose achievements have shaped the proud tradition of Ravens athletics.”
Through on-field excellence, building up different Ravens sports programs, reviving alumni programs or a team that laid the foundation of a university sports dynasty, the inductees represent five different programs and decades of impact to Ravens sports.
Jack Cassar – Ravens Football
From first playing football in Dubai to joining the Ravens in 2016, Ravens linebacker Jack Cassar proved himself as a standout defensive performer.
Recognized by the university as “one of the best defensive players in program history,” the linebacker received the OUA President’s Trophy in 2019, topped with First Team All-Canadian and Ravens Male Athlete of the Year selections.
During his four seasons at Carleton, he tallied 157 tackles, eight sacks and one interception.
Cassar was selected 11th overall by the Toronto Argonauts in the 2020 CFL Draft, went on to win two Grey Cups and remains a member of the double blue.
Natasha Flowersmith (Smith) – Ravens Women’s Rugby
Natasha Flowersmith was a key player in developing the Ravens women’s rugby program during its early years, and is a “foundational figure in Carleton women’s rugby.”
Suiting up for the Ravens from 2010-2014, Flowersmith graduated as the program’s leading scorer, was awarded the Ravens female athlete of the year, an RSEQ division All-Star selection and represented Canada at the World University Championships.
After finishing her undergrad at Carleton as the program’s leading scorer, Flowersmith continued to play on the international stage. She joined the Canadian senior national team and was selected to represent Team Canada at the Rugby League World Cup, where she tallied three tries en route to Canada’s first-ever win at the World Cup.
Flowersmith coached and trained local high school teams while playing for the Ravens, and she later returned to Carleton as an assistant coach in 2022.
Stacey Siopis – Ravens Women’s Soccer
Recognized as “one of the most accomplished players in Ravens women’s soccer history,” Stacey Siopis has brought on-field talent and off-field leadership to the Ravens.
Now an assistant crown attorney, Siopis suited up for the Ravens from 2000-2004 and earned OUA East All-Star honours in four of her five seasons. During her time with Carleton, the Ravens defender shut down her opposition, earning her a Team Canada selection at the 2003 World University Games.
Off the field, the former female athlete of the year revived the team’s alumni program in 2024, whose newsletter now reaches around 300 people.
Sean Holmes – Ravens Men’s Soccer
Defensive stalwart Sean Holmes spearheaded one of the “most successful eras in Ravens men’s soccer history.” Bringing the Ravens to a nail-biting 2-1 loss in extra time of the national championship, Holmes captained a finalist finish on home soil in the 1984 season.
Throughout his time with the Ravens, Holmes earned three OUA all-star selections and Jack Vogan Award as the top graduating athlete. He currently stands as the program’s top-scoring defender.
After receiving his degree, Holmes suited up for the National Capital Pioneers in the now defunct Canadian Soccer League, and has coached at the NCAA Division I and II levels, currently serving as St. Cloud State University’s men’s head coach.
Kevin McKerrow – Ravens Football
When the Ravens football program took its second hiatus from 1999 until 2013, it was Kevin McKerrow who led the movement to bring the Ravens back on the field.
McKerrow, the president of the Old Crow Society, Carleton’s football alumni organization, helped sustain the football community during the program’s absence, and continues to support the team through mentorship, fundraising and preserving history.
McKerrow lined up as an offensive guard for the Ravens from 1983 to 1986 and later coached with the team. The Ravens recognized the builder as someone whose “leadership and dedication have left an enduring impact on Ravens football.”
David “Chick” McClintock – Water Polo
For six decades, David McClintock has been a driving force behind water polo at Carleton and in the nation’s capital.
The goalie represented Ontario at the Second Canada Summer Games in 1973 and appeared at the 1982 World Aquatic Championships.
The former men’s team coach and current women’s team coach has contributed to numerous championship winning teams, serving as a head coach, assistant coach, and mentor, all while “helping generations of student-athletes succeed in the pool and beyond.”
2003-04 and 2004-05 Carleton Ravens Men’s Basketball Teams
The first inductees into the team category, the 2003-04 and 2004-05 men’s basketball teams established the Ravens as one of the greatest university sports dynasties.
The Ravens claimed back-to-back national championships headlined by a 56-game winning streak and a 64-2 record across both seasons. Osvaldo Jeanty and Mike Smart both received national championship MVPs, leading the charge of a loaded squad.
Coached by Ravens basketball legend Dave Smart, the Hall of Fame class kickstarted a Ravens five-peat and Smart’s run for 13 national championships in 17 seasons.
Induction Ceremony
The class will officially be inducted on Oct. 2, 2026, as part of Carleton’s Throwback, the annual homecoming weekend, which includes the 57th Panda Game.
