Jen McDermott (Class of 1989) made her mark in Ridgewood High School athletics in gymnastics and track and field, receiving All-County or All-State recognition in both sports in 11 of her 12 seasons competing. She is the holder of 12 school records in track and field.

McDermott received the Ridgewood High School Award For Excellence In Athletics in 1989 and was named to The Record’s All-Century Team for track and field.



She went on to star in track and field at Georgetown University, where she attained All-American status. She still holds the indoor long and triple jump record at Georgetown.