Westchester to Induct Golfer, Swimmer into Athletic Hall of Fame
Golf standout Thomas Walsh, a 2015 graduate, and record-setting swimmer Virginia Marsh, a 2016 graduate, will be inducted into the Westchester Country Day School Athletic Hall of Fame during the school’s Alumni Weekend events. The ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, at the Couch Baseball Complex on the school campus.
The Westchester Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes members of the school community who have distinguished themselves as outstanding contributors to Wildcat athletics, demonstrated exemplary sportsmanship and character, and established high standards of excellence in athletic achievement. Nominations are solicited from Westchester alumni and selections are determined by a committee of alumni, faculty and staff.
In addition to the Hall of Fame ceremony, Westchester hosts Forsyth Country Day for Middle School Baseball at 3:30 p.m. and Varsity Baseball at 6 p.m. on April 22. The Hall of Fame ceremony will take place in between the games. Throughout the weekend, the school will host several events for alumni, including a recognition of the Class of 1972, which celebrates its 50th reunion this year.
Thomas Walsh ’15 - Golf
As a member of the Westchester Varsity Golf team, Walsh was a five-time NCISAA team state champion (2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) and a two-time individual state champion (2014, 2015).
Walsh went on to play golf at the University of Virginia for four seasons (2015-19), where he was an All-American in 2017. He won two individual titles, including the 2018 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, and earned 2018 All-America Third Team recognition. Walsh received All-ACC laurels in 2018 and 2019, All-ACC Academic honors all four seasons, and All-America Scholar honors in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He graduated from UVA with a degree in politics. In 2021, Walsh played in seven of eight PGA Tour Latinoamérica tournaments, making three cuts and posting one top-10, a T8. He currently plays on the Korn Ferry Tour.
"Thomas Walsh’s impact on the Wildcat golf program is still present to this day, and we could not be happier for him on this huge accomplishment,” said Adam Schwartz, director of athletics and Varsity Golf coach. “Thomas is one of the greatest golfers to attend Westchester, and his accolades through the years on the youth, high school and collegiate levels were incredible. It is just as awesome to watch his determination to reach his goals on the professional tour.”
Virginia Marsh ’16 - Swimming
As a member of Westchester Varsity Swimming, Marsh was a four-time state record holder and a six-time state champion. She was Conference Swimmer of the Year in 2014 and 2015, and she was a three-time MVP Swimmer of the Year. She is the first female swimmer inducted into the Westchester Athletic Hall of Fame.
Marsh started her collegiate swimming career at the University of Richmond and was a part of the championship team that won the A-10s during her first year (2016-17). At Richmond, she logged two top-3 finishes in both the 100-meter freestyle and the 200-meter freestyle. She holds the university record in the 200-meter freestyle. Marsh transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was a letterman and member of the conference team that competed at the ACC. She was on the ACC Academic Honor Roll her senior year. Marsh graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science and sports administration. She is currently an inside sales representative at Professional Sports Publications Publishing.
"Virginia Marsh is simply the best female Wildcat swimmer in school history. Each time I walk by the swimming record board outside of my office I am reminded of that, as she holds a record in every event our school offers!” said Schwartz. “Not only is she an incredible athlete, but Virginia was also a great role model to the younger swimmers at Westchester in and out of the pool. We are so happy to welcome her into the Hall of Fame, and honor her for all her incredible accomplishments."
