Aug. 20, 2011
NORMAL, Ill. -
The Illinois State volleyball team embraced the past of Redbird history with an alumni match and recognized one of Illinois State's all-time greats. The Redbirds held a special ceremony and tree dedication for former Redbird volleyball player Christine Rehor-Federico, who passed away in June.
Rehor-Federico, who lettered from 1985-88, was one of the best offensive volleyball players in Illinois State history, holding the career records for kills (1,773), kills per set (3.96) and attack attempts (4,614). She led Redbird teams to a combined 85-48 record in her four seasons, including a 29-7 mark in league play.
Rehor-Federico is the only player in Redbird history to lead her team three or more times in kills, digs or service aces. She led in aces for ISU all four of her seasons and in both kills and digs her last three seasons. She is also the only player in Missouri Valley Conference history to lead the conference in kills, digs, aces and hitting percentage in the same season (1988).
She was inducted into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame in 1996. In November 2006, Rehor-Federico was selected to the MVC's All-Centennial Volleyball Team.
A tulip tree was planted in remembrance of Rehor-Federico in an effort to have a continued connection to the Redbird family. The unveiling of a plaque in honor of Rehor-Federico concluded the ceremony.
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