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Jill Addesa was the Crusaders' Most Valuable Swimmer for four straight years, earning All-Patriot League honors in 1991 and 1992. She won the 200-meter freestyle event at the National Catholic Championship in 1991 and 1992.

Addesa was the Patriot League record holder in three events at the time of her graduation and was chosen as the Co-Swimmer of the Meet at the 1992 Patriot League Championship. She graduated with nine school records and was a member of five relay teams that posted school records.

Addesa was biology major and was named as the Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year in women's swimming as a senior. She received the Cooney Award from the Varsity Club and eventually graduated from Georgetown Medical School.