Polly Lawrence | ORR Athletic Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Plaque Biography

Polly Lawrence retired from coaching and teaching at ORR in 2018. Her goal was to inspire to find their passion, understand what is required to achieve their goals, and hone their skills always with the needs of others in the back of their minds. Polly played field hockey at ORR and Mt. Ida. Her teams normally finished 1 or 2 in their league, often performing well in the post season. Polly always brought out the best in her players and students. Polly was a great athlete and coach, she was a better human being. Polly taught her kids to care for and respect those around them, teammates and opponents alike. She was recognized, respected, and appreciated by those on her team and staff, and opponents. She was So recognized that an award was created in her name, the Lawrence Legacy Award. She is very worthy of her position in the Old Rochester Regional Athletic Hall of Fame.

Original Hall of Fame Plaque

THE COMPLETE STORY

Expanded Historical Profile

Polly Lawrence devoted her career at Old Rochester Regional to teaching, coaching, and helping young people discover the commitment required to reach their goals. An ORR and Mount Ida field hockey player, she carried her experience into coaching and guided teams that regularly finished first or second in their league and often advanced successfully into postseason play.

Lawrence’s influence reached beyond wins and standings. She emphasized care and respect for teammates, opponents, students, and staff, and became widely recognized for bringing out the best in the people around her. Her example shaped athletes not only as competitors but also as members of their school and community.

Lawrence retired from teaching and coaching in 2018. The Lawrence Legacy Award bears her name and recognizes the impact described in her Hall of Fame record. Her career as an athlete, coach, teacher, and mentor earned her induction into the ORR Athletic Hall of Fame in 2022.

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INDUCTION CEREMONY

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SOURCES & HISTORICAL NOTES

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October 16, 2026: missing-physical-plaque exception retained. Bill reports that the plaque is missing from the display. The existing manufacturer artwork remains the text source; no physical match is claimed. Reconcile the replacement plaque when it is available. No repeat archive search is requested and no photographs were added.

Verified against the original 2022 Hall of Fame manufacturer plaque artwork supplied by ORRAHOF. The plaque does not provide a graduation year.

October 14, 2026: text-only editorial review against the existing Hall biography and source notes. Retains retirement and named award without inventing when the award was created. This review does not certify an exact physical-plaque match or current record status.

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