Monae Clancy, a Paterson native and graduate of Rosa Parks High School of Fine and Performing Arts, was a multi-sport athlete at John F. Kennedy High School, competing in basketball, track, and cheerleading. In 2025, she made history as a player for the Jersey Shore Wave during their inaugural season at Hinchliffe Stadium—becoming one of the first women to play professional tackle football in Paterson and across New Jersey. Recorded on July 14, 2025, at the Charles J. Muth Museum (CC)