A three-time first team all-conference selection and the 2013 CCAC Freshman of the Year, Larson made ONU men's basketball history as the first player to earn three NAIA All-America designations. 110 0 obj <> endobj xref 110 43 0000000016 00000 n Overall, Cichocki finished his career with a 98-17 record and holds the school record for the fastest pin in the 174-pound weight class at 13 seconds. Both boys did, with Bo going on to Texas and his young brother to Tech. oHvJ_:X%DMbZ(D0:7{F\@*0j F-RPCs#S[|_|KiaJ?)vdKd [V@XVMcmJ-.'gu#xg:0p2D@c?^m:JEjH-" O?|U]xk4@C{54*LxJq-!o9O^uq1>3+ Copyright 2023 Olivet College. u9/(7S|0C{y6` gx/mNY}P.VZx-=#*A=z9N0lXC.Nf9. Ms. Sims dedicated herself to teaching and preparing students for success in education, their careers, and their lives after leaving schools. He worked in Lbbbock and Houston. The blaze gutted most of the D Wing of the school and among the casualties was thought to be Highland's Hall of Fame and all of its sports trophies and historic photos of the school's star athletes. Walker School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Undergrad Tuition Rates and Affordable Programs, Business Graduate & Continuing Ed Programs, Philanthropy and Not-For-Profit Concentration, School of Theology and Christian Ministry Faculty, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. The Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame was founded to honor past athletes, faculty, staff and friends who have brought distinction through athletics to themselves and to Olivet College. They went to high school together. "He could hold his arm out and I could stand under it.". He was an LOHS multi-sport athlete (wrestling, track, cross country, and football), and held records in 880 yard run, cross country, and mile relay. Blanche Sims Elementary School was named in her honor in 1950. He was a three-time National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American. The Bill Hart Memorial Legend Award annually is given poshumously to Big Country sports figures from the past. The Hall of Fame is the direct result of the perseverance and dedication of it's founding members who include: Edward Lemish. Iauch has also officiated football, Ottawa and Shelby high schools. He was going to treat them the same as he treated us. Hometown / High School: Detroit / University Prep Academy No. West Side's enshrinement ceremony will take place Nov. 24 in the Storrowton Carriage House at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online via Eventbrite under "West Springfield High School Hall . Michelle (Davis)Pruneda - Women's Soccer For more information about the athletics program, contact Evan Wild, Sports Information Director, ewwild@olivet.edu. He credits his work on the LOHS student newspaper, yearbook, and speech teacher G. Brett Saunders for inspiring him to pursue the field of Journalism and Communications. He said his first memories of his dad is as a coach in Hereford and Spur. Joe Galli didn't lose many matches while wrestling at Valley High School in the mid-1970s. He also coached wheelchair track. She finished her career as the school's all-time leader in RBIs (316), homeruns (48), total bases (593), and slugging percentage (.774), records that still hold to this day. In 2013, he was named the number-one DJ in the world by Resident Advisor. >RX>ML2c[:ki The 2021 induction class includes the following individuals . Olivet High School-Home of the Eagles serves grades 9-12 in Olivet, Michigan. Cheerleading In 1999, Cichocki was part of the Division III All-Star team and wrestled in Bulgaria and Italy. He dropped in a career-high 38 against Rice that season. Kent Coffey (Football) 1988. He received the Conner Award (1988) as the Oklahoma Sooners Most Outstanding Athlete and the Ardvison Award (2010), the nations highest chiropractic honor. Manny Ramirez, the 13th overall pick in the 1991 MLB Draft out of George Washington High School (New York, NY), was a mainstay on the late 1990s Cleveland . Hn@Ff cHP!ItAS[FiZ$BF |sp7 AH &RrZ}Lw@B? In 2020, despite the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lake Orion High School had a large number of nominations for the Wall of Excellence, with six alumni in its fourth induction class. They married and were wed for 13 years, enjoying golf. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for brain cancer charities. Bettye said Harold and his first wife wanted to raise a family and the pro life would hinder that. endobj The honor roll comprises any student-athlete who earned a varsity letter and maintained a 3.40 or higher grade point average (GPA) for the entire academic year. Institute of San Diego as a professional certified coach. A winner of a Daytime Emmy and a Screen Actors Guild Award, she has held leading roles on shows such as Guiding Light, General Hospital, Titus, LOST, The Drew Carey Show, House, and Finding Carter. All Olivet students can participate in intramural sports. He was drafted by the Reds and made his Major League debut in September 1937. Kickoff is at Frank Lessiter is an author, editor, publisher, and entrepreneur. Craft served in the Navy in World War II and re-entered baseball, becoming a manager. She trained as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. halftime at Olivets home football game versus Wisconsin 0000036491 00000 n A month later, Cangealose became the first womens swimmer in school history to compete at the NCAA Division III Championships. The perseverance, leadership, and self-efficacy that Gibson developed as an LOHS Track & Field captain under coach Bill Reiss helped him succeed no matter what obstacles life presented. Track and Field dinner Saturday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. The 2022 inductees are Betsy (Hetrick) McDonough(women's soccer), Tone Marshall (men's basketball), Hannah Gardner (softball), Andrew Fischer (men's swimming), Megan (Gullickson)DeBetta (women's volleyball), Aaron Larson (men's basketball), Michelle (Davis)Pruneda (women's soccer) and the 1974-75 Men's Basketball team. From there, one of our admissions counselors will reach out to you to answer any questions you may have. Harold Hudgens, the 6-foot-10 basketball player from Ballinger who played at Texas Tech and then was on the Phillips 66 semi-pro team. National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum, Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award. Olivet College . Andrew Fischer - Men's Swimming Angela McBride is a lighting artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios. The Lake Orion High School Wall of Excellence debuted in the fall of 2017. (,|N$c)*ezGX5 cMv[KUI w|wI!K'SE6@$ 1D\SZItXt*hFMSL:JnJ#JmRW3-R@E.sN.4+8as8!_5IIT95"1Wq$2>C/h'^f3ZJ3^:X? The Cutler Athletic Complex is the area at the south end of campus that houses the majority of the athletic facilities. "He went his way and I went mine," she said. masters degree from Eastern Michigan University in July The most prolific scorer in ONU women's soccer history, McDonough is the all-time leader in goals scored (68) and total points (155) for the Tigers. Olivet College · 320 South Main Street · Olivet, Michigan 49076 · (269) 749-7000 · (800) 456-7189. Angela earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, majoring in Entertainment Arts. Robert Clary. Cichockis most successful trip to the NCAA Championships came in 2001 when he placed sixth in the 165-pound bracket to earn All-American honors. Schreck played on the Olivet football team. Heath returns to Lake Orion every summer to run a youth football camp, with all proceeds donated to LOHS Football. He was wounded in battle twiceand received two Purple Hearts, as well as a Ribbon with Three Bronze Stars, American Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. Browse our full list of available areas to study from all colleges and all undergrad degrees. Home OurSchools OliverAmesHighSchool Athletics OAHallofFame. He attended college on a partial football scholarship at Saginaw Valley State University, where he studied Criminal Justice, then signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dallas Cowboys, working hard to earn a starting position at safety. The Bill Hart Memorial Legend Award annually is . I guess I didn't know any better and why I got into coaching," he said. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Hudgens played ball at Ballinger, combining skill with his height to earn a scholarship to Texas Tech. He currently serves as the university chaplain for Olivet Nazarene University. DeBetta, a three-time first team all-conference selection, currently holds the school record for career service aces with 334 in her four seasons played. Olivet Colleges annual Homecoming events, to be held Sept. 29 Oct. 1, include the Alumni Awards Celebration. Mr. Henderson played varsity baseball in high school, which helped him foster meaningful and productive connections with other students, staff, and the school. He was an offensive Ready to apply? basketball, baseball and track at the high school level along with Larson's #24 jersey was retired in the fall of 2020, one of only five players to receive the honor. Megan (Gullickson)DeBetta - Women's Volleyball Ben Cates. Jill (Lingbeek) Cangealose 06 is the most successful womens swimmer in Olivets history and will continue to make history as the first swimmer to be inducted in to the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame. That was against the rules and the title was forfeited, though Stamford will claim all three titles. Shannon Pettypiece is a print and broadcast journalist. Register online now. Katie Yamasaki is a muralist and childrens book artist. He was there from 1962-64. FREELAND, Mich. - A school-record 171 Olivet College student-athletes have earned 2019-20 Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) Academic Honor Roll honors. Troxler is an art aficionado, business entrepreneur, and cultural commentator, with African-American, Egyptian, and Cherokee ancestry. "(Wendell) came from a different era. with the initiation of the weight training program. Assistant Coaches: Chad Loveless, Mike McClary , Brian Snyder and Ryan Franklin. earned 10 varsity letters. "It is very special," said Bettye, noting her late husband's selection for the Tech and SWC halls of fame. CDR Ramirez served for 29 years piloting the P-3 Orion aircraft, earning a Distinguished Service Medal and two Air Medals while completing missions for the Pentagon and NASA. The 33rdclass of inductees will take their place among the ONU all-time greats during the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on February 11th in Chalfant Hall at 6:00 p.m., in conjunction with the home basketball doubleheader. The championship roster was rounded out by Odell Barry, Steve Harris, Dan Beam, Dave Skelton, Denny Owens, Sam Harris, Fred Fullerton and Ron McLean. Wendell's two boys became coaches - Bo is at Yoakum, which is south of I-10 between San Antonio and Houston, and Ty is at Woodville in East Texas. ;JF*;teE}kATyC He chose, instead, to work for Phillips 66 and play on the oil company's basketball team. Gardner currently serves as the head softball coach for ONU. PINnacle Wrestling has produced nine age-group world medalists, including three world champions. 2023 National Wrestling Hall Of Fame. In 2020, despite the many challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Lake Orion High School had a large . Aaron Larson - Men's Basketball Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and in track, he set In addition to being a first team all-conference selection all four years and the 2011 CCAC Freshman of the Year, Gardner was also a three-time NAIA All-American, earning second team honors in 2012 before being named to the first team in 2013 and 2014. 0000008524 00000 n After receiving an honorable mention in 2014, he was named a Third Team All-American in 2015 and a Second Team All-American in 2016. This year, Marty (Mason) Jennings 67 and Jim McCloughan 68 will be honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Bob Gibson isa former world-class wheelchair athlete, winning medals at the World Championships, Pan-Am Games, and the 1988 Paralympics. Honored inductees plus two guests, along with their presenters and one guest, will be admitted at no cost. Larry Gary, Cape Coral/Lehigh Senior. Fremont High School for almost 40 years. Baseball He and his wife founded Lessiter Media, Inc. Frank has received many industry awards, including the top writing award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, a Lifetime Service Award from the International Association of Professional Farriers, and was President of the American Horse Publications organization, At Michigan State University, he majored in Dairy Science. In addition, Jill (Lingbeek) Cangealose 06 and Dustin Cichocki 01 will be inducted in to the Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame. 0000064564 00000 n We are always looking for new talent. At the 2006 MIAA Championships, Cangealose placed first in the 100 backstroke, and second in the 100 and 200 butterfly. After graduating from Olivet Nazarene University in 2012, Marshall remained at ONU as a graduate assistant coach for two seasons, helping the Tigers reach back-to-back NAIA National Tournaments in 2015 and 2016. At LOHS, Gillis learned personal value and skills in his favorite class, All About Me, taught by Ms. Kye Ferguson. track teams. Lutheran College at the Cutler Athletic Complex. Kintz finished his four-year wrestling career with a 100-28 H)tf{}AtMb:X4|bK]gJ\&|UE.4@(6fJ3TfXEQ\ :0PDPD honors in 2000. Blanche Sims taught in Orion Schools for 50 continuous years, after graduating as a member of one of the first graduating classes of Orion High School. Cross Country 0000007070 00000 n 3 0 obj Dr. Bo Zhao is a scientist, inventor, and business executive in the oil, gas, and manufacturing industries. Fritz attended the University of Michigan School of Business (where he also pitched on the Wolverines baseball team) and earned his MBA at the Harvard University Business School. 0000046880 00000 n strikeouts. 0000007876 00000 n OA Hall of Fame Home. 0000064933 00000 n 0000126995 00000 n At LOHS, Yamasaki loved playing volleyball and basketball and was involved in student government. As his swimming career progressed through middle school, high school and college, he gravitated to longer and longer distances (no shortcuts), setting Torrington records in the 200 and 500-yard . Career highlights include covering the Bill Clinton inaugural celebration in 1993 and the Republican National Convention in 1996. Cynthia Watros is an accomplished actor on multiple major-network TV shows. An Olivet College 1984 NCAA Division III wrestling champion, Pantaleo is a member of the State of Michigan Wrestling Hall of Fame and Olivet College Athletic Hall of Fame. National Championships and a two-time Scholar All-American. Craft had a hand, actually a glove, in baseball history. It was natural, then, that Robinson one day would become a standout coach. Phone: (319) 233-0745 All rights reserved. The 2022 inductees are Betsy (Hetrick) McDonough (women's soccer), Tone Marshall (men's basketball), Hannah Gardner (softball . He was a National and Pan-American judo champion. Her educational longevity made Ms. Sims one of the first well-known educational leaders from Orion Schools. The ceremony took place during the . %PDF-1.6 % Soccer Keri Jewett-Giles, Dunbar. earning first-team All-MIAA honors in 1999 and 2000 and All-Region Her training began at LOHS, where she thrived in art courses, receiving multiple Scholastic Gold Key awards, and participated on the swim and tennis teams. 0000018855 00000 n The banquet will be held on Saturday, April 29 at Stone Terrace, beginning with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner will follow. After a four-year hiatus, the Olivet Nazarene University Athletic Hall of Fame will induct its newest class on Saturday, February 11, as announced by Director of Athletics Mike Conway on Friday. 0000046460 00000 n Cheerleading Welcome. %PDF-1.5 He was a two-time qualifier to the NCAA Division III All Rights Reserved. -[\cLF.jli@Hh3Yva2l["vP{34X~{'v_k=''~J5>CzX >Pb6\i1YQA_%?MR-Mh`d&jLt4tsxKL4,m "E.rnf#?xiw|"I!W*EjZZ6@Q"~ The Wall of Excellence recognizedsix inductees in its 2017 inaugural class: astronaut Dr. Andrew Feustel, Col. Daniel Choike (US Marine Corps. When the Plowboys played in a basketball tournament in Stamford, "they saw what kind of athletes they were and somehow my grandpa got transferred to a rig in the Stamford school district," son Bo Robinson said. At the conclusion of his senior season, he was selected as the Olivet Male Student-Athlete of the Year. The 2020 inductees include wheelchair racing record-setter Bob Gibson, professional golfer Tom Gillis, Disney/PIXAR artist Angela McBride, NBC News journalist Shannon Pettypiece, electronic musician Seth Troxler, and muralist and children's author Katie Yamasaki. Ten former athletes and one longtime athletics supporter will make up Altavista High School's inaugural Hall of Fame class that will be inducted in February of 2022. But, when he did, the people around New Kensington took notice. She is one of just three players in ONU history to record over 20 goals and 50 points in a single season when she netted 24 goals and tallied 52 points during the 2008 campaign. They played at Bremond, with dad leading the team to the state final. Alle-Kiski Sports Hall of Fame. EDITOR'S NOTE: Today concludes a series of stories on the 2023 inductees into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame.The banquet is Monday evening. The second class featured broadcaster Greg Bowman, Air Force commander James Ramirez, fashion designer Caroline Swierszczyk, and innovator, scientist, and entrepreneurDr. Bo Zhao. Kim joined the Army in 2008 following graduation from Oakland University. Wendell Robinson, who died in 2017, had a coaching record 224-110-4. The 2022 inductees are Betsy (Hetrick) McDonough(women's soccer), Tone Marshall (men's basketball), Hannah Gardner (softball), Andrew Fischer (men's swimming), Megan (Gullickson)DeBetta (women's volleyball), Aaron Larson (men's basketball), Michelle (Davis)Pruneda (women's soccer) and the 1974-75 Men's Basketball team. He did not play one year due to illness and injury. and defensive lineman, leading his team in tackles during his Regardless of the time of day or weather, Galli . The Red Raiders won back-to-back league titles. Jenessa Hicks is the new head women's volleyball coach and assistant athletic director for enrollment strategies. Craft was known most for his defense - he led the National League in putouts in 1938 and 1939 and turned more double plays from his position than any other player in 1939.
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