Publish Date: Jun 23, 2016
SALINAS, Calif. – Hartnell Community College District is proud to announce the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2016 to be inducted on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 411 Central Avenue in Salinas, California. This will be the fourth annual event.
"The Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is always an inspiring event. It is truly an honor to welcome back and recognize those individuals and teams who have left their marks on Hartnell athletics during its extraordinary history of success," said Superintendent/President, Dr. Willard Lewallen.
The Athletics Hall of Fame Committee selected 15 individuals and teams to represent the Class of 2016. Dozens of applications were received. The 2016 Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees are:
ATHLETES
Felicia Brown, Track and Field
Martha Getris-Utschig, Volleyball
Dwight Holiday, Basketball
Carl Nicks, Football
Jason Porto, Baseball
Mark Sindel, Wrestling/Football
VOLUNTEERS/SUPPORTERS
Bill Ramsey, Supporter
Mike Hebert, Supporter
COACHES
Arvin Smith*, Football
Len Wilkins, Basketball
Carolyn West Karnofel, Volleyball
TEAMS
1975 Golf Team
1980 Volleyball Team
1997 Women’s Track Team
2000 Men’s Track Team
(*posthumous)
"In the past three Hall of Fames, the inductees and their families have been very thankful and appreciative for the recognition they have received by Hartnell College," shared Director of Athletics and Physical Education, Dan Teresa. "Many tears and smiles were shared at the past events by the teams and individuals receiving the prestigious honor."
Hartnell College has a rich athletic tradition and a long history of success that spans over the past 80 years, producing well over 8,000 student-athletes who have not only achieved success in athletics, but also in the classroom and in life.
It was Dr. Lewallen who learned of this rich history as he took over as Superintendent/President of the College in 2012 and set it as a goal to bring recognition and honor to such deserving group.
"There has been a very strong desire for Hartnell to have the Athletics Hall of Fame because of its rich tradition in athletics," stated Teresa. "With the support of our Superintendent/President, staff, and volunteers, we were able to successfully hold our first Hall of Fame in 2013."
Hartnell Community College District – established in 1920
The Hartnell CCD serves over 16,000 students annually through its main campus in Salinas, the Alisal Campus in East Salinas, the King City Education Center, and various outreach learning centers throughout the Salinas Valley. Hartnell College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, provides workforce training, basic skills courses, and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Hartnell College is recognized for its innovative public and private partnerships that support world class STEM education, career technical education, fine and performing arts, humanities, and athletics. We are proud to be the winners of the Innovation Award for CSin3 – a Computer Science degree in three years. We are growing leaders through opportunity, engagement, and achievement. For more about Hartnell CCD, visit www.hartnell.edu.