Hall of Fame Update
The Millersville University Athletic Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the honorees for the 14th annual induction. The following will be honored as part of Homecoming weekend, with the induction ceremony taking place Friday, October 31: Ryan Brink '01, baseball; Gail Cleveland '69, tennis; Lance Gelnett '92, men's basketball; William F. King '85, cross country and track and field; Sandra Peters, coach, educator and administrator; Diane Espenshade Suhr '86, field hockey and softball.

Mission
The purpose of the Millersville University Athletic Hall of Fame is to honor and perpetuate the memory of those individuals who, through participation, support, or interest, have made outstanding contributions to Millersville University athletics, and who have helped bring recognition, honor, distinction, or excellence to Millersville University and its intercollegiate athletics program.

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Current Nomination List

2009 Nomination Form

Class of 2008 (14th Annual Induction)
Ryan Brink '01 (Baseball)
Gail Cleveland '69 (Tennis)
Lance Gelnett '92 (Men's Basketball)
William F. King '85 (Cross Country/Track & Field)
Sandra Peters (Coach/Educator/Administrator/Trainer)
Diane Espenshade Suhr '86 (Field Hockey/Softball)

Class of 2007 (13th Annual Induction)
Scott Martin '93 (Football/Wrestling)
Oliver Merrill '91 (Tennis)
Henry Odi '81 (Soccer)
Nicole Boyer Salinsky '97 (Lacrosse)
Kellie Boozer Stover '91 (Cross Country/Track & Field)
*Walter Waetjen '42 (Football/Track & Field/Boxing)

Class of 2006 (12th Annual Induction)
Charles “Cake” Alexander '55 (Football/Basketball/Track & Field)
Thomas J. Burns III '91 (Football)
Dr. Gene Carpenter (Coach, Football/Men's athletics director)
Stephen L. Powell '72 (Basketball)
JoAnne Rupp '96 (Cross Country/Track & Field)
Marge Trout (Educator/Women's Athletic Director)
1981 NCAA Championship Cross Country Team


Class of 2005 (11th Annual Induction)
Gerald M. Barger '52 (Wrestling)
Michael K. Barr '74 (Soccer)
Robert J. Bradfield '89 (Basketball)
Fay F. Kramer '62 (Field Hockey/Tennis)
Angela R. Lutz '94 (Softball/Field Hockey)
Gerald S. Mack '97 (Track/Football)
Debra Schlegel (Coach, Basketball)

Class of 2004 (10th Annual Induction)
Thomas J. Barley '93 (Wrestling)
Erin Carey Corcoran '96 (Cross Country/Track)
*Kathryn B. Hill (Coach, Tennis/Field Hockey/Basketball; Educator & Dean of Women)
Carol A. Miller (Coach, Field Hockey/Softball/Track & Field)
David H. Neff '43 (Baseball/Basketball)
Ted Snyder '86 (Tennis)
Andrew Stoner '86 (Tennis)

Class of 2003 (Ninth Annual Induction)
Karl L. Bivans, Jr. '71 (Track & Field/Football/Powerlifting)
Kevin R. Cannon '98 (Football)
*George K. "Doppy" Doherty '53 (Wrestling)
Jeffrey L. Gamber '68 (Basketball, Athlete & Coach)/Baseball
Abby Hafer '96 (Volleyball)
Peg Kauffman '87 (Basketball, Athlete & Coach)
Michael VanGavree '90 (Baseball)

Class of 2002 (Eighth Annual Induction)
Michael R. Burke II '75 (Football)
Gregory C. Cauller '82 (Cross Country/Track)
Richard C. DeHart (Basketball/Women's Tennis/Men's Cross Country Coach, Educator)
Jennifer Bair Foster '81 (Cross Country/Track)
Stacey Hollinger '89 (Field Hockey/Softball)
Walter E. Kottmeyer '62 (Wrestling)
Glenn Stitzel '68 (Basketball/Baseball)

Class of 2001 (Seventh Annual Induction)
Savena Pyett Freeland '86 (Track)
Eugene E. "Cy" Fritz (Cross Country/Track & Field Coach, Educator, Administrator)
*Gabriel J. Geiger, Jr. '52 (Football)
Karen Armold Granzow '89 (Basketball)
*F. Wendle McLaughlin (Team Physician)

Class of 2000 (Sixth Annual Induction)
William C. Bohn '92 (Soccer)
*George M. Ehemann '40 (Basketball)
Amy E. Gipprich '84 (Basketball)
*Brian H. "By" Kintzer (Broadcaster)
Roger Raspen '67 (Basketball)
William Wolfe '82 (Track & Field)

Class of 1999 (Fifth Annual Induction)
Brenda Bannan-Ritland '86 (Lacrosse)
Janice Valentine Roak '76 (Basketball/Lacrosse)
*Edwin H. Wiest '42 (Football/Baseball)

Class of 1998 (Fourth Annual Induction)
Janet Thomson Keiser '52 (Field Hockey/Basketball)
Linda Meade Loomis '71 (Basketball/Field Hockey/Lacrosse)
Charles N. "Chuck" Meole '40 (Football/Baseball/Weightlifting)
Michael P. Panarella '72 (Wrestling/Football)
Walter V. Price Jr. '61 (Wrestling/Football/Baseball)
Andrew C. Zook '79 (Wrestling)

Class of 1997 (Third Annual Induction)
Shelly Bowie Bryant '85 (Basketball)
Mary Elizabeth Dixon (Field Hockey & Basketball Coach, Educator)
Thomas G. Ecker '75 (Cross Country/Track)
John J. Fox '87 (Basketball)
*Hubert K. Peters '48 (Football/Basketball/Baseball)
*Ivan J. "Poss" Stehman '29 (Football, Athlete & Coach)

Class of 1996 (Second Annual Induction)
Glenn M. Flegal '54 (Wrestling)
Will L. Lewis '80 (Football/Track)
Carmen M. Lex '78 (Football)
*John A. Pucillo (Basketball, Football, Baseball & Tennis Coach,
Athletic Director and Administrator)
Joyce VanGinhoven Reynolds '84 (Track & Field)
Phillip B. Walker '79 (Basketball)

Class of 1995 (Inaugural Induction)
Samuel L. Bigler '73 (Weightlifting)
*Richard W. "Max" Bishop '37 (Basketball/Baseball, Athlete & Coach)
Jeffrey R. Bradley '74 (Cross Country/Track, Athlete & Coach)
J. Freeland Chryst '50 (Football)
*Edward C. Kraft '31 (Football/Basketball/Baseball)
Linda L. Kreiser '74 (Field Hockey/Lacrosse /Basketball)
Virginia Hampton Malson '52 (Field Hockey/ Basketball)
*J. William Palmer '35 (Basketball/Football/Baseball)
John W. Parker '57 (Basketball)
*John F.S. Rees '38 (Baseball/Basketball)
Theodore H. Rupp (Wrestling Coach, Educator)
Cherie Meiklejohn Spilis '90 (Lacrosse/Field Hockey)

*=deceased

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Eligibility Criteria

A person will be considered eligible for nomination to the MU Athletic Hall of Fame if at the time of nomination he/she fulfills one of the following criteria:

1. Athlete
The individual participated in a varsity sport at Millersville University for two years and earned a baccalaureate degree from the University. The time period since receiving his/her first degree will be at least five years.

2. Alumni
The individual has made an outstanding contribution or offered extraordinary service to Millersville University athletics while as an undergraduate or since leaving the University. The time period since receiving his/her first degree will be at least five years.

3. Other
The individual did not attend Millersville University but has made significant contributions to MU athletics and has not been employed by the University for at least five years. This category may include but is not limited to: coaches, trainers, administrators, and faculty.

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Nominations are open for the 2009 MUAHF induction class.
Click here for a nominating form. For more information contact Ethan Hulsey, Sports Information Director at 717-872-3100.