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Centralia College Sports Hall of FameThe Centralia College Sports Hall of Fame was formed to honor and promote athletes, teams, coaches, and members of the community. Those selected may have made an especially positive and outstanding contribution to the college through their achievements in intercollegiate, interscholastic, or professional sports, or they may have been selected through exemplary activity in public life.

Among those elected to the Sports Hall of Fame are individuals who showed the talent, skill, and determination to become legendary sports performers. Also holding a place of respect are many whose contributions included coaching, teaching, and encouraging student athletes who would represent the Trailblazers on the field of honor.

Booster Club members, sports fans, community members and others are encouraged to contact the

Sports Programs office to nominate those who have made a positive

difference to the Centralia College Sports Roll of Honor. The Sports Hall of Fame is

the timeless repository of an extraordinary Centralia College tradition. Naming the

stars is – and always will be – a work in progress. Thank you for being a part of our

celebration and our lasting legacy.

Hall of Fame Roll of HonorThe Roll of Honor recognizes individuals who have not coached or participated in intercollegiate athletics for Centralia College but have made a significant impact on a specific sport or the overall success of the Centralia College athletic program.

Gordon Aadland Tom Alderson Deanne & Kim AshmoreSam Bakotich Laura Benoit Nita Bonagofski Caytee ClineJim & Bettie Cook Jack & Peggy Cunningham Randy Eades Garth Ewings Mike & Nancy FaberWade FisherAlice Forth Dr. Nels Hanson Harry HillMike Ingraham

Chris Jones Dr. Henry KirkKevin Laws Dr. Robert Lorence Helen Lucier Frank “Grandpa” McCain Ruby Miller Randy MurphyEileen Owens Jerry Owens Jim Ritter Bill SchoelkopfRyan TrotterDr. James Walton Steve Ward Elaine Waterman Dewey Yoke

There is a great opportunity for fans, supporters, and former athletes to help Centralia College keep our sports programs competitive. We’ve teamed up with the Centralia College Foundation to accept tax-deductible donations, large or small, that will be applied directly to the support of our student-athletes and the sports programs that help them achieve their goals.

We invite you to participate in this effort to reward deserving student-athletes by joining the Blazer Boosters, being a part of the Blue and Gold Club, or making an individual contribution to Centralia College sports programs.

It’s great to have you on the team!600 Centralia College Blvd • Centralia WA 98531

360-623-8926 • www.centralia.edu/athletics

Nominate a Star In the generations since the first Centralia Junior College team stepped onto the field or court, literally thousands of men and women have taken part in the lessons taught by sports competition. In the Sports Hall of Fame we have recognized some of those former students, but we know there are many wonderful tales of athletic skill and character yet to be told.

If you recall a stellar Blazer athlete who you enjoyed watching, please contact the Sports Programs office. We’ll be pleased to talk with you about your memory and send you a nomination form. Help us make the Hall of Fame a true reflection of the Blazer legend.

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Centralia College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race,

color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in adm

ission, treatm

ent, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in

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ent. All inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity

and/or grievance procedures should be directed to the Vice President of Human

Resources and Legal Affairs, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia, W

A 98531, or call 360-623-8943.

Centralia College Sports Hall of FameMany of the outstanding athletes who have joined the Centralia College Sports Hall of Fame were skilled in more than one sport. Several of the earlier players were league standouts in four separate sports and may have participated in even more. We are pleased to recognize the spirit and dedication with which they built such a great legacy.

This record indicates the principal sport for which each person was honored, realizing that many are here for multiple accomplishments. Please visit our Hall of Fame in the college Health and Wellness Center to learn more about the men and women who have built such a grand tradition for Trailblazer sports–and to recognize their inspiring records.

Paul Fraker Basketball & Baseball 1993-96

Named Sportsman of the Year and team captain in both sports. Finished 5th in the nation at Central Washington University (1996-98). Named 1998 All-Conference, Coaches Award, and team captain. Served as Kittitas High School assistant coach (2000-02), Forks High School assistant football & head baseball coach (2002-03), Cascade High School head basketball coach (2004-12, 2016-present), and Icicle River Middle School head softball coach (2014-present). Created and organized a youth basketball league (2006-12).

Chris Hyppa Basketball 1996-98

Named to the 1996-97 All-Freshman Team in the NWAACC Western Region and 1998 NWAACC All-Star Game. Team Captain. Attended St. Martin’s University (1999-01). Served as assistant coach at Foss High School (2003-06 and 2015-present; 2A State Champions 2016-17) and Stadium High School (2006-10). Started Chris Hyppa Basketball, a skill development business, and trained such players as Avery Bradley, Quincy Pondexter, Nate Robinson (NBA), and Kelsey Plum (WNBA).

Mike Cocké Basketball 1996-97

Finished second in NWAACC Western Division. Named team captain, co-team Player of the Year, 2nd Team All-Western Division, and NWAACC All-Star. Head coach at Foss High School since 2008 (163-69, seven appearances in the state tournament, including 2017 State Championship). Narrows League Coach of the Year three times, News Tribune All Area Coach of the Year twice, and WIBCA All-State Coach of the Year.

Baseball Year InductedAlan Allie ..................................................... 2008Rex Ashmore ............................................... 2001Don Bowen .................................................. 1995Toni Breckel ................................................. 1994Rich Bunker ................................................. 2013Scott Carnahan ............................................ 1988Larry Dean ................................................... 2002Dan Hahn..................................................... 2009Carl Knapp ................................................... 2011Bob Krause .................................................. 2003Don LeBaron ................................................ 2006Bill Lohr ....................................................... 1997Bill Lound ................................................... 2008Joe Miller ..................................................... 2003Dr. Marion Oppelt ........................................ 1999Eddie Smith ................................................. 2012Eric Steffensen ............................................. 2006Jerry Striegel ............................................... 2014Bruce Taylor ................................................. 2007Arnold Tomasheck ....................................... 1999Ronald C. Waara........................................... 1999Ken Wastradowski ....................................... 2014Jerry Wood................................................... 2008Daniel Lee Zuber .......................................... 1999

SoftballJill Johnson .................................................. 2010Michele (Leingang) Taylor ........................... 2005

GolfCharles Downie ............................................ 2016Shalene Moir ............................................... 2016

Field HockeyVivian Riley Ensign....................................... 1991Virginia Gilson ............................................. 1990Sue Halvorsen .............................................. 1991Joan Morehouse Hodgin .............................. 1993Barbara Watterson Holt ............................... 1989LeeAnn Johnson .......................................... 1994Kathy Langston............................................ 1988Karen Lee Oswald ........................................ 1990Bonna Egg Strange ...................................... 1987Linda Ticknor ............................................... 2012Sara Zaikowski ............................................. 1994

FootballGilbert Greiter .............................................. 1993Eugene Meneghetti ..................................... 1999Jim Mitchell ................................................. 1988Jack Moore .................................................. 1989Mickey Naish ............................................... 1987Jack Nehring ................................................ 2013David Nisbet ................................................ 1987Earl “Punky” Omeg ....................................... 2000Keith Peterson ............................................. 1987Gordon “Bud” Snaza ..................................... 1994Jim Unterwegner ......................................... 1995Don Widell ................................................... 1998

Basketball Year InductedTim Brown ................................................... 2000Robert Cox ................................................... 2006Mike DeBruler .............................................. 2005Charles Downie ............................................ 2016Lori Ely-Gallo ............................................... 1988Josh Frunz .................................................... 2006Hazel Gillespie ............................................. 1987Paul Hallgrimson ......................................... 1988Scott Hamilton ............................................ 1999Alphonse Hammond .................................... 1993Vincent Hayes .............................................. 2002Toron Hightower .......................................... 2011Dennis Johnson ........................................... 1987Don Johnstone ............................................. 1987Cleveland Jordan ......................................... 2008Jerry Kaija .................................................... 2004Bernie Keller ................................................ 1997Dwayne Kirkley ............................................ 2001Kim Magnan ................................................ 2002Kui Maunakea .............................................. 2013Bill Markham ............................................... 1991Virgil Matthews ........................................... 2017Mike Merriman ........................................... 2010 Marla (Girt) Miller ........................................ 1995 Scott Novak ................................................. 2016Bob Peters ................................................... 1991Wesley Peterson .......................................... 1993Luke Salme .................................................. 2017Karissa Scherer ............................................ 2017Shane Schutz ............................................... 2004Michael Smith ............................................. 2007Sade Smith .................................................. 2014Jen Solberg .................................................. 2011Shon TenKley ............................................... 2001Gary Viggers ................................................ 2005Reg “Rags” Waters ........................................ 1989Bill Watterson .............................................. 1987Lowell Wood ................................................ 2007Sara Wilcox .................................................. 2009Reggie Wright .............................................. 2009

TennisSteven W. Bowen ......................................... 2000Wanda Cross ................................................ 1993Karen Ely-Alderson ...................................... 2000Sheryl Haase ................................................ 2007Louise Rota .................................................. 2009Frankie Schlender ........................................ 1987

Track and FieldRick Conroy ................................................. 2010Brian Midles ................................................ 1989

VolleyballAnn Alves..................................................... 2009Melissa R. Allen-McWalter ........................... 1998Ann Bloomdahl-Peterson ............................ 2000Lana Hamilton-Davies ................................. 1996

Kelly Shannon Daviscourt ............................ 2000Wendy Murphy-Schlader ............................. 1997

Wrestling Year InductedDarrell Riffe ................................................. 1987

Sports AnnouncerJerry Robinson ............................................. 1997

Hall of Fame CoachesVince Coates ................................................ 1989George Gablehouse ..................................... 1987Ruby Guido .................................................. 1996Larry Hinchen .............................................. 1998Pat Hunt ...................................................... 2006Dave Klovdahl .............................................. 2014Bob Mikalson ............................................... 1987Bob W. Reimer ............................................. 1995Darold Talley ................................................ 2002Ken Wilson ................................................... 1996

Hall of Fame Teams 1953-54 Football Team 1965 State Champion Men’s Baseball Team 1969 State Champion Tennis Team

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