The Hall of Fame was founded in 2005 by Steve Ward (Athletic Director at that time) and

got off the ground because of a generous $5,000 donation by Russ & Carolyn Anderson

(Lehmer’s Pontiac/GMC of Concord). Since that time, numerous individuals and businesses

have given generously which has made this an annual February event. The entire HOF Ex-

ecutive Committee would like to thank all who have donated in the past, which enables us to

honor and remember the rich tradition of Intercollegiate Athletics at Diablo Valley College

(formerly East Contra Costa College). Four display cases in the Physical Education building

are solely designated to the Hall of Fame and many artifacts are on display year-round.

Special thanks go out to Cindy Goga (DVC Foundation Director), Glen Abrams of Devil’s

Mountain Awards and the entire Norseman Restaurant Staff & DVC students.

DVC HALL OF FAME GUEST SPEAKERS:

2006 – Joe Fonzi

2007 – Ed Hall

2008 – Jim Snider

2009 – Dr. Timothy White

2010 – Dan Colchico & Gordon Monroe

2011 – Dennis O’Donnell

2012 – Paul Phalen

2011-12 DVC ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Steve Ward – Chairman

Jack Smith

Gerald Jones

Jim Costa

Rick Millington

Christine Worsley

ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME DONORS & CONTRIBUTORS (since 2005)

Lehmer’s Pontiac/GMC of Concord, Devil’s Mountain Awarwds, DVC Norseman Restau-

rant & Staff, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tom Beckett, Sports Chalet, Carole Beeton, John & Paula

Viano, Dustin Boots, Angelo Costanza, Tom Greerty, Rick Millington, Rich Hamilton, Jack

Flanagan, Bill Foster (DVC Bookstore), Druid’s Men’s Society of Concord, Steve Coccimig-

lio, Ernie Cecaci, Rich Amaro, Joline Banks, Sil Garaventa, Teresa Towers and Cindy Goga

(DVC Foundation Director).

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS SINCE THE FALL OF 1950 !!

DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

Chairman’s Message I

List of State Champions II

History III-XIV

Inaugural Class (2006)

Boschetti, Hugh 1

Drexel, Karl 2

Ericson, Bob 2

Heaston, Steve 2

McGee, Willie 3

Taylor, Altie 4

Miller, Ed 5

White, Timothy 5

Class of 2007

Gaffney-Banks, Joline 6

Cobb, Ken 6

Colchico, Dan 6

Cowell, Lennis 7

Flanagan, Jack 7

Haley, Harry 7

Hatch, Cliff 8

Hsu, Jenny 8

Jones, Richard “Red” 8

Joyner, L.C. 9

Pistochini, Hank 9

Riley, Pat 9

Roemer, John 10

Snider, Eric 10

Umbarger, Kent 10

White, Tom 11

1966 DVC Football Team 11

CONTENTS

CONTENTS

Class of 2008

Biederman, Leo 12

Borghesani, Bob 12

Edwards-Panfili, Tiffany 13

Flores, Jim 13

Foote, Tim 14

Green, Bob 14

Perkins, Broderick 15

Scheetz-Seymour, Liz 16

Class of 2009

Cecaci, Ernie 17

Karsten, Chris 18

Rounsaville, Rally 18

Sanchez, Steve 19 Simonton, Benji 19

Turner, Ron 20

Walker, Greg 21

Ward, Dionna 21

Class of 2010

Cook, Mark 22

Del Barco Wing, Marianela “LaLa” 22

Emry, Mike 23

Green, John 23

Mann, Laura 24

Medina, Cesar 24

Wiley, Charlotte 25

Class of 2011

Benz, Jake 26

DeVito, Sam 27

Flores, Bayani 28

Juhala, Jeff 28

Plummer-Menna, Hillary 29

Smith, Jack 29

Williams, Jason 29

CONTENTS

Class of 2012

Chaplin, Len 30

Goucher, Scott 30

Graham, Angela 31

Greerty, Tom 31

Hall, Ed 32

McCabe, Kelly 33

Searls, Kevin 33

Class of 2013

Bryan, Gaylord 34

Campbell-Zeimer, Veronica 34

Faigl, Peter 35

Price, Gerald 35

Smith, Brent 36

Spears, Anthony 36

Hall of Fame Standing Rules

Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Hall of Fame Quiz

CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

The life lessons that athletic competition teaches you… such as work ethic, disci-

pline, dealing with adversity, social skills, working with peers and goal setting are all

evident by the distinguished group of men and women who are members of our

Athletic Hall of Fame.

DVC’s Athletic Hall of Fame has inducted former NFL players and Major League

Baseball players amongst other sport greats. Just as important, is that DVC has in-

ducted former student-athletes who became college graduates, teachers, coaches,

business owners, fire department captains, military and government personnel,

health professionals and even a college Chancellor.

From East Contra Costa College (athletics commenced in the Fall 1950 semester)

to present day Diablo Valley College, the Vikings have a storied history which con-

tinues to be written every year.

Since I have founded the HOF in 2005, I have been blessed by many who have

given money and their time to make this HOF a success. I am especially grateful

for my Executive Committee who helped rediscover our past.

An athletic Trust Account has been established for the DVC Hall of Fame for

those wanting to contribute.

Congratulations to these well deserved inductees and GO VIKINGS!

Steve Ward – Hall of Fame Chair

I

LIST OF STATE CHAMPIONS

Baseball—1977

Men’s Swimming—1973, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 2002, 2003, 2008

Women’s Swimming—1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1996, 2002, 2007

Wrestling—1970

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^ From L to R: Rick Millington & Jack Flanagan — Bob Ericson, Wrestling Coach ‘70 — Len Chaplin, Assistant

Swimming & Head Water Polo Coach (1986-Present)

Box Score from 1977 State Title Game

HISTORY

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HISTORY

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HISTORY

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HISTORY

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HISTORY

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LC Joyner—HB

HISTORY

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HISTORY

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Program Cover from the Basketball

Tournament (15 cents in 1954)

HISTORY

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HISTORY

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Inaugural Class of 2006

Inaugural Class (2006)

Hugh Boschetti

1st DVC Athletic Director (1950-1978); 1

st Baseball Coach [1951-1967; COA Hall of Fame

Inductee (1991)]. Former Golden Gate Conference Commissioner; 1st Football and Bas-

ketball Coach at DVC… he was the “Bos”.

C.O.A. Hall of Fame Induction—Hugh

Boschetti with Walt Rillett (State Com-

missioner) to his left.

1

Inaugural Class (2006)

Karl Drexel

Former DVC President (1956-1965) and District Chancellor

(1965-1974). Visionary in starting sports and building facilities

in the CCCCD.

Bob Ericson

Steve Heaston

All-Golden Gate Conference and All-American

in Water Polo (1966-67). Member of the 1972

Olympic Team and Head Water Polo Coach at

UC Berkeley, where his teams won three NCAA

Championships.

2

Longtime DVC wrestling coach; 1970 team won state title; 1st community

college coach to be president of N.W.C.A. Inducted into Sacramento State

Hall of Fame. Career record at DVC: 234-45-1.

Inaugural Class (2006)

Willie McGee

Led DVC in Home Runs in 1977 as an outfielder on the State Championship team. 18 years of Major

League service, included NL MVP (1985) and 2-time NL Batting Champion (1985, 1989) with the St.

Louis Cardinals; 2,254 hits in MLB career. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.

3

Inaugural Class (2006)

Altie Taylor

Halfback for DVC Football team in 1965. Led the Detroit Lions in rushing (1972-74). During NFL ca-

reer, gained over 4,000 rushing yards and 1,500 receiving yards. Transferred from DVC to Utah

State. 2nd round pick by the Detroit Lions in 1969.

4

Inaugural Class (2006)

Ed Miller

DVC Track Star in the High Jump, Long Jump, and Triple Jump (1972-73). Set school record of 7’0”

in the High Jump in 1972. 1976 NCAA Decathlon Champion at UC Berkeley.

Timothy White

All-Golden Gate Conference and All-American in both Swimming and

Water Polo (1966-67). All-American in both sports at Fresno State.

Chancellor of the California State University System.

5

Class of 2007

Class of 2007

Joline Gaffney-Banks

1977 All-Around Golden Gate Conference Gym-

nastics Champion. Finished 2nd at State Champi-

onships. Owned a gymnastics school for children.

6

Ken Cobb

Golden Gate Conference Basket-

ball MVP in 1972-73. All-

American ALL FOUR years in col-

lege (DVC/Portland State). Signed with the Se-

attle Supersonics, injury ended career.

Dan Colchico All-Conference football star at

DVC in 1956 who went on to

play several years with the

San Francisco 49ers & New Orleans Saints. Winner of

the Len Eshmont Award in 1962, the 49ers most prestig-

ious annual honor, given each year to the 49er who

best exemplifies inspirational and courageous play.

Class of 2007

7

1962 Golden Gate Conference

Wrestling Champion at 130

pounds. Two-time All-American at

Cal-Poly SLO. Earned 300 wins as a high school & college

coach. Inducted into California Hall of Fame in 2006.

Jack Flanagan

First ever Swimming and Water Polo Coach at DVC.

Won an amazing NINE state swimming champion-

ships during his coaching tenure at DVC.

Harry Haley

Three Sport Star at DVC from

1954-56. Football, Basketball

& Baseball. DVC “Norseman” Male Athlete of the Year in 1956.

Played on East Contra Costa’s (DVC) first ever Basketball and

Baseball teams to win Conference Titles. United States MARINE

who was killed in Vietnam in 1968.

Lennis Cowell

Class of 2007

8

All-American Wrestler at DVC in 1971-72 for coach Bob Ericson. NCAA Champion at Cal-Poly SLO.

Former DVC Head Wrestling Coach.

Jenny Hsu

Most successful swimmer in DVC his-

tory. All-American in 1978-79 in an

unbelievable sixteen different events.

Richard “Red” Jones All-Conference both years in Bas-

ketball & Baseball (1955-57).

Signed with the Detroit Tigers;

Longtime High School

Basketball coach. Se-

lected to DVC’s All-Half

Century Baseball Team.

Cliff Hatch

Class of 2007

9

DVC’s Men & Women’s Athletic Equipment Manager/Trainer from 1965-

1987. Legendary figure in DVC Athletics.

L.C. Joyner

Football halfback, Basketball & Track star at DVC, 1952-1954. In 1952, scored a Coast Conference

record 107 points in Football (9 games). Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1956 and played in

first ever Oakland Raiders game in 1960.

Hank Pistochini

Pat Riley

DVC football star who in 1970, broke OJ Simpson’s Golden

Gate Conference rushing record by gaining 1,389 yards.

Class of 2007

10

DVC Baseball 1976-77. Pitcher with most wins in school history,

16 (single-season) and 24 (career). Holds State record with 5

wins in a single post-season, leading DVC to State Title in 1977.

Played several years in the minor leagues. Selected to DVC All-

Half Century Baseball Team.

John Roemer

DVC Aquatics 1975-77. All-American both years in Water Polo

and Swimming. First DVC superstar in Water Polo, scored 179

goals in 2 years. Played Water Polo and graduated from UC-

Berkeley. Retired a Captain in Oakland Fire Dept.

Eric Snider

Kent Umbarger

State Champion in Gymnastics at DVC in 1968-69. First-ever competitor in

state of California to perform “Tsukahara”.

Class of 2007

11

Beat Merced in the Empire Bowl (in Santa

Rosa) for 1st ever bowl win in school history.

DVC – 24 Merced – 21

Tom White

Most successful Male swimmer in DVC his-

tory. All-American in both 1975 & 1976

in fourteen events! All-American at Uni-

versity of Tennessee in 1977 & 1978.

1966 DVC Football Team

Class of 2008

Class of 2008

Leo Biederman

1973 Football, DVC Tackle who transferred and played his last

three years for the Bears at UC-Berkeley. Drafted by the Cleve-

land Browns in 1978 (played in all 16 games in 1978 for first-

year coach Sam Rutigliano); Had brief stints with the Eagles,

49ers, Canadian Football League & the Oakland Invaders. Ac-

tive with “Athletes for Youth Foundation”, which was founded

in 1986.

12

Bob Borghesani

1953-1955 First Team All-Conference in three

sports; Football, Basketball & Baseball. In high

school, he pitched both right and left-handed. In

1954, he batted .400 at DVC. 7-3 as a left-handed

pitcher. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball

Team. Transferred to San Jose State.

Class of 2008

Tiffany Edwards-Panfili

1991-1992, Track & Field and Softball. 1991 ALL-Conference Shortstop, led DVC in Home Runs. 1991

Track & Field, won State Championship in the Javelin. 1992 Track & Field, won State Championship

in the Heptathlon, helping DVC to Golden Gate Conference and Nor-Cal titles. Javelin mark of 162’ 2”

was an Olympic Qualifying Standard. Transferred on scholarship to UC-Berkeley. All-American Sen-

ior Year at CAL in the Heptathlon. Asst. Track Coach at DVC from 1996-1998.

13

Jim Flores

1976-1977 Baseball, ALL-Golden Gate Con-

ference infielder both years. Hit most dra-

matic home run in history of California

Community College. In 1977, hit Game-

Winning Grand Slam with 2 outs in the 9th

inning of State Championship game, giv-

ing DVC an 11-10 victory! Transferred to

Fresno State and played professionally in

minor leagues for three seasons. Selected

to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.

Class of 2008

Tim Foote

1988-1989 Baseball, ALL-Golden Gate Conference both years, Shortstop.

1989 Golden Gate Conference Player of the Year on DVC’s Conference

Championship team. Only player in school history to hit over .400 both

years in conference play, .404 (1988) and .422 (1989). Transferred to

Lewis & Clark College. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.

14

Bob Green

1972-1974 Wrestling, 29-12-1 in the 190 lb. division

during his Freshman Year. Placed 2nd in Nor Cal.

Sophomore year won Nor Cal and State Champion-

ship in Heavyweight Division. Voted Junior College

All-American with a 42-2-1 record, 22 wins by pin!

Transferred and graduated from Colorado State Uni-

versity on a full scholarship.

Class of 2008

Broderick Perkins

1973-1974 Baseball, ALL-Golden Gate Conference selection his Sophomore Year while earning his AA

degree at DVC. Transferred to St. Mary’s College 1975-1976. Drafted by the San Diego Padres in

1976. Played for Padres 1978-1982 and Cleveland Indians 1983-1984. In 1980 he hit .370 in 100

AB’s, .280 in 1981 with 254 AB’s (40 RBI’s). Had a .271 batting average through seven major

league seasons. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.

15

Class of 2008

Liz Scheetz-Seymour 1987-1988 Swimming, won three individual State Events both years and earned All-American honors

in six events and three relays. Named 1988 State Female Swimmer of the Year. Set state and na-

tional record for 50 Breaststroke. Transferred to Cal Poly-SLO.

16

Class of 2009

Class of 2009

Ernie Cecaci

DVC Baseball Coach for 19 years, compiled a 337-313 record.

Led Vikings to their only state title in school history in 1977.

Former wrestling, volleyball and football coach at DVC. In-

ducted into CCCBCA Hall of Fame.

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Box Score on Pg. II ( List of State Champions)

Class of 2009

Chris Karsten Highest scoring player in DVC Women’s Basketball history (1979-1981).

Also played softball for two years at DVC; 1981 GGC Basketball MVP.

Played at SF State; scored 40+ points in three straight games as a sen-

ior.

18

Rally Rounsaville

Former All-Golden Gate Conference Player (1958-1960) in both Baseball

and Basketball. Averaged 20.3 ppg in his sophomore basketball year. In-

ducted into the Antioch Hall of Fame in 2007. All-American Basketball

Player at Cal-Poly SLO.

Class of 2009

Steve Sanchez

Two-time All-American wrestler and All-Golden Gate Conference defensive back (football) at DVC

(1967-1969). Inducted into the Antioch Hall of Fame in 2007. Transferred to Portland State Univer-

sity; graduated and played both sports at P.S.U.

19

Benji Simonton

DVC Outfielder who became 1st California Community College Baseball

player ever to be named National JC Player of the Year (1992). All-

American who led the State in HR (22) and RBI (76). Played for sev-

eral seasons in San Francisco Giants minor league system. Selected to

DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball team.

Class of 2009

Ron Turner

Former All-American DVC Wide Receiver who went on to be head coach at San Jose State and the

University of Illinois; two stints as the Chicago Bears’ Offensive Coordinator. 2001 Big Ten Coach of

the Year at Illinois.

20

Class of 2009

21

Greg Walker

California State and National High Jump and Long Jump Champion for DVC in both 1995 and 1996.

Transferred to UC Berkeley. Olympic Trials qualifier in both 2000 and 2004.

Dionna Ward

Outside hitter in Women’s Volleyball; who was All-Golden Gate Conference selection in both 1986-

1987. Golden Gate Conference Co-MVP and All-NorCal selection in 1987.

Class of 2010

Class of 2010

22

Mark Cook

Marianela “LaLa” Del Barco Wing

Women’s Volleyball superstar as an outside

hitter and defensive specialist. Earned

1st Team All-GGC, All-NorCal and All-American

honors in both 1988 and 1989. Named

Golden Gate Conference MVP in 1988 leading

the Vikings to GGC title. Transfer to Fresno

Pacific University, named All-Conference in

the Golden State Athletic Conference in both

1990 and 1991. NAIA 1st Team All-American in

1991. Graduated from Fresno Pacific Univer-

sity (magna cum laude).

All-Around Gymnastics standout at DVC from 1972-74. Finished 3rd in

Floor Exercise at State Championships in 1974. Gymnast for and

graduated from Chico State. Assistant Coach at UCLA (1997); Bruins

win NCAA Championship. Head Gymnastics Coach at Stanford 1997-

2001; led Cardinals to two Pac-10 Titles (1998 & 2001). Pac-10

Coach of the Year in 2001; Co-Head Coach at University of Arkansas

(2003-present). 2008 sec Co-Head Coach of the Year (with wife,

Rene Cook).

Class of 2010

23

Mike Emry

John Green

High scoring Men’s Basketball star in 1975-76 and 1976-77.

Led Golden Gate Conference in scoring (1975-76) with 18

PPG; earning All-Conference honors. In 1976-77 averaged

17 PPG. Averaged a ‘double-double’ (scoring and rebound-

ing) both seasons at DVC. Scholarship to UC Riverside; led

Highlanders in both scoring and rebounding. Senior year at

UCR, 1st Team All-Conference and All-Section. NBA 5th round

draft pick by the New York Knicks in 1979.

All-State Cross Country and Distance Track star at DVC

(1974-1976). Graduated from DVC with many school re-

cords including 2 mile and 3 mile. 3,000M, 5,000M, and

10,000M marks. Competed in both Cross Country and

Track; graduated from UC Davis (1976-1978). All-

Conference selection all four years in college for Cross

Country. 1978 Division II All-American at UC Davis and

10,000M Meter Champion for the Far Western Conference.

Class of 2010

24

Laura Mann

Cesar Medina

Greatest Goal Keeper in DVC Women’s Soccer history. Earned

All-Bay Valley Conference and All-NorCal honors in 2000 &

2001. BVC Defensive Most Valuable Player in 2001; recording

eight shut-outs in fifteen games. Defensive MVP for Night-

hawks (semi-pro soccer league) in 2002. Earned B.S. degree

in Industrial Psychology. Becomes first ever Women’s Soccer

player inducted in DVC’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

DVC Baseball star third baseman in 1989 and 1990. First ever NorCal

Big Stick winner from DVC in 1989. In 1989, led State in Hits (79),

earning 1st Team All-Golden Gate Conference and All-American hon-

ors. Set All-Time DVC record for Conference Batting Average (.474)

leading DVC to GGC Conference title. Two year DVC career, Batting

Average of .376. Transfer to Sonoma State (1991 and 1992), set

school record for Doubles. Senior year named 1992 NCAC Player of

the Year. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.

Charlotte Wiley

Class of 2010

Arguably the greatest female athlete in CCCCD his-

tory. In 1988 DVC Softball (3B/SS) named Golden

Gate Conference Player of the Year; leading DVC to

GGC Championship. All-NorCal selection with .448

BA. Two-time Bay Valley Conference Women’s Bas-

ketball MVP at Contra Costa College in 1987-88 &

1988-89. Averaged over 20 PPG and 1st team All-

State both years. Only female in District history to

win MVP’s in two different conferences in the same

academic year (1987-

1988). Softball scholar-

ship to CSU Fullerton;

led Titans in hitting in

1990 and in home runs

in 1991. Played fourth

and final college soft-

ball season at Cal State

East Bay (formerly Hay-

ward) in 1992; bat-

ted .478 and led team

to Division II National

runner-up finish. Set

CSEB single season re-

cords for Hits (77), RBIs

(56), and Home Runs

(9). In 1992, played for

USA softball team that

won a gold medal in

Beijing and a silver

medal in Japan. Played

for several professional

Women’s Baseball and

Softball teams including

Colorado Silver Bullets.

25

Class of 2011

Great leadoff hitter, LHP and Cen-

ter Field for DVC Baseball (1991-92). Led

Vikings to Regional Finals both years and

set school record for Games Played with

(97). Led GGC in Runs Scored (30) in 1991

and All-American selection in 1992. In

1992 set school record with Six Hits and

Four Doubles in a single game. Cape Cod

League All-Star in summer of 1992. Trans-

fer to Oklahoma State (1993-93). MVP of

NCAA Midwest Regional in 1994 and

played in College World Series. 13th Round

Draft by Montreal Expos in 1994 as a

pitcher. Professional Baseball included

Expos (6 yrs.) and Marlins (2 yrs.) reaching

AAA level in both organizations. Only

player in school history (maybe nation-

ally) to earn First Team All-Conference

selection all four years in college at dif-

ferent positions. 1991 (OF) 1992 (Utility)

1993 (Pitcher) 1994 (DH). Selected to DVC

All Half-Century Baseball team.

Class of 2011

26

Jake Benz

Highly successful Head Football Coach at DVC for 20 years (1959-78). Longest

tenure by any football coach in school history. Helped transfer numerous players

to Division I programs and several either played or coached in the NFL or CFL. List

includes: Altie Taylor (Lions), Leo Biedermann (Browns), Roger Davis (Winnipeg /

CFL) and Ron Turner (Bears). Has five ex-football players and his 1966 Empire Bowl

Champion Team previously inducted into DVC Hall of Fame. Taught Physical Educa-

tion at DVC for 30 years, retired in 1989. Former Head Softball Coach at DVC. Was

active in State Football Coaches Association.

Class of 2011

27

Sam Devito

Great Water Polo player and Swimmer at DVC

from 1997-99. Specialized in Breaststroke and

Individual Medley in Swimming and played

Driver in Water Polo. Two-time All-Conference

and All-American selection in Water Polo (1997

& 1998). Conference and State Swimmer of the Year in 1999. State Champion in 3 individ-

ual events and earned All-American status in 9 events in 1999. Transferred to and gradu-

ated from UC-Berkeley. Three year NCAA qualifier in Swimming. NCAA All-American in

both 2001 and 2002. NCAA finalist in 2002. Olympic Trials competitor in 2000 & 2004.

Class of 2011

28

Bayani Flores

Jeff Juhala

Track & Field star and school all-time record holder in Pole Vault and

Javelin. Won 1987 Golden Gate Conference title in both events and also

finished 8th at State Meet in Decathlon. Undefeated (1989) in all Golden

Gate Conference competition, helped lead DVC to Conference Champion-

ship. 1989 State Runner-up in Pole Vault. Javelin (194 feet) and Pole

Vault (16 feet 3 inches) are school records. Transfer to Liberty University

(Virginia). 1991 Southern Conference Pole Vault champion. Set school

Indoor and Outdoor records for Pole Vault.

Two time Coast Conference Female Swimmer of the Year and DVC MVP in 1995 &

1996. Great competitor who excelled in freestyle and fly. Earned All-American

status in 7 events in 1995. In 1996, was number one in the State and Nation in

the 500 Free and 50 Fly, led DVC to State Title. All-American in 9 events in 1996

and won Outstanding Performance Award at State Championships. All-time DVC

record holder in 500 Freestyle event. Scholarship to University of Nevada-Reno.

Class of 2011

29

Hillary Plummer Menna

Jack Smith Only Men’s Gymnastics Coach in school history, 21

years (1963-83). Women’s Gymnastics Coach 10

years (1977-86). Women’s Teams won several

conference titles. Women’s Team State Runner-up in 1982.

Men’s Soccer Coach (1974-77). P.E. Department Chair (1987-

89) and Athletic Director (1989-92). Taught Physical Educa-

tion at DVC for over 40 years! Charter member of Athletic HOF

Executive Committee and active in DVC Retiree’s Association.

Jason Williams DVC Basketball superstar from 1995-1997. First Team

All-Bay Valley Confernece in 95-96 and BVC MVP in 96-

97. Also named Nor-Cal Player of the Year in 1996-97,

leading Vikings to Final Four. Averaged 14 PPG as

Frosh and 18 PPG as Sophomore. Transfer to University of the Pa-

cific, 2 year starter. Senior year (1998-99) named to First Team All

Big West Conference. Played professional basketball overseas for

several years in New Zealand and South Korea. One of only two

players in DVC Basketball history to have his number retired.

Class of 2012

Class of 2012

30

Len Chaplin

Head water polo coach at CCC and DVC, 1974-

2005. Transferred to DVC in 1986. Teams won nu-

merous conference championships and several

NorCal titles. Named Coach of the Year several

times. Longtime DVC assistant swim coach and

during his tenure DVC has won 10 State Swimming

titles. Aquatic coach for over 40 years. Former

P.E. Division and Department Chair and longtime

E.R. nurse at Alta Bates Hospital.

Scott Goucher

Only pitcher in school history to earn All-American

honors and win 10 or more games both years at

DVC, 1996-97. Holds career records with 201 IP in

conference and 284 IP overall. Two time BVC/

Conference Pitcher of the Year, 2nd all-time at

DVC with 21 career wins. Career record 20 com-

plete games. Great competitor who also earned

four career saves and never allowed an inherited

runner to score. Hit a home run in only career at

bat in 1997 state playoffs. Transfer to Sonoma

State. Selected to DVC All Half-Century Baseball

Team in 2000. Owns local electrician business

with his brother.

Class of 2012

31

Angela Graham Great softball pitcher 1999-2000. As frosh 7-3, 1.06 ERA

earning 2nd team All-BVC honors. In 2000 as a sophomore

led Vikings to BVC title. Named Most Valuable Pitcher of BVC

and All Nor Cal selection with 16-10 record and 0.96 ERA. Led

State in K's with 212. Scholarship and graduated from Uni-

versity of Texas-San Antonio. In 2001, 172 K's and 26 com-

plete games.

Senior year

( 2 0 0 2 )

earned 16

wins and 217

K's (2nd best single season in school history).

Only at UTSA two years but still ranks 4th all-time

in career strikeouts with 395. Professional soft-

ball player in Italy in 2004. Firefighter in San

Jose.

Tom Greerty Lineman for DVC football 1964-65. Earned 1st Team All -

GGC honors and was team captain in 1965; helped DVC

tie then National JC Champion CCSF 16-16, holding OJ

Simpson to less than 100 yards rushing. Scholarship to

and graduated from Oregon State. Member of infamous

"giant killer" OSU team which was inducted into the OSU

HOF. JFK School of Law graduate in 1978, practicing at-

torney for over 30 years. Named Martinez Man of the

Year in 1993.

Founder of

' M a r y ' s

House' in San

Pablo and

the "Malta

Free Clinic"

in Oakland.

Class of 2012

32

Ed Hall Highest winning percentage (.658) of

any head football coach in DVC his-

tory. 1983-1994,12 years, compiled

79-39-2 record. Teams won two GGC

titles, 3 bowl appearances and no

losing seasons. 1989 team finished

regular season 10-0 only undefeated

season ever at DVC. First ever foot-

ball coach at De La Salle HS, 1971-

78. Assistant coach at Cal-Berkeley,

Los Medanos and DVC. Retired S.F.

Police Officer. Has coached football

for over forty years!

Class of 2012

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Kelly McCabe Tremendous three-

sport athlete. All-

American Driver

water polo player

In 2002 and 2005.

All-American swim-

mer specialized in

breaststroke in 2003 and 2004. All-Conference

basketball selection in 2003-04 season. Varsity

swim coach at Clayton Valley HS. Coached varsity

water polo, swimming and basketball at Ygnacio

Valley High School. Great athlete who could have

played any sport at DVC.

Kevin Searls

All Conference cross-country and All

NorCal selection in 1976 and 1977.

DVC distance track star in 1977-78.

In 1978 won Conference Relays

3,000 steeple chase. Transfer to and

graduated from Humboldt State Uni-

versity. Two-time All-American in

both cross-country and track. NCAA

T and F Championship qualifier both years in 3,000 meter steeple

chase. Head Carondelet HS, XC and track coach eight years. XC teams

won 2 NCS titles and 1985 NCS Track Championship. Named 1985 NCS

Coach of the Year. DVC, XC Assistant coach 11 years and head coach one

season. Owns local contractor business. Longtime president of Asics

Aggies Running Club.

Class of 2013

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Gaylord Bryan Coached 4 sports at ECCJC/DVC, teaching from 1952-1989. Led ECCJC to

school’s 1st ever conference title, 1954 Men’s Basketball. Basketball

team won 3 straight conf. titles from 1954-56. Also coached Track,

Cross-Country & Softball at DVC. Tremendous athlete who was 4-time

Nat’l Champion in Triple Jump and won Gold Medal in 1951 at the Pan

American Games in Argentina. Previously inducted into Stanford Uni-

versity HOF for Track. Leader of ‘Faculty Five’ at DVC for many years.

Veronica Campbell-Zeimer

Two-time All-American Water Polo goalie who was the MVP of

the Big 8 Conference in 2006. All-American swimmer in 2007

in 7 events, helping DVC win the State Championship. C.O.A.

student-athlete scholar award winner in 2007. Scholarship to

CSU-Bakersfield where she led all NCAA Division-I water polo

goalies in blocks in 2008. Racked up 429 career blocks at

CSUB. First team WWPA honors in both 2008 & 2009 at CSU-

Bakersfield. Honorable Mention NCAA D-1 selection in 2008.

1970-71

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Peter Faigl

Greatest tennis player in the history of the school. Bay

Valley Conference singles champ in 1995. Played at

James Madison University where he earned his B.A. in

Quantitative Finance and Economics. Posted an im-

pressive 31-1 career record in conference matches with

an overall record of 53-8. Only

player in DVC history to win the

Modesto Tournament. Faigl was the #1 ranked player in Nor-

Cal & #2 ranked player in the State in ‘95. Becomes 1st ten-

nis player ever inducted into DVC Athletic Hall of Fame.

Gerald Price

All Golden Gate Conference Infielder 1976-77, starting LF on

DVC’s 1977 State Championship team. Played on USC’s NCAA Nat’l

Championship team in 1978. Two-time 1st round MLB January

draft pick. Left-Handed hitter who compiled a career .346 BA at

DVC and had only 23 strikeouts in over 350 plate appearances.

Selected in 2000 to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.

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Brent Smith

All Golden Gate Conference forward in 1993-1994 and All

-Bay Valley Conf. selection in 1994-95. First team All-

State and All-American in 1994-1995. Scholarship to Uni-

versity of Montana, named Big Sky Conference Newcomer

of the Year in 95-96. Played one year professionally in

Europe. Earned A.A. degree from DVC and B.A. and MBA

degrees from University of Montana.

Anthony Spears

All-Conference Defensive End at DVC 1985-

86, earned JC All-American honors in 1986.

Portland State 1987-88 where he set school

records for sacks (single season & career) in

two years. 1988 Conference Defensive

Player of the Year and All-American selec-

tion. Played in the NFL for the Houston Oil-

ers (1989). Played in the WFL for the London

Monarchs (1991) and the Ohio Glory (1992).

DVC HALL OF FAME QUIZ Answers: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.C 10.A

1. The college moved to its permanent location in Pleasant Hill from an abandoned elementary

school in Martinez, in what year?

A. 1951 B. 1952 C. 1953 D. 1954

2. In 1954 the school’s first permanent structure was completed. It was the?

A. Student Union B. Maintenance Bldg. C. Library D. Admin Bldg.

3. In 1957 Jack Dress (former ECCJC Baseball player) was the Chairman of the ECCJC Name Change

Committee. The committee had 3 final recommendations, 2 of which were sent to the District

Board of Directors. Which of the following was NOT a consideration for the college’s new name?

A. Oakmont College B. Diablo Valley College C. Contra Monte College D. East Contra

Monte College

4. The Bell Tower was bought and donated to the school by which local organization?

A. Elks Lodge B. Local Veteran’s C. Chamber of Commerce D. Press Club

5. The POND outside the Norseman was named after an original ECCJC faculty member, hired in

1950, Ferdinand Ruth. What courses did he teach at ECCJC?

A. History & Social Science B. Engineering & Science C. P.E. & Athletics

D. Zoology & Biology

6. Prior to the Gymnasium on campus being built, the Viking Basketball team used local High

School’s for home games (such as Alhambra HS). In November of what year did the Vikings be-

gin to play on campus?

A. 1957 B. 1959 C. 1960 D. 1961

7. Name the year the DVC Swimming Pool opened for use?

A. 1958 B. 1960 C. 1967 D. 1969

8. Name the ex-DVC football star who gained over 4,000 yards rushing in his NFL career?

A. Robert Hubbard B. L.C. Joyner C. Altie Taylor D. Tom Kramer

9. The 1st Fall DVC played on campus for football was in:

A. 1968 B. 1969 C. 1970 D. 1971

10. The 1st spring DVC hosted a track meet on campus was:

A. 1971 B. 1972 C. 1973 D. 1974