WAA Athletic Hall of Fame

2009 Hall of Fame Inductees

The induction ceremony was held Saturday, February 7, 2009 in the student center on the Rocklin Campus. Tim Haenny, Hall of Fame Chairperson had opening remarks and Matt Folsom served as Master of Ceremonies. Welcoming everyone was Jim Gray, President of the WAA. Dr. Leo E. Chavez, Sierra College Superintendent/President gave the message of Sierra College. Closing remarks came from John Volek, Dean, PE and Athletics.

Inductees	Presenters	Photo
Kylee Keroher Athlete, Woman’s Basketball	Roz Goldenberg, Diane Looker
Shawn Price Athlete, Football	Rex Chappell, Dan Bunz
Andria Pruitt Athlete, Women’s Basketball	Roz Goldenberg, Diane Looker
Ron Pucci Athlete, Basketball	Mike Ray
Reginald E. “Reg” Smart Community Contributor/Trustee	Barbara Vineyard
Don C. Edgar Football, Golf	Rick Edgar
1999 Women’s Water Polo Team Heather (Stiles) Blair, Jennifer Bracamonte, Danielle Coffee, Kate (McCollum) Foucek, Danielle Hall, Leslie Iervolino, Sara Jennings, Lauren Johnson, Brooke Lewis, Megan Malloy, Chelsy (Smith) Mason, Clare McCollum, Kristen Moore, Hallie Stoffal, Erin Teske, Katie Yamamoto, Jenai (Haley) Yoshii, Scott Decker (Coach), Cory Stowell (Assistant Coach)	Scott Decker
1976 Wrestling Team Mark Applegate, Reynold Capps, Dave Copeland, Brad Fuller, Roy Mitchell, Joe Montes, Steve Nolan, Don Roy, Ed Scantling, Leonard Shull, Byron Smith, Bill Ward, Garry Weldon, Pal Wurst, Rick Yeager, Greg Young, John Horrillo (Coach), Blake Chandler, Steve Cole, John Delcarlo, Dick Snider, (Assistant Coaches)	Dick Snider

2008 Inductees

The induction ceremony was held Saturday, February 2, 2008. Program speakers included Tim Haenny, Hall of Fame Chairperson, WAA; Jim Gray, President, WAA; Mandy Davies, Vice President, Student Services; John Volek, Dean, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics; Matt Folsom, Master of Ceremonies.

Inductees	Presenters	Photo
Fred C. Besana Athlete, Baseball/Basketball	Fred J. Besana
Fred J. Besana Athlete, Football	Roger Tofft
Gary Judd Coach, Cross Country/Track	Rick Judd
Darla (Rasmussen) Williams Athlete, Basketball, Softball	Karen Linde
Dawna (Rasmussen) Murphy Athlete, Volleyball	Karen Linde
The 1949 Baseball Team Fred Besana, Socoro Brava, Larry Conger, Ray Frye, Tom Green, Bob Hayashida, Don Lippert, Andy Mellmer, Richard Ruiz, Primo Santini, Bob Souza, LeRoy Warren, Bob Yocum, (Lawrence Orzalli and Tom Hooper signed pro contracts and became ineligible mid-season), Howard Woodside (Coach)	Jim Gray
The 1981 Softball Team Tammie Carnes, Sue (Roberts) Entizne, Tanya (Lozovoy) George, Lynette Hall, Sandy Hancock, Teresa Hedges, Raema (Padilla) Helberg, Jenna Holbrook, Shelly McCelvey, Terry Nann, Laurie (Cruse) Otten, Sherry (White) Phillips, Linda Porter, Denise Russell, Kelly Smith, Karen (Glimstad) Linde (Coach), Cal Linde (Assistant Coach), Rex Chappell (Trainer)	Karen Linde

2007 Inductees

The induction ceremony was held Saturday, February 10, 2007. Program speakers included Matt Folsom, Vice President Special Events, Wolverine Athletic Association; Jim Gray, President, Wolverine Athletic Association; Dr. Leo E. Chavez, Superintendent/President; Bryan May, Sports Anchor/Reporter, KXTV News 10; John Volek, Dean, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics.

2006 Hall of Fame Inductees

• Gary Donnell
• Lynn "Jo" Giovannoni
• Lois S. Hatch
• Dr. Kevin M. Ramirez
• Robert F. Wickstrom
• Howard M. "Woody" Woodside
• 1966 Football Team
  • John Besio; Ed Cavaille; Terry Clore; Ben Cox; Gary Denton; Norm Doolittle; Bob Eason; Fred Fisher; Jerry Franklin; John Garcia; Ward Harrington; Tom Hogan; Bud Journey; Mike McGee; Dan Miller; Brooks Mitchell; Bruce Moniz; Greg Moore; Louis Montegui; Ben Moule; Ed Norton; Greg Paresa; Tim Plummer; Bill Richardson; Jim Richardson; Tommy Rogers; Terry Rosencrantz; Jim Rudow; David Ruhkala; Glen Saxton; Bob Shield; Darrel Smith; Roger Spitsen; Larry Suzuki; John Tallant; Bruce Vernier; John Volek; Jim West; Cal Wheeler; David Williams; Homer “Buzz” Ostrom, Head Coach; Don Edgar, Asst. Coach; John Horrillo, Asst. Coach; Russ Cagle, Student Trainer

2005 Hall of Fame Inductees

• Ben Brown
• Jeff Frei
• George Goto
• Karen Kendall
• Homer "Buzz" Ostrom
• Jennifer (Fricker) Sanders
• Kelly Smith
• Wayne Towne
• Sandi Warren
• 1998-99 Women's Basketball Team
  • Rhayanna Berkowitz; Sarah Black; Cat Carlson; Jami Ganskie; Chelsea Helm; Wendy Hiett; Kylee Keroher; Cassie McMillen; Kelly Nolan; Coral Sage; Amber (Oliver) Sanchez; Shannon Smith; Andrea (Pruitt) White; Roz Goldenberg, Head Coach; Diane Looker, Asst. Coach; Heidi Rhoades, Manager; Nancy Smith, Trainer; Brandon Johnson, Trainer