Athletic Director Steve Waterfield said, "The Hall of Honor class of 2020 includes individuals who excelled not only in athletic competition and but also contributed significantly to the evolution of our athletics department, the university, and surrounding community."
"Because this is the first induction ceremony since 2016, it is important to me that one representative from each sports team is honored this year," Athletic Director Steve Waterfield said.
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December 16, 2019
Oakland University Athletics revealed the Hollie L. Lepley Hall of Honor class of 2020. This year’s class features 17 former student-athletes and staff, in addition to the George Wibby Award and Oakland Athletics Community Service Award.
"It was important for us resume the Hall of Honor induction ceremony and to celebrate individuals who have played important roles in the rich history of Oakland University Athletics," Director of Athletics Steve Waterfield said. "This past year, numerous alumni told me how much the Hall of Honor meant to them and its important place in athletics department tradition. Celebrating this year’s class will again give us the opportunity to celebrate more of our past Pioneers and Golden Grizzlies."
This year's inductees include:
Don Kirkwood - Baseball: (1969-71)
Keith Benson – Men's Basketball: (2007-11)
Katie (Wolfe) Trolla – Women's Basketball (1998-2003)
Jon Myatt - Men's Cross Country (1989-92)
Lia (Jones) Palomino - Women's Cross Country (2008-13)
Chad Elliott – Men's Golf (2004-07)
Liz Ecker – Women's Golf (2008-12)
Jeff Wiese - Men's Soccer (2002-05)
Jessica (Boyle) Powell - Women's Soccer (2005-08)
Erika Polidori – Softball (2011-14)
Chris Sullivan - Men's Swim and Dive (2002-04, 06)
Tanya Korniyenko - Women's Swim and Dive (2001-04)
Megan (Bray) Richardson - Volleyball (2009-12)
Kris Jeffrey – Tennis (1986-89)
Jason Bigelow - Men's Track and Field (2005-10)
Breanna Peabody - Women's Track and Field (2009-13)
Tom Ford – Athletics Trainer (1988-2017)
Community Service Award
Nicholas Kristock – Men's Soccer (2009-13), Fleece & Thank You
George Wibby Award
Jean Ann Miller – Senior Director, CSA, Office of Student Involvement
"Because this is the first induction ceremony since 2016, it is important to me that one representative from each sports team is honored this year," Waterfield said. "The Hall of Honor class of 2020 includes individuals who excelled not only in athletic competition and but also contributed significantly to the evolution of our athletics department, the university, and surrounding community. I look forward to celebrating their achievements and contributions on January 24, 2020."
This year's induction ceremony will take place on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac. The event is open to the public and those interested in attending can find more registration information at this GoldenGrizzlies.com web page.
Or, register now.