CCC Launches Athletic Hall of Fame

Thu, 13 May 2010 16:28:19 GMT

Two coaches, three former athletes and the founder of the college’s athletics program will be honored in the inaugural CCC Athletic Hall of Fame. The first inductees will be honored at the Alumni Reunion and Hall of Fame banquet and on Saturday, June 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in Randall Hall. The Athletic Hall of Fame is a longtime dream of former athletic director Jim Jackson, who retired from CCC last year after 18 years leading the program. Jackson worked with the college, its Foundation and Athletic Director Jim Martineau to build the Hall of Fame. “There’s a rich tradition of athletic excellence at CCC. Our vision is to honor the people who paved the way for us to have successful athletic teams,” Martineau said. Athletics are an important part of the college experience for many students at CCC. Over the past 42 years, the college boasts 48 Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges championship titles, two National Junior Colleges of Athletic Association titles, 12 national wrestling champions and at least three Olympians. The six inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame are: • Chuck Hudson (in memoriam), founder of the CCC athletic programs in 1968 • Royce Kiser, men’s basketball coach from 1979-1998 • Brian Abshire, 1982-1984, CCC track and field/cross country, 1988 Olympian • Matt Lindland, 1988-1991, CCC wrestler, 2000 Olympic silver medalist • Lisa (O’Dea) Martin, 1977-1978, track and field/cross country, 1988 Olympics silver medalist • 1971 national champion wrestling team, coached by Larry Wright and Don Conway. CCC President Emeritus John Keyser will emcee the event. Tickets for the event are $35 and may be purchased by contacting the CCC Athletic Department at 503-594-3043.