Gamet was also active in other campus activities by serving as business manager for the Acacia in 1929. Kristy graduated from Graceland in 2002 with a degree in Wellness Program Management and Health and Physical Education. Gay Hughes, husband Mike and son Drew continues to live in Riverton, WY. In college, he lettered all four years, was named Most Valuable Lineman twice, received the Doc Hughes Award in 1977 and was named to HAAC All-Conference and NAIA District 15 All-District teams three times. He also represented Australia at the Olympics in 1980 and 1984, and the World Championships in 1982 and 1986. As a freshman he started at inside linebackers and was named a second team All-District 15 and a second Team Heart of America Athletic Conference selection. Following a four-year term as the Executive Vice-President (1988-1992) of the United States Volleyball Association, Jerry's involvement in volleyball culminated when he was elected President in 1992. She was named a three-time all-conference player, earning second team once and first team twice. She Holds an M.S. Stan Rupe came to Graceland via Davis County High School in Bloomfield, IA and then Indian Hills Community College. "Doc" Gamet and his wife, Bernice, have two children: James and Onalee. She served as captain of the basketball team and was selected twice to play on the Iowa College Field Hockey Team. Collins was an assistant at Ottawa University in Kansas, from 1971 to 1972 and at Graceland College from 1974 to 1978. In 1956, Cochran served as starting catcher on the United Olympic Baseball Team. The next eleven years were passed in Macomb, IL as an Associate Professor of Leisure Services and Graduate Studies Chair at Western Illinois University. Follow full coverage of Travis Bell during the 2023 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. Lasting a semester and discovering it was not a good fit (academically and athletically), she continued her studies part time while working full time until the spring of 1996. Pam was a solid contributor at each. As a member of the 1952 and 1953 Interstate Football Conference Champions, Parker was named to the All-Conference Team in both season and in 1953 was named to the Junior College All-American Team. He also was a two time All-American wrestler, winning second place in the NAIA national wrestling tournament, as a junior and third place is senior year. She was a consistent team leader in scoring and rebounding. Football. He was First Team All-American Offensive Tackle for the NAIA. Jackie Allen first came to Graceland University in 1995 following two years of collegiate play at Peru St. University. He began his football career with the Lamoni High school "Demons," where he played both offense and defense and received many athletic honors. He joined the Graceland Staff in 1959 and retired in 1973, faculty emeritus. Following her senior season, Neumann again earned first team All-Heart and all-district status, was named to the Eastern Iowa Team and was also named second team All-American. Ross will start the new position immediately, connecting with players and coaches by phone. After college, he served in the Marines where he was a player and coach for the "Camp Caitlin Bulldogs" who boasted a 37-1 record. return to top. Jeff grew up in the small town of Searsboro, Iowa (population 164). Travis Bell. As a sophomore and junior, Neumann earned first team All-Heart of America Athletic Conference, first team all-district and the Eastern Iowa Team. She Holds an M.S. Retrieved 2008-09-25. He made an immediate impact on the football team as an outstanding run blocker and an even better pass blocker, eventually becoming a two time All-American. He has continued to participate in athletics by coaching baseball and basketball at the high school and college levels inn Missouri and Kansas. Victor, Iowa native Christel Olsen (Brown) had an outstanding career as member of the Graceland Women's Track & Field team from 1973-1977. She worked at Queen's Medical Center as a research associate and then as a surgical technician until her retirement in 1996. In her senior year, Wendi was an All-Conference selection as well as an All-District 15 selection. He then became an assistant coach with the Adelaide 36ers in 2005. However, it was as a member of the Yellowjacket track and field team where Wendi's accomplishments will go down in the Graceland College record books. His son and daughter, Brad and Sarah, are Graceland graduates, and his mother, Carolyn Andrews Peck, attended Graceland in the 1940s. In 1994, Coach Hughes retired from coaching after 23 years. The current McDole won-lost record on the hill is 745-363 and counting as he remains the Head Women's Volleyball Coach and continues year after year to collaborate with quality student/athletes to raise anew the traditions of Graceland Volleyball. Cochran was also named to the Kansas Wesleyan Hall of Fame. Cricket. Parker also captained Graceland's Tennis Team ands was the 1956 Junior College Interstate Conference Singles runner-up and 1958 Graceland Relay Singles and Doubles Champion. Then, in 2009, the Lester-led Cardinals went 22-10 and, once again, earned an NCAA post-season berth. Mrs. Joyce and her husband, Tom, have one daughter, Alyssa. He has been successful in the construction industry, however his greatest joy comes from his family: five children and four grandchildren. Wendi's outstanding performance in 1990 earned her the honor being named the Most Outstanding Female Athlete for the National Meet. Three of his players- Shad Fish, Bill Maier and Chris Randall- went on to play professional baseball. She qualified for the U.S Track and Field Championships four separate years: 1990, 1993, and 1994 in the Long Jump and 1993, 1994, 1995 in the Heptathlon. Sherman has received numerous honors including the National Leader in Volleyball Award in 1977, the USAV Referees Golden Whistle Award in 1970, the Referee Emeritus Award in 1988, and USA Volleyball's highest honor the Frier Award in 1994. Also a fine defender behind the plate, Jones finished his career with a .983 fielding percentage, recording 790 putouts and 140 assists. She continues to be an active member of the Riverton Kiwanis and Wyoming Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, having served on the Executive Board as the VP for Health and as the 1997 State Convention Manager. As a junior, Spinks served as team captain and was named Most Valuable Defensive Player leading the team in sacks and tackles that year. Joining the 1956 Pan American Games track team, Verneda got her first taste of international competition in the high altitude of Mexico City. Carver added softball to her schedule during her sophomore year, earning All-Conference honors for her outstanding second base performance. The father of Georgia football player Devin Willock is seeking $2 million in damages from the Jan. 15 crash that . Over the timespan of 2003-16, Hoffman was known to many as the football mom who boarded the bus with the players, coaches, athletic trainers, etc., on Saturday mornings to travel to away games. Eskridge was later named equipment manager and purchasing agent for the Dallas Cowboys football team, a position he held for 13 years. One evening after arriving home from work, she received a call from assistant Graceland softball coach Donovan Nelson, who asked if she was interested in coming to Graceland to play softball that fall. Jennie (Howard) Joyce began her career at Graceland College in 1986 as the only freshman on the varsity team. Home; Sports. After college, he served in the Marines where he was a player and coach for the "Camp Caitlin Bulldogs" who boasted a 37-1 record. Stan lives in Corydon with his wife of 30 years, Julie. Connie received his B.A. He also established an endowment for campus ministries, has established an annuity and makes yearly donations to Graceland's Lamoni campus. As a 59 guard, Lynch was a 1,000-point scorer in his Graceland career and set the school record for steals in a single game, season and career. He still holds numerous school records including single game assists (15), single season assists (248), and career assists (730). Before leaving teaching and coaching to work for the RAND Corporation, where he helped develop and program a computerized air defense system for the U.S. Air Force in the mid 1950's, Clayton accepted a position at Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas. In his senior year, 1977, "E" peaked his collegiate career by being named Honorable Mention All-American. Dr. Barney C. Parker attended Graceland College from 1952-1953 and 1956-1958 interrupted by military service during the Korean War. Our questions are designed to give our readers a little more insight on the player. Ken Cochran, a 1952 Graceland graduate, competed in Yellojacket football, basketball and tennis. Dever capped off an outstanding career by finishing second at the 1971 NAIA National Tournament and earning a place on the NAIA All-American Team. He has since become very active in the Professional Golf Association (PGA). For the rest of the season, McCracken and fellow Hall of Famer Rich Harrop battled for the single-season record, and in the end it was Harrop who emerged with the record, having scored three more points than McCracken. Dr. Collins graduated from Graceland College in 1963 with a B.A. A right-handed, slugging catcher, Jones was a staple of the Jacket lineup, playing in 160 games in four years in Lamoni. Prior to Graceland, Alphie attended Lamoni High School where he lettered all four years in football, basketball and track. He has one son, Nicholas, 27 years old and a University of Florida graduate. Holding over 150 Data Rows Per Prospect, Over 3,000 Players per Draft Year, 12K Per Draft Cycle. Criswell said that he feels Ross is the best candidate to rebuild the football program and develop a winning culture. After serving two years in the navy, he was back in the headlines as Graceland track and cross country star, setting conference records in the mile, mile, and two-mile. He began coaching at Graceland in 1922, and worked at the college until 1944, including four years as the dean and acting President. In the state meet his senior year, he ran the mile in 4:26.7 to beat Dyrol Burleson, an extremely tough competitor who later broke the four-minute mile. In her post-high school career, Verneda's high jumping took her across the world to compete on behalf of her country. from Graceland in 1965 with a major in elementary education. His overall college coaching record is 94-52-5; his career record is 141-56-6. Under his tutelage, the Cardinals made the first two trips to the NCAA Division III National Championships in program history. Rupe transferred to Graceland where he thrived in the Jacket athletic scene. As official head trainer and manager of Clossen Center, and "unofficial" counselor to Graceland athletes, Brunner become knows as a dedicated "Coach of All Sports." return to top, Dr. Barney C. Parker attended Graceland College from 1952-1953 and 1956-1958 interrupted by military service during the Korean War. Gary also received great success on the wrestling mat as well. Hampton received his teaching credentials the following year from California State University, Los Angeles. She graduated in 1973, but not before Graceland's winter term program sent her to Honolulu to work at a cardiovascular research lab. In her more than 40 years of working with student-athletes, she has had the pleasure of serving as an academic adviser to literally thousands of students at Graceland, many of whom were athletes. Other honors included being selected as a member of the Iowa Junior Select Team and playing in the Iowa Dr. Pepper All-Star Game. Since Wendi graduated from Graceland College in 1991 her athletic achievements have continued. Joining an already deep and talented Jacket volleyball lineup under Hall of Fame head coach Stew McDole, Teri nonetheless made her presence felt during three years on the Graceland varsity team. He won both Graceland and Northwest Missouri State Tournaments at the 115lbs. Graceland University. Or write about sports? Lynch graduated from Graceland with a degree in psychology in 2005. He has aspirations if running a shelter for abused women and children in the future. After a year away from sports, high school basketball coach Rich Harrop convinced Gray to enroll at Graceland. As a senior, her earned All-district 15, All-Heart of America Conference and Honorable Mention All-American honors. As a quarterback on the football team he tallied four letters. Christel herself takes time to point out her team's success as a whole. He graduated from Graceland in the spring of 1973, with a BA in physical education, recreation and health. To match all of Sydney's athletic accolades, he added class both off and on the field. One season her "A" and "B" team earned a combined record of 40-0. return to top, Tom Powell graduated from Graceland in 1973 with a B.A. Along with being an outstanding player, Dudek was consistently on the Dean's List and President's List at GU for his outstanding work in the classroom. return to top. Visit ESPN to view the Graceland University Yellowjackets team schedule for the current and previous seasons Now married to Kelly Nichols and teaching elementary school in the Norwalk, Iowa school system, Pam and her three sons live in her birth place town of Grand River, Iowa.