Diablo Valley College Athletics Hall of Fame Yearbook

DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME 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 Executive 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 Restaurant & 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 Coccimiglio, Ernie Cecaci, Rich Amaro, Joline Banks, Sil Garaventa, Teresa Towers and Cindy Goga (DVC Foundation Director).

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS SINCE THE FALL OF 1950 !!

CONTENTS Chairman’s Message

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List of State Champions

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Inaugural Class (2006) Boschetti, Hugh Drexel, Karl Ericson, Bob Heaston, Steve McGee, Willie Taylor, Altie Miller, Ed White, Timothy

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Class of 2007 Gaffney-Banks, Joline Cobb, Ken Colchico, Dan Cowell, Lennis Flanagan, Jack Haley, Harry Hatch, Cliff Hsu, Jenny Jones, Richard “Red” Joyner, L.C. Pistochini, Hank Riley, Pat Roemer, John Snider, Eric Umbarger, Kent White, Tom 1966 DVC Football Team

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CONTENTS Class of 2008 Biederman, Leo Borghesani, Bob Edwards-Panfili, Tiffany Flores, Jim Foote, Tim Green, Bob Perkins, Broderick Scheetz-Seymour, Liz

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Class of 2009 Cecaci, Ernie Karsten, Chris Rounsaville, Rally Sanchez, Steve Simonton, Benji Turner, Ron Walker, Greg Ward, Dionna

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Class of 2010 Cook, Mark Del Barco Wing, Marianela “LaLa” Emry, Mike Green, John Mann, Laura Medina, Cesar Wiley, Charlotte

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Class of 2011 Benz, Jake DeVito, Sam Flores, Bayani Juhala, Jeff Plummer-Menna, Hillary Smith, Jack Williams, Jason

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CONTENTS Class of 2012 Chaplin, Len Goucher, Scott Graham, Angela Greerty, Tom Hall, Ed McCabe, Kelly Searls, Kevin

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Class of 2013 Bryan, Gaylord Campbell-Zeimer, Veronica Faigl, Peter Price, Gerald Smith, Brent Spears, Anthony

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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, discipline, 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 inducted 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 continues 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

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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

^ 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

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LC Joyner—HB

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Program Cover from the Basketball Tournament (15 cents in 1954)

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Inaugural Class of 2006

Inaugural Class (2006) Hugh Boschetti

1st DVC Athletic Director (1950-1978); 1st Baseball Coach [1951-1967; COA Hall of Fame Inductee (1991)]. Former Golden Gate Conference Commissioner; 1st Football and Basketball Coach at DVC… he was the “Bos”.

C.O.A. Hall of Fame Induction—Hugh Boschetti with Walt Rillett (State Commissioner) to his left.

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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Inaugural Class (2006) Altie Taylor

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

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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.

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Class of 2007

Class of 2007 Joline Gaffney-Banks

1977 All-Around Golden Gate Conference Gymnastics Champion. Finished 2nd at State Championships. Owned a gymnastics school for children.

Ken Cobb Golden Gate Conference Basketball MVP in 1972-73. AllAmerican ALL FOUR years in college (DVC/Portland State). Signed with the Seattle 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 prestigious annual honor, given each year to the 49er who best exemplifies inspirational and courageous play.

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Class of 2007 Lennis Cowell

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 championships 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.

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Class of 2007 Cliff Hatch

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 history. All-American in 1978-79 in an unbelievable sixteen different events.

Richard “Red” Jones All-Conference both years in Basketball & Baseball (1955-57).

Signed with the Detroit Tigers; Longtime High School Basketball coach.

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

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Class of 2007 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

DVC’s Men & Women’s Athletic Equipment Manager/Trainer from 19651987. Legendary figure in DVC Athletics.

Pat Riley

DVC football star who in 1970, broke OJ Simpson’s Golden Gate Conference rushing record by gaining 1,389 yards.

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Class of 2007 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 UCBerkeley. Retired a Captain in Oakland Fire Dept.

Eric Snider

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 AllHalf Century Baseball Team.

Kent Umbarger

State Champion in Gymnastics at DVC in 1968-69. First-ever competitor in state of California to perform “Tsukahara�.

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Class of 2007 Tom White

Most successful Male swimmer in DVC history. All-American in both 1975 & 1976 in fourteen events! All-American at University of Tennessee in 1977 & 1978.

1966 DVC Football Team

Beat Merced in the Empire Bowl (in Santa Rosa) for 1st ever bowl win in school history.

DVC – 24 Merced – 21

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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 Cleveland Browns in 1978 (played in all 16 games in 1978 for firstyear coach Sam Rutigliano); Had brief stints with the Eagles, 49ers, Canadian Football League & the Oakland Invaders. Active with “Athletes for Youth Foundation”, which was founded in 1986.

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.

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

Jim Flores

1976-1977 Baseball, ALL-Golden Gate Conference infielder both years. Hit most dramatic home run in history of California Community College. In 1977, hit GameWinning Grand Slam with 2 outs in the 9th inning of State Championship game, giving 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.

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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.

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 Championship in Heavyweight Division. Voted Junior College All-American with a 42-2-1 record, 22 wins by pin!

Transferred and graduated from Colorado State University on a full scholarship.

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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.

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

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Class of 2009

Class of 2009 Ernie Cecaci

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

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. Inducted into CCCBCA Hall of Fame.

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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 senior.

Rally Rounsaville

Former All-Golden Gate Conference Player (1958-1960) in both Baseball and Basketball. Averaged 20.3 ppg in his sophomore basketball year. Inducted into the Antioch Hall of Fame in 2007. All-American Basketball Player at Cal-Poly SLO.

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

Benji Simonton

DVC Outfielder who became 1st California Community College Baseball player ever to be named National JC Player of the Year (1992). AllAmerican who led the State in HR (22) and RBI (76). Played for several seasons in San Francisco Giants minor league system. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball team.

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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.

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Class of 2009 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 19861987. Golden Gate Conference Co-MVP and All-NorCal selection in 1987.

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Class of 2010

Class of 2010 Mark Cook

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 19972001; 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).

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 University (magna cum laude).

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Class of 2010 Mike Emry

All-State Cross Country and Distance Track star at DVC (1974-1976). Graduated from DVC with many school records 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). AllConference 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.

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 rebounding) 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.

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Class of 2010 Laura Mann

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 Nighthawks (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.

Cesar Medina

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 honors. 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.

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Class of 2010 Charlotte Wiley Arguably the greatest female athlete in CCCCD history. 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 Basketball MVP at Contra Costa College in 1987-88 & 1988-89. Averaged over 20 PPG and 1st team AllState both years. Only female in District history to win MVP’s in two different conferences in the same academic year (19871988). Softball scholarship to CSU Fullerton; led Titans in hitting in 1990 and in home runs in 1991. Played fourth and final college softball season at Cal State East Bay (formerly Hayward) in 1992; batted .478 and led team to Division II National runner-up finish. Set CSEB single season records 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.

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Class of 2011

Class of 2011 Jake Benz Great leadoff hitter, LHP and Center 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. Transfer 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 nationally) to earn First Team All-Conference selection all four years in college at different positions. 1991 (OF) 1992 (Utility) 1993 (Pitcher) 1994 (DH). Selected to DVC All Half-Century Baseball team.

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Class of 2011 Sam Devito 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 Education at DVC for 30 years, retired in 1989. Former Head Softball Coach at DVC. Was active in State Football Coaches Association.

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Class of 2011 Bayani Flores

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 individual events and earned All-American status in 9 events in 1999. Transferred to and graduated 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.

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 Championship. 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.

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Class of 2011 Hillary Plummer Menna 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.

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 (198789) and Athletic Director (1989-92). Taught Physical Education 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 9697. 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 Pacific, 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.

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Class of 2012

Class of 2012 Len Chaplin

Head water polo coach at CCC and DVC, 19742005. Transferred to DVC in 1986. Teams won numerous 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 complete 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.

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Class of 2012 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 University of Texas-San Antonio. In 2001, 172 K's and 26 complete 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 softball 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 attorney 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.

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Class of 2012 Ed Hall Highest winning percentage (.658) of any head football coach in DVC history. 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 football coach at De La Salle HS, 197178. Assistant coach at Cal-Berkeley, Los Medanos and DVC. Retired S.F. Police Officer. Has coached football for over forty years!

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Class of 2012 Kelly McCabe Tremendous threesport athlete. AllAmerican Driver water polo player In 2002 and 2005.

All-American swimmer 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 University. 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.

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Class of 2013

Class of 2013 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 University HOF for Track. Leader of ‘Faculty Five’ at DVC for many years.

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

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Class of 2013 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 impressive 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 NorCal & #2 ranked player in the State in ‘95. Becomes 1st tennis 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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Class of 2013 Brent Smith

All Golden Gate Conference forward in 1993-1994 and All -Bay Valley Conf. selection in 1994-95. First team AllState and All-American in 1994-1995. Scholarship to University 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 198586, 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 selection. Played in the NFL for the Houston Oilers (1989). Played in the WFL for the London Monarchs (1991) and the Ohio Glory (1992).

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DVC HALL OF FAME QUIZ 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 Monte College

B. Diablo Valley College

C. Contra Monte College D. East Contra

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 begin 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: B. 1972

C. 1973

D. 1974

Answers: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.C 10.A

A. 1971