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Athletics
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
The Hanover Athletic Hall of Fame inducted (l-r) Matt Moore ’05, Thad McCracken ’04, Fran Quigley ’84 and Richard Veach ’88 during a special ceremony Oct. 22 as part of the College’s Hall of Fame Day. Moore and McCracken were key members of Hanover’s basketball program. Quigley and Veach were standouts for the Panthers’ cross country and track and field squads.
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Acosta returns to lead golf programs
Devan Smith Acosta ’17 has returned to Hanover’s athletic department as head coach of the men’s and women’s golf teams. Acosta was a four-time all-Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference honoree as a member of the College’s program from 2013-17. She helped spark the Panthers to four straight Heartland Conference titles and four consecutive appearances in the NCAA Division III championships. She was the first athlete in the history of Hanover’s women’s golf program to appear in four NCAA Division III tournaments. She helped the Panthers place 15th in 2014, 12th in 2015, 15th in 2016 and 18th in 2017. Acosta earned all-league honors by placing in the top eight in four straight Heartland Conference tournaments, including a fifth-place finish in 2014. She comes to the College after serving as a mental health technician at Wellstone Regional Hospital in Jeffersonville, Ind.
Long sets 18-hole scoring mark
Golfer Dawson Long ’23 set Hanover’s 18-hole school record during the opening round of the two-day Battle at Belterra. The Panthers hosted the 12-team event Sept. 11-12 at Belterra Resort in Florence, Ind. Long carded a five-under-par 66 to jump to the top of the leaderboard with a three-stroke lead after the first day. The record-setting round included an eagle on the par-four, 357-yard third hole and five birdies. The previous 18-hole school record of 68 was shared by Johnny Vidal ’17 and Austin Zapp ’20. Vidal set the mark to win the 2015 Oakland City Invitational at Country Oaks Golf Club in Montgomery, Ind. Zapp matched the record during the third round of the 2018 Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference championship at Eagle Rock Golf Club in Defiance, Ohio. Long posted an eight-over-par 79 on the second day. He finished second overall among 75 golfers with a two-round 145 (66-79). The Panthers placed sixth in the tournament’s 12-team field with a 36-hole total of 642 strokes.
A strong endowment creates a solid foundation to make the Hanover experience possible for future generations. Endowed funds provide essential financial support for all aspects of the College, especially its students, faculty, academic programs and career-centered endeavors. In recent months, Hanover’s endowment has received generous support, including these new legacy commitments:
Interested in making a never-ending gift? Endowments can be established with a single gift or series of gifts. For more information on how you can create a legacy at Hanover, call 812.866.6813 or visit hanover.edu/giving.
Hanover College Athletics Endowed Fund for Excellence
Established by close friends Rich Blaiklock ’90 and Mindy Pflum Blaiklock ’91, Wiley Kite ’90, Rick Patberg ’90, Ron Patberg ’90 and Chris Stark ’91, the fund will support athletics and the program’s priorities as determined by the vice president for athletics.
The Bruce K. Bunger ’77 and Deborah Wisner Bunger ’78 Endowed Environmental Sustainability Fund
Created by Bruce Bunger ’77 and Deborah Bunger ’78, the fund will support student-led projects that help the Hanover College community improve sustainability and promote a better understanding of the human-environment relationship.
Kenneth L. '74 and Kendal Hegamaster Gladish '75 Endowed Fund for the Gladish Center
Created by Kenneth L. ’74 and Kendal Hegamaster Gladish ’75, the fund will support the work of the Gladish Center for Teaching and Learning and ensure that resources are available to provide tutoring, academic assistance and shared learning experiences.
Rev. G. Shannon Walker '21 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Created by J. Shannon Clarkson ’66, this fund will provide scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need and maintain good academic standing.
Class of 1976 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Initiated by members of the Class of 1976, the scholarship will support students who demonstrate financial need, with a first preference for students going through special circumstances that impact their ability to afford Hanover.
Ford Family Endowed Scholarship
Created by Jon Ford ’58 and Judy Ford ’58, this fund will provide scholarships to students from single-parent households who demonstrate financial need.
John E. and Catherine C. Yarnelle Endowed Scholarship in Mathematics Fund
Established by an anonymous donor, this fund will provide scholarships to mathematics majors who are in good academic standing.
Jacob Zimmerman '23 Choral Program Endowed Fund
Established by Michelle Zimmerman and Jacob Zimmerman, the fund will underwrite expenses of the choir program, including sheet music, travel stipends and other needs as identified by the program director.
Throughout its storied history, Hanover College’s financial stability has been ensured by planned gifts. Estate plans transform campus and define student experiences for generations. Regardless of size - whether a bequest in a will or the designation of Hanover as the beneficiary of a retirement account, life income gift or insurance policy – planned gifts secure the donor’s legacy, even living forever as part of the College’s endowment. The 1827 Society recognizes the vision and benevolence of alumni and friends who shape campus life by including Hanover in their estate plans. Each year, members receive invitations to special donor activities and events, access to the College’s financial-planning specialists, recognition in publications and an exclusive gift. To explore your planned giving vision, create your legacy or learn more about The 1827 Society, contact Kevin Berry ’90, associate vice president of individual philanthropy, at 812.866.6813 or berry@hanover.edu.
