Dan Meyer ’69
Dan Meyer enrolled in Holland Hall as a sophomore in the fall of 1966. He was introduced to the school by an icon of AAU and Tulsa Junior Athletic Association sports named “Speedy Clark.” Dan not only earned three letters in football, basketball and baseball, he led these teams by example. He was twice named the MVP, elected captain of both the football and baseball teams. As a football player, Dan excelled as an offensive and defensive lineman. His coach was asked, “If Dan played at Holland Hall today, could he compete with the players of today?” The answer was, “If he played today, he would dominate his teammates and opponents. Dan was a physically tough, mischievous young man with a definite mean streak when it came time to compete. Holland Hall has had very few linemen in the past 40 years who could match his toughness and tenacity.” His senior season the team lost only one game and recorded impressive victories over Cascia Hall and an outstanding Casady team. He was also the starting center on the basketball team. As a baseball player, he was the ace pitcher, first baseman and power hitter, who led the Dutchmen to the school’s first SPC Championship in any sport in 1968. Dan chose not to pursue college sports, but attended Oklahoma State University, where he earned a Business Degree in 1973. After earning a Masters Degree, he helped establish a box and packaging company, known as Tech Pack, located in Edmond. He was one of three owner/operators. He later sold his interest in the company and the company’s name was changed to Supply One. Today he is the Sales Manager of Supply One and resides in Edmond with his wife, Susie.
Coach Frank Ward - Coach
Frank Ward began his association with Holland Hall in January 1960. For the next 24 years he served as a middle school history teacher along with numerous assignments in the athletic department. During his first four years he was the school’s athletic director, head varsity boys basketball coach, assistant varsity football coach, as well as head middle school tennis coach. For 30 years, starting in 1964, he operated the school’s bus service with a “be on time, sit down and be quiet” policy very few riders misunderstood. His athletic accomplishments are best recalled during his years as a basketball and tennis coach where he was known for his demanding work ethic and no nonsense attitude. He spent four years developing a strong upper school basketball program with players like Lance Ellis. He then turned his attention to the middle school program where his 7th and 8th grade teams had a combined record of 390 wins and 170 losses. Starting with his 17 years as middle school tennis coach, where his teams were perennial state champions, his name became synonymous with Tulsa tennis. Whether it was one his summer camps, one of the many city, Missouri Valley, or high school metro tournaments he directed; or today’s senior league, it is highly unlikely that any person who has played tennis in Tulsa during the past 45 years does not know the name Frank Ward.
Service Award Bruce Gardner 2009 Service Award
Bruce Gardner’s association with Holland Hall began when he enrolled his son, Brent ’98, for his freshmen year in 1994. Later, his daughters, Sarah, ’00 and Jennifer, ’04 enrolled. All three children were outstanding athletes and made significant contributions to the life of the school in both academics and athletics. Bruce’s background as a college football player, construction engineer, businessman and parent of three children gave him a unique prospective regarding the benefits of a Holland Hall education. As the owner and manager of Gardner Construction Company, his years of experience in residential home building and commercial construction proved to be a valuable asset to the school. Bruce is being honored for his many contributions while serving as President of the Dutch Club, a volunteer organization established to assist the school’s athletic program. His list of accomplishments is both remarkable and unprecedented. No other volunteer has generated as much money through the organization’s allowed fund raising projects. His leadership and knowledge of the construction industry allowed him to envision, create and construct whatever was needed. The list of additions to the school’s athletic facilities, such as a weight room building, scoreboards, bell towers, homemade charcoal pits, is simply too numerous to mention here. Holland Hall wishes to thank Bruce for his dedication and generosity.
Team 1982 Baseball team
The ’82 Dutchmen baseball team is without a doubt the school’s finest. The number of individuals on this team who went on to play college and professional baseball is unprecedented. Tim Clark: Shortstop/Missouri University/Cincinnati Reds Organization Barry Lunnon: Pitcher, 1-B/Wichita State/Australian League “Hall of Fame” Steve Sparks: Pitcher, 3-B/Sam Houston State/Tigers, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Angels Mike Patrick: Catcher/Texas University/Texas Rangers Organization Three other team members played in college: Greg Wolfe-Stanford, Alan Robison-Conners and Jimmy Meehan-West Point. Other lettermen on the team include: Greg Cuenod, Alan Robison, James Fuquay, Arden Roberts, Mike Swarzendruber and Byron Wolfe. The team had a record of 21 wins and 7 losses competing against the toughest competition in the area, playing Hale, Memorial, Owasso, Sand Springs, Kelley and Broken Arrow. Highlights included placing 4th in the sixteen team All Metro Tournament, and closing out the season winning the Southwest Preparatory Conference Championship with a 6-1 record. Mike Patrick led the team in homeruns with thirteen, while three pitchers, Greg Cuenod, Steve Sparks, who pitched no-hitters and Barry Lunnon combined to win twenty-one games. Barry Lunnon was named the MVP by Head Coach Larry Caroon. HOLLAND HALL MAGAZINE
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