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CAMPUS NEWS
DEDICATION OF COAK MATTHEWS SCOREBOARD
Coak Matthews
HENDERSON STATE ATHLETICS and the Red Wave Swimming and Diving programs officially dedicated the Coak Matthews Scoreboard inside the Wells Natatorium on October 21. Named in honor of the legendary former swimming and diving coach, the scoreboard will serve as a lasting legacy to a man who gave so much to the Red Wave program, Henderson State University and the Arkadelphia community. Coak’s wife, Mary, and their three children Blanton, Sallie and William helped dedicate the scoreboard and mural.
A certified master level coach by the College Swimming Coaches Association, Matthews coached more than 200 All-Americans, four individuals who won national championships and led both the men’s and women’s programs at Henderson State to numerous Top-10 national finishes at the NAIA and NCAA II levels of competition during his time at HSU. He was named the CSCAA National Diving Coach of the Year in 1990, the NAIA National Men’s Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year in 1994, was inducted into the Arkansas Swimming Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Henderson State Athletic Hall of Honor in 2003.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS gathered for the Foundation Scholarship Reception on September 15. Thanks to the generous support of Reddie donors, 396 scholarships totaling $419,156 in direct support for students were awarded in 2022.
Your support makes a difference! Please visit HSU.EDU/GIVE or call 870.230.5344 to support student scholarships today.
Bryan Silva and Jordan Stienke-Sievers, recipients of the Vince Gill Scholarship with Barbara “Mother” Hubbard (center)
Brenda Futrell with Michael Ankton, recipient of the Alvin and Brenda Futrell Scholarship, and Dr. Alvin Futrell
Kaden Manley, recipient of the inaugural Wendell O. Evanson Band Scholarship, with Dr. Lydia Evanson and Elora Rawdah, recipient of the Dennis Vaughn Band Scholarship
Juan Olivas, recipient of the Dr. Pam Davis Scholarship and Taylor Allen, recipient of the Davis-Baker Scholarship with Dr. Pam Davis (center)
