joined an impressive Yellowjacket lineup of grapplers and anchored the Graceland squad for four outstanding seasons. The majority of athletes he trains compete on junior high, high school and USA Volleyball club teams in Missouri and Kansas. Darrick hit for power and average racking up a .388 batting average and .471 on-base percentage while slugging .647. In 2007 his team finished first and in 2008 the team achieved a second place state finish. return to top, Phyllis O'Daniels is a strong supporter of the total athletic program at Graceland University. She qualified for Nationals that season in the 1500m, 3K, 5K, and the 4x800 earning her final All-American award in the 1500m (4th). Syd again anchored Graceland's defensive attack as a junior captain. return to top, Rich Harrop's collegiate athletic career started at Graceland in 1961. Jack Scott enrolled at Graceland in 1947, starred as a running back and receiver in football, and ran the 100, 220 and relays in track. Visit ESPN to view the latest Graceland University Yellowjackets news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Eastern New Mexico University was his next stop, and his teams were ranked in the NAIA Top 20 for four consecutive years. [3] References ^ "Jeff Criswell". Since completing graduate school, Dr. Hutchins was selected teacher of the year in 1985 and was elected Region Coach of the Year for Track and Field in 1986. In his junior year, Chaz received the Doc Hughes Defensive Player of the Game award for his stellar execution in the 1982 homecoming football game. return to top. But it was as a baseball player where the multitalented Dudek most thrived, ending his run in red and black as the all time home run king and the owner of Lamoni's first perfect game pitched. Tommy DeVito. Russell serves as senior systems programmer at allied signal in Blue Springs, Missouri. return to top. Brush was MCAU heavyweight Champion in 1962, 1964 and 1965, then wrestled in the NAIA Nationals in 1964 and 1965. return to top, Elmo Gamet is the 1993 inductee into the Yellowjackets Athletic Hall of Fame. During her four-year tenure on the team, she amassed a school record career point total of 1872 and received multiple All-Conference Honors for her efforts. His numerous achievements in the field of health, physical education and recreation, coupled with his lifelong dedication to helping young people develop physically, mentally and spiritually have earned him the honor and respect of those whose lives he has touched. 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. Lewis, Ross and Monroe Earn 2022 Heart North Football All . Wendi was a member of the Yellojacket women's volleyball team from 1987 to 1990. Indiana-Bloomington was the next stop on the academic trail where he completed a Master's (1967) and ultimately a Doctorate (1977) in Recreation Administration and Leisure Studies. As a defensive end, he was a first team All-Conference and All-District '15' selection for three years (1976-78). While in New York, Jeff maintained his small town values and worked for a variety of charitable organizations. She earned an Associates of Arts with Liberal Arts major (65) and a Bachelors of Arts with Liberal Arts (Physical Education 67), where she graduated with Cum Laude honors. MMA. Coach Nowlin is committed to the idea at Graceland that emphasizes the importance of classroom performance before athletics. While in New York, Jeff maintained his small town values and worked for a variety of charitable organizations. In basketball, he earned the Most Improved Award and received HAAC All-Conference Honorable Mention ('88-'89), received the Mr. Defense Award ('92-'93), and earned 3 varsity letters. Dever was a member of three conference championship teams and finished second in Graceland's one-two finish at the 1970 MCAU Conference Championships. In baseball he tried out with the Reds and the Royals, and got draft offers from the Seattle Pilots. "Doc" Gamet and his wife, Bernice, have two children: James and Onalee. His greatest memory of high school sports is the undefeated season the basketball team had his freshman year under Coach Joe Kegler. Voted the "Most Athletic girl" in high school. In their third year, the team won fifteen of their sixteen conference games as well as the conference title. Follow full coverage of Tommy DeVito during the 2023 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. native, prepped at North Harrison High School prior to enrolling at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. All rights reserved. His softball teams won eight conference championships and won the 1988 Greater Kansas City softball tournament. He was also named to the Graceland baseball team's Most Valuable Player in 1974 and 1977. He later went on to receive a masters degree in special education. He has taken part in volleyball activities in Bulgaria, Japan, and Italy and other countries. He was named District 15 Wrestling Coach of the Year twice, and 1986 District 15 Tennis Coach of the Year. 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. The 1965 and 1966 co-ed tennis team was undefeated in conference play and won the conference tournament. As a sophomore, he was First Team All-Conference in the Interstate Conference in football. During his 25 years at the two schools he amassed a record of 390-201 in girls basketball, was inducted into the Iowa Girls Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2006 and is a on the Board of Directors of the National High School Athletic Coaches Association (2005). In that year, Jeff signed a 1-year contract with the New York Jets-making him the first Graceland graduate to play in the NFL. He received much respect from opposing players, coaches, community members and all of the Graceland family. The two-time All-Conference and All-District pitcher posted very impressive numbers in a Graceland uniform. Collins was honored as an All-Conference football player his junior year. He has since become very active in the Professional Golf Association (PGA). from Pepperdine College, and an A.A. from Ventura Junior College. and head coach at West H.S for four years in the highly competitive Sunflower League Conference before moving to Lamoni to become a teacher and coach at Graceland for the last eighteen years of his professional life. In 1980 he retuned to Graceland as head of the varsity baseball program and offensive coordinator for football. Employed as an adjunct math instructor at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, Clayton was exposed first hand to Indiana High School Basketball as an assistant coach to Rex Rudicel. Graceland's football games were played at North Park and the bean field by the Administration Building was used for practice. from Pepperdine College, and an A.A. from Ventura Junior College. Graceland University Yellowjackets Roster NCAAF News What does early departure of Texas, Oklahoma mean for Big 12? In baseball, Erwin was an All-District 15 selection for four years, All-Heart of America Conference First Team selection for three years, and second team selection for one year. NCAAM. Hal McKain takes pride in his four-year coaching career and his financial contributions to Graceland. He has two children, Kirt and Krisanne. return to top, Ralph L. Strait made the news as a star runner at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon. Christel herself takes time to point out her team's success as a whole. NBA. return to top, Former Graceland athlete, Athletic Director and track and cross country coach, L.D. At the conclusion on the 1999 season, and 24 years in this volunteer capacity, he stated it was time to step down and turn his position in the football staff to a younger coach. In Hughes' junior year, before the season started, head coach Bill Dudek approached him about playing one of the linebacker spots as he thought it would be a good fit. He also earned a M.S. As a senior, he was awarded the silver seal for excellence in athletic achievements. His senior year, Dudek had a consecutive streak of 33 made free throws and led the nation with a mark of 89.2%. During Christel's junior year, the Graceland track & field team placed second in the AIAW Regional Championship. After his time with the Goldeyes, Jones excelled with his hometown Baldur Regals, where he won consecutive provincial titles from 2008-2010 and a Western Canadian Senior Baseball Championship in 2009. return to top, As a Graceland student Jim Rae excelled in academics, varsity basketball and golf. In his first 17 years at Graceland he worked with 3,500 athletes, 340 student workers and 25 coaches. Previous to his tenure as President, Jerry held many roles, which contributed greatly to the success of the USVBA. Glenn Brush has left his mark on generations of Graceland fans and student-athletes since arriving in Lamoni in the fall of 1961 from Colorado. Then in 1979, Kaleikau played a huge part in securing a third NAIA national championship title for Graceland. Weldon is noted for coaching former world record holders Tim Moore and Jack Humphrey (high hurdles) and Jack Maugers (pole vault); Mike Mattox, U.S. Federation Decathlon Champion; Joe Rateste, holder of the National Junior College record in the high hurdles; and Dave Bahr, Bob Hutchins and Bruce Jenner, national decathlon champions. On the field, Gray was a two-time defensive player of the week ('86), was voted first ever state Most Outstanding Lineman ('86), received All-Conference recognition ('87), was selected as a Licking County League All-Star and was a member of the team that was a Licking County League conference winner. He also established an endowment for campus ministries, has established an annuity and makes yearly donations to Graceland's Lamoni campus. Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, is more than just a school. The Graceland era began in 1982 when Stew answered the call and followed his heart back to the Hill. Hal is a 1952 graduate of Graceland and played fullback on the football team and threw the javelin in track. return to top, Decathlete Bruce Jenner began his "Run for the Gold" as a high school athlete, then trained under Graceland coach L.D. Soccer. In volleyball, she stared as a freshman; received All-Conference, All-District, and All-Tournament honors the next three years; and finished her senior year with an All-American nomination on a team the placed ninth in the nation. at Dickinson State University. His mark stood as the world record until 1980, and as the Olympic record from 1976-1984. In 1999 Hanton returned to Graceland as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Women's basketball coach. Dava, beyond being named an honorable mention All-American, posted a 42-13 record as a Yellowjacket. Jerry Sherman graduated from Graceland College and Central Missouri State College with a B.S. His athletic skill was also prevalent in baseball as he received All-Conference honors in 1990. 2023 Football. Spinks works for Cotton Wood Mental Health in Galesburg, Ill. Men's Sports. What Stan did at Graceland was outstanding, and he has done very well since graduating. F1. Past responsibilities included: Co-Chairman of the National Referees Association; Director of Minor Officials at the 1984 Olympics; Head of Delegation of the 1988 and 1994 Goodwill games. He now serves as professor of physical education at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. The Canadian backstop maintained his power in all four years, belting six home runs in each season for a total of 24. Auxier came to Graceland from Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1957. He played semi-pro football with the Iowa Nighthawks and the Colorado Nuggets, and worked out with the Dallas Cowboys. Bakersfield, California native Russell "Russ" Hampton came to Graceland in 1952 and made an immediate impact as a freshman for the Yellowjacket football team. He also added the title of assistant athletic director in that time period. Coaches 2022-23 Graceland Football Roster Print Archive Rosters Cade Ross - Fr 1 + #1 Cade Ross Class: Fr Height: 6-3 Position: QB Hometown: Melbourne, Fla Highschool: Eau Galle HS Full Bio Gerald Monroe - Fr 2 + #2 Gerald Monroe Class: Fr Height: 5-10 Position: WR Hometown: Glenn Heights, Texas Highschool: Kimball HS Full Bio Tre Blake - Fr 3 + #3 He was a member of the 1965 graduating class with teacher certifications in Social Studies and Physical Education. She was an All-American honorable mention selection in 1999 and named to the second team in 2000. Thompson remained active with the Yellowjackets and was assistant offensive line coach from 1980-1982. return to top, Merle Harmon received his A.A. from Graceland in 1947, and his B.A. Dava currently resides in Knoxville, Tenn. with her husband Jason, a former three-sport athlete at Graceland. He was one of the most dedicated and loyal student-athletes at Graceland and spent time year-round improving himself both on and off the court. Home; Sports. There, he managed Friendly's Food & Fuel in Parsons. His teams have also earned sectional titles and conference titles during his tenure. He also managed the latter achievement in his senior season, lettering in tennis both years. She served as captain of the basketball team and was selected twice to play on the Iowa College Field Hockey Team. She was named a three-time all-conference player, earning second team once and first team twice. "Willie Gilbert was born in Weility, Kansas, in 1899. He retired from TWA after 20 years of service. No matter how the season went, Hoffman spent precious time with many fine young adults and their families, supporting the team. Jennie's performance was not hampered, however. Jensen was married in 2016 and has one three-year-old daughter, as well as two step-daughters, ages 12 and 15. From Major Media Outlets to NFL Team Personnel. Bingham graduated from Graceland College in 1989 with a B.A. He toured with an All-Star Team called World Basketball Opportunities. She jumped at the opportunity to get back on the field again, enrolled in the fall of 1996, thus starting her Graceland adventure. After attaining higher education degrees from Indiana University, Phyllis returned to Lamoni in 1986 to work for her alma mater. En route to those 13 interceptions, Martin picked off Tom Stine of Central Methodist University five times, halting the offense that still holds an NAIA record of highest average gain per completion. Graceland runs in the Peck family. Over the years, Shelton served four years as an admissions counselor at Graceland recruiting students, and helped establish the Chance Program for students with special needs. and head coach at West H.S for four years in the highly competitive Sunflower League Conference before moving to Lamoni to become a teacher and coach at Graceland for the last eighteen years of his professional life. The Coal Valley, Illinois, native attended Graceland from 1991-95, graduating with a bachelor's degree in social science. Harmon is in his 40th year of covering major sporting events on both radio and television. 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. As a junior , the Yellowjackets set the school record for victories with 27. Dudek went on to play professionally overseas in Germany with the Elmshorn Alligators. GRACELAND UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS. return to top, Gerald E. "Jerry" Hampton received his A.A in 1952 from Graceland. Having exited the business world, Clayton returned to teaching and coaching in the Shawnee Mission Schools of Kansas City, Kansas as an assistant for 3 years at East H.S. Alphie is married to Kathy and they have four grown children; Christy, Jay, Matt, and Amanda . He won both Graceland and Northwest Missouri State Tournaments at the 115lbs. At NWMSU he coached many All-Americans including two NCAA Division II national champions and won several team conference championships. Coach Hughes also coached volleyball and assisted basketball at Central, Wyoming College, before coaching volleyball at Riverton Middle School. Cricket. He now serves as professor of physical education at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. She was the HAAC Player of the week two times and District #15 Player of the Week once. Overcoming a season-ending foot injury, the senior lead the Yellowjackets as a captain. Three of his players- Shad Fish, Bill Maier and Chris Randall- went on to play professional baseball. Decathlete Bruce Jenner began his "Run for the Gold" as a high school athlete, then trained under Graceland coach L.D. The overall performance of his athletes is a testament to his passion for coaching. He was also a first team All-American defensive selection his junior and senior years. He has coached football, wrestling, track, tennis and golf and served as athletic director, chair of the division of health and education and coordinator of the department of physical education. He was a starter on that team, helping them earn a runner-up finish at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) national championships and was named to the all-tournament team. She received First Team All-Conference and MVP/CO-MVP team honors her sophomore, junior and senior years. Five-time Iowa Open Champion, turner holds 13 major Iowa championships. He lettered in football, basketball, track and golf as received All-State honors in football as a quarterback. Jones bookended his Jacket career with a monster senior year where he hit .409 with 15 doubles, 6 home runs and 48 RBIs in a season that saw him make the All-Region 5 team and pick up a fourth All-Conference honor as well as earning Second Team All-American honors. A member of the 1965 graduating class, he spent the next 33 years in Michigan, first as a member of the faculty and coaching staff in Brown City and as manager of the Booth Publishing Company, and completing the last twenty-seven years of his high school teaching and coaching career within the Port Huron Area School District. Having exited the business world, Clayton returned to teaching and coaching in the Shawnee Mission Schools of Kansas City, Kansas as an assistant for 3 years at East H.S. With his wife, Phyllis and sons, David and Mark, Barnet gave up a scholarship to the University of Kansas and retuned to Graceland, which had become a four-year institution. degree in Business Administration. In 1956, Cochran served as starting catcher on the United Olympic Baseball Team. Football Sat, Oct. 01 Final. He was an all-conference selection for all four years, a two-time Heart Scholar-Athlete, and an NAIA Academic All-American. And she accomplished the feat again in the 400 meter hurdles as well as becoming the national champion in the Long Jump and Heptathlon in 1990. Ken Cochran, a 1952 Graceland graduate, competed in Yellojacket football, basketball and tennis. Getting her start in track, Thomas joined the Chicago Comets track team and was soon traveling across the country for meets. Fantasy Football Stats Leading the team in tackles and recording three interceptions, one for a touchdown, he was a unanimous choice to both the All-District 15 and the All-HAAC teams. Christel Brown, Peggy Brown, Nancy Crawford and Deena Miller upset the favored team to set a record of 47.6 in the 440 yard relay. After a strong showing at the national tournament, she was picked for the 1964 U.S. Olympic team, bound for Tokyo, Japan. Kristy graduated from Graceland in 2002 with a degree in Wellness Program Management and Health and Physical Education. Powerful. ED., and Ed.D. Along with teammate and fellow Hall of Famer Gary Collins, Auxier's exploits helped to cement the Yellowjackets as a perennial wrestling power for the rest of the decade. She qualified for Nationals in the Distance Medley Relay her freshman indoor season. in Social Work from Graceland in 1979. He was also named Iowa Section PGA Champion in 1986, Iowa Player of the Year, and Golf Professional of the Year by PGA in 1989. She also narrowly missed the Olympic trials. Rod is also known for helping volleyball technologically with his computer know-how. A standout volleyball, basketball, and track athlete throughout high school, Warner was a classic "Spec Brat" over her teenage summers. In a campaign where she garnered 1st Team All-Conference and All-District honors for a second consecutive year, Teri's 1992 season could not be called anything but consistently dominant. Select College/Full Roster View: . "Russ" was a standout football player for the Central Decatur Cardinals, and joined Coach Harry Larche's squad as an inside linebacker, spending four years as a defensive stalwart for the Yellowjackets while also contributing on offense at offensive end. 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. Eastern New Mexico University was his next stop, and his teams were ranked in the NAIA Top 20 for four consecutive years. Merle Harmon received his A.A. from Graceland in 1947, and his B.A. Teammates of Elmo were L.D. From 1959-64, he broke records in the 100, 200, and 440 yard dashes and in the 880-yard run. As a pure shooter, he led all scorers at the 1980 Olympics with 209 points in seven games and was the second-leading scorer at the 1982 world championship. As a quarterback on the football team he tallied four letters. Overcoming a season-ending foot injury, the senior lead the Yellowjackets as a captain. Hal, who has a deep passion for the Community of Christ, conducted prayers before practices and games for all of his athletic teams. She remains one of the finest players to ever play for Head Coach Stew McDole. Her senior season, Kristy overcame an extreme case of anemia and earned a spot for Nationals. He won five consecutive conference championships and remains the winningest football coach in Westmar history. Following graduation he was a member of the Cincinnati Red's minor league baseball Class A team in Texas for one year. Find out more. In 1980 he retuned to Graceland as head of the varsity baseball program and offensive coordinator for football. 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. On the football field he started at left end and played both ways on offense and defense. His teams won several fourth army championships and Brush himself took the 213.5 lbs light heavyweight crown himself. Strait ran the third fastest high school mile in the nation in 1957, with a time of 4:21.7 in the Oregon A.A.U meet. Visit our athletics website by clicking the button below. in business administration. Glenn was named outstanding Graceland wrestler during his senior year and won the very competitive Graceland tournament in 1965. As a student before the days of varsity women's athletic teams, Phyllis was a member of the WRA All-Star teams in four sports, including field hockey, basketball, volleyball and softball. She participated in two National Track Championships. She is enlisted in the military and is completing her final year of nursing school. She also narrowly missed the Olympic trials. In outdoor track she set a new school record in the 1500m, qualifying her for Nationals. He has two children, Kirt and Krisanne. Dr. Collins graduated from Graceland College in 1963 with a B.A. Jerry and his wife Celia own an antique shop and furniture refinishing business in Independence, MO.
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