College to honor homegrown talents, Randi Walters and Jeremiah Massey
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The 奥克斯纳德 College Athletic Alumni Association is hosting its second annual Hall of Fame Gala on Friday, 5月26日, at the 奥克斯纳德 College Performing Arts Center. 前运动员, 校友, and the general public are invited to attend the reception and dinner to honor two 奥克斯纳德 College Athletic Alumni superstars, Randi Walters (2006-2008) and Jeremiah Massey (2001-2003).
Honoree Randi Walters was voted the Western State Conference Player of the Year during her athletic career at 奥克斯纳德 College and was also named first-team All-澳门皇家赌城在线 County. During her time at 奥克斯纳德 College, Walters also played on the college's inaugural 垒球 team. She was later recruited to play soccer at the University of Hawaii-Hilo for her sophomore and junior years, where she was second team All PacWest conference selection. Walters then transferred to Colorado State University-Pueblo, where she was voted MVP by her teammates.
Honoree Jeremiah Massey earned the top scorer title during his two-year athletic career at 奥克斯纳德 College. In 2002, he was voted the California State Junior College Player of the Year and was inducted into the 澳门皇家赌城在线 County Hall of Fame. After graduating from 奥克斯纳德 College, Massey continued his athletic career at Kansas State University, where he was named the Big 12 conference newcomer of the year in 2004. He was then drafted in 2005 and played professional basketball for European League Teams, Russian Professional Teams and Greek Professional League teams, 包括阿里斯, 皇家马德里, Sporting Al Riyadi Beirut, Al-Gharafa, Quimsa and Ciclista Olimpico.
During 奥克斯纳德 College’s Hall of Fame Gala, OCAAA will also present its Lifetime Condor Award to Bill and Deborah Gohlke. The Gohlkes have generously supported the college’s baseball, 垒球, and basketball programs over the years and provided scholarships to student-athletes.
“We are looking forward to celebrating 奥克斯纳德 College 体育运动, our accomplished 校友 and generous supporters,” shared Jonas Crawford, director of athletics at 奥克斯纳德 College. “Our athletic program helps students thrive in competition and succeed academically. We welcome the community to join us as we honor our program’s tradition of excellence here in 奥克斯纳德.”
奥克斯纳德 College’s second annual Hall of Fame Banquet will take place in the 奥克斯纳德 College Performing Arts Center Conference Room, 南玫瑰大道4000号.,奥克斯纳德. The event will begin with 下午5点的社交时间.m. on Friday, 5月26日, and will be followed by dinner at 6 p.m. 票 are available for $60 per person and may be purchased through the 奥克斯纳德 College Athletic Alumni Association website.