Salinas, Calif. – Hartnell College and the Hartnell College Foundation are happy to present the 9th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame on Saturday, October 22, 2022. The celebration will start with a lunch and ceremony on Main Campus, then move to Rabobank Stadium for a tailgate party, followed by a football game – Hartnell vs. Monterey Peninsula College where our inductees will be recognized during halftime.
“To all the new members of the Hartnell College Athletics Hall of Fame, we say, ‘Well done!’” said Superintendent/President, Michael Gutierrez. “Your perseverance and dedication to your sport, your teams, and the student body will live forever in the halls of Hartnell College.”
This year, 9 individuals and 3 teams will be inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame, a tradition that began in 2013.
"It's an honor and privilege to induct these individuals and teams that paved the way for future Hartnell athletes," said Dean of Academic Affairs, Athletics, Physical Education, and Health, Daniel Teresa.
The 2022 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees are:
ATHLETES
Janna Hawthorne, Tennis and Basketball (1981-1982 & 1991 -1992)
Mike Weingrad, Football (1979-1980)
Tom Peterson, Track and Football (1979-1980)
Melinda Pelton, Track (1984-1985)
Luis Granado, Cross Country (1994-1996)
Israel Cisneros, Men’s Soccer (2005-2007)
COACH
Frank Geller, Baseball and Football Coach (1971-1985)
VOLUNTEERS / SUPPORTERS
Don Barsotti*, Volunteer
Joe Nemeth, Volunteer
TEAMS
1953 Football Team
2004 Men’s Soccer Team
1970 Men’s Track Team
*posthumous
For more information about the inductees and to purchase your tickets to this special day, go to https://hartnellfoundation.org/hall-of-fame/.
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