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LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME The Newsletter of LAVC Athletics and the Hall of Fame: Spring 2009
2009 Class Selected for HOF Induction! VALLEY GLEN, CAVALLEY GLEN, CAVALLEY GLEN, CAVALLEY GLEN, CA————The Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announced its selection for the 2009 LAVC Athletic Hall of Fame. An Induction Dinner will be held for all recipients on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. on the LAVC campus. “Since its inaugural induction, many nominations continue to be received by the LAVC Hall of Fame (HOF) Committee and it was quite an honor to select our inductees who will make up the 2009 Class,” said HOF Committee Chair and LAVC Alumnus Paul Sabolic. The Class of 2009 LAVC Athletic Hall of Fame inductees includes: 1. The 1995 Football Team1995 Football Team1995 Football Team1995 Football Team with head coach Jim Fenwick won the Western State Conference
Title with a 10-1 record, and was ranked #2 in the country by the J.C. Gridwire. The team still holds records for total points scored and total offense. It earned an invitation to play in the Strawberry Bowl for the National Championship.
2. The 1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team,1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team,1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team,1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team, led by Coach Rick Beress., won 3 United States Volleyball Association tournaments and captured the Metropolitan Conference Championship with an impressive 17-3 overall record.
3. Mark CovertMark CovertMark CovertMark Covert ran on the Valley College Cross Country Team and the Track and Field Team. He was part of the State Cross Country Championship team in 1968. He still holds the commu-nity college record for six miles under 29 minutes.
4. James HarveyJames HarveyJames HarveyJames Harvey is a seven time Conference Coach of the Year and led a women’s cross country team to a state championship in 1992. He was inducted into the California Community College Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004.
5. Bill Krauss Bill Krauss Bill Krauss Bill Krauss was one of the legendary the aquatic coaches in the history of the California Com-munity Colleges. Krauss coached the Valley College water polo and swim teams from 1972-2006 to numerous conference championships, and produced over 50 All Americans during his tenure.
6. Roberta Mulkey Roberta Mulkey Roberta Mulkey Roberta Mulkey was a very recognized softball player who was inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2008. She was the Valley College softball coach in the 1960’s that won several conference titles including the 1962 Southern California Junior College Champi-onship.
7. Billy Reed Billy Reed Billy Reed Billy Reed is the recipient of five varsity letters from 1951-54 that included Football, Basket-ball, and Track and Field. As captain of the Football team, he was selected outstanding player of the game several times. His football career continued as a professional with the Los Angeles Chargers.
8. Mike ScarpaceMike ScarpaceMike ScarpaceMike Scarpace was one of the greatest linemen in the history of Valley College Football. Scar-pace was selected All Metropolitan Conference, and All American in 1964.He later starred at the University of Southern California from 1965-1967. He garnered All Pac-8, All Pacific Coast, All American honors, and capped it with a National Championship.
9. Don ShinnickDon ShinnickDon ShinnickDon Shinnick played linebacker and offensive back on the football team in 1953 and receive All-Metro Conference honors. Shinnick went on to play for UCLA from 1954-56 and was a member of the National Championship team in 1954. He had an illustrious career in the National Football League’s Baltimore Colts that included the 1958 championship game against the New York Giants. Shinnick will be posthumously honored.
Tickets to the Athletic Hall of Fame Induction banquet will be available starting May 20, 2009. Dinner tickets are $60 per person. Sponsorship Opportunities are also available. For more information, call the Los Angeles Valley College Foundation at (818) 947-2618 or visit www.lavc.edu. Click “Community” and then “Athletic Hall of Fame.”
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This spring edition of the Hall of Fame Newsletter introduces our 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees and stories about our new Athletic Endowment Advisory Board, Chaired by Phil Mundy, and recent athletic accomplishments, as well as a story about Athletic Director Chuck Ferrero. We hope you will spend a few moments with the newsletter and get an update of
what’s happening at LAVC and the Hall of Fame.
Our 2009 Hall of Fame induction returns HOF Inductee Coach Jim Fenwick and his 1995 Western State 1995 Western State 1995 Western State 1995 Western State Conference Champion football teamConference Champion football teamConference Champion football teamConference Champion football team. Also honored is Mark CovertMark CovertMark CovertMark Covert, cross country and track / field; Coach James HarveyCoach James HarveyCoach James HarveyCoach James Harvey, track and field; Coach Bill KraussCoach Bill KraussCoach Bill KraussCoach Bill Krauss, swimming and water polo; Coach Roberta MulkeyCoach Roberta MulkeyCoach Roberta MulkeyCoach Roberta Mulkey, women’s softball; Billy ReedBilly ReedBilly ReedBilly Reed,
all-around athlete; Mike ScarpaceMike ScarpaceMike ScarpaceMike Scarpace, football; Don ShinnickDon ShinnickDon ShinnickDon Shinnick, football; and the 1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team1976/77 Men’s Volleyball Team.
As many of you know, at the 2008 Induction Dinner, I announced the creation of the Athletic Endowment and pledged to raise $100,000 over the next five years to benefit Valley College athletics. I am proud to say we have begun this process with excitement and energy. The Athletic Endowment Advisory Board (or AEAB) was formed, (story included in this newsletter) and within a few short months, starting in December 2008, almost $20,000 has been pledged and raised for the endowment fund. Activities for fall of 2009 are being planned which will bring greater exposure and attention to this effort. As always, this campaign could not be undertaken without your support. A modest contribution of only $100 yearly to join the “Green and Gold Club”Green and Gold Club”Green and Gold Club”Green and Gold Club” will make this goal attainable much sooner. If only a fraction of former Valley athletes could make this contribution, Valley College athletics could provide premier programs in all men’s and women’s sports. I personally ask you to help build the athletic program that helped you to develop and accomplish your life’s goals. The ““““Green and Green and Green and Green and GoldGoldGoldGold” ” ” ” membership is only a small token contribution but, collectively, could provide opportunities for student-athletes who could not afford
cleats, equipment, or other personal gear. Please join the “Green and Gold ClubGreen and Gold ClubGreen and Gold ClubGreen and Gold Club” today.
The Hall of Fame Committee takes great pride in supporting Valley College athletics and invites you to become a part of the ““““Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Hall of Fame TeamTeamTeamTeam””””. Our next Induction Dinner is June 27, 2009Induction Dinner is June 27, 2009Induction Dinner is June 27, 2009Induction Dinner is June 27, 2009. We hope you will be able to join us and participate in our Hall of Fame Induction ““““reunionreunionreunionreunion””””. Seeing old friends and renewing contacts has been the highlight of the dinner. For many, this was their first return to Valley since their early college days. You can view our website, www.lavc.edu/athletics/halloffame or call our office (818) 947-2618 if you have
questions about the dinner or endowment.
Thank you again for your continued support of Valley College athletics and the Hall of Fame. Please contact me personally
(818) 439-4424 if you have any questions about the activities of the Hall of Fame.
I hope you enjoy this edition of the Hall of Fame Newsletter.
Sincerely,
Paul C. Sabolic
Chair, HOF Committee
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HOF Chairman’s Report
In December, a group of alumni met at the Valley Inn Restaurant to form the Athletic Endowment Advisory Board. Assembled by Athletic Hall of Fame Chairman Paul Sabolic, the board agreed to work together to raise $100,000 in the next five years for the newly
created Athletic Endowment.
The creation of the Athletic Endowment was announced at the last Athletic Hall of Fame induction dinner in June. Part of the proceeds from the induction dinner as well as seed gifts have ignited support. The endowment will support athletic program items including
equipment, supplies, and travel, which is very much needed at Valley College.
Members of the committee include Chair Phil Mundy - President Emeritus of Mundy Medi-cal, Randy Rosenbloom - radio and television broadcaster, Bret Nordyke - Associate with Jones Lang LaSalle, and Al Weis - entrepreneur. Without any formal planning, over
$20,000 in pledges have already been received.
“I feel a lot of energy coming from this group, and I look forward to working with them in this endeavor,” said Paul Sabolic. The committee would like to add a few more members who share in their passion and can assist in raising the $100,000 goal. If you would like
to become involved, please call Raul Castillo at the LAVC Foundation at (818) 947-2618.
Brett Nordyke Al Weiss
Randy Rosenbloom Phil Mundy, Chair
Athletic Endowment Advisory Board Forms
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LAVC Athletic Director Recognized
Blast from the Past
Congratulations are in order for Los Angeles Valley College Athletic Director Chuck FerreroChuck FerreroChuck FerreroChuck Ferrero. Ferrero is this year's recipient of the California Community College Physical Educator Award. Ferrero has been selected in the category of Physical Education/Athletics Administration, and will be presented his award at the Commission on Athletics (COA) convention when it meets in early April in Ontario,
California.
Ferrero was selected for his accomplishments and contributions to Los Angeles Valley College that include 20 years as athletic director, ten years as head football coach, building the athletic program into 14 intercollegiate teams, leading the program into Title IX compliance, and the instrumental
role he played in the building and renovating the Valley College athletic facilities.
The Official HOF Inductee Lapel Pin After several months of review and discussion, the Los Angeles Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame Commit-tee has elected on the design of the official Hall of Fame Inductee Lapel
Pin.
Only those who have been inducted into the Los Angeles Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame will be eligible to receive this exclusive pin. The Na-tional Football League hall of famers and winners of the Masters Golf Tour-nament receive special sports coats. The National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association hall of famers receive specially designed la-
pel pins. The official Hall of Fame pin has a textured recessed gold back-ground. Raised green text and border with the official Athletic Department
logo—the Monarch crown.
The LAVC Hall of Fame Inductees may receive their lapel pins at the forth-coming 2009 Induction banquet on
June 27, 2009.
Hall of Fame Inductees belong to an exclusive fraternity. Only a few have the privilege of wearing this wonderful gift and show their pride in Los Ange-
les Valley College!
In 1966, the 440 yard relay team set a record time of 41.1 seconds. They broke the college record set by the 1965 team, which was 41.6 seconds. Pictured from left to right are Richard Cribs, Phil Mundy, Craig Newman, and Greg Tro-pea. Photo contributed by Phil Mundy. Do you have any old Valley College athletic photos hidden away and would like to share it? Please email your photo to [email protected] and we’ll try to include in the next Blast from the Past. We also would like to hear updates on our Alumni. Please tell us about your days at Valley College and what you are doing professionally. Please email your info and a photo of your self to [email protected].
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California Community College Athletic California Community College Athletic California Community College Athletic California Community College Athletic Association Association Association Association Athlete of the monthAthlete of the monthAthlete of the monthAthlete of the month First Honorable Mention: Andrew Salg – Cross Country (M) sophomore – Grant HS Western State Conference Western State Conference Western State Conference Western State Conference Athlete of the YearAthlete of the YearAthlete of the YearAthlete of the Year Andrew Salg – Cross Country (M) sophomore – Grant HS Athlete of the WeekAthlete of the WeekAthlete of the WeekAthlete of the Week Chris Horstman – Basketball (M); a sophomore from Fairfax High School Athlete of the WeekAthlete of the WeekAthlete of the WeekAthlete of the Week Mariam Asaryan – Basketball (W); sophomore from Grant High School JC GridwireJC GridwireJC GridwireJC Gridwire Football Offensive Player of the Week for SoCal Bret Visciglia: freshman from Notre Dame HS Football Offensive Player of the Week James Walker; sophomore from Chatsworth HS
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS: Male and Female Athletes of the WeekMale and Female Athletes of the WeekMale and Female Athletes of the WeekMale and Female Athletes of the Week September 6, 2008September 6, 2008September 6, 2008September 6, 2008 Male: Andrew Salg (Cross Country); a sopho-more from Grant HS Female: Erica Nolasco (Soccer); a sophomore from John Francis Polytechnic HS September 13, 2008September 13, 2008September 13, 2008September 13, 2008 Male: Bret Visciglia (Football); a freshman from Notre Dame HS Female: Lybov Tchougounova (Water Polo); a sophomore from Crescenta Valley HS September 20, 2008September 20, 2008September 20, 2008September 20, 2008 Male: Miguel Robles (Cross Country); a fresh-man from Birmingham HS Female: Noelle Arias (Soccer); a freshman from Verdugo Hills HS September 27, 2008September 27, 2008September 27, 2008September 27, 2008 Male: Andrew Salg (Cross Country); a sopho-more from Grant HS Female: Noelle Arias (Soccer); a freshman from Verdugo Hills HS October 4, 2008October 4, 2008October 4, 2008October 4, 2008 Male: James Walker (Football); a sophomore from Chatsworth HS Female: Mekka Edwards-White (Cross country); a sophomore from Taft HS October 11, 2008October 11, 2008October 11, 2008October 11, 2008 Male: Jarrod Przebieda (Water Polo); a soph more from John Burroughs HS Female: Lybov Tchougounova (Water Polo); a sophomore from Crescenta Valley HS
October 18, 2008October 18, 2008October 18, 2008October 18, 2008 Male: De Andre Bowman (Football); a sopho-more from Taft HS Female: Liliana Gomez (Water Polo); a sopho-more from Montebello HS October 25, 2008October 25, 2008October 25, 2008October 25, 2008 Male: Gerald Scarber (Football); a freshman fom Harrison HS – Detroit, Michigan Female: Myra Garcia (Soccer): a freshman from James Monroe HS November 3, 2008November 3, 2008November 3, 2008November 3, 2008 Male: Matt Johnson (Football); a sophomore from Moreno Valley HS Female: Liseth Orrego (Basketball); a sophomore from Grant HS November 10, 2008November 10, 2008November 10, 2008November 10, 2008 Male: Gerald Scarber (Football); a freshman from Harrison HS – Detroit, Michigan Female: Yerica Maravilla (Soccer); a freshman from San Fernando HS November 17, 2008November 17, 2008November 17, 2008November 17, 2008 Male: Chris Horstman (Basketball); a sophomore from Fairfax HS Female:Mariam Asaryan (Basketball); a sopho more from Grant High School November 24, 2008November 24, 2008November 24, 2008November 24, 2008 Male: Chris Horstman (Basketball); a sophomore from Fairfax HS Female: Juanita Lewis (Basketball); a sopho more from King Drew HS December 1, 2008December 1, 2008December 1, 2008December 1, 2008 Male: Nate Bichara (Basketball); a sophomore from William S. Hart HS Female: Juanita Lewis (Basketball); a sopho more from King Drew HS December 8, 2008December 8, 2008December 8, 2008December 8, 2008 Male:Chris Horstman (Basketball); a sophomore from Fairfax HS Female: Juanita Lewis (Basketball); a sopho more from King Drew HS December 15, 2008December 15, 2008December 15, 2008December 15, 2008 Female: Flora Gabrielyan (Basketball); a fresh-man from Polytechnic HS December 29, 2008December 29, 2008December 29, 2008December 29, 2008 Male: Pierre Prince (Basketball); a freshman from Granada Hills Charter HS Female: Stephanie Woods (Basketball); a fresh-man from Polytechnic High School January 5, 2009January 5, 2009January 5, 2009January 5, 2009 Male: Jerome Lowe (Basketball); a freshman from Polytechnic HS
Athlete Recognition January 12, 2009January 12, 2009January 12, 2009January 12, 2009 Male: Christian Holden (Basketball); a freshman from Rosamond HS Female: Corie Thompson (Basketball); a sopho-more from Montclair Prep January 19, 2009January 19, 2009January 19, 2009January 19, 2009 Male: Curtis Leslie (Basketball); a sophomore from William Grady HS, New York Female: Juanita Lewis (Basketball); a sopho more from King Drew HS January 26, 2009January 26, 2009January 26, 2009January 26, 2009 Male: Nate Bichara (Basketball); a sophomore from William S. Hart High School Female: Mariam Asaryan (Basketball); a sopho more from Grant High School February 2, 2009February 2, 2009February 2, 2009February 2, 2009 Male: Oscar Soriano (Baseball); a freshman from Polytechnic High School Female: Jenny Portillo (Softball); a freshman from North Hollywood High School February 9, 2009February 9, 2009February 9, 2009February 9, 2009 Male: Curtis Leslie (Basketball); a sophomore from William Grady High School, New York February 16, 2009February 16, 2009February 16, 2009February 16, 2009 Male: Nate Bichara (Basketball); a sophomore from William S. Hart High School Female: Amber Cabada (Softball); a freshman from Lincoln High School February 23, 2009February 23, 2009February 23, 2009February 23, 2009 Male: Paulo Anzaldo (Track); a sophomore from Bell Jeff High School Female: Yvonne Padilla (Softball); a sophomore from St. Genevieve High School March 2, 2009March 2, 2009March 2, 2009March 2, 2009 Male: John Hicks (Swim/Dive); a freshman from Bishop Alemany High School Female: Eghosa Isa (Track); a freshman from Notre Dame High School Gioella Chaparro (Swim/Dive); a sophomore from Birmingham High School March 9, 2009March 9, 2009March 9, 2009March 9, 2009 Male: Wayne Shepheard (Track); a sophomore from Taft High School Female: Sylvia Alboniga (Track); a sophomore from Polytechnic High School
