Kingston National Bank is the official sponsor of the Amanda-Clearcreek Athletic Hall of Fame. Friday, January 29, 2010
Special Thanks Amanda-Clearcreek Athletic Hall of Fame Committee Larry Herges, Athletic Director Mike Johnsen, Superintendent Fred Boring, Principal Mike Kneece, Assistant Principal Ken Dille, Middle School Principal Joanna Bradley, Elementary Principal J.B. Dick, Primary Principal Jeanne Young, Hospitality Joyce Davis, Hospitality Sandy Kilbarger, Cheerleading Advisor Donnie Bethel, Custodial Supervisor Carolyn Tilley, Alumni Association Officer Marlo Mills, MSL Historian Varsity Cheerleaders Varsity Girls Basketball Team Deb Hamric, Kingston National Bank Amanda-Clearcreek Board of Education Barb Kraft, Athletic Secretary Amanda-Clearcreek Custodial Staff 2009 A-C Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Dr. F.C. Ayers Dave Kraft Jean Kern Denise Hooker Morgan Dave Pickle Justus Alicia Miller Manalac Richard Bussert Michelle Estell Smith Lynn Young 1939-40 Amanda Boys Basketball Team Ron Hinton Because of the time span involved and subjective nature of evaluating achievements of the nominees, there are no specific criteria for selection to the Hall of Fame. The committee is given broad discretion in its selections. Some factors to be considered are: county, league, district, and state recognition. An athlete s achievements following graduation will be considered. Induction 1. The initial number of inductees will be a maximum of (20). Thereafter, a maximum of (6) candidates will be inducted each year. 2. An appropriate award shall be given, with one going to the recipient, and one to the school to be displayed in the Hall of Fame case. 3. The Amanda-Clearcreek Athletic Department will assume the financial cost of the awards. 4. The time of the induction ceremony shall be set by the committee such that it shall be appropriate with the honor and dignity that goes with the induction. Securing Names/Information 1. The Athletic Director will be responsible for collecting and distributing information on prospective inductees. 2. A full report of prospective candidates, sports participated in, character references and pertinent information shall be provided to the committee members. 3. The committee shall review each candidate and select those they feel should be nominated into the Hall of Fame. 4. Names of the selected nominees shall be given to the entire committee for consideration and voting. 5. The nominees receiving the highest number of votes shall be inducted. 6. In the case of a tie, a vote of the whole committee shall be called and a new vote on the tie shall be taken and the candidate selected. 7. A name being nominated once will be kept in an active file and remain on the list for yearly consideration.
AMANDA-CLEARCREEK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME The following criteria and procedures shall be observed in administering the Amanda-Clearcreek Athletic Hall of Fame Award. Kermit McCafferty Selection Committee The selection committee shall consist of community members and the Amanda- Clearcreek Administration, including the Superintendent, High School Principal, High School Assistant Principal, and Athletic Director. The maximum number of community members shall not exceed (8). The responsibility of the committee shall be the following: Secure names and appropriate information regarding those to be considered as candidates. Meet to review the candidates. Select those to be inducted into the Hall of Fame based on the criteria for eligibility. Establish timelines for securing nominations and the induction ceremony. Criteria for Eligibility The criteria for eligibility and selection to be considered as a candidate for induction into the Amanda-Clearcreek Athletic Hall of Fame shall be as follows: In order for an individual to be considered for induction they must have made a major contribution to an athletic program as an athlete, coach, administrator, or beneficiary of Amanda High School, Stoutsville High School or Amanda-Clearcreek High School. Championship teams will be considered for induction. An athlete must have graduated at least five years prior to consideration. All sports will be considered. All candidates must be of good character. The Dean of County Coaches Coached baseball, basketball and football at Stoutsville High School 1954-1960. Inaugurated a 6-man football team in the mid 1950 s. He was able to do this with donated funds, equipment and uniforms without a salary. Stoutsville had many championships during his coaching tenure. Coached at Amanda-Clearcreek from 1960-1965. Coached baseball in 1961 and 1962 finishing second to Liberty Union who won State Championships both years. Coached basketball from 1960-1965. The 1961-62 team won the Fairfield County Championship. *According to the March 19, 1965 Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Coach McCafferty s first 9 years of 11 coaching as a Varsity Basketball Coach recorded a record of 107 victories and 61 defeats. After his retirement, A-C needed a Junior Varsity Basketball Coach. Because of Coach McCafferty s love and dedication to A-C, he came out of retirement and coached for the next several years (1969-1972). Served as A-C Athletic Director from 1972-1974. Recipient of the Eagle-Gazette Orchid Award
Jerry Collins 1956 Graduate of Stoutsville High School Three-year letterman in Basketball; All-League 2 years, 1st Team All-League - Senior year. Averaged 28 points a game Senior year. Had school record for most points in a game with 38. Had 4 games of 30+ points Senior year (38, 37, 35 & 31) Original member of the first ever football team Senior year. Played 6-man football in the Pickaway County Football League earning All-League his Senior year. Scored the first ever touchdown for Stoutsville High School. Four-year letterman in Baseball - three-year starter at Shortstop, winning league championships in 1954 and 1955 including the tournament championships. High School Basketball Official for 44 years. Officiated many sectional, district and regional championships, including two OHSAA State Tournaments. Member of the football chain gang for over 50 years. Team Members: Tim Gaal, Brandon Kern, Matt Marshall, Jon Singleton, Shawn Cole, Kyle Perry, Mike Ellinger, Dan Davis, Dean Daugherty, Chris White, Russ Foster, Brent Davis, Justin Louks, Todd Helber, Tony Amann, Tony Miller, Brian Carroll, Nick Lee, Dan Tooill, Chris Hanes, Steve Crabbe, Lance Green, Josh Parsons, Mike Justice, Scott Hinton, Kive Kraft, Aaron Strickland, Thad Helber, Dustin Beavers, Fyan Foster, Josh Knotts, Silas Carpenter, Joe Conkey, Chris Thornton, Jeremiah Walker, Zach McPherson, Matt King, Kevin Strickler, David Conley, Justin Olney, Jayson Marshall, Justin Reeves, Joe Davis, Josh Ball, Coaches: R. Hinton, J. Arndt, R. Shupe, D. Roderick, M. Goldsberry, S. Hinton, K. Hinton, T. Hinton, T. Mounts, G. Bailey, Mgr.: C. Bailey, Ball Boy: D. Smith AC OP 16 Portsmouth 26 87 Westdale, Ontario, Canada 0 66 Coalgrove Dawson Bryant 0 50 Canal Winchester 0 40 Hamilton Township 14 26 Teays Valley 7 54 Fairfield Union 0 25 Bloom Carroll 3 1999 Division V State Champions No. 2 Columbus Dispatch Poll No. 7 A.P. State Poll - Division V No. 1 Region 19 Computer Poll 7th MSL Buckeye Championship Regional Champions (96-97-99) Most Victories in one Season Overall 14-1, Season 9-1, League 7-0 AC OP 34 Logan Elm 0 41 Circleville 7 PLAYOFFS 22 Malvern 7 43 Chesapeake 13 41 Liberty Union 7 49 Bedford St. Peter Chanel 26 35 St. Henry 20
1995 Graduate of Amanda- Clearcreek High School Four-year letterman in Track and Field-AC Most Valuable Runner all four years, MSL Runner of the Year 1994 and 1995. State qualifier in 400 meter dash 1992 and school record of 57.6, Regional runner-up and State runnerup in 400 meter dash 1993, member of State 4x400 meter relay team - 5 th place finish and State qualifier in 400 meter dash 1994, Regional runner-up and 6 th place finish in State 400 meter dash 1995, Held four track records at AC as well as MSL 400 meter dash, MSL Champion in 400m and 200m 1994 and 1995 Three-year letterman in Basketball- 2 nd Team All-MSL and 1 st team All-District 1993, 1 st team All-MSL 1994, 2 nd team All- District and 2 nd team All-MSL 1995 Two-year letterman in Cross Country-1 st team All-MSL and AC s MVP 1993 One-year letterman in Volleyball Sabrina Miller Poling Earned Track scholarship to the University of Mississippi and lettered two years. Set two school records in the indoor distance medley and outdoor 4x800 meter relays. Ran both cross country and track Earned Track scholarship to Ohio University and lettered two years. Still holds the O.U. indoor record as a member of the 1998 Distance Medley Relay Team. Ran both cross country and track 1969 Graduate of Amanda- Clearcreek High School Three-year letterman in Basketball - team s Most Improved Player 1966-67 Team s Most Rebounds, 1st Team All-Fairfield County League, undefeated Fairfield County Champs FCL 1967-68. Hickle Award Trophy for outstand player, school record of 31 rebounds vs. Millersport, most points (31) in a game vs. Fairfield Union (twice), Teams Most Rebounds and Most Valuable Player, 1st Team All-Mid-State League, Tri-Captain and Player of the Year Mid-State League, 1st Team All-Central District, Honorable Mention All-Ohio 1968-69. Letterman in Track Steve Kinser Honorable Mention (Coach and Athlete All-American Team) 1969. First Amanda-Clearcreek athlete to make the All- American list. Attended Morehead State on a Scholarship for 1 year and attended / graduated from Otterbein College.
Bob Foster One-year letterman in Track and Baseball Amanda-Clearcreek Athlete of the Year 1973 1973 Graduate of Amanda- Clearcreek High School Four-year letterman Football - 1972 All-Mid-State League, All-District, Honorable Mention All-Ohio, Most Valuable Player and Team Captain. Two-year letterman Basketball - 1972-73 Honorable Mention Mid-State League. Attended Wittenberg College: 3-year starter at Linebacker, Lead team in tackles 3 years, Played in two Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowls - Division III National Championships (1973 & 1975), Played in 4 Ohio Athletic Conference Championship games, 2 Conference Championships 1975: All American, 1st Team Kodak, 2nd Team AP, 1st Team All-Lutheran College, 1st Team All-OAC, Most Valuable Player Wittenberg 1977: All American, 2nd Team AP, 1st Team All-Lutheran College, 1st Team All-OAC, Hank Critchfield Award as OAC Most Valuable Defensive Player, Wittenberg Most Valuable Player, Co-Captain, Golden Helmet Award Winner, ABC Television Player of the Game-Chevrolet Scholarship Inducted into Wittenberg Hall of Honor for Football in 1997 Steve Evans 1993 Graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek High School Three-year letterman in Football: 1993 named MSL Back of the Year, 1st team All-MSL, 1st team All-District, 2nd team All -Ohio Two-year letterman in Baseball: 1993 named 1st Team All- MSL, Honorable Mention All-Ohio, District 11 All-Star Team Member Three-year letterman in Baseball: 1993 named 1st Team All- MSL, Honorable Mention All-Ohio Attended Mount Union College and earned 3 National Championships in football. 2nd Team All-OAC (Senior Year) Named 2002 Mid State League Coach of the Year, Central District Coach of the Year, and Division III State Coach of the Year as the Head Football Coach of Hamilton Township High School.