Kingston National Bank and Nationwide Children s Hospital are the official sponsors of the Amanda- Clearcreek Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Committee wants to express their appreciation to the family of Gary Warner for his participation and contributions over the years to the committee. JANUARY 3, 2015
Special Thanks Amanda-Clearcreek Athletic Hall of Fame Committee David Gaul, Superintendent Steve Evans, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Varsity Cheerleaders and Coaches Varsity Girls Basketball Team and Coaches Debbie Hamric, Kingston National Bank Amanda-Clearcreek Custodial Staff 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 2009 Dr. F.C. Ayers Jean Kern Dave Pickle Justus Richard Bussert Lynn Young Ron Hinton Dave Kraft Denise Hooker Morgan Alicia Miller Manalac Michelle Estell Smith 1939-40 Amanda Boys Basketball Team 2010 Steve Evans Sabrina Miller Poling 1999 A-C Football Team 2011 Donald & Joyce Davis Peg Bethel Hinton Keena Kraft Rich Tom Davis Heath Hinton Donna Peters 2000 A-C Football Team 2012 Boyd Rudy Marshall Brenda McNichols Mossbarger 2013 Don & Joane Hinton Grant Courtright Crystal Affolter Thornsley James Anderson Larry Daniels Edwin Stickel 1980 Boys Cross Country Team 2014 Ina Valentine Courtright Howard Huston Todd Helber Mark Marshall Elizabeth Raoux Miller 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 re-main on the list for yearly consideration. Kermit McCafferty Raymond Thompson Jeff Arndt Jerry Collins Steve Kinser Herbert Tipton 2001 A-C 4 X 400 Relay Team 1957 Amanda Boys Basketball Team Bob Foster
AMANDA-CLEARCREEK ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION PROCESS The following criteria and procedures shall be observed in administering the Amanda- Clearcreek Athletic Hall of Fame Award. 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: Wayne Hiatt A 1941 graduate of Amanda High School Inducted January 3, 2015 As an Amanda athlete, Wayne participated in Basketball and Baseball. 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. Wayne played catcher on the Baseball team. He was a member of the 39/ 40 and 40 /41 Amanda Basketball teams that advanced to the State Finals. Wayne was recruited to play basketball at Ohio State University but the war broke out and Wayne enlisted so never had the opportunity to play again. Wayne served in the Army in WWII in the 86th Blackhawks Infantry Division. Recipient of many awards and recognitions during his life but Wayne was most proud of receiving the Outstanding Teaching Award at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, as selected by the students, on 4 occasions.
Joe Hiles 1969 Amanda-Clearcreek Basketball Team A 1969 Graduate of Amanda- Clearcreek High School. Inducted January 3, 2015. As an Amanda-Clearcreek athlete, Joe participated in Basketball, Baseball and Track. High School activities: Latin Club, Varsity Club, Class Officer and Honor Society. Basketball Team Leading Scorer-1968, 1969 / League Leading Scorer-1968 / Set Single Game Scoring Record-38 points / Most Points in a Season- 1969 / First recipient of Hickle s Award-1969 / WNRE Offensive Player of the Year-1968 / All Conference 1st Team-1968, 1969 / Conference Tri-Captain-1969 / Co-MVP-1969 / All Sectional 1st Team-1969 Baseball All League 2nd Team-1966 / All League 1st Team-1967, 1968, 1969 / Batting Champ Runner-Up-1967, 1968 / Batting Champ-1969 Track Set High Jump Record-1968 Coached by Larry Daniels 1969 Basketball Team Roster: Kneeling: Ron Hinton, Dean Fausnaugh, Gary Young, Steve Hinton, Ralph Yingling, Mike Norman Standing: Coach Larry Daniels, Carl Adams, Art Liming, Ron Swain, Steve Kinser, Joe Hiles, Paul Williams, Mgr. Randy Poling Inducted January 3, 2015 In 1969 the Varsity team finished with an overall record of 18-3. They beat The Plains and Weherle Memorial in the Sectionals before being defeated by Granville in the Districts. The 1969 team was the very first Mid-State League Champions. 1969 AC Basketball Schedule Adena Fairfield Union Millersport The Plains Berne Union Liberty Union Canal Winchester Weherle Mem. Bloom Carroll Pickertington Bishop Fenwick Granville* Millersport Berne Union* Fairfield Union Westfall* Canal Winchester Liberty Union Bishop Fenwick Bloom Carroll Pickerington *Loss
1968 Amanda-Clearcreek Basketball Team Tiffany Lamp Affolter 1999 Graduate of Amanda- Clearcreek High School. Inducted January 3, 2015. As an Amanda-Clearcreek athlete, Tiffany participated in Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball. High School activities: Student Council President, Homecoming Queen, Junior Fair Board Member, Mt. Carmel UMC member, Scholar Athlete and Honor Roll (4 years) Coached by Larry Daniels 1968 Basketball Team Roster: Standing: Coach Larry Daniels, Joe Hiles, Carl Adams, Steve Kinser, Frank Acton, Mgr. Wayne Thomas Kneeling: Ron Hinton, Will Bost, Mike Norman, Mgr. Randy Poling, Paul Williams, Dan Davis, Tom Davis Inducted January 3, 2015 In 1968 the Varsity team finished with an overall record of 15-5. The Aces won the very last county tournament ever held. They were the Fairfield County League Champions. 1968 AC Basketball Schedule Adena Millersport Plains* Liberty Union Liberty Union Bishop Fenwick* Fairfield Union Canal Winchester* Carroll Pickerington Fairfield Union Carroll Berne Union Pickerington Madison South Westfall* Berne Union Logan Elm* *Loss Basketball 2nd Team All District 1999/Honorable Mention (District II) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999/Record for Most Steals in a Career (297) 1996-1999/4 Year Varsity Player/Best Defensive Player of the Year 3 Years Volleyball 4 Year Starter and Varsity Letter Winner/Central District Honorable Mention 1999/1st Team MSL 1997, 1998, 1999/2nd Team All District 1998/Captain 2 years/server of the Year 2 years Softball Honorable Mention All-State Division II 1999/4 Year Starter and Varsity Letter Winner/Leading Home Run Hitter MSL College Awards Freshman Player of the Year at Tiffin University 2000
Served as a teacher and a coach at Union High School, Bloom Carroll and Philo before coming to Amanda in 1957. Started 6 man Football at Amanda in 1958. Started 11 man Football at Amanda in 1959. Francis Don LaBonte Graduate of Norwich Free Academy and Murray State College. Inducted January 3, 2015. Served as an Army instructor at Camp Roberts, California and as part of the occupation forces in Japan after WWII. Coached football, basketball, baseball and track and field during his tenure at Amanda while he also taught physical education, science and history. After consolidation, Coach LaBonte was the football and track coach at Amanda-Clearcreek. Coach LaBonte is credited with starting both the Football and Track & Field programs at Amanda. Coach LaBonte was intimately involved in athletics at Amanda/Amanda-Clearcreek from 1957 until 1964. Being a teacher and a coach was not just a career, it was his life. Dr. Jeffrey Ayers, DO Returned to Amanda in 1975 whereupon he became the doctor for the Amanda-Clearcreek Football team from 1975-2010. During his tenure as the AC Football team doctor, Dr. Jeffrey Ayers had help from his father, Dr. F.C. Ayers, with the team until 1988. Dr. Jeffrey and Dr. F. C. Ayers were placed in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame for their many years of service to Amanda-Clearcreek Football. Has served as President of the Medical Staff Office for Fairfield Medical Center and Director of Fairfield Healthcare Professionals. Currently is the director of Graduate Medical Education at Fairfield Medical Center. Dr. Ayers is forever faithful to Amanda-Clearcreek and the Amanda-Clearcreek Football program. He developed tremendous respect over the years for the entire coaching staff. A 1964 Graduate of Amanda-Clearcreek. Inducted January 3, 2015. A 1968 graduate of Manchester University and a 1972 graduate from Medical School at Des Moines University.