The next Bethany Lutheran College Athletic Hall of Fame induction will be during the 2015 Fall Festival in September. The Hall of Fame committee is looking for your nominations! If you know of a fellow teammate, classmate, relative, or associate you think deserves consideration for the Hall of Fame, you need to nominate them.
Members of the Athletic Hall of Fame can be past players, coaches, or individuals who have given special service to the athletic department. Criteria for each group includes:
Athletes:
A) Athlete must have been a letter winner as well as an outstanding contributor to the school and team.
B) Athlete must have graduated from Bethany Lutheran College. (This may be waived only under rare conditions).
C) There must be a lapse of ten years since the athlete last participated at Bethany. The Selection Committee has the authority to give earlier consideration in unusual, outstanding cases.
D) Outstanding accomplishments, character, as well as ongoing contributions in the community and church are also factors in making the selections.
Coaches:
A) They have been, and are, examples of good character and citizenship.
B) They are not active coaches here at Bethany. (Could be waived by the Selection Committee in rare circumstances).
C) Other factors that will influence the selection of a coach for induction:
– Length of coaching career at Bethany.
– Their win-loss record.
– Their direct concern for the welfare of their players.
– Outstanding achievements during and after leaving Bethany.
People who have given special services to the athletic department:
A) A person who has supported the Bethany Lutheran College Athletic Department in a special manner, but does not fall into the category of former athlete or coach.
B) This person should have been connected with the athletic program for a minimum of ten years. (This can be waived in special conditions).
The nomination form can be here.
The nomination deadline for consideration in the 2015 group of inductees is February 15, 2015.
Please email Don Westphal, Director of Athletics, if you have any questions.