Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame gives the College a great chance to recognize and honor former student athletes, coaches, builders and teams who have attained prominence and distinction while representing Loyalist College.
Kenneth Charles Brown
Inducted February 22, 2008
In 1977 Ken Brown went on his first Athletics Department Outdoor Education trip; since then he has not stopped helping. Whether it is leading students to the top of Mount Marcy, the highest mountain in the state of New York, or helping them navigate their way through the rapids of the Madawaska River, Ken Brown has been there to offer both his assistance and expertise.
On many occasions Ken Brown has endured considerable discomfort so that our students have a safer, better experience. He has shared his personal gear when he has found a student’s equipment lacking. He has prepared food in the rain and cold while others have slept. He shouldered more than his share climbing up a mountain or portaging from one lake to another. Ken has willingly waded into some cold rapids to help out someone who has overturned their canoe. He has "stepped up" when he has seen a need . . . . and for this, the Athletics Department and many, many students are extremely grateful.
Ken has helped make our Outdoor Education Program a real learning experience. His calm demeanor in a crisis, and there have been a number, has been inspirational. His pleasant manner, helpfulness, and willingness to share set an excellent example for our students. For thirty years Ken Brown has encouraged his students to "get involved". He has backed up this statement by providing our students many opportunities to grow outside the College.
Because of his efforts, hundreds of Loyalist students have had "once in a lifetime" experiences that they will never forget. Experiences that have created bonds of friendship that continue long after their days at Loyalist.
Christopher Dean Carson
Inducted February 22, 2008
Christopher Dean Carson was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario and has carved himself a reputation as one of Canada’s most knowledgeable and respected coaches on the volleyball courts. He led the Loyalist College men’s team to an impressive six Provincial championships between 1990 and 2004. Under his leadership, his teams claimed a Silver and a Bronze Canadian Colleges Athletic Association medal. Chris has been honoured as the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Coach of the Year five times and was nominated as Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Coach of the Year on three occasions.
Prior to his role as coach at Loyalist, Chris played varsity volleyball at Loyalist College, the University of Guelph and at York University. His time playing with Loyalist was highlighted when their team won the Division II Championships. He was a member of Team Ontario and participated in the 1985 Canada Games.
Bradley Stuart Gordon
Inducted February 22, 2008
Brad Gordon was born in Oshawa and graduated from the Loyalist College Architecture program in 2001 and the Construction program in 2002.
He quickly made his presence on the Loyalist volleyball court with his imposing size, strength and agility as a player. During his Lancer days he reigned at Loyalist as three-time Male Athlete of the Year and three-time Most Valuable Player in men’s volleyball. Provincially he was four-time Ontario Colleges Athletic Association East League all-star, three-time Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Championship Tournament all-star, four-time Ontario Colleges Athletic Association all-star representative, and two-time all-star Game Dream Team representative. On the National courts, he was two-time Canadian Colleges Athletic Association All Canadian and Canadian Colleges Athletic Association First Team All-Star at the National Championships. His team claimed two Provincial golds and one silver. His final year of college was highlighted when he and his team brought home the bronze from the 2002 National Championships.
Following graduation Brad continued to play volleyball for Quadriga Salzburg, of the Austrian Volleyball League, with and against some of the world’s best. Brad is an inductee in the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association Hall of Fame.
Kim Genevieve Lavender (nee Bucking)
Inducted February 22, 2008
Kim Genevieve Lavender (nee Bucking) graduated from the Recreation Leadership program in the spring of 1991. Born in Brockville, Kim grew up in Iroquois, Ontario and enrolled at Loyalist in 1989. While attending the College Kim shone as a leader both athletically and academically. She was honoured by being named Most Outstanding Student in both years of her program and was the recipient of the Ed Logan Award for her excellence in athletics and academics combined.
Her exceptional athletic abilities were diverse and she became a player of note on both the volleyball court and as a member of the softball team. The contributions she made to these teams are reflected in the recognition she received in both sports. As a volleyball player she was named Most Valuable Player and during her second year she was awarded a volleyball scholarship. As a valuable member of the softball team Kim was named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association All Star and has a Bronze Medal included in her awards.
On February 16, 2005, Loyalist College held its Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on campus in Club 213. Three outstanding individuals, David Fralick, Alan Jones and Robert Young were recognized for their exceptional contributions to athletics at Loyalist College by being inducted into the College's Sports Hall of Fame.
David Ronald Fralick
Inducted February 16, 2005
David Fralick graduated from the three-year Business Administration Program in the spring of 1994. A very versatile athlete, David was a standout with both the touch football and basketball teams. He was the top rated quarterback in the Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) and played defense. As team captain he helped lead his team to the OCAA bronze medal in the 1988-89 season and was named his team's MVP. On the basketball court, David led by example and was always one of the league's hardest working players. He was a tremendous point guard with excellent court awareness who always made his teammates play better. He excelled at defense and could be counted on each game to shut down the opponent's leading scorer. His outstanding play was key to Loyalist winning the 1992-93 OCAA Division II Championships. David was team captain for the three years he was a Lancer, was named the team's MVP twice and was a League or Tournament All-Star each year he played. He also won the Daryl Broughton Award as the most dedicated member of the men's basketball team. For his outstanding contributions to both the touch football team and the basketball team David was chosen as the College's Male Athlete of the Year in the 1988-89 season.
Alan William Moray Jones
Inducted February 16, 2005
Alan Jones was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and attended Loyalist College from 1991-93 graduating from the Advertising Program with a perfect 4.0 GPA. An excellent student and outstanding athlete, Alan helped lead the men's basketball team to two Ontario medals at the Division II Level. During the 1991-92 Season the Lancers won a bronze medal. The next year Loyalist claimed victory at its first and, to date, its only Provincial Championship. They were also crowned regular season League Champions both years. The team won several tournament titles during this time. Alan served as one of the team's captains during the 1992-93 season. In addition to the team's success, Alan received several individual accolades. He was a prolific scorer, averaging just over 20 points per game during his career. In his rookie season Alan finished second in league scoring. He was named a League and Tournament All-Star twice and was the leading scorer and MVP at the 1992-93 Championships. He also represented the College at the Annual All-Star game. In 1991-92 he was voted the team's MVP and was named the College's Male Athlete of the Year. Alan was the recipient of the prestigious Arthur McFarlane Award, which is presented annually to a graduating student who has made an outstanding contribution to athletics at Loyalist College.
Robert James Young
Inducted February 16, 2005
Robert Young was a professor with the College's accounting program from 1973 until he retired in 2001. During his 28 years of teaching, Bob became a close friend of the College's Athletic Department and one of its most valued assets. He was one of the most versatile coaches in the OCAA. Over a 20-year coaching career he served as head coach with the badminton, tennis, curling and women's softball teams. Bob coached the College's badminton team from 1974-1986. In 1980 he coached at the Inaugural National Colleges Badminton Championship. As a result of his vast knowledge of badminton and the tremendous respect his peers had for him, Bob also served as an umpire during the championship final. After serving as an assistant coach for several years, Bob assumed head coaching duties with the women's softball program from 1987-1992. During this time Bob guided his team to two OCAA bronze medals and one OCAA silver medal. He made sure his athletes understood the values of a good education and the importance of a strong work ethic in and out of the classroom. As a result of Bob's integrity and commitment, the Bob Young Award is now awarded annually to a student who best combines a high scholastic standing and proficient athletic ability.
"For individuals such as David, Alan and Robert it is impossible to express our appreciation as a college for the contributions they have made to athletics here at Loyalist," commented Jim Buck, Assistant Athletic Director at Loyalist College. "It is our hope, that by inducting them into the Sports Hall of Fame that they will know how truly exceptional they were and are, and that they will always be remembered and very valued for all they have done."
The Team of '86-'87 Mens Volleyball
Inducted February 12, 2003
John Bertelink, Dave Dickey, Kent Jarvis, Rob Stewart, Roy Chapman (C),
Richard Caron, Ron Flieler, Dave McCormack, Howard Williams, Greg Gavin (C),
Greg Douglas, Gary Hayes, Aaron Mumby (Mgr).
The sport of mens volleyball has long had a special status at Loyalist College, but, it wasnt until the 1986-87 season that Loyalist Volleyball took that next step. They won the Colleges first ever Division 1 Provincial Championship.
Prior to the Championship, which Loyalist hosted, very few in the volleyball community would have predicted a win for the hometown Lancers. Sheridan was definitely the favorite having won the Provincial title six previous years in a row. The Lancers shocked the Bruins in pool play by defeating them in three straight sets. In the gold medal game it was again Sheridan vs. Loyalist. Lead by Howard Williams and John Bertelink and complemented by an exceptional team effort Loyalist could do little wrong. They defeated the Bruins a second time in three straight sets. At the National Championships in Red Deer, Alberta, a spirited Loyalist team continued to surprise. In their match against the perennial National Champions, College de Limiolou, the 86-87 Lancers gave the Titans the scare of their lives. The match lasted five games and it wasn't until the Lancers lost two players to injury that Limiolou was finally let off the hook. The Titans went on to win the gold; the Lancers headed home dreaming of what might have been and knowing that they had started something that future Loyalist teams would aspire to.
Wendy Marie Rowbotham
Inducted February 12, 2003
Wendy Marie Rowbotham was born in Belleville March 4, 1969. Wendy attended Loyalist College from 1987 to 1989 and again from 1997 to 1999.
During this time Wendy would become a dominant force in the OCAA Womens Fastball League. She was a double threat as one of the Leagues top pitchers and batters. In 1988 she won the Leagues batting title with a .563 average and the Leagues top pitchers award. To date Wendy is the only player to win both these awards in the same year. That year she helped lead her team to a silver medal at the Ontario Championships. Wendy was named an OCAA All-Star all four years she played as well as being her teams MVP each year. In 1988 she was named Loyalist College Female Athlete of the Year for her outstanding efforts with both our fastball and volleyball teams. In 1998 she won the prestigious Bob Young Award for combining academic and athletic excellence.
Wendy also spent eight years as the coach of our fastball program. Her commitment and importance to the Lancer fastball program is unparalleled.
Loyalist College officially opened the Sports Hall of Fame on Feb 26, 2002 when it inducted it's first four Hall of Famers.
Bruce Daniel Collins
Inducted February 26, 2002
Bruce Daniel Collins was born in Belleville, October 12, 1957. In 1980 he enrolled in the Business Administration program at Loyalist College. Bruce would be an integral part of Lancer basketball for the next 17 years.
During his playing days, Bruce was regarded as one of the top point guards in the Province. He served as the team captain and was the team's MVP both years he played. He was twice named an OCAA League all-star and won the Ed Logan Award for combining athletic and academic excellence here at the College.
After his playing days, Bruce became the team's coach. For the next 15 years he devoted a great deal of time and energy to build what would become a very competitive and well-respected program. Bruce instilled, in his players, the same great values and ethics that he believed in. In 1991-92 he guided his team to a bronze medal at the OCAA Division II Championships. The next season would see Bruce coach his team to the OCAA Division II gold medal. On three different occasions Bruce was named the OCAA Coach of the Year. Bruce also coached the touch football team for three seasons between 1983 and 1986. Under his leadership the team won two Provincial silver medals and a bronze medal.
Bruce decided to retire from his coaching duties at the College after the 1998-99 season. During his tenure, Bruce guided the Lancer basketball program to 112 victories. The impact he had on our programs and his former players will be very difficult to duplicate.
Robert John Kenneth Stinson
Inducted February 26, 2002
Robert John Kenneth Stinson was born in Kingston on September 10, 1945. Rob was employed as "Supervisor of Athletics" at Loyalist College from August 1971 until August 1977. During that time he established a broad and diverse program of athletic and recreational activities that was second to none in the Ontario college system. Loyalist College was the first to offer an Outdoor Education program as an athletic department activity. Hundreds of students have been introduced to a wide range of outdoor pursuits as a result of this.
Rob served on the OCAA executive for two years in the role of secretary, at the time a very demanding portfolio. Many of our Association's sports rules in place today are a result of his deliberations. He was very much involved with the development of the Ontario Intramural and Recreation Association, an organization that promotes the sharing of good ideas in the area of campus recreation.
The Loyalist Athletic Department goal of having "Something for Everyone" was a concept that was born with Rob Stinson and the template of activities that he assembled almost thirty years ago.
John Pieter Bertelink
Inducted February 26, 2002
John Pieter Bertelink was born in Guelph, April 17, 1968. In 1986 he enrolled in the Law and Security program at Loyalist College. For the next three years John would dominate the college volleyball scene at both the OCAA and the CCAA level and would help establish Loyalist as a volleyball powerhouse.
During this time John was recognized as the premier power hitter in the Country. The individual and team accolades would pile up over the three years that John was a Lancer. John was an OCAA league and tournament all-star each year he played and was also named the OCAA's MVP on two occasions. He was a CCAA all- Canadian three times and was named a CCAA tournament all-star twice. Each season he was named his team's MVP and in 1987-88 was named Loyalist Male Athlete of the Year. In 1992 John was recognized as Loyalist Male Athlete of the Quarter Century. The team would also enjoy some great success during his time. The Lancers would win its first Ontario title; advance to the two National Championships; and, would capture a bronze medallion at the 1987-88 CCAA championships . . . to date our best finish ever.
John's impact on our volleyball program was enormous and because of him Loyalist volleyball gained recognition that we had never before experienced.
Regyna Armonas
Inducted February 26, 2002
Regyna Armonas was born in Belleville on September 8, 1955. Regyna played Women's Volleyball for Team Canada in the 1976 Olympics. Before attending Loyalist College she offered her services on several occasions to assist our men's team with their skill development. When Regyna enrolled at Loyalist in 1981 we did not have a women's program. She is the only woman to ever play men's OCAA volleyball. She was without a doubt one of the most talented players with the league.
The following year Regyna played on a reborn women's volleyball team. They placed first in their league, qualified for the OCAA Championships and won an OVA Provincial Championship. Regyna also participated, in mixed doubles badminton where she and her partner qualified for OCAA championship competition. While at Loyalist Regyna was awarded the Ed Logan trophy which was given to the student who best combined both academic and athletic excellence. In 1992 Regyna received the Loyalist College Female Athlete of the Quarter Century award.
Regyna's talent, skill and willingness to help others improve will long be remembered by those who watched her play.
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