The Hall of Fame was founded in 2005 by Steve Ward (Athletic Director at that time) and
got off the ground because of a generous $5,000 donation by Russ & Carolyn Anderson
(Lehmer’s Pontiac/GMC of Concord). Since that time, numerous individuals and businesses
have given generously which has made this an annual February event. The entire HOF Ex-
ecutive Committee would like to thank all who have donated in the past, which enables us to
honor and remember the rich tradition of Intercollegiate Athletics at Diablo Valley College
(formerly East Contra Costa College). Four display cases in the Physical Education building
are solely designated to the Hall of Fame and many artifacts are on display year-round.
Special thanks go out to Cindy Goga (DVC Foundation Director), Glen Abrams of Devil’s
Mountain Awards and the entire Norseman Restaurant Staff & DVC students.
DVC HALL OF FAME GUEST SPEAKERS:
2006 – Joe Fonzi
2007 – Ed Hall
2008 – Jim Snider
2009 – Dr. Timothy White
2010 – Dan Colchico & Gordon Monroe
2011 – Dennis O’Donnell
2012 – Paul Phalen
2011-12 DVC ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Steve Ward – Chairman
Jack Smith
Gerald Jones
Jim Costa
Rick Millington
Christine Worsley
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME DONORS & CONTRIBUTORS (since 2005)
Lehmer’s Pontiac/GMC of Concord, Devil’s Mountain Awarwds, DVC Norseman Restau-
rant & Staff, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Tom Beckett, Sports Chalet, Carole Beeton, John & Paula
Viano, Dustin Boots, Angelo Costanza, Tom Greerty, Rick Millington, Rich Hamilton, Jack
Flanagan, Bill Foster (DVC Bookstore), Druid’s Men’s Society of Concord, Steve Coccimig-
lio, Ernie Cecaci, Rich Amaro, Joline Banks, Sil Garaventa, Teresa Towers and Cindy Goga
(DVC Foundation Director).
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS SINCE THE FALL OF 1950 !!
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
Chairman’s Message I
List of State Champions II
History III-XIV
Inaugural Class (2006)
Boschetti, Hugh 1
Drexel, Karl 2
Ericson, Bob 2
Heaston, Steve 2
McGee, Willie 3
Taylor, Altie 4
Miller, Ed 5
White, Timothy 5
Class of 2007
Gaffney-Banks, Joline 6
Cobb, Ken 6
Colchico, Dan 6
Cowell, Lennis 7
Flanagan, Jack 7
Haley, Harry 7
Hatch, Cliff 8
Hsu, Jenny 8
Jones, Richard “Red” 8
Joyner, L.C. 9
Pistochini, Hank 9
Riley, Pat 9
Roemer, John 10
Snider, Eric 10
Umbarger, Kent 10
White, Tom 11
1966 DVC Football Team 11
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Class of 2008
Biederman, Leo 12
Borghesani, Bob 12
Edwards-Panfili, Tiffany 13
Flores, Jim 13
Foote, Tim 14
Green, Bob 14
Perkins, Broderick 15
Scheetz-Seymour, Liz 16
Class of 2009
Cecaci, Ernie 17
Karsten, Chris 18
Rounsaville, Rally 18
Sanchez, Steve 19 Simonton, Benji 19
Turner, Ron 20
Walker, Greg 21
Ward, Dionna 21
Class of 2010
Cook, Mark 22
Del Barco Wing, Marianela “LaLa” 22
Emry, Mike 23
Green, John 23
Mann, Laura 24
Medina, Cesar 24
Wiley, Charlotte 25
Class of 2011
Benz, Jake 26
DeVito, Sam 27
Flores, Bayani 28
Juhala, Jeff 28
Plummer-Menna, Hillary 29
Smith, Jack 29
Williams, Jason 29
CONTENTS
Class of 2012
Chaplin, Len 30
Goucher, Scott 30
Graham, Angela 31
Greerty, Tom 31
Hall, Ed 32
McCabe, Kelly 33
Searls, Kevin 33
Class of 2013
Bryan, Gaylord 34
Campbell-Zeimer, Veronica 34
Faigl, Peter 35
Price, Gerald 35
Smith, Brent 36
Spears, Anthony 36
Hall of Fame Standing Rules
Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Hall of Fame Quiz
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
The life lessons that athletic competition teaches you… such as work ethic, disci-
pline, dealing with adversity, social skills, working with peers and goal setting are all
evident by the distinguished group of men and women who are members of our
Athletic Hall of Fame.
DVC’s Athletic Hall of Fame has inducted former NFL players and Major League
Baseball players amongst other sport greats. Just as important, is that DVC has in-
ducted former student-athletes who became college graduates, teachers, coaches,
business owners, fire department captains, military and government personnel,
health professionals and even a college Chancellor.
From East Contra Costa College (athletics commenced in the Fall 1950 semester)
to present day Diablo Valley College, the Vikings have a storied history which con-
tinues to be written every year.
Since I have founded the HOF in 2005, I have been blessed by many who have
given money and their time to make this HOF a success. I am especially grateful
for my Executive Committee who helped rediscover our past.
An athletic Trust Account has been established for the DVC Hall of Fame for
those wanting to contribute.
Congratulations to these well deserved inductees and GO VIKINGS!
Steve Ward – Hall of Fame Chair
I
LIST OF STATE CHAMPIONS
Baseball—1977
Men’s Swimming—1973, 1975, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1988, 1989, 2002, 2003, 2008
Women’s Swimming—1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1996, 2002, 2007
Wrestling—1970
II
^ From L to R: Rick Millington & Jack Flanagan — Bob Ericson, Wrestling Coach ‘70 — Len Chaplin, Assistant
Swimming & Head Water Polo Coach (1986-Present)
Box Score from 1977 State Title Game
HISTORY
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LC Joyner—HB
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Program Cover from the Basketball
Tournament (15 cents in 1954)
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HISTORY
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Inaugural Class of 2006
Inaugural Class (2006)
Hugh Boschetti
1st DVC Athletic Director (1950-1978); 1
st Baseball Coach [1951-1967; COA Hall of Fame
Inductee (1991)]. Former Golden Gate Conference Commissioner; 1st Football and Bas-
ketball Coach at DVC… he was the “Bos”.
C.O.A. Hall of Fame Induction—Hugh
Boschetti with Walt Rillett (State Com-
missioner) to his left.
1
Inaugural Class (2006)
Karl Drexel
Former DVC President (1956-1965) and District Chancellor
(1965-1974). Visionary in starting sports and building facilities
in the CCCCD.
Bob Ericson
Steve Heaston
All-Golden Gate Conference and All-American
in Water Polo (1966-67). Member of the 1972
Olympic Team and Head Water Polo Coach at
UC Berkeley, where his teams won three NCAA
Championships.
2
Longtime DVC wrestling coach; 1970 team won state title; 1st community
college coach to be president of N.W.C.A. Inducted into Sacramento State
Hall of Fame. Career record at DVC: 234-45-1.
Inaugural Class (2006)
Willie McGee
Led DVC in Home Runs in 1977 as an outfielder on the State Championship team. 18 years of Major
League service, included NL MVP (1985) and 2-time NL Batting Champion (1985, 1989) with the St.
Louis Cardinals; 2,254 hits in MLB career. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.
3
Inaugural Class (2006)
Altie Taylor
Halfback for DVC Football team in 1965. Led the Detroit Lions in rushing (1972-74). During NFL ca-
reer, gained over 4,000 rushing yards and 1,500 receiving yards. Transferred from DVC to Utah
State. 2nd round pick by the Detroit Lions in 1969.
4
Inaugural Class (2006)
Ed Miller
DVC Track Star in the High Jump, Long Jump, and Triple Jump (1972-73). Set school record of 7’0”
in the High Jump in 1972. 1976 NCAA Decathlon Champion at UC Berkeley.
Timothy White
All-Golden Gate Conference and All-American in both Swimming and
Water Polo (1966-67). All-American in both sports at Fresno State.
Chancellor of the California State University System.
5
Class of 2007
Class of 2007
Joline Gaffney-Banks
1977 All-Around Golden Gate Conference Gym-
nastics Champion. Finished 2nd at State Champi-
onships. Owned a gymnastics school for children.
6
Ken Cobb
Golden Gate Conference Basket-
ball MVP in 1972-73. All-
American ALL FOUR years in col-
lege (DVC/Portland State). Signed with the Se-
attle Supersonics, injury ended career.
Dan Colchico All-Conference football star at
DVC in 1956 who went on to
play several years with the
San Francisco 49ers & New Orleans Saints. Winner of
the Len Eshmont Award in 1962, the 49ers most prestig-
ious annual honor, given each year to the 49er who
best exemplifies inspirational and courageous play.
Class of 2007
7
1962 Golden Gate Conference
Wrestling Champion at 130
pounds. Two-time All-American at
Cal-Poly SLO. Earned 300 wins as a high school & college
coach. Inducted into California Hall of Fame in 2006.
Jack Flanagan
First ever Swimming and Water Polo Coach at DVC.
Won an amazing NINE state swimming champion-
ships during his coaching tenure at DVC.
Harry Haley
Three Sport Star at DVC from
1954-56. Football, Basketball
& Baseball. DVC “Norseman” Male Athlete of the Year in 1956.
Played on East Contra Costa’s (DVC) first ever Basketball and
Baseball teams to win Conference Titles. United States MARINE
who was killed in Vietnam in 1968.
Lennis Cowell
Class of 2007
8
All-American Wrestler at DVC in 1971-72 for coach Bob Ericson. NCAA Champion at Cal-Poly SLO.
Former DVC Head Wrestling Coach.
Jenny Hsu
Most successful swimmer in DVC his-
tory. All-American in 1978-79 in an
unbelievable sixteen different events.
Richard “Red” Jones All-Conference both years in Bas-
ketball & Baseball (1955-57).
Signed with the Detroit Tigers;
Longtime High School
Basketball coach. Se-
lected to DVC’s All-Half
Century Baseball Team.
Cliff Hatch
Class of 2007
9
DVC’s Men & Women’s Athletic Equipment Manager/Trainer from 1965-
1987. Legendary figure in DVC Athletics.
L.C. Joyner
Football halfback, Basketball & Track star at DVC, 1952-1954. In 1952, scored a Coast Conference
record 107 points in Football (9 games). Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1956 and played in
first ever Oakland Raiders game in 1960.
Hank Pistochini
Pat Riley
DVC football star who in 1970, broke OJ Simpson’s Golden
Gate Conference rushing record by gaining 1,389 yards.
Class of 2007
10
DVC Baseball 1976-77. Pitcher with most wins in school history,
16 (single-season) and 24 (career). Holds State record with 5
wins in a single post-season, leading DVC to State Title in 1977.
Played several years in the minor leagues. Selected to DVC All-
Half Century Baseball Team.
John Roemer
DVC Aquatics 1975-77. All-American both years in Water Polo
and Swimming. First DVC superstar in Water Polo, scored 179
goals in 2 years. Played Water Polo and graduated from UC-
Berkeley. Retired a Captain in Oakland Fire Dept.
Eric Snider
Kent Umbarger
State Champion in Gymnastics at DVC in 1968-69. First-ever competitor in
state of California to perform “Tsukahara”.
Class of 2007
11
Beat Merced in the Empire Bowl (in Santa
Rosa) for 1st ever bowl win in school history.
DVC – 24 Merced – 21
Tom White
Most successful Male swimmer in DVC his-
tory. All-American in both 1975 & 1976
in fourteen events! All-American at Uni-
versity of Tennessee in 1977 & 1978.
1966 DVC Football Team
Class of 2008
Class of 2008
Leo Biederman
1973 Football, DVC Tackle who transferred and played his last
three years for the Bears at UC-Berkeley. Drafted by the Cleve-
land Browns in 1978 (played in all 16 games in 1978 for first-
year coach Sam Rutigliano); Had brief stints with the Eagles,
49ers, Canadian Football League & the Oakland Invaders. Ac-
tive with “Athletes for Youth Foundation”, which was founded
in 1986.
12
Bob Borghesani
1953-1955 First Team All-Conference in three
sports; Football, Basketball & Baseball. In high
school, he pitched both right and left-handed. In
1954, he batted .400 at DVC. 7-3 as a left-handed
pitcher. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball
Team. Transferred to San Jose State.
Class of 2008
Tiffany Edwards-Panfili
1991-1992, Track & Field and Softball. 1991 ALL-Conference Shortstop, led DVC in Home Runs. 1991
Track & Field, won State Championship in the Javelin. 1992 Track & Field, won State Championship
in the Heptathlon, helping DVC to Golden Gate Conference and Nor-Cal titles. Javelin mark of 162’ 2”
was an Olympic Qualifying Standard. Transferred on scholarship to UC-Berkeley. All-American Sen-
ior Year at CAL in the Heptathlon. Asst. Track Coach at DVC from 1996-1998.
13
Jim Flores
1976-1977 Baseball, ALL-Golden Gate Con-
ference infielder both years. Hit most dra-
matic home run in history of California
Community College. In 1977, hit Game-
Winning Grand Slam with 2 outs in the 9th
inning of State Championship game, giv-
ing DVC an 11-10 victory! Transferred to
Fresno State and played professionally in
minor leagues for three seasons. Selected
to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.
Class of 2008
Tim Foote
1988-1989 Baseball, ALL-Golden Gate Conference both years, Shortstop.
1989 Golden Gate Conference Player of the Year on DVC’s Conference
Championship team. Only player in school history to hit over .400 both
years in conference play, .404 (1988) and .422 (1989). Transferred to
Lewis & Clark College. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.
14
Bob Green
1972-1974 Wrestling, 29-12-1 in the 190 lb. division
during his Freshman Year. Placed 2nd in Nor Cal.
Sophomore year won Nor Cal and State Champion-
ship in Heavyweight Division. Voted Junior College
All-American with a 42-2-1 record, 22 wins by pin!
Transferred and graduated from Colorado State Uni-
versity on a full scholarship.
Class of 2008
Broderick Perkins
1973-1974 Baseball, ALL-Golden Gate Conference selection his Sophomore Year while earning his AA
degree at DVC. Transferred to St. Mary’s College 1975-1976. Drafted by the San Diego Padres in
1976. Played for Padres 1978-1982 and Cleveland Indians 1983-1984. In 1980 he hit .370 in 100
AB’s, .280 in 1981 with 254 AB’s (40 RBI’s). Had a .271 batting average through seven major
league seasons. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.
15
Class of 2008
Liz Scheetz-Seymour 1987-1988 Swimming, won three individual State Events both years and earned All-American honors
in six events and three relays. Named 1988 State Female Swimmer of the Year. Set state and na-
tional record for 50 Breaststroke. Transferred to Cal Poly-SLO.
16
Class of 2009
Class of 2009
Ernie Cecaci
DVC Baseball Coach for 19 years, compiled a 337-313 record.
Led Vikings to their only state title in school history in 1977.
Former wrestling, volleyball and football coach at DVC. In-
ducted into CCCBCA Hall of Fame.
17
Box Score on Pg. II ( List of State Champions)
Class of 2009
Chris Karsten Highest scoring player in DVC Women’s Basketball history (1979-1981).
Also played softball for two years at DVC; 1981 GGC Basketball MVP.
Played at SF State; scored 40+ points in three straight games as a sen-
ior.
18
Rally Rounsaville
Former All-Golden Gate Conference Player (1958-1960) in both Baseball
and Basketball. Averaged 20.3 ppg in his sophomore basketball year. In-
ducted into the Antioch Hall of Fame in 2007. All-American Basketball
Player at Cal-Poly SLO.
Class of 2009
Steve Sanchez
Two-time All-American wrestler and All-Golden Gate Conference defensive back (football) at DVC
(1967-1969). Inducted into the Antioch Hall of Fame in 2007. Transferred to Portland State Univer-
sity; graduated and played both sports at P.S.U.
19
Benji Simonton
DVC Outfielder who became 1st California Community College Baseball
player ever to be named National JC Player of the Year (1992). All-
American who led the State in HR (22) and RBI (76). Played for sev-
eral seasons in San Francisco Giants minor league system. Selected to
DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball team.
Class of 2009
Ron Turner
Former All-American DVC Wide Receiver who went on to be head coach at San Jose State and the
University of Illinois; two stints as the Chicago Bears’ Offensive Coordinator. 2001 Big Ten Coach of
the Year at Illinois.
20
Class of 2009
21
Greg Walker
California State and National High Jump and Long Jump Champion for DVC in both 1995 and 1996.
Transferred to UC Berkeley. Olympic Trials qualifier in both 2000 and 2004.
Dionna Ward
Outside hitter in Women’s Volleyball; who was All-Golden Gate Conference selection in both 1986-
1987. Golden Gate Conference Co-MVP and All-NorCal selection in 1987.
Class of 2010
Class of 2010
22
Mark Cook
Marianela “LaLa” Del Barco Wing
Women’s Volleyball superstar as an outside
hitter and defensive specialist. Earned
1st Team All-GGC, All-NorCal and All-American
honors in both 1988 and 1989. Named
Golden Gate Conference MVP in 1988 leading
the Vikings to GGC title. Transfer to Fresno
Pacific University, named All-Conference in
the Golden State Athletic Conference in both
1990 and 1991. NAIA 1st Team All-American in
1991. Graduated from Fresno Pacific Univer-
sity (magna cum laude).
All-Around Gymnastics standout at DVC from 1972-74. Finished 3rd in
Floor Exercise at State Championships in 1974. Gymnast for and
graduated from Chico State. Assistant Coach at UCLA (1997); Bruins
win NCAA Championship. Head Gymnastics Coach at Stanford 1997-
2001; led Cardinals to two Pac-10 Titles (1998 & 2001). Pac-10
Coach of the Year in 2001; Co-Head Coach at University of Arkansas
(2003-present). 2008 sec Co-Head Coach of the Year (with wife,
Rene Cook).
Class of 2010
23
Mike Emry
John Green
High scoring Men’s Basketball star in 1975-76 and 1976-77.
Led Golden Gate Conference in scoring (1975-76) with 18
PPG; earning All-Conference honors. In 1976-77 averaged
17 PPG. Averaged a ‘double-double’ (scoring and rebound-
ing) both seasons at DVC. Scholarship to UC Riverside; led
Highlanders in both scoring and rebounding. Senior year at
UCR, 1st Team All-Conference and All-Section. NBA 5th round
draft pick by the New York Knicks in 1979.
All-State Cross Country and Distance Track star at DVC
(1974-1976). Graduated from DVC with many school re-
cords including 2 mile and 3 mile. 3,000M, 5,000M, and
10,000M marks. Competed in both Cross Country and
Track; graduated from UC Davis (1976-1978). All-
Conference selection all four years in college for Cross
Country. 1978 Division II All-American at UC Davis and
10,000M Meter Champion for the Far Western Conference.
Class of 2010
24
Laura Mann
Cesar Medina
Greatest Goal Keeper in DVC Women’s Soccer history. Earned
All-Bay Valley Conference and All-NorCal honors in 2000 &
2001. BVC Defensive Most Valuable Player in 2001; recording
eight shut-outs in fifteen games. Defensive MVP for Night-
hawks (semi-pro soccer league) in 2002. Earned B.S. degree
in Industrial Psychology. Becomes first ever Women’s Soccer
player inducted in DVC’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
DVC Baseball star third baseman in 1989 and 1990. First ever NorCal
Big Stick winner from DVC in 1989. In 1989, led State in Hits (79),
earning 1st Team All-Golden Gate Conference and All-American hon-
ors. Set All-Time DVC record for Conference Batting Average (.474)
leading DVC to GGC Conference title. Two year DVC career, Batting
Average of .376. Transfer to Sonoma State (1991 and 1992), set
school record for Doubles. Senior year named 1992 NCAC Player of
the Year. Selected to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.
Charlotte Wiley
Class of 2010
Arguably the greatest female athlete in CCCCD his-
tory. In 1988 DVC Softball (3B/SS) named Golden
Gate Conference Player of the Year; leading DVC to
GGC Championship. All-NorCal selection with .448
BA. Two-time Bay Valley Conference Women’s Bas-
ketball MVP at Contra Costa College in 1987-88 &
1988-89. Averaged over 20 PPG and 1st team All-
State both years. Only female in District history to
win MVP’s in two different conferences in the same
academic year (1987-
1988). Softball scholar-
ship to CSU Fullerton;
led Titans in hitting in
1990 and in home runs
in 1991. Played fourth
and final college soft-
ball season at Cal State
East Bay (formerly Hay-
ward) in 1992; bat-
ted .478 and led team
to Division II National
runner-up finish. Set
CSEB single season re-
cords for Hits (77), RBIs
(56), and Home Runs
(9). In 1992, played for
USA softball team that
won a gold medal in
Beijing and a silver
medal in Japan. Played
for several professional
Women’s Baseball and
Softball teams including
Colorado Silver Bullets.
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Class of 2011
Great leadoff hitter, LHP and Cen-
ter Field for DVC Baseball (1991-92). Led
Vikings to Regional Finals both years and
set school record for Games Played with
(97). Led GGC in Runs Scored (30) in 1991
and All-American selection in 1992. In
1992 set school record with Six Hits and
Four Doubles in a single game. Cape Cod
League All-Star in summer of 1992. Trans-
fer to Oklahoma State (1993-93). MVP of
NCAA Midwest Regional in 1994 and
played in College World Series. 13th Round
Draft by Montreal Expos in 1994 as a
pitcher. Professional Baseball included
Expos (6 yrs.) and Marlins (2 yrs.) reaching
AAA level in both organizations. Only
player in school history (maybe nation-
ally) to earn First Team All-Conference
selection all four years in college at dif-
ferent positions. 1991 (OF) 1992 (Utility)
1993 (Pitcher) 1994 (DH). Selected to DVC
All Half-Century Baseball team.
Class of 2011
26
Jake Benz
Highly successful Head Football Coach at DVC for 20 years (1959-78). Longest
tenure by any football coach in school history. Helped transfer numerous players
to Division I programs and several either played or coached in the NFL or CFL. List
includes: Altie Taylor (Lions), Leo Biedermann (Browns), Roger Davis (Winnipeg /
CFL) and Ron Turner (Bears). Has five ex-football players and his 1966 Empire Bowl
Champion Team previously inducted into DVC Hall of Fame. Taught Physical Educa-
tion at DVC for 30 years, retired in 1989. Former Head Softball Coach at DVC. Was
active in State Football Coaches Association.
Class of 2011
27
Sam Devito
Great Water Polo player and Swimmer at DVC
from 1997-99. Specialized in Breaststroke and
Individual Medley in Swimming and played
Driver in Water Polo. Two-time All-Conference
and All-American selection in Water Polo (1997
& 1998). Conference and State Swimmer of the Year in 1999. State Champion in 3 individ-
ual events and earned All-American status in 9 events in 1999. Transferred to and gradu-
ated from UC-Berkeley. Three year NCAA qualifier in Swimming. NCAA All-American in
both 2001 and 2002. NCAA finalist in 2002. Olympic Trials competitor in 2000 & 2004.
Class of 2011
28
Bayani Flores
Jeff Juhala
Track & Field star and school all-time record holder in Pole Vault and
Javelin. Won 1987 Golden Gate Conference title in both events and also
finished 8th at State Meet in Decathlon. Undefeated (1989) in all Golden
Gate Conference competition, helped lead DVC to Conference Champion-
ship. 1989 State Runner-up in Pole Vault. Javelin (194 feet) and Pole
Vault (16 feet 3 inches) are school records. Transfer to Liberty University
(Virginia). 1991 Southern Conference Pole Vault champion. Set school
Indoor and Outdoor records for Pole Vault.
Two time Coast Conference Female Swimmer of the Year and DVC MVP in 1995 &
1996. Great competitor who excelled in freestyle and fly. Earned All-American
status in 7 events in 1995. In 1996, was number one in the State and Nation in
the 500 Free and 50 Fly, led DVC to State Title. All-American in 9 events in 1996
and won Outstanding Performance Award at State Championships. All-time DVC
record holder in 500 Freestyle event. Scholarship to University of Nevada-Reno.
Class of 2011
29
Hillary Plummer Menna
Jack Smith Only Men’s Gymnastics Coach in school history, 21
years (1963-83). Women’s Gymnastics Coach 10
years (1977-86). Women’s Teams won several
conference titles. Women’s Team State Runner-up in 1982.
Men’s Soccer Coach (1974-77). P.E. Department Chair (1987-
89) and Athletic Director (1989-92). Taught Physical Educa-
tion at DVC for over 40 years! Charter member of Athletic HOF
Executive Committee and active in DVC Retiree’s Association.
Jason Williams DVC Basketball superstar from 1995-1997. First Team
All-Bay Valley Confernece in 95-96 and BVC MVP in 96-
97. Also named Nor-Cal Player of the Year in 1996-97,
leading Vikings to Final Four. Averaged 14 PPG as
Frosh and 18 PPG as Sophomore. Transfer to University of the Pa-
cific, 2 year starter. Senior year (1998-99) named to First Team All
Big West Conference. Played professional basketball overseas for
several years in New Zealand and South Korea. One of only two
players in DVC Basketball history to have his number retired.
Class of 2012
Class of 2012
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Len Chaplin
Head water polo coach at CCC and DVC, 1974-
2005. Transferred to DVC in 1986. Teams won nu-
merous conference championships and several
NorCal titles. Named Coach of the Year several
times. Longtime DVC assistant swim coach and
during his tenure DVC has won 10 State Swimming
titles. Aquatic coach for over 40 years. Former
P.E. Division and Department Chair and longtime
E.R. nurse at Alta Bates Hospital.
Scott Goucher
Only pitcher in school history to earn All-American
honors and win 10 or more games both years at
DVC, 1996-97. Holds career records with 201 IP in
conference and 284 IP overall. Two time BVC/
Conference Pitcher of the Year, 2nd all-time at
DVC with 21 career wins. Career record 20 com-
plete games. Great competitor who also earned
four career saves and never allowed an inherited
runner to score. Hit a home run in only career at
bat in 1997 state playoffs. Transfer to Sonoma
State. Selected to DVC All Half-Century Baseball
Team in 2000. Owns local electrician business
with his brother.
Class of 2012
31
Angela Graham Great softball pitcher 1999-2000. As frosh 7-3, 1.06 ERA
earning 2nd team All-BVC honors. In 2000 as a sophomore
led Vikings to BVC title. Named Most Valuable Pitcher of BVC
and All Nor Cal selection with 16-10 record and 0.96 ERA. Led
State in K's with 212. Scholarship and graduated from Uni-
versity of Texas-San Antonio. In 2001, 172 K's and 26 com-
plete games.
Senior year
( 2 0 0 2 )
earned 16
wins and 217
K's (2nd best single season in school history).
Only at UTSA two years but still ranks 4th all-time
in career strikeouts with 395. Professional soft-
ball player in Italy in 2004. Firefighter in San
Jose.
Tom Greerty Lineman for DVC football 1964-65. Earned 1st Team All -
GGC honors and was team captain in 1965; helped DVC
tie then National JC Champion CCSF 16-16, holding OJ
Simpson to less than 100 yards rushing. Scholarship to
and graduated from Oregon State. Member of infamous
"giant killer" OSU team which was inducted into the OSU
HOF. JFK School of Law graduate in 1978, practicing at-
torney for over 30 years. Named Martinez Man of the
Year in 1993.
Founder of
' M a r y ' s
House' in San
Pablo and
the "Malta
Free Clinic"
in Oakland.
Class of 2012
32
Ed Hall Highest winning percentage (.658) of
any head football coach in DVC his-
tory. 1983-1994,12 years, compiled
79-39-2 record. Teams won two GGC
titles, 3 bowl appearances and no
losing seasons. 1989 team finished
regular season 10-0 only undefeated
season ever at DVC. First ever foot-
ball coach at De La Salle HS, 1971-
78. Assistant coach at Cal-Berkeley,
Los Medanos and DVC. Retired S.F.
Police Officer. Has coached football
for over forty years!
Class of 2012
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Kelly McCabe Tremendous three-
sport athlete. All-
American Driver
water polo player
In 2002 and 2005.
All-American swim-
mer specialized in
breaststroke in 2003 and 2004. All-Conference
basketball selection in 2003-04 season. Varsity
swim coach at Clayton Valley HS. Coached varsity
water polo, swimming and basketball at Ygnacio
Valley High School. Great athlete who could have
played any sport at DVC.
Kevin Searls
All Conference cross-country and All
NorCal selection in 1976 and 1977.
DVC distance track star in 1977-78.
In 1978 won Conference Relays
3,000 steeple chase. Transfer to and
graduated from Humboldt State Uni-
versity. Two-time All-American in
both cross-country and track. NCAA
T and F Championship qualifier both years in 3,000 meter steeple
chase. Head Carondelet HS, XC and track coach eight years. XC teams
won 2 NCS titles and 1985 NCS Track Championship. Named 1985 NCS
Coach of the Year. DVC, XC Assistant coach 11 years and head coach one
season. Owns local contractor business. Longtime president of Asics
Aggies Running Club.
Class of 2013
Class of 2013
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Gaylord Bryan Coached 4 sports at ECCJC/DVC, teaching from 1952-1989. Led ECCJC to
school’s 1st ever conference title, 1954 Men’s Basketball. Basketball
team won 3 straight conf. titles from 1954-56. Also coached Track,
Cross-Country & Softball at DVC. Tremendous athlete who was 4-time
Nat’l Champion in Triple Jump and won Gold Medal in 1951 at the Pan
American Games in Argentina. Previously inducted into Stanford Uni-
versity HOF for Track. Leader of ‘Faculty Five’ at DVC for many years.
Veronica Campbell-Zeimer
Two-time All-American Water Polo goalie who was the MVP of
the Big 8 Conference in 2006. All-American swimmer in 2007
in 7 events, helping DVC win the State Championship. C.O.A.
student-athlete scholar award winner in 2007. Scholarship to
CSU-Bakersfield where she led all NCAA Division-I water polo
goalies in blocks in 2008. Racked up 429 career blocks at
CSUB. First team WWPA honors in both 2008 & 2009 at CSU-
Bakersfield. Honorable Mention NCAA D-1 selection in 2008.
1970-71
Class of 2013
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Peter Faigl
Greatest tennis player in the history of the school. Bay
Valley Conference singles champ in 1995. Played at
James Madison University where he earned his B.A. in
Quantitative Finance and Economics. Posted an im-
pressive 31-1 career record in conference matches with
an overall record of 53-8. Only
player in DVC history to win the
Modesto Tournament. Faigl was the #1 ranked player in Nor-
Cal & #2 ranked player in the State in ‘95. Becomes 1st ten-
nis player ever inducted into DVC Athletic Hall of Fame.
Gerald Price
All Golden Gate Conference Infielder 1976-77, starting LF on
DVC’s 1977 State Championship team. Played on USC’s NCAA Nat’l
Championship team in 1978. Two-time 1st round MLB January
draft pick. Left-Handed hitter who compiled a career .346 BA at
DVC and had only 23 strikeouts in over 350 plate appearances.
Selected in 2000 to DVC’s All-Half Century Baseball Team.
Class of 2013
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Brent Smith
All Golden Gate Conference forward in 1993-1994 and All
-Bay Valley Conf. selection in 1994-95. First team All-
State and All-American in 1994-1995. Scholarship to Uni-
versity of Montana, named Big Sky Conference Newcomer
of the Year in 95-96. Played one year professionally in
Europe. Earned A.A. degree from DVC and B.A. and MBA
degrees from University of Montana.
Anthony Spears
All-Conference Defensive End at DVC 1985-
86, earned JC All-American honors in 1986.
Portland State 1987-88 where he set school
records for sacks (single season & career) in
two years. 1988 Conference Defensive
Player of the Year and All-American selec-
tion. Played in the NFL for the Houston Oil-
ers (1989). Played in the WFL for the London
Monarchs (1991) and the Ohio Glory (1992).
DVC HALL OF FAME QUIZ Answers: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.C 10.A
1. The college moved to its permanent location in Pleasant Hill from an abandoned elementary
school in Martinez, in what year?
A. 1951 B. 1952 C. 1953 D. 1954
2. In 1954 the school’s first permanent structure was completed. It was the?
A. Student Union B. Maintenance Bldg. C. Library D. Admin Bldg.
3. In 1957 Jack Dress (former ECCJC Baseball player) was the Chairman of the ECCJC Name Change
Committee. The committee had 3 final recommendations, 2 of which were sent to the District
Board of Directors. Which of the following was NOT a consideration for the college’s new name?
A. Oakmont College B. Diablo Valley College C. Contra Monte College D. East Contra
Monte College
4. The Bell Tower was bought and donated to the school by which local organization?
A. Elks Lodge B. Local Veteran’s C. Chamber of Commerce D. Press Club
5. The POND outside the Norseman was named after an original ECCJC faculty member, hired in
1950, Ferdinand Ruth. What courses did he teach at ECCJC?
A. History & Social Science B. Engineering & Science C. P.E. & Athletics
D. Zoology & Biology
6. Prior to the Gymnasium on campus being built, the Viking Basketball team used local High
School’s for home games (such as Alhambra HS). In November of what year did the Vikings be-
gin to play on campus?
A. 1957 B. 1959 C. 1960 D. 1961
7. Name the year the DVC Swimming Pool opened for use?
A. 1958 B. 1960 C. 1967 D. 1969
8. Name the ex-DVC football star who gained over 4,000 yards rushing in his NFL career?
A. Robert Hubbard B. L.C. Joyner C. Altie Taylor D. Tom Kramer
9. The 1st Fall DVC played on campus for football was in:
A. 1968 B. 1969 C. 1970 D. 1971
10. The 1st spring DVC hosted a track meet on campus was:
A. 1971 B. 1972 C. 1973 D. 1974
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