FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2023
Bret Harte Names 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class
ANGELS CAMP, CA – The Bret Harte Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee is pleased to announce the selection of six individuals and one team for induction into the Hall of Fame as the class of 2023. The 2023 Induction Ceremony will be deferred and combined with the 2024 Induction Ceremony tentatively scheduled for the Fall of 2024.
Announcing the 2023 induction class:
Richard Hogan, class of 1985
Heather Deacon Hockenson, class of 1986
Dusty Bach, class of 1989
Jason Hatchett, class of 1996
Michael Lewis, coach
Phil Stock, friend
The 1994-95 Wrestling Team, led by head coach Jan Schulz
Athletic Hall of Fame individual inductees were considered primarily on their achievements as high school student athletes and coaches at Bret Harte. Character values, during and after their high school years, are a major consideration.
Bret Harte Athletic Hall of Fame members include: Leslie “Joe” Rudi, class of 1945; Melvin Nayden, class of 1951; Ray Barnett, class of 1957; Ron Lewis, class of 1957; Arthur ‘Sonny’ Canepa, class of 1959; Archie Barnett, class of 1961; Mike Lewis, class of 1964; Jay Barnett, class of 1965; Ed Barnett, class of 1967; Rich Cathcart, class of 1967; Hal Dillashaw, class of 1975; Richard Inks, class of 1975; Steve Berry, class of 1976; Curt Hecker, class of 1979; Archie ‘Chip’ Barnett, class of 1980; Jeff Sanders, class of 1980; Mimi Baker, class of 1982; Rhonda Canepa Menzes, class of 1982; Jerry Middleton, class of 1982; Mary Harper, class of 1984; Ginger Ward, class of 1984; James Hecker, class of 1985; Tim Lilly, class of 1985; Keith Rakoncza, class of 1986; Vince Strange, class of 1987; Chris Clements, class of 1989; Dawn Miner Carroll, class of 1989; Tanya Dooley Ehlert, class of 1990; Brian Singleton, class of 1991; Kellie Cathcart Taylor, class of 1993; Anthony Eberhardt, class of 1993; Amy Pimentel Allaire, class of 1994; Jennifer Test Hartvickson, class of 1995; Brian Barnett, class of 1997; Emily Bergstrom Guinnip, class of 1997; Danielle Shinn Hardcastle, class of 1997; Becca Bales Kane, class of 2000; Bri Bales Inks, class of 2002; Seanna Martin Ziehlke, class of 2002; Courtney Shires Linker, class of 2002; Marianne Madsen, class of 2006; Kyle Inks, class of 2007; Brett Downey, class of 2008; Matt Airola, class of 2010; Harold Clements, coach; Jan Edwards, coach; Anthony O’Geen, coach; Jan Schulz, coach; Harry Auten, coach; Rich Cathcart, coach; William Harper, friend; Tony Tyrell, friend; Bob and Darlene Sanders, friend; Bill Waid, friend; the 1979 Football Team, led by head coach Hal Clements; the 1988 and 1989 Girls Cross Country Teams, led by head coach Anthony O'Geen; the 1984-85 Boys Basketball Team, led by head coach Rich Cathcart; and the 1980-81 Girls Basketball Team, led by head coach Jan Edwards.
For more information, go to the Athletics Hall of Fame webpage at https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org/o/bhhs/page/athletic-hall-of-fame.
###
The Bret Harte Union High School District is an educational community committed to providing all students a quality education with multiple learning opportunities in a safe and orderly environment fully equipped to teach 21st century skills. As a learning community, we strive to increase student achievement, to be responsive to community needs and to foster accountability for all. For more information, visit https://www.brethartebullfrogs.org.