Hall of fame inductees - Los Angeles Valley College

Los Angeles Valley College Hall of Fame Inductees

2023 2023 Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
2013/2014 Women's Basketball Team	2013-2014	Basketball	Boasting a 12-0 conference record and an .818 overall average, the team travelled to the "elite eight" at the state championship.
Ani Avanessian	2012-2013	Basketball	A first-team all-state player, "number 4" averaged 16.3 points per game and 8.3 rebounds, playing a key role in sending the team to the state's sweet 16. She was later selected as a WSC Player of the Year as well as LAVC Player of the Year.
MaryAnn Breckell	1973-1980	Basketball Coach	As part of a 40-year career in education, Breckell spent eight years as women's basketball coach, leading her 1975 team to the state championship.
Josh Goossen-Brown	2010	Baseball	A member of the 2010 WSC championship team, Goossen-Brown earned numerous accolades that included WSC Southern Division Player of the Year, WSC Gold Glove Winner, and WSC 1st Team All-Conference selection. Following college, he moved into the minor leagues before returning to Valley as a coach.
Bruno Cicotti		Baseball Player/Coach	This former athletic director at Valley College first starred on the diamond, earning first-team all-conference honors. As a coach, he amassed a 208-115 record, highlighted by the 1971 Metro Conference championship. To his credit, 14 of his players signed professional contracts, four of those finding their way to the major leagues.
Marcus Harvey	1995-1996	Football	The all-time leading rusher for Monarch football, Harvey collected 2,262 yards while scoring 36 touchdowns. Additionally, Harvey served as a returner (844 yards) and a receiver (304 yards). Topping that, he remains the school's leading scorer (230 points) and is credited with playing a key role in leading the team to the 1995 Strawberry Bowl and 1996 No Fear Bowl.
Stew Kops	1970-1972	Basketball	The state's 5th highest scorer, Kops sophomore season saw him become the Metro Conference's runner-up scoring leader. Etched in the history books is a pre-season game against UCLA, when he rang up 31 points playing opposite legendary player Dave Myers.
Joe Mauldin	1992	Football	A two-sport athlete (basketball and football), Mauldin made his mark on the gridiron. A highly versatile quarterback, he threw for just over 1,900 yards while rushing for almost 800. He was later named a WSC Southern Division Offensive Player of the Year and would spend time with the Candian Football League.
Raul Castillo			The driving force behind the highly successful LAVC Foundation, Raul’s efforts helped amass more than $8 million in support of students and programs. A graduate of LAVC, he returned to spend more than 20 years with the college, creating a positive impact on the many programs he worked with. Noteworthy, is his unending effort he dedicated to the Hall of Fame, playing an integral role in making it the success it is.

2018 2018 Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1966 Swim team	1966	Swimming	Three national J.C. records, three state, and nine school marks set this team apart from all others in the annals of LAVC history.
Eddie Baeza	2005	Baseball	The Southern California Player of the Year as well as Western State Conference Player of the Year, Baeza followed Valley by moving into the Diamondbacks' organization, eventually reaching Double A.
John Becker	1974-1976	Football Coach	Ending a 24-game conference losing streak, Becker's 1975 team went on to win the prestigious Shrine Potato Bowl while claiming a national ranking. He would later move to Division I before spending three decades with the NFL..
Angelo Cimity	1986-2017	Trainer	Athletic trainer for 30+ years, this trainer's legacy included liaison to the numerous professional medical relationships associated with LAVC, member of the Hall of Fame committee, and co-chairman of the Monarch Athletic Center construction project, all while tending to the thousands of athletes who sought his care.
José Cortez	1994, 1996	Football	An All-American kicker who helped fuel two championship Monarch teams, the move to Oregon State was followed by almost ten seasons in the NFL.
Gary Honjio	1974 - Present	Coach Diving/ Gymnastics	Five decades of service to Monarch athletics and kinesiology began with coaching stints that saw his athletes rise to the ranks of all-conference, all-state, and all-American. Not to be outdone, Honjio was recognized as a three-time coach of the year.
Doug Michelson	1991 - 2003	Head Coach: Basketball (Men/Women)	A two-year letterman with LAVC, Michelson returned as women's head coach, driving his team to six conference championships, two state championship contests, and two semi-final appearances. On the men's side, his teams finished first or second in the conference nine consecutive years while averaging more than 25 wins per season.
Sue Patterson McDonald	1982-1983	Track	The state runner-up in the high jump, McDonald was a three-time NCAA all-American who also competed in the 400m hurdles, heptathlon, and relays. After a stellar career at CSUN, she continued in track and field, establishing the women's masters (35) world record in the pole vault (11'7").
Jack Steptoe	1974-1975	Football	A starring receiver on the 1975 nationally-ranked team, Steptoe transferred to the Univesity of Utah, setting receiving records that continue to stand. After several years in the NFL, Canadian League, and USFL, he continued coaching, today serving as the head coach for College of the Desert.

2016 2016 Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1994 Football Team	1994	Football	A force to be reckoned with, the 1994 edition of Monarch Football walked onto the gridiron as a natural evolution of the previous year’s championship squad. Strong on offense and defense, the green and gold fielded a team which represented the second chapter in the Monarchs’ four consecutive post-season entries. The 9-2 season ended with a solid “W” in the Simple Green Bowl Game.
Dale Beck	1979 - 2015	Public Address Announcer/Sports Information Director	Enthusiastic, upbeat, devoted, and energetic – these are just a few adjectives that describe Dale Beck and his involvement in the Los Angeles Valley College Athletic Program. For 37 years he served as the public address announcer for Monarch football, later adding basketball and some baseball to his resume. In 1994, Beck became the sports information director where he would serve for two decades, creating and maintaining, among other things, the athletics' web site. To his credit, he once wrote and delivered the public address announcements for the Monarchs' Jazz Rock Marching Band.
Leon Criner		Football Coach	A graduate of Canoga Park High School in 1956, Criner gained recognition as both a football All-American and the Los Angeles City Co-Player of the Year. He was an all-around athlete at LAVC and was later drafted and played major league baseball for the newly established franchise New York Mets.
Steve Danielson	1965-1966	Swimming	Playing a starring role for the Monarch's great swim teams of 1965 and 1966, Steve Danielson was a state champion and national JC record holder in the 500 yard and 1,650 yard freestyle in 1966. He later swam for USC in 1967 and 1968 where he was an All-American in both the 500 and 1,650.
Aaron Flowers	1995	Football	The team's field general, Aaron Flowers led the 1995 Football team to an undefeated regular season. During that season, Flowers also completed 225 of 339 passes (66.4%) for 3,135 yards and 26 touchdowns. It’s noteworthy that the 1995 edition of Monarch football was the highest scoring team in Valley’s history, scoring 538 points in 11 games. Flowers’ passing attack was accented by a strong ground game, one that accumulated a whopping 2,187 yards.
Yvette Maufas	1983-84	Track	Yvette Maufas starred for the Monarch Women's Track Team in 1983 and 1984, where she set school records in the high jump and 110m hurdles, winning the state championship in the high jump in 1983. Her school records still stand today. After Valley, she transferred to Cal State L.A. where she set school records in the high jump and heptathlon (4,534).
Diedra Stark	1972-2012	Coach/ Athletic Director	An LAVC graduate who returned to her alma mater in 1972, Diedra Stark coached volleyball and basketball teams to state championships. In addition to being a coach, Stark was also a professor of kinesiology, athletic director, building project chair, and mentor.
Roger Wolff	1964-65	Track	Roger Wolff was one of the all-time great track field athletes in the history of Valley College. in 1965, he was a state champion in the 440 yard dash, the Metropolitan Track & Field Athlete of the Year, and a USA AAU All-American. Roger transferred to USC where he was an All- American in 1966 and 1967 and a member of the Trojans' 1967 NCAA championship team.

2014
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1982 Baseball Team	1982	Baseball	A 31-7-1 year saw the Monarchs rise to the top of the community college baseball world as state champions when they downed College of the Canyons 3-1. A team loaded with Division I prospects, they were coached by 2007 Hall of Fame inductee Dave Snow.
Dondre Bausley	1985-1987	Football	Sharing the spotlight with two soon-to-be Div IAA athletes, Bausley moved to the fore as a junior, setting a single-game record 316 yards rushing. With his trademark lightning speed, he became the state's leading rusher, breaking his own record with 329 yards against Victor Valley. After receiving a mountain of accolades, he travelled to the University of Oregon to finish his football career.
Brian Comer	1993-1994	Football	The number one receiver in Monarch history (139), Comer checks in at third in scoring and also all-purpose yards. Described as the "Go To Guy" by coaches, he also holds the record for successful conversions.
Chuck Ferrero	1980-2009	Football Coach/ Athletic Director	The guiding force of Monarch football, after 9 1/2 years on the gridiron Ferrero moved to the athletic director position in 1991, masterfully guiding the program veritably unscarred through the economic turmoil of the period. Under his guidance, venues were modernized, teams were created, and the Hall of Fame was introduced, the positive effects of which will continue to be felt for years to come.
Vic Harris	1969-1970	Baseball	A two-time All-Metropolitan Conference selection, his sophomore year would see him become All-Southern California and a JC All-American. Drafted by the Oakland A's (first round), this stolen base expert would eventually debut in the big leagues with the Texas Rangers. He would eventually take the field for the Cubs, Cardinals, Giants, and Brewers before bringing to a close a 14-year career.
Linda Murphy	1961-1964	Volleyball/ Basketball/ Softball	While excelling at multiple sports with the Monarchs, Murphy would eventually represent the USA in both the 1963 and 1967 Pan American games, bringing home a silver medal from Brazil and gold from Japan. In 1984, Murphy was selected to the 1984 women's volleyball Olympic team. An 11-time All-American who has won eight national volleyball championships, Murphy was the 2003 selection by USA Volleyball as an All-Era player.
Charles Reed	1951-1952	Football/ Basketball/ Track & Field	One of the first athletes to wear the green and gold, Reed was an All-Metropolitan selection, using his prowess in basketball to make a successful move to the University of Portland.
Pam Titchener-Mockenhaupt	1978-1979	Softball	This two-time All-Metro Conference selection, Pam played for 2009 HOF inductee Robbie Mulkey. As a freshman, she threw seven no-hitters, one of which was a perfect game, along with three one-hitters, ending her season with a dazzling 0.47 ERA. As a sophomore, this pitching workhorse played in the prestigious Golden West Invitational, allowing only one earned run in 46 innings while throwing 21 consecutive scoreless innings.
Megan Winchell	2002-2003, 2005	Water Polo/ Swimming	A JC All-American and the 2003 Western State Conference MVP, Winchell was the second leading scorer in the state with 105 goals. Returning to the Monarchs in 2005, Winchell became an All-State Breaststroker before capping her collegiate career at Long Beach State in 2006-07, leading the team in scoring her senior year.

2012
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
Jim Arellanes	1994	Football	All-American quarterback and Western State Conference Player of the Year who led the Monarchs to a 10-1 season. Transferred to Fresno State; starred in Blue-Grey All-Star Game and Hula Bowl; played for the Seattle Seahawks (NFL); NFL Europe; and Arena Football League.
Dave Babiracki	1970-1972	Cross Country/ Track and Field	Champion distance runner. As a freshman, he won the Southern California cross country championship. Later, he set a national junior college record in the three miles. In 1972, he was undefeated in the 800m and 10,000m; broke his national record in the three miles; and won the Metro Conference, Southern California championship, and state championship.
Diana Hoffman	1961-1963	Volleyball/ Women's Basketball	Member of LAVC's women's volleyball, basketball, and co-ed teams; later joined the USA national volleyball team before representing United States on a tour in Canada. Also played in Mexico City as well as competed against Japanese in local exhibitions. Eight-time national champion and five-time All-American. Coached at Cal Lutheran College and Cal State University, Northridge.
Tim Knappen	1968-1970	Track and Field	Received national acclaim as pole vaulter and decathlete; finished 1970 season undefeated in dual meet competition in pole vault. Won the Metropolitan Conference Championship, Southern California Championship, and California State Championship with a best of 15'6 3/4". His LAVC decathlon record still stands today.
Jim Malkin	1957-1959	Basketball	All-Metro Conference player who scored a total 776 points. Later transferred to San Fernando Valley State (now Cal State Northridge) where he was inducted into their Hall of Fame.
Trung (T-Bone) Nguyen	1988-2011	Football Equipment Manager	Equipment manager for Monarch Football, T-Bone was an integral part of the team. During his tenure, he worked for six head coaches, including the 1995 squad that climbed to a number one national ranking. Responsible for all areas of equipment management including uniform distribution, maintenance, and collection, video set-up and maintenance; lining practice fields, managing equipment on road trips, etc., always representing Monarch Football in a professional manner.
Terrel Ray	1964-1965	Football	Wide receiver who starred for the Monarchs where he was named All-American, All-Metro, and team MVP for both years. Later transferred to the University of Southern California and was a member of their 1967 national championship team. He ended his playing career with the Washington Redskins of the NFL.
Rock Richmond	1976-1977	Football	One of the greatest defensive backs and punt returners in the history of the Metropolitan Conference, Rock was named All-American, All-State, and All-Metro for both years at Valley. The popular J.C. Gridwire publication named him to the All-1970's Decade Team. Later, with the University of Oregon, he led the secondary in tackles and interceptions. Professional credits include the Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) and the San Antonio Gunslingers (USFL).
Mike Wiley	1955-1972, 1979-1980	Swim Coach, Water Polo, and Football	The coach of future Olympians and countless All-Americans, Wiley's teams won nine conference dual meet championships, nine conference meet championships, three regional championships, eight Southern California relay championships, and one California state championship (1970)

2011
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1968, '69, '70 Cross Country Team	1968-1970	Cross Country	Winner of three consecutive state titles. All three teams were coached by famed coaches Lazlo Tabori and George Ker.
Doug Baker	1980-1981	Baseball	All-State shortstop, starred for Arizona State in a seven-year major league career that included the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. Member of the 1984 world championship team.
Ted Calderone	1966-1982	Coach/Men's PE Chair	Coached winning programs in football, gymnastics, and golf. Also served as men's physical education department chair for eight years.
George Goff	1964-1991	Coach/Athletic Director	Served as head football coach and athletic director winning numerous conference and state titles. Coached many All-Conference and All-American players.
Charles Lee	1996-1997	Track and Field	Set school records in 100m and 200m; WSC champion in both events. Also, LAVC Player of the Year in 1997. USC All-American in 200m and 1600m relay. 1999 USC track and field MVP.
Gail Malone	1976	Volleyball	A member of the California Community College Hall of Fame (2007), Malone represented the United States as a member of the 1996 Olympic beach volleyball team.
Don McKenzie	1966-1967	Swimming	1968 Olympic gold medal in 100m breastroke and 400m medley. At LAVC, set national record in 100 yard breastroke (59.7), becoming 1st community college player to break one minute. At Indiana University, Big Ten Champion and All-American. Member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Indiana University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Wayne Quigley	1966-1967	Football	All-Metro, All-American, and team MVP. Set three school rushing records while here. Finished at University of the Pacific, being named Most Improved Player his junior year.

2010
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1984 Men's Gymnastic Team	1984	Gymnastics	Head Coach Gary Honjio's team placed second in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Gymnastics Championships. The #1 all-around gymnast, Dean Archie, was also awarded the AMF American award as a top scholar-athlete.
1988-89 Women's Basketball Team	1988-1989	Women's Basketball	Finishing with a 30-5 overall record, the team went 12-0 in Western State Conference action before advancing to the state finals. During the year, the team took the championship in both the Riverside and Merritt College Tournaments.
Larry Banner	1955-1956	Gymnastics	A state champion in numerous events, Banner finished competition at UCLA in 1957-58. A two-time Olympian in 1960 and 1964, he was captain of the 1964 team. Banner was inducted into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1993.
Jim Benedict	1981-1982	Baseball	A dominating pitcher, Benedict helped lead the 1982 Monarchs to the state championship before being named State Player of the Year. He later played in the Kansas City Royals organization and is currently assistant to the general manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He's also worked for the Expos, Yankees, and Dodgers.
Jim Estes	1967-1969	Track and Field/Cross Country	This 1969 state mile champion held the national top times for all junior colleges in the mile and 880-yard run. He was also a member of the 1969 national record-setting 4-mile and distance medley relay teams. A mem-ber of the 1968 state championship cross country team, he was named State Athlete of the Year in 1969.
Nick Giovinazzo	1963-1985	Track and Field/Football/ Wrestling	Coaching accomplishments included 2nd place state finish for wrestling team, a state champion in the 440 and pole vault, a 3-time Maccabea Games champion, and coach of three current Hall of Fame members.
Jack Hirsh	1959-1961	Basketball	A two-time All-Metropolitan Conference player, Hirsch averaged 24 points per game, a conference record at the time. He later played for John Wooden where he would garner All-Conference and All-American honors.
Ace Hunt	1951-1975	Football/ Tennis Coach	Hunt's 1955 football team won both the Metro Conference Championship and Orange Show Bowl state champion-ship. He also coached the1956 team to an Alfalfa Bowl victory. His 1966 tennis team won both the Metro and Southern Cal championship.
Paul Sabolic	1967	Football	Paul Sabolic was selected All Metropolitan Conference Offensive Linemen and Junior College All American in 1967. He played both ways on offense and defense and could have been selected as an all-conference defensive linemen, as well. He received many scholarship offers and elected to play at the University of Washington. After graduation in 1970, he entered military service as a commissioned officer in the United States Naval Reserve and served in Vietnam..

2009 2009 Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1976 - 77 Men's Volleyball Team	1976-1977	Volleyball	Winner of 3 U.S. Volleyball Association Tournaments, the team, under coach Rick Beress captured the Metropolitan Conference Championship with a 17-3 overall record.
1995 Championship Football Team	1995	Football	Led by Jim Fenwick, the teamed earned the Western State Conference title with a 10-0 record, having climbed to a #1 national ranking before losing in the Strawberry Bowl to Long Beach.
Mark Covert	1968	Cross Country/Track and Field	Part of the state cross country championship team in 1968, Covert still holds the community college record for six miles under 29 minutes.
James Harvey	1992	Track	A seven time Conference Coach of the Year, Harvey led the women’s cross country team to a state championship in 1992. He was inducted into the California Community College Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004.
Bill Krauss	1972-2006	Swimming and Water Polo	One of the legendary aquatic coaches in the history of the California Community Colleges, Krauss coached the Valley College water polo and swim teams from 1972-2006 to numerous conference championships, producing over 50 All-Americans during his tenure.
Roberta Mulkey	1960's	Women's Softball	A highly- recognized softball player who was inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame in 2008, Mulkey was the Valley College softball coach in the 1960’s that won several conference titles including the 1962 Southern California Junior College Championship.
Billy Reed	1951-1954	Football/ Basketball/ Track and Field	The recipient of five varsity letters from 1951-54 that included football, basketball, and track and field, Reed served as captain of the football team as well as earning outstanding player of the game honors several times. His football career continued as a professional with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Mike Scarpace	1964	Football	One of the greatest linemen in the history of Valley College football, Scarpace was selected All- Metropolitan Conference and All-American in 1964. He later starred at the University of Southern California from 1965-1967. He garnered All-Pac-8, All-Pacific Coast, and All-American honors, before capping off his career with a National Championship.
Don Shinnick	1953	Football	A linebacker and offensive back on the 1953 Monarch team, Shinnick earned All-Metro Conference honors before moving on to play for UCLA from 1954-56. There, he was a member of the 1954 national championship team. He had an illustrious career with the National Football League’s Baltimore Colts that included the 1958 championship game against the New York Giants and 1969 Super Bowl against the Jets. Shinnick continues to hold the NFL record for interceptions as a linebacker. Shinnick is being honored posthumously.

2008 2008 Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1975 Football Team	1975	Football	Metro Conference Title, Potato Bowl Winner, #2 National Ranking
1975 - 76 Women's Basketball Team	1975 - 1976	Basketball	Southern California State Champions
Melanie Clark	1990 - 1991	Track and Field	Two-time California State J.C. Heptathlon Champion, Women's Athlete of the Year (1990-91), Western State Conference Champion in 200 & 400 meters
Sue Gossick	1966 - 1967	Swimming / Diving	1968 Olympic Gold Medalist (springboard diving), Pan American Gold Medalist (1967), LA Times Woman of the Year (1967)
David Summers	1951-1952	Tennis / Basketball / Football	Recipient of six varsity letters, tennis team captain that earned Metro Conference Championship and state championship
Laszlo Tabori	1967-1974	Track and Field / Cross Country	Coached seven individual national title holders, coached cross country teams to three state championships, (1968, 1969, and 1970), 1956 Olympian and third to break four-minute mark in the mile
Richard Windham	1954-1956	Football / Baseball	All-Metro running back on a team that won the Orange Show Bowl, Metro Player of the Year in baseball (centerfield)
Eric Yarber	1982 - 1983	Football	Community College All-American (wide receiver: 1982-1983), member of the 1988 Superbowl Champion Washington Redskins

2007 2007 Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos
Name	Year	Sport	Notes
1955 Football Team	1955	Football	Metro Conference Title; Orange Show Bowl Champion
1976 Volleyball Team	1976	Volleyball	State Champions (36-0), National Championship Contender
Ed Austin	1949 - 1951	Basketball, Football, & Track and Field	Recognized as one of the great athletes in early Valley College history (Basketball 1949-50; Football; 1950 Track 1950-51)
Jim Buffo	1982 - 1983	Football (Linebacker)	Junior College All-American
Steve Brener	1966 - 1968	Sports Information Director; Journalist	Public Relations Director for the Los Angeles Dodgers; Established Brener, Zwikel, & Associates (Sports Public Relations and Marketing)
Otis Burrell	1963 - 1964	Track and Field	Record Holder (Ninth American to Clear Seven Feet in the High Jump), Junior College All-American
Jim Fenwick	1991 - 1996	Football	Conference Champion and Four Bowl Berths (1993-96, Consistent National Ranking (Number One in 1995)
Fred Grimes	1971 - 1972	Football	Record Holder (LAVC and State)
Cindy Schilling	1974 - 1975	Swimming	1974 National Swimming Champion (100 yard butterfly), Record Holder, AIA Junior College All-American (1975), Olympic Trials (1976)
Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI)	1975 - Present	Medical	Consistent and Dedicated Medical Service to Monarch Athletics
Dave Snow	1978 - 1982	Baseball	Consecutive Conference Titles, State Championship (1982); Overall LAVC Record: 156-41 (.792 record); Coached Long Beach State to Four College World Series Appearances; Olympic Baseball Coach for 1992 and 1996 teams in Barcelona and Atlanta
Mike Wagenbach	1968 - 1969	Track and Field	Set Records in Mile, Three-Mile, and Medley Relay