CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor Welcomes in the Class of 2022

The CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor inducted its newest members at a ceremony and reception on September 17, 2022. The distinguished alumni were surrounded by friends and family as their legacy of accomplishments was celebrated as the seventh class of the CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor.

With the track and football field of CCISD Challenger Columbia Stadium as the backdrop, two coaches, eight athletes and two teams were inducted as the Class of 2022. Honorees are chosen by a special selection committee for bringing distinction, honor and excellence to themselves, their alma mater and community.

Click here to view photos from the Athletic Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony and Reception.

 

The Athletic Hall of Honor is a 501c(3) established in 2016 and each year encompasses a specific era, folding in CCISD high schools as they were created. To qualify for induction in 2022, the nominees must have been a graduate of Webster, Clear Creek, Clear Lake or Clear Brook high schools between the years of 1948 and 1997.  

More than 250 people were in attendance at this year’s special celebration, many who traveled long distances to celebrate the honorees and the District’s rich past in athletics. Former CCISD Athletic Director and Athletic Hall of Honor Board member Debbie Fuchs served as the Master of Ceremonies this year.

“The 2022 event was truly a celebration of accomplished individuals who shined in high school and then continued to do so in their lives,” said CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor Board President Dede MacPherson. “Each year, I am incredibly moved by the stories told by the coaches, athletes and teams who bring our history and memories to life for all in attendance.”
 

The following individuals were inducted as the Class of 2022:

Coach Honorees:

Lanny Landtroop*, Clear Creek High School, 1966-1972, Clear Lake High School, 1972-1986 (Swimming)

Janis Balsamo, Clear Lake High School, 1979-2004 (Golf)

 

Student Athlete Honorees:

Charles “Chuck” Trcka Jr.*, Clear Creek High School, 1958 (Basketball, Baseball, Football)

Margaret Spence McGraw, Clear Lake High School, 1983 (Volleyball, Basketball)

Kristina Predmore Godina, Clear Lake High School, 1984 (Volleyball, Golf)

Ellie Gibson, Clear Lake High School, 1985 (Golf)

Shad Smith, Clear Creek High School, 1985 (Baseball, Football, Basketball)

Richard R. Barnwell*, Clear Lake High School, 1986 (Baseball)

Scott Sheldon , Clear Lake High School, 1987 (Baseball)

Scott A. Jones, Clear Lake High School, 1993 (Swimming)

 

Team Honorees:

Clear Creek Boys Football 1964 (Season Record 9-1)   Coach: Paul Gips* Asst. Coaches: Gene Mears* Max Blansit* Ken Daw* Don Wehmeyer* Managers: Butch Dodson – 1967 W.G. “Snuffy” Walden – 1967 Johnny Valentino – 1965 Joe C. McKinney – 1965 Joe Adams – 1965 Frank Goodman – 1965 John Platzer – 1965 Andrew Merryman – 1965 George Ulrich – 1965 Andy Jarvis – 1965 Donald “Cotton” McKee – 1965 Ralph Mosley – 1965 Gerry Stricklin – 1965 James McWhorter - 1965 Paul Hackett – 1966 Dan W. Gillaspie – 1966 John Siggins – 1966 Mike Milan – 1966 Mike Leach – 1966 Raymond Gillaspie – 1967 Larry Kelly – 1967 Allan Hanson – 1967 Laddie Howard – 1967 Mark Lange – 1967 Edward Meaux – 1967 Mike Milan – 1966 Mike Leach – 1966 Jimmie Cornelius – 1967 Dave Dowlearn* – 1965 Robert Elsen* – 1965 Dennis Powell* – 1965 Mike Lloyd* – 1965 Steve Bauer* – 1965 Bill Bulay* – 1965 Joe Edler* –  1965 Kenneth Hunter* – 1966 Steve Stewart* – 1967 Tommy Sanders* – 1967 Don Cope* – 1967 *posthumously

Clear Lake Boys Swimming 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 (UIL 5A State Champions)   Jim Dugan – 1981 Ricky Morrow – 1981 Bill Dornbach – 1981 Perry Corke* – 1981 Jim Ammons – 1982 Jim Hansen – 1982 Steven McCann –1982 Mike Lovfald – 1983 Johnny Gonzalez – 1983 Kevin Ruszkowski – 1983 Jim Borkowski – 1983 Scott Fosdick – 1983 Robert Hunt – 1984 Steve Streiff – 1984 Paul Peyton – 1984 Scott Pearson – 1984 Craig David Wakefield – 1987 Bob McAndrew – 1985 Andy Fosdick – 1986 Payton K. Swope – 1986 Bac Nguyen – 1987 Bill Fox – 1981

 

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The Athletic Hall of Honor is grateful to the following supporters for making the event and special recognition of inductees possible:

Founding Sponsors:

Slade Lewis (CCHS, ’89) and Cindy Lewis (CCHS, ’88)

Luis Garcia (CCHS, ’88) and Family

Champion Sponsors:

Joe C. McKinney (CCHS, ’65) and Jennifer McKinney (CCHS, ’67)

Robert Garriott (CCHS, ’75)

Platinum Sponsors:

Kathleen Trcka Taylor (CCHS, ’60) and Hugh Taylor (CCHS, ‘59)

Home Town Bank of League City

Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union

Lyssa McBride Seale (CCHS, ’86)

 

Nominations are now open for the Class of 2023. Click here for more information.