MCKENZIE, Tenn. – Bethel University will honor three former athletic greats, one team and two contributors with inductions into the prestigious Bethel Athletic Hall-of-Fame Saturday November 2. Bethel will also present the Bethel University’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall-of-Fame Inductions will be held in the board room of the Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment, Crisp Wing. The awards brunch will begin at 9 a.m. with reservations required.
Prior to this year, ninety one people and three teams had been enshrined into the hall. The 2008 National Championship soccer team was the first team to be inducted at the 2013 ceremonies. The 1970-1971 Men’s Basketball Team was enshrined in 2016. The 1982 Men’s Basketball squad was inducted in 2017.
It will be the 39th Hall-of-Fame Ceremonies celebrated by the school.
Here is a look at the 2019 Athletic Hall-of Fame Class:
Cliff Barna- Football
Leah O ‘Grady Blackburn- Women’s Soccer
Malang Jarju- Men’s Soccer
2004-2005 Women’s Soccer Team
Contributors- Kent and Charlene Jones
For more information and reservations contact: Kristy Dunn at (731) 352-6428 or [email protected]
Watch for a complete update on the inductees and more details coming soon at www.bethelathletics.com.
