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The Mara ‘78, Mike, and Garrett ‘11 Davis Athletics Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor Induction Luncheon

Sun, Apr 30

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Fair Oaks Farms Farmhouse

Join us for the “Mara ‘78, Mike, and Garrett ‘11 Davis” Athletics Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor induction for a noon luncheon on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the impressive Fair Oaks Farm Resort near Rensselaer.

The Mara ‘78, Mike, and Garrett ‘11 Davis Athletics Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor Induction Luncheon
The Mara ‘78, Mike, and Garrett ‘11 Davis Athletics Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor Induction Luncheon

Time & Location

Apr 30, 2023, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT

Fair Oaks Farms Farmhouse, 754 N 600 E, Fair Oaks, IN 47943, USA

About the event

DEAR PUMAS,

A growing group of alumni and Rensselaer community members have organized an effort to bring back the Saint Joseph’s College Athletic Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor team award. Our “Title Sponsor” is the Davis Family - Mara ‘78, Mike and Garrett ‘11. The SJC Puma Legacy Corporation (SJCPL) is registered as a 501(c)(3) in Indiana and donors are eligible for tax deductions. Starting in 1969, this will be the 50th Hall of Fame celebration in our 127 year history. The honoree to  be recognized as the GOLDEN PUMA for 2023  is:

Jimmy Thordsen ‘75 - the only Puma athlete to have his jersey retired.

The purpose of SJC Puma Legacy is to preserve the positive legacy of Saint Joseph’s College, Rensselaer, IN (SJC) for the SJC community (alumni and former faculty and staff) and the Rensselaer and surrounding communities. In addition, we recognize that information about the history and connections with the C.PP.S (Missionaries of the Precious Blood), Fr. Banet, Chicago Bears, Charlie Halleck, Gil Hodges and others is of interest to the broader national and global communities. We will strive to preserve this legacy in various ways, including, but not limited to, hosting an annual Hall of Fame event, continuing to contribute to the online SJC archives, and creating and maintaining a website dedicated to this cause.We have scheduled the “Mara ‘78, Mike and Garrett ‘11 Davis” Athletics Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor induction for a noon luncheon on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at the impressive Fair Oaks Farm Resort near Rensselaer. We anticipate having 6 athletes, 1 Special Category (coach, volunteer, staff, etc.) and 1 Wall of Honor team to be recognized annually. The 2023 SJC Athletics HOF/WOH class include: ­

  • Bill Gill ’98 Men’s Soccer
  • Tamara Bumpers Chavis ’00 Women’s Basketball
  • Matt Springer ’07 Men’s Golf
  • Kaleb Thompson ’12 Men’s Track and Field
  • Phil Collins ’12 Men’s Basketball
  • Julian Walker ’14 Football
  • Wall of Honor Team Award: The 2012 Women’s Softball Team
  • Special Category: 2012 Women’s Softball Head Coach Frank Wilkins

For future SJC Athletics HOF forward nominations to Bill.Hoganone@gmail.com. Also, in order to continue the activities of SJC Puma Legacy and similar to the Purple Tie Dinners, we are seeking the following:

  1. SJCPL Board Members
  2. Volunteers for the HOF luncheon on April 30
  3. Affiliate Sponsors - $2,000
  4. Purple Table Sponsor (8) - $1,500
  5. Cardinal Table Sponsor (8) - $1,250
  6. Sponsored Table (2) - $250
  7. Individual Ticket Purchase:

     $75 for regular attendee

     $50 for former HOF member (Contact Carol at cwood@lanewood.com)

     $15 for kids’ menu 3 - 13 years old

     Age 0 - 2 children free of charge

     HOF/WOH Inductees special price

Tax Deductible Donations of any amount will be recognized publicly and in the HOF/WOH program with special notice for the following:

     GOLD LEVEL $5,000 and up

     SILVER LEVEL $2,500 - $4,999

     BRONZE LEVEL up to $2,499

# Contact Bill.Hoganone@gmail.com or 206-513-6550 for details as the Davis Family, John Gause ‘84, Peter Shen ‘63 and Mike Vallone ‘60 and all SJCPL Board Members have already contributed.

Based on our research there are many deserving Pumas who should be considered for the SJC Athletic Hall of Fame and Wall of Honor teams. We will be able to continue this effort to fondly remember the best experiences of our lives as Pumas for decades.

Let us know if you have any questions, and please join our 50th Hall of Fame recognition on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

Thank you.

SJC Puma Legacy Directors

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