Athletic Hall of Fame
Class of 2023
Eighth Annual Induction Ceremony and Dinner Banquet
Friday, November 10, 2023
Muskegon Delta Hotel – Muskegon, MI
Social hour – 6:00 PM; Dinner – 7:00 PM; Induction Ceremony – 7:45 PM
The Holton Athletic Hall of Fame Board is honored to introduce the Class of 2023 inductees. The eighth annual class of inductees includes:
Athletic Team Inductees:
1999 Men's Varsity Football Team
Female Athletic Inductee:
Laura Schmitt (Koviak) - Class of 1982
Male Athletic Inductees:
Bret VanPatten - Class of 1977
Athletic Coach Inductee:
Distinguished Service Inductee:
A formal press release is being developed and will be shared with the news media, our website, and Facebook page. The press release in the coming days ahead will outline the accomplishments of those being inducted into the Hall of Fame. In addition, personal contact is being made with all of our inductees, or with their families with more information. We hope to see you at our induction ceremony and dinner in honor of this outstanding class of inductees on November 10, 2023! The ceremony will be held at the Delta Hotel in Muskegon. Tickets will be on sale soon at the District Services Building! They are $40 each which include a plated dinner, salad, bread service, and dessert. Contact Brandee Tanner at (231) 821-1700 with any questions. Please also consider sponsoring the Hall of Fame! Thank you to all our sponsers this year!
Congratulations to all of our nominees! On Holton!
Holton Athletics Hall of Fame Sponsors
Class of 2022 Inductees - 7th Annual Inducation
Female Athletic Inductee:
Nicole Walsworth (Brackett) - Class of 2011
Male Athletic Inductee:
Athletic Team Inductees:
Athletic Coaching Inductee:
Distinguished Service Inductee:
Class of 2021 Inductees - Sixth Annual Induction
Female Athletic Inductee:
Jennifer Thornton - Class of 1994
Male Athletic Inductee:
Frank Therrian - Class of 2002
Athletic Team Inductees:
Athletic Coaching Inductee:
All-State Athletic Honorees:
Class of 2019 Inductees - Fifth Annual Induction
Female Athletic Inductees:
Amy (Seaben) Younts - Class of 1991
Deborah (Dutterer) Ruff - Class of 1976
Male Athletic Inductees:
Athletic Team Inductees:
All-State Athletic Honorees:
Class of 2018 Inductees - Fourth Annual Induction
Female Athletic Inductee:
Kendra Scanlon - Class of 2003
Larry Kempf - Class of 1956 and Larry Dilts - Class of 1957
Athletic Team Inductees:
Distinguished Service Award Inductees:
All-State Athletic Honorees:
Class of 2017 Inductees - Third Annual Induction
Female Athletic Inductee:
Elaine (Monette) Coburn - Class of 1955
Male Athletic Inductees:
Paul Koviak – Class of 2008
Steve Tomaras – Class of 1975
Athletic Team Inductee:
Athletic Coaching Inductee:
Distinguished Service Award Inductee:
Class of 2016 Inductees - Second Annual Induction
Click on the link below to view a pdf copy of the slide presentation of pictures, honors, and accomplishments of our inductees. This presentation was played for those in attendance at the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Friday, November 18, 2016.
Pictures, Honors, and Accomplishments of Inductees - Class of 2016
Female Athletic Inductees:
Male Athletic Inductees:
Athletic Team Inductee:
Athletic Coaching Inductees:
Distinguished Service Award Inductee:
Class of 2015 Inductees - First Annual Induction
Click on the link below to view a pdf copy of the slide presentation of pictures, honors, and accomplishments of our inductees. This presentation was played for those in attendance at the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on Friday, November 20, 2015.
Pictures, Honors, and Accomplishments of Inductees
Click on the links below to access the biography and more information about each of the inductees.
Female Athletic Inductees:
Male Athletic Inductees:
Athletic Team Inductee:
Athletic Coaching Inductee:
Distinguished Service Award Inductee:
Additional Resources and Information:
Do you know a graduate of Holton Public Schools who is deserving of induction in the Athletics Hall of Fame? Outstanding male and female athletes, athletic teams, coaches, and those that have provided distinguished service to the athletic program are eligible to be honored and inducted. If you would like to nominate someone, please complete the attached form and submit it to the District Services Building.
You can also find the form on our website HERE. The induction ceremony for the Class of 2022 will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at the newly updated Muskegon Delta Hotel in Downtown Muskegon. This is the seventh annual induction ceremony and is a great way to honor athletic excellence at Holton Public Schools! On Holton!
