UW Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame Selects Class of 2024
[B]Laramie, Wyo., February 24, 2024 –[/B] The University of Wyoming Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2024 today. Two of the best football players ever to play at Wyoming, a dynamic volleyball player, a record-setting swimmer, two beloved coaches, and a longtime administrator comprise the Hall’s 31st Class.This year's inductees are Jovon Bouknight (BOW-night), Football, 2002-2005; Kelsey Conci (CON-see), Swimming, 2009-2012; Diane Dodson, Administration; Adam Goldberg, Football, 1999-2002; Joe Legerski, Women’s Basketball Coach, 2004-2019; Jim Sanchez, Cross Country Coach, 1981-2003; and Jil Robins Thomason, Volleyball, 1991-1994.
The 31st annual induction ceremony will be held at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center on campus on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.
A total of 193 individuals and 22 teams have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since its inception in 1993.
The Hall of Fame Committee met in January to make its final selections for this year's class. The inductees must fit into one of five categories: student-athlete, coach, team, athletics staff member or special achievement. The special achievement category includes individuals who have contributed to the ideal of sports at the University. Each nominee must receive at least 75 percent of the committee's vote to be eligible for induction. Nominations are encouraged and must be submitted by Sept. 1 in order to be considered for the following year’s class. For more information, check out the UW Athletics Hall of Fame website at www.wyohof.com.
Members of the current committee are Casey Campbell (chairman), Tom Burman, Mike Hamel (vice chairman), Brett Hansen, Rob Jarosh, Kevin McKinney, Pat Moran, Dale Ann Meeker, Bill Schrage, Sally Ann Shurmur, Reggie Slater, and Taylor Stuemky.
