John Spooner and Rich Renzema

The 2012 Hall of Fame class consisted of only two inductees but these two gentlemen carry a lot of experience, history, and credentials with them.  John Spooner and Rich Renzema have over 50 years of experience at Grace.

On Saturday, October 13th, the two were inducted into the Grace Athletic Hall of Fame.  Many current Hall of Fame members were on hand to welcome the two into their ranks.  A great crowd was on hand also during the Alumni weekend at GBC.

2010 Hall of Fame Inductees - Lynn Rosendale, Ken Kemper, David Meier, Bill Vinton (not pictured) represented by daughter Laura Vinton and father Dr. Sam Vinton, Dan Moyer (not pictured)

The 2010 class of the GBC Hall of Fame was inducted on October 16th in the Aldrich Center Gymnasium on the campus of Grace Bible College.

Athletic Director Rich Renzema welcomed the crowd and then turned the microphone over to John Spooner who once again was the host for the evening.  This year’s class was made up of five inductees.  Spooner spoke about each of the inductees and their accomplishments on and off the athletic field while in college.  He also updated everyone on what the inductees are doing currently.

Athletic Director, Rich Renzema, opened the evening with a welcome followed by Grace President Ken Kemper.  President Kemper spoke briefly on the Hall of Fame and Grace Bible College.  John Spooner was the emcee for the evening and introduced each inductee.  John spoke about their accomplishments while attending GBC as a  student/athlete and some information about family, job, and interests since leaving school.

After the ceremony, each inductee posed for a group picture and individual pictures.  The group pictured is featured here and the individual pictures will be sent to be laser imaged on a plaque.  Each inductee will receive a plaque and another will be place on the “Hall of Fame Wall” which will be constructed in the Aldrich Center.

Pictured left to right: Kyle Bohl, Trent Kooienga, Steve Shadley, Karen Jobe Drenth, Keith Kemper, Carrie Kalumbula, Scott Walstra, Amber Spooner Jefferson, Mike Riemersma, Trish Apel Whittaker.

This year’s Hall of Fame class includes:  Amber Spooner Jefferson (2002), Carrie Kalumbula (1999), Karen “Jobe” Drenth (1983), Mike Riemersma (1992), Trish Apel Whittaker (1995), Kyle Bohl (2003), Lynn Rosendale (Coach), Scott Walstra (Coach), Trent Kooienga (1996), Keth Kemper (1983), Steve Shadley (1981), Bill Vinton, Dan Moyer.