Fall 2003


Athletic Hall of Fame

Ten members make form the Class of 2003

The 11th Annual Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony occurred on September 13 at the Sports & Recreation Center.

The Class of 2003 features six members inducted on the first ballot. Scott Beach and Scott Woods were a two-year all-conference basketball backcourt in 1992 and 1993. Doug Childers and Pete Kasper enjoyed outstanding two-sport careers, including impacts on the gridiron. Chris Posey became only the second Rose-Hulman golfer to qualify for the nationals, while Chris Wilson enjoyed a historic career in track and cross country.

The Hall of Fame's membership grows to 117 members with the induction of this year's class. Below is a capsule look at the inductees in Rose-Hulman's 2003 Hall of Fame Class:

SCOTT BEACH (Basketball / 1993) - A second-team Academic All-American and two-time all-Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference selection, Scott ranks 10th on Rose-Hulman's career basketball scoring list with 1,304 points. The electrical engineering major buried 181 career three-point field goals to rank second at Rose-Hulman's list and twice earned academic all-conference recognition.

JOE CARTER (Football, 1916) - One of the great turn-of-the-century tailbacks, Joe still has an impact on Rose-Hulman's football record book. The mechanical engineering major scored five touchdowns in two different games in his career and tallied 21 touchdowns and 140 total points. He scored 16 rushing touchdowns and returned two kickoffs and two punts for scores in his career.

DOUG CHILDERS (Football / Track / 1993) - A two-time Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference champion in the hammer throw, Doug provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Nationals twice. The applied optics major also started for three years on the football offensive line and twice earned academic all-conference honors in both sports.

PETE KASPER (Baseball / Football / 1993) - Pete helped establish the Rose-Hulman baseball record book and also played a key role in lifting the Engineers to their first ever NCAA Division III Tournament appearance in 1993. The mechanical engineering major had 135 career hits, 83 runs batted in and 67 walks, and also played for four years on the gridiron as a wide receiver.

TONY MOSHAK (Football / Wrestling / 1985) - Tony earned three all-conference honors for his work at center on the Rose-Hulman offensive line from 1982-84. The chemical engineering major also ranks eighth in school history in wrestling wins (51) and winning percentage (.600), and was the team's Most Valuable Wrestler in 1984.

CHRIS POSEY (Golf / 1993) - The second Rose-Hulman golfer to qualify for the NCAA Division III National Championships, Chris earned an Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference title in 1993. The chemical engineering major was a three-time all-conference honoree and a four-time team Most Valuable Player.

DENNY SMITH (Football / 1971) - A three-time all-conference offensive lineman, Denny earned a tryout with the Oakland Raiders after graduation. The mechanical engineering major was an all-NAIA national team selection and was twice chosen the team's Most Valuable Offensive Player. He received the Distinguished Young Alumni Award from Rose-Hulman in 1988.

ED WHEELER (Football / 1982) - Currently a professor of electrical engineering at Rose-Hulman, Ed ranks fourth on Rose-Hulman's career tackles list with 346. The linebacker had 116 tackles in 1979 and recorded six interceptions and four fumble recoveries in a standout career.

SCOTT WOODS (Basketball / 1993) - Scott shared the backcourt with fellow inductee Scott Beach in earning two all-conference honors. The mechanical engineering ranks seventh on the career assist list (304) and sixth in three-point field goals (121). He currently serves as assistant men's basketball coach at Manchester College.

CHRIS WILSON (Track / Cross Country / 1993) -- A four time team Most Valuable Runner, Chris holds the best Rose-Hulman time ever record at the Hulman Links Cross Country Course (25:49). The electrical engineering major was a three-time all-conference honoree, placed third and eighth in a pair of Little State meets, and ran the second fastest time in school history on any course at 25:47.
 

 

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