Billy was Mr. Everything for the Yellowjacket nine, always floating near the top in virtually every offensive category. Visit ESPN to view the latest Graceland University Yellowjackets news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more weight class and the MCAU Conference Championship at 123lbs. Erwin and his wife, Shelly Kent-Houser (Graceland, 1977), live in Fairfield, Connecticut where he has been employed with Federal Express since 1985. As a coach, Kaleikau founded RKV (Rob Kaleikau Volleyball), a sports training company that provides volleyball skill instruction and programming to young volleyball players of all ages. In baseball, he was a two-time All-District and All-Heart of America Athletic Conference selection. His junior year, he averaged 23.7 points/game and 14 rebounds, shooting 57.0 percent from the floor. He earned HAAC Third Team All-Conference and NAIA All-District honors in 1988-89. Draft Scout Graceland Player Rankings. F1. Cricket. Merle Harmon received his A.A. from Graceland in 1947, and his B.A. from Pepperdine College, and an A.A. from Ventura Junior College. Following his playing days, he spent two seasons as the men's varsity assistant coach for the Yellowjacket program. As a student before the days of varsity women's athletic teams, Phyllis was a member of the WRA All-Star teams in four sports, including field hockey, basketball, volleyball and softball. Erwin "E" Houser attended Graceland from 1974-1977 and played football and baseball each year. She was also recognized during that campaign as District #15 Player of the Week and as a Russell Athletic All-American Second Team member. As a high school senior, Rob Kaleikau was recruited by Loyola Marymount University (LMU, Los Angeles, CA), Ohio State, and Pepperdine. During Syd's football career at Graceland he amassed 464 tackles, 6 interceptions, 3 fumbles recoveries, 10 forced fumbles, and 3 sacks. He is currently the voice of the Texas Rangers. Past responsibilities included: Co-Chairman of the National Referees Association; Director of Minor Officials at the 1984 Olympics; Head of Delegation of the 1988 and 1994 Goodwill games. Overcoming a season-ending foot injury, the senior lead the Yellowjackets as a captain. Graceland College (IA) Alumni Pro Stats. in Social Work from Graceland in 1979. Jennie's performance was not hampered, however. from Central Missouri State University in 1972. Following a four-year term as the Executive Vice-President (1988-1992) of the United States Volleyball Association, Jerry's involvement in volleyball culminated when he was elected President in 1992. One of the greatest athletes in Demon history, Dudek left Lamoni as the second all-time leading scorer on the basketball court. During his freshman year, Tripp and his teammates were the Heart Basketball Conference Champions, posting an undefeated record at home. Coach Hughes also coached volleyball and assisted basketball at Central, Wyoming College, before coaching volleyball at Riverton Middle School. For this performance, the NAIA recognized Seefeldt with national player of the week honors. In this role he developed an eight team youth and adult club program that competed in USA Volleyball settings. Both Steve and his wife, Pam, have always been amazing supporters of the university. She worked at Queen's Medical Center as a research associate and then as a surgical technician until her retirement in 1996. Harmon is in his 40th year of covering major sporting events on both radio and television. Coming back to the hardwood as a junior, McCracken led the team in scoring, shooting percentage and free throw percentage and was selected to the All-Conference team of the Missouri College Athletic Union. To highlight his marvelous senior season, Martin garnered All-District, All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-American awards in 1978. She is enlisted in the military and is completing her final year of nursing school. NBA. return to top. Graceland University Yellowjackets Football - Yellowjackets News - ESPN In 2003, Davies received eight votes in the NBL 25th anniversary all-time team. Jennie proclaims that one of her greatest accomplishments is becoming a mother and wife. Benda played softball for Graceland from 1996-2000. Caleb Thomas - WR - Graceland - 2022 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football From Prep to Pro!, EST 2001 Sat . From 1973 to 1978 she was coordinator of women's intercollegiate athletics and in 1978 served as athletic director. In his final season, he averaged 22.3 points/game and 15 rebounds. Lynch graduated from Graceland with a degree in psychology in 2005. Visit ESPN to view the Graceland University Yellowjackets team roster for the current season As Graceland's director of athletics and vice president for student affairs has overseen major renovations in athletics and other areas of campus. He later played professional baseball for three years with the St. Louis Organization. Select College/Full Roster View: . from Pepperdine College, and an A.A. from Ventura Junior College. pro-football-reference.com. In her four years, Neumann and the Yellowjackets compiled a record of 165-60-1. He received his B.A. Darrick made a splash almost immediately in the Graceland offense, hitting .384 his freshman year with six home runs and 34 runs batted in. His teams have also earned sectional titles and conference titles during his tenure. In 1987 the alumni board granted McKain the Graceland Award of Recognition for exhibiting outstanding loyalty and devotion with gifts of time, talent and resources. NFL. He earned 13 varsity letters in basketball, football, baseball and track. Soccer . Indiana played in the only varsity collegiate volleyball conference in the Midwest as a club team. In 1970, he was inducted into the Helms Hall of Fame. Dudek's senior campaign at Graceland was a season for the ages. Casey also served as a Team Co-Captain and was voted Team Most Valuable Player as a senior. return to top, Connie played football for Graceland College from 1975 through 1978. During her four-year tenure on the team, she amassed a school record career point total of 1872 and received multiple All-Conference Honors for her efforts. He was also named Iowa Section PGA Champion in 1986, Iowa Player of the Year, and Golf Professional of the Year by PGA in 1989. A.R. Name: Andre Bird-Pierre Height: 6'4 Weight: 280 Position: DL College: Graceland University Twitter: @andrebirdpierre He founded Merle Harmon's Fan Fair a nationwide chain of over 100 sports gift shops. Weldon is noted for coaching former world record holders Tim Moore and Jack Humphrey (high hurdles) and Jack Maugers (pole vault); Mike Mattox, U.S. Federation Decathlon Champion; Joe Rateste, holder of the National Junior College record in the high hurdles; and Dave Bahr, Bob Hutchins and Bruce Jenner, national decathlon champions. Darrick married his wife Debbie in 2006, with whom he has two sons, Lachlan and Spencer. He was All-HAAC first team, all-district and All-American. Russell Holds the football school record for total passing yards (6,356), career passing touchdowns (6), total touchdowns (67), total passing yards in a season (2,580), completion percentage in a season (57.4%; 159-277) and passing touchdowns in a season (27). return to top. He began coaching at Graceland in 1922, and worked at the college until 1944, including four years as the dean and acting President. Before and after every game, he took time to interact with his peers and the community. From 1959-64, he broke records in the 100, 200, and 440 yard dashes and in the 880-yard run. E++ subscribers can access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and . Initially Gilbert only coached football, but in 1926 added basketball, tennis and track and field, all of Graceland's varsity sports at the time, to his duties. Dever was a member of three conference championship teams and finished second in Graceland's one-two finish at the 1970 MCAU Conference Championships. In a pre-volleyball era tennis was his varsity sport under Hall of Fame Coach, Dr. Hal McKain. Weldon. She also held the records for career free throws (605) and most points in one game (38). Although Jackie made her mark in volleyball, what she did in softball was every bit as remarkable. She has also become a certified occupational therapist from state and national organizations. In 1981, he was a member of the Casino Citys NBL championship team, where he finished sixth in the league in scoring. Winter Conditions Advisement; First Round. Alphie is married to Kathy and they have four grown children; Christy, Jay, Matt, and Amanda . She also runs in many 5k and 10k races. He and his wife Diane have also hosted international students and other Graceland students, providing a home away from home for those students who are far from their own homes. Kristy graduated from Graceland in 2002 with a degree in Wellness Program Management and Health and Physical Education. Donte Sylencieux - WR - Graceland - 2021 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football He formed "O-Line Limited", a charitable marketing firm and initiated the "Boomer's Body Guards" campaign to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Hal, who has a deep passion for the Community of Christ, conducted prayers before practices and games for all of his athletic teams. He won both Graceland and Northwest Missouri State Tournaments at the 115lbs. In 1978 he was both a HAAC all-conference and all-district player. In 1957, Parker was elected co-captain and earned NAIA All-American Honorable Mention. the Draft Scout Database is a CPC and Search Engine Magnet for All things . In 1975, he joined the Graceland Football Staff as a volunteer coach during which time he has coached quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers. He has aspirations if running a shelter for abused women and children in the future. Russ then became a Physical Education instructor at Citrus Junior College while coaching the football and wrestling teams for the Owls. He returned to Graceland in 1960, after earning his B.A., M.S. He was an all-conference selection for all four years, a two-time Heart Scholar-Athlete, and an NAIA Academic All-American. He also earned a M.S. In 1981 he finished third in the nation in individual total offence with 259.8 yards per game and third in the nation in individual passing offence averaging 258 yards an outing. Dudek was also honored as a Street & Smith's Honorable Mention All-American and was a McDonald's All-American Game Nominee. Collins was an assistant at Ottawa University in Kansas, from 1971 to 1972 and at Graceland College from 1974 to 1978. After departing from Graceland in the spring of 1981, Pam taught school in Mercer, Missouri.