BW celebrates 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees
Shawn Salamone
25 October 2024
The nine accomplished Yellow Jacket honorees have left a lasting impact on the BW Athletics community.
2024 BW Hall of Fame Inductees, left to right, Andy Schmitz '96, Kris Boey '98, Ariel Brough '10, Phil Stringer '90, Doug Knight '95, Matt Kubinski '90, Brooke Hamilton-Seiler '13, Sarah Baker-Zito '13 and Rebecca Kapusta '13.
Baldwin Wallace University inducted nine alumni representing a range of teams into the BW Athletics Hall of Fame earlier this month.
BW celebrated the newest Yellow Jacket Hall of Fame inductees during a Saturday induction ceremony that featured remarks from BW's own Jim Tressel '75. A tailgate and recognition by the crowd at Finnie Stadium followed the indoor ceremony (along with a football win for the Yellow Jackets).
BW Trustee Jim Tressel '75, a former president of Youngstown State University and a national college football coaching legend, speaks at the 2024 BW Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
High achievers
The honorees, whose dedication, hard work and achievements have left a lasting impact on the BW Athletics community and spirit, include:
Sarah Baker-Zito '13 – softball
Kris Boey '98 – men's cross country and track and field
Ariel Brough '10 – women's basketball
Brooke Hamilton-Seiler '13 – women's golf
Rebecca Kapusta '13 – women's golf
Doug Knight '95 – men's wrestling
Matt Kubinski '90 – football
Andy Schmitz '96 - honorary
Phil Stringer '90 – baseball
They are now part of an elite group of 386 Yellow Jackets for Life who have been honored with induction into the Hall of Fame.
