By: Morgan Humphrey
SHS is inducting a new class of Hall of Fame (HOF) inductees on April 19. The ceremony is open to the public. Tickets are $25 each and this includes dinner. Contact the athletic department for ticket information at 812-883-3904.
The four people being inducted into this year’s class have made a huge impact on Salem athletics in many ways. This year's inductees are:
Paul Schanlaub (Basketball Coach -1926-1938)
Carolyn Haag (Volleyball, Basketball, Track- 1931-1935)
Stan Colglazier ( Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track -1955-1959)
Bill Chastain ( Football, Basketball, Track -1980-1984)
The inductees are nominated through three different forms. One is for athletes, another is for coaches and the other is called a merit nomination. The merit nomination is for someone who has made an impact on the athletic program through a different way other than coaching or playing.
“In November, the HOF committee (consisting of seven people including coaches, administrators and community members) will meet and go over the nominations. Usually, we take three to four people a year, who we believe are more deserving,” said Hank Weedin, SHS athletic director.
The HOF was established to recognize individuals for their contributions to the school and athletic department. The first inductees were selected in the late 60’s and after that there was a huge gap until Jimmy Apple was inducted in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s.
“In 2019, the HOF was started back up and since then there has been a yearly induction with a dinner in mid-April,” said Weedin. “We have a nice dinner and then allow time for each inductee to get in front of the attendees for an acceptance speech.”
Below are the members of the HOF and the years they were inducted:
Member Year Category
Everett S. Dean ? Athlete/Merit
James Bennett Late 60’s Athlete
Roger Bundy Late 60’s Athlete
Jimmy Apple Late 80’s/Early 90’s Athlete
Jim Ralston 2019 Coach
Kristi Noel 2019 Athlete
Joe England 2020 Merit
Karla(Gessler) Holms 2020 Athlete
Troy Gordon 2020 Athlete
Ed “Big Ed” Davis 2021/22 Athlete
RJ Hartsfield 2021/22 Athlete
Molly Kelly 2021/22 Athlete
Ray Lee 2021/22 Coach
Ray Oppel 2021/22 Merit
Paul Scifres 2021/22 Merit
Derek Smith 2021/22 Merit
Roger Hoke 2023 Athlete
Bill House 2023 Athlete
Mary Hunt 2023 Coach
Jim Lewis 2023 Athlete
Chandra Coffee 2024 Athlete
Terry Hall 2024 Athlete/Merit
Doug Little 2024 Athlete
Herbert Packwood 2024 Athlete
Billy Chastain 2025 Athlete
Stan Colglazier 2025 Athlete
Carolyn Hagg 2025 Athlete
Paul Schanlaub 2025 Coach