Reports From LBCC

The outstanding tradition of Long Beach City College (LBCC) intercollegiate athletics will be recognized with the induction of its ninth class of members into the college’s Hall of Champions on Friday, March 19, in the Gymnasium (Bld. R) of the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), 4901 E. Carson St.

The induction dinner begins at 6:45 p.m., preceded by a 5:30 p.m. reception. Tickets are $55 per person, with proceeds going toward men’s and women’s athletics and enhancement of the 2,400-square foot Hall of Champions, located in the gymnasium foyer. The facility showcases important memorabilia and the numerous accomplishments of Viking student-athletes and teams.

Ticket reservations are due by Thursday, March 18. For further information on the Hall of Champions, contact the LBCC Athletic Department at (562) 938-4237.

Eight individuals will be honored at the dinner, while six emeritus selections will also be recognized. The honorees are Albert Dorsey, Dean Decker, Dan Gausepohl, Bernie Holloway, Willie Martin, Larry Reisbig, Allan Treffry, and Cassie Zebisch; (Emeritus): Walter “Artie” Boyd, Gus Knickrehm, Jim Lee, Don Menke, Jim Milhorn, and Joe Riddick. These 14 individuals will join a list of 113 previous inductees.