Summer 2003 - University of the Cumberlands
Summer 2003 - University of the Cumberlands
Summer 2003 - University of the Cumberlands
Create successful ePaper yourself
Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.
Alumni Athletic Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame<br />
The <strong>2003</strong> Inductees<br />
Three alumni and an outstanding team were selected as<br />
this year’s inductees for <strong>the</strong> Alumni Athletic Hall <strong>of</strong><br />
Fame. This program was established by <strong>the</strong> Alumni<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors to recognize Cumberland College<br />
alumni, teams, coaches, or o<strong>the</strong>r individuals who have made a significant<br />
contribution to <strong>the</strong> Cumberland College Athletic program.<br />
This year’s induction ceremony was conducted on February 22,<br />
<strong>2003</strong>, during halftime <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> men’s basketball game against Georgetown<br />
College. The inductees were Mark Dillon, Carl Hanns, Terry<br />
Stigall and <strong>the</strong> 1946-47 men’s basketball team.<br />
Randy Vernan (left), former basketball coach, with Mark Dillon (right).<br />
A native <strong>of</strong> Fort Gay, WV, Mark Dillon transferred to Cumberland<br />
after two successful seasons at Northwestern State <strong>University</strong> in<br />
Louisiana. During his two seasons at Cumberland, Dillon played in<br />
65 games, scored a total <strong>of</strong> 945<br />
points, and handed out 314<br />
assists. His single game career<br />
highs include 32 points scored<br />
with 11 rebounds and 11 assists.<br />
Dillon helped lead his teams to<br />
compile a 53-13 record and earn<br />
two appearances at <strong>the</strong> NAIA<br />
National Championships. For<br />
his efforts, Dillon was named to<br />
<strong>the</strong> KIAC All-Conference team<br />
in 1995 and was also named as<br />
an Honorable Mention NAIA<br />
All-American. During that season,<br />
Cumberland was <strong>the</strong> only<br />
team that defeated No. 1 ranked<br />
Georgetown College. In 1996,<br />
Dillon again received all-conference<br />
honors, and he was selected<br />
as a NAIA All-American.<br />
Following his graduation from<br />
Cumberland, Dillon served for<br />
Alvin Sharpe (left), former track coach, with Carl Hanns (right).<br />
two years as a graduate assistant coach for Cumberland’s men’s basketball<br />
team. Dillon is currently employed by General Motors, Incorporated<br />
and resides in Marion, IN.<br />
Carl Hanns enrolled at Cumberland following a successful high<br />
school track and field career at Howard High School in Chattanooga,<br />
TN. Once at Cumberland, Hanns quickly established<br />
himself as a contributing member <strong>of</strong> Cumberland’s track team.<br />
Hanns set school indoor track records in <strong>the</strong> 220 and 440-yard races<br />
as well as <strong>the</strong> 200 and 400-meter races and <strong>the</strong> long jump at 25’ 4”.<br />
In addition, he set school outdoor track records in <strong>the</strong> 220 and 440-<br />
yard races and <strong>the</strong> 200 and 400-meter races. Hanns also set <strong>the</strong> outdoor<br />
long jump record at 25’ 10”. He participated on <strong>the</strong> record setting<br />
4X100 meter and 4X440 yard relay teams. In 1980, Hanns was<br />
Alumni Board President L.C. Madron makes a presentation to Terry Stigall,<br />
who is accompanied by several former players.<br />
9