TC3 Panther Hall of Fame

Formed in 1999, the Panther Hall of Fame is designed to honor former athletes, coaches, and contributors for their outstanding performance and support of the TC3 athletics program. Inductees will always be an important part of College history and tradition.

2007 Hall of Fame Inductee

Casey Burns

Burns was a two-time NJCAA and NSCAA All-American, earning recognition in 1998 and 1999. He led Region III in scoring in 1998 and was voted All-Mid-State Athletic Conference and All-Region III year. Burns led TC3 to its first national ranking in soccer, reaching as high as fifth in 1999 and advancing the NJCAA Region III Semi-Finals. He earned a full athletic scholarship to Oneonta State, where he competed for the Division I Red Dragons and earned his four-year degree.

Mike Kilmer

Kilmer was a standout wrestler in 1992-93 and 1993-94. He was the NJCAA Region III champion his sophomore year after finishing as the runner-up his freshman season. He qualified for the NJCAA national tournament both years and was an Academic All-American in 1992-93. Kilmer was a team captain and voted the TC3 Most Outstanding Wrestler in 1993-94.

Past Hall of Fame Inductees

Class of 2003

Osman Kabia: student athlete, men's soccer

Osman was a member of the first NJCAA men's soccer teams at TC3, playing in 1995 and 1996. He has the distinction of being the first all-American in TC3 soccer history, earning the recognition in 1996. He was twice voted all-Mid-State Athletic Conference and all-Region III. Thanks to his play and hard work in the classroom, he earned a full athletic scholarship to Niagara University. After a successful career at Niagara, he graduated and moved to Atlanta, Georgia to play semi-professional soccer and work with the Olympic Committee during the summer games.

Class of 2001

Larry Siany: student athlete, lacrosse
James Valentine: coach/contributor

Class of 1999

Wayne Bell: student athlete, wrestling
Tricia (Brown) Garrett: student-athlete, volleyball
Larry Hinkle: coach/contributor

Eligibility Criteria for the Hall of Fame

Athletes

• Must be out of TC3 for at least five years.
• Must have participated in a sport for one year and completed the season in good standing.
• Upon graduation, transfer, or completion of final term, athlete must have obtained a 2.0 grade point average or better.

Coaches and Contributors:

Have an affiliation with the Athletics Department for at least five years.

Nominations

Nominating person/s must submit a letter of recommendation to include a brief history of the nominee's accomplishments while at TC3, life beyond, and reasons why this nominee is deserving of this honor.

• Nominations will be accepted until February 1st of each year.
• Nominations not selected will be carried over for a two year period.
• No more than three nominees will be selected each year.

Selection Committee:

• Director of Athletics (serves as committee chair)
• Athletic Advisory Board members
• Panther Hall of Fame members

All nominations will be delivered to committee members for their consideration at the first Athletic Advisory Board Meeting of the Spring semester. Director of Athletics will insure that previous year recipients receive nominations with instructions to return their votes back by a specific deadline date. Voting will take place at the next available meeting. A nominee must receive at least 75% of the votes cast at the meeting. Votes from prior recipients will be the only votes accepted by mail.

Nominees will be notified by the Director of Athletics.

Awards:

A standard plaque will include the nominees picture and inscription. One plaque is to be presented to inductee and one is to be put on display at a site chosen by the College. Plaques will be ordered by the Director of Athletics.

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