BAKERSFIELD, CA- The second annual Bakersfield College Athletics Hall of Fame dinner was held last week on Thursday, October 22nd at Luigi's Restaurant. Seven Renegade alumni were inducted into the second class: Stan Greene, Brandon Kurtz, Jeremy Staat, Sandi Taylor, Octavio Martinez, Duane Damron, and Dr. Romain Clerou. All were in attendance with friends, family and colleagues supporting them while Dr. Clerou had his son there to represent him.
The Bakersfield College Athletics Hall of Fame was established with the goal to annually recognize Renegade Athletics success across all sports. Inductees consist of standout former student athletes, coaches, administrators, and other community members who have rendered extraordinary service to the department.
Since its founding in 1922 the Bakersfield College Athletics Department has been synonymous with athletic success in the Bakersfield community. Rich with history and tradition the department has won a grand total of 186 conference team championships, 15 state team championships and 10 national team championships in its century of existence.
In attendance were over 200 people, not only present for the inductees, but from the community, including chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian, president Dr. Zav Dadabhoy, Bakersfield College Foundation and guest, representatives from Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Clifford and Bradford Insurance Agency employees and family, along with three inductees from the inaugural class: George Culver, Carl Bowser, and Colby Lewis.
The Bakersfield College Athletics program would like to thank the selection committee, our administration, and sponsors for helping put together another successful Hall of Fame event. Nominations are now open, and anyone can go on to gogades.com and nominate for the next class of inductees.
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