Two Coaches, Eight Athletes and Two Teams Inducted into Prestigious Hall
The CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor inducted its newest members at a special ceremony and reception on September 23, 2023.
The Class of 2023 is the eighth group of distinguished alumni to be inducted into the CCISD Hall of Honor, with friends and family present to celebrate the notable achievement.
The latest to join the ranks of other inductees included two coaches, eight athletes, and two teams. A special selection committee chooses honorees to bring distinction, honor, and excellence to themselves, their alma mater, and their community.
The Athletic Hall of Honor is a 501c(3) established in 2016, and each year encompasses a specific era, folding in CCISD high schools as they were created. To qualify for induction in 2023, the nominees must have graduated from Webster, Clear Creek, Clear Lake, or Clear Brook high schools between 1948 and 1997.
Former CCISD Athletic Director and Athletic Hall of Honor Board member Debbie Fuchs served as the Master of Ceremonies, welcoming guests who included the CCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle and many family members, friends, and peers who were clearly the honorees’ biggest fans.
“I want to thank everyone here for your impact on CCISD athletics and these athletes we are honoring today,” said Fuchs. “Whether a coach, teammate, administrator, sponsor, or family member, your commitment and belief in these individuals – and in the importance of athletics – is what we are also celebrating this afternoon.”
CCISD Athletic Hall of Honor Board President Mary Latulippe and members of the Board of Directors took turns introducing the following individuals, formally inducting each into the Class of 2023:
Coach Honorees:
Coach E. J. Swindler*, Clear Lake High School, 1972-1984 (Cross Country/Track)
Dede MacPherson, Clear Creek High School, 1983-2008 (Soccer)
Student Athlete Honorees:
Kevin Ruszkowski, Clear Lake High School, 1983 (Swimming)
Alison Uberecken Kraemer, Clear Lake High School, 1989 (Cross Country/Track)
Tim Glover, Clear Lake High School, 1990 (Basketball/Baseball)
Steve McKinney, Clear Lake High School, 1994 (Football/Basketball)
Cara Gibbs Timmons, Clear Creek High School, 1995 (Basketball)
Jennifer Gordon Womack, Clear Brook High School, 1996, (Soccer/Volleyball/Basketball/Softball)Brenetta “Terri” Hunter Bolden, Clear Brook High School, 1996 (Basketball/Track)
Jamie Anderson Brownson, Clear Creek High School, 1998 (Soccer)
Rebecca Wolfe Damas, Clear Creek High School, 2000 (Swimming)
Team Honorees:
1976 Clear Lake High School Girls Swim Team
5A Simming UIL State Champions
Laura T. Geibel – 1976
Holly Renee Magee* – 1977
Michelle Joslyn – 1978
Lorelei Musgrave – 1978
Susan Claffy – 1979
Coach: Lanny Landtroop*
Asst. Coach: Debra Reichle
1978 Clear Lake Boys Cross Country Team
5A Cross Country UIL State Champions
Dan C. Joosten – 1979
David Spivey – 1979
Eddie Michalik – 1979
Brian Hickman – 1979
Tom Donohoe – 1979
Scott Jones* – 1980
Perry Miller – 1980
Bill Roberts – 1980
Bob Fay – 1980
Coach: E. J. Swindler
1976, 1977, 1979 Clear Lake High School
Boys Swim Team
5A Swimming UIL State Champions
David Greenwood – 1976
Thad Putman – 1976
Dean Thibodaux – 1976
David Reed – 1977
Hunter Richmond – 1977
Mike Leach – 1977
Mike Karcis – 1978
Chris Kelly – 1979
Scott Wells – 1979
Mike McCann – 1979
Philip Frank – 1980
Eric Johnson * – 1981
Bill Dornbach – 1981
Bill Fox – 1981
Perry Corke* – 1981
Jim Hansen – 1982
Coach: Lanny Landtroop*
Asst. Coach: Debra Reichle
*posthumously
1976, 1977, 1979 Clear Lake High School
Boys Swim Team
5A Swimming UIL State Champions
David Greenwood – 1976
Thad Putman – 1976
Dean Thibodaux – 1976
David Reed – 1977
Hunter Richmond – 1977
Mike Leach – 1977
Mike Karcis – 1978
Chris Kelly – 1979
Scott Wells – 1979
Mike McCann – 1979
Philip Frank – 1980
Eric Johnson * – 1981
Bill Dornbach – 1981
Bill Fox – 1981
Perry Corke* – 1981
Jim Hansen – 1982
Coach: Lanny Landtroop*
Asst. Coach: Debra Reichle
The Athletic Hall of Honor is grateful to the following supporters for making the event and special recognition of inductees possible:
Founding Sponsors:
Slade Lewis (CCHS, ’89) and Cindy Lewis (CCHS, ’88)
Luis Garcia (CCHS, ’88) and Family
Platinum Sponsors:
Home Town Bank of League City
Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union
Joe C. McKinney (CCHS, ’65) and Jennifer McKinney (CCHS, ’67)
Kathleen Trcka Taylor (CCHS, ’60) and Hugh Taylor (CCHS, ‘59)
Lyssa McBride Seale (CCHS, ’86)
Gold Sponsors:
The Sign Shop, Darryl Krogman (CCHS ’76)
Dr. Greg Smith
Andrew Merryman (CCHS ’65)
Steve Rasmussen (CLHS ’90)
Daniel B. O’Neill (CLHS ’77)
NASA Bone & Joint Specialists, L.L.P.
Nominations are now open for the Class of 2024. Visit ccisd.net/hall-of-honor for more information.
