Click the Inductee Class Year to go directly to each year’s bios.
Inductee Class 2024
Lakesha Bates, 1995, Volleyball/Basketball/Track
Jimmy Carter, 1970, Track
Latoya Randle, 1998, Basketball
David Shelly, 1995-2023, Coach-Scholars Bowl
1982 Football Team
Inductee Class 2023
Ernest Drowatzky, 1695-1970, 1980-1995, Coach-Swimming
Ervin Garnes, 1974, Track
Chaquil Reed, 2010, Football
Don Steffens, 1988-2023, Contributor
2002 Boys Basketball Team
2012-2013 Boys Swimming and Diving Team
Inductee Class 2022
Rick Maloney, 1964-2022, Contributor
Kristie McClain, 1998, Basketball
Inductee Class 2021
Ronald Mayo, Jr., 1950, Football/Track
Doug McEnulty, 1939, Football/Track
Ira Smith, 1924, Baseball
Inductee Class 2020
Tony Anderson, 1968, Football
Jim Barger, 1958-1967, Coach-Football
Marcie Borchard, 1983, Softball
Jerry Gardner, 1958, Basketball
Jake Spitz, 2013, Swimming
Inductee Class 2019
Arthur Brown, 2008, Football
Bryce Brown, 2009, Football
Cheryl (Dickerson) Curry, 1982, Basketball
J.D. Edmiston, 1955-1980, Coach-Track
Greg Esaw, 1968, Football
Ken Thiessen, 2003-2018, Contributor
Inductee Class 2018
Mike Anderson, 1981-2007, Coach-Soccer
Michael Draut, 1978 (1999-2016), Coach-Track/Cross Country
Monica (Spencer) Downs, 1984, Volleyball/Basketball/Softball
David Waldie, 1967, Coach-Small College
Inductee Class 2017
Bobbie Givens, 1988-2009, Contributor
Andrea Rhoads, 2000, Softball/Volleyball/Basketball
Tama Salter, 1991, Swimming
Bill Scherich, 1986-97, Coach-Baseball
Ev Wessel, 1968-74, Coach-Basketball
Inductee Class 2016
Kirk Allen, 1984, Football
Terry Benton, 1968, Basketball
Berry Dunham, 1925, Basketball
Charles Horner, 1965, Swimming
Reo Nichols, 1977, Wrestling
Inductee Class 2014
Wes Anderson, 1984, Football
Allen Daniels, 1945, Wrestling
Jamie Knorr, 1967, Swimming
John Lewallen, 1990, Baseball
Chuck Porter, 1980-83, Coach-Football
Dennis Schumacher, 1982, Basketball
Inductee Class 2013
Bob Conn, 1952, Basketball/Baseball
Taj Gray, 2002, Basketball
Larry Hyde, 1959, Swimming
Marcus Walker, 1967, Track
Heidi Wimmer, 1984, Basketball
Inductee Class 2012
Ron Allen, 1994-2012, Coach-Basketball
Kristina Kastor, 2000, Soccer
Cory Lukens, 1999, Swimming
Archie San Romani, Jr., 1959, Cross Country/Track
Mohamed Sharif (Kelly Pete), 1962, Football/Track
Inductee Class 2011
Bob Carroll, 1966, Gymnastics
Lafayette Norwood, 1952, Basketball
Dick Schumacher, 1974-84, Coach-Basketball
Cy Sickles, 1956-68, Coach-Basketball
Fritz Snodgrass, 1943-56, Coach-Track
Gary Thompson, 1950, Coach-Basketball
Inductee Class 2010
Don Bowin, 1974-87, Coach-Basketball
Kym Carter, 1982, Track
Dick Casidy, 1957, Baseball/Basketball
Mike Hollimon, 1966, Basketball
Steve Sell, 1966 (1975-2002), Coach-Cross Country/Track
Randy Smith, 1971, Track
Chris Wimmer, 1989, Baseball
Inductee Class 2009
Allen Frame, 1952, Cross Country/Track
Adrian Griffin, 1992, Basketball
Stub Mayo, 1940-52, Coach-Football/Wrestling
Richard Quick, 1957, Coach-Swimming
Brad Speer, 1984, Track
Johnny Stevens, 1960, Golf
Jim Waskiewicz, 1962, Football/Track
Inductee Class 2008
Bob Hanson, 1962, Football/Track
Arthur McAfee, Jr., 1946, Coach-Small College
Ross McBurney, 1925, Basketball
Ron Neugent, 1978, Swimming
Clint Normore, 1984, Basketball/Football
Jaime Thompson, 1963, Basketball/Golf
Marc Waldie, 1973, Olympic Volleyball
1925 Basketball Team
Inductee Class 2005
Jeff Farrell, 1954, Swimming
Marilynn Smith, 1947, LPGA Founder/NCAA Golf Champ
Bob Timmons, 1956-64, Cross Country/Swimming/Track
1946 Football Team
Inductee Class 2004
Cleo Littleton, 1951, Basketball/Track
Ralph Miller, 1948-51, Coach-Basketball
Jim Ryun, 1965, Cross Country/Track
Linwood Sexton, 1944, Basketball/Football/Track
Daryl Spencer, 1946, Baseball
Class of 2024 Inductees
Lakesha Bates – Class of 1995
Lakesha Bates earned 14 total Varsity Letters while at East. In volleyball, she lettered all 4 years and earned 1st Team All-City in 1994,
2nd Team All City in 1993, and her team finished 4th at State where she received Honorable Mention All-State in 1992. In Basketball,
she lettered all 4 years and earned 1st team All City in 1993-1994 and 1994-1995. She also earned 2nd team All City in 1992-1993. In
Track, she was the City League champion in triple jump, 100 hurdles, and 300 hurdles. She was also part of the Dance Team for 2 years.
Jimmy Carter – Class of 1970
Jimmy Carter set the national record fastest time: 100-yard dash 9.3 sec, state record 220-yard 22.1 while at East. He went on to Butler
and was undefeated in the 100-yard dash and 220-yard dash. He was invited to the Olympic trials for Munich games.
Latoya Randle – Class of 1998
Latoya Randle was a 4-Year Letterwinner for basketball. Received All City Honors 1994-1998. Received All State Honors 1997, 1998. Sub-
State Champion 1997. She went on to play at Wichita State University.
David Shelly – 1995-2023
David Shelly went a perfect 27 of 27 during his time as scholars bowl coach at East. During his leadership, the Aces qualified for the
KSHSAA State Scholars Bowl Championship 27 times his scholars bowl teams won five 6A KSHSAA State Scholars Bowl Championships.
David was dedicated to making scholars bowl better in the state of Kansas and served on the Executive Board of Kansas Association of
Scholars Bowl Coaches and created and edited content for KSHSAA postseason tournaments nearly every year of his career. In 2018, he
was recognized by Wichita Public Schools with the Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award. David was also inducted into the KSHSAA
Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
1982 Football Team
The 1982 Football Team won the first State Championship in school history for football.
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Class of 2023 Inductees
Ernest Drowatzky – 1965-1970, 1980-1995
While a swimmer at the University of Oklahoma, Ernest Drowatzky was an All-American in 1960. During his coaching tenure at East,
Coach Drowatzky’s boys’ swim teams earned 3 state titles and 9 City League titles, and he was named the Kansas Coach of the Year in
1989. Coach Drowatzky holds the second-best winning percentage and second-most wins for boys’ swimming in school history. He also
earned one City League title in girls’ swimming. Coach Drowatzky also coached 15 All-Americans.
Ervin Garnes – Class of 1974
While a student at East, Ervin Garnes was a City League and State Champion in several track events. As a Junior, he was the State
Champion in the 100 and 220-yard dashes. As a Senior, he was the City League and repeated as State Champion in the 100 and 220-yard
dashes. Ervin was also a part of the 1974 5A State Track and Field Championship team. His 100 time still ranks in the top three in school
history.
Chaquil Reed – Class of 2010
While at East, Chaquil participated in football, basketball, and baseball. As a football player, he was a 4-year starter and letterman. He
was named an All-City defensive line and full back in 2007, 2008, 2009. He was also a 1-year letterman in basketball. Chaquil went on to
play defensive lineman at Butler Community College and then to Kansas State University where he started every game as a senior.
Don Steffens – 1988-2023
As a high schooler, Don Steffens announced his first youth track meet at East in 1963. Since that time, Don has announced a record 19
NCAA Division 1 meets and worked 4 Olympic games. For the past 48 years, he has been the voice of the Kansas State Cross Country and
Track and Field Championships. Don regards announcing the East Relays every April and the State Track meet every May as “the best
days of the year.”
2002 Boys Basketball Team
The 2002 Basketball Team finished with an overall record of 23-2 that included winning the prestigious Dodge City Tournament of
Champions. The team was the Greater Wichita Athletic League Champions and went on to win the 6A State Championship in that
historic season. They were coached by East High Hall of Famer, Ronnie Allen.
2012-2013 Boys Swimming and Diving Team
The Boys Swimming and Diving Team dominated the 2012-2013 season, completing an undefeated regular season, winning their 5th
consecutive GWAL title by a large margin (doubling the points of the 2nd place team), and then winning East High’s first State
Championship in 46 years. This team was coached by Joe Hutchinson.
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Class of 2022 Inductees
Rick Maloney – 1964-2022
Rick participated in basketball and track while attending East and was part of the 1964 State track team. Rick has been an avid supporter
and super fan of East High and the community for many years, volunteering often at athletic events and school activities.
Kristie McClain – Class of 1998
While at East, Kristie received All-City and All-State basketball honors. Her next stop was Coffeyville Community College where she
received All-Conference and All-Regional honors and remains third on their all-time scoring list with 1,183 points. She finished out her
basketball career at Emporia State where she was an All-American and named MIAA Player of the Year.
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Class of 2021 Inductees
Ronald Mayo, Jr. – Class of 1950
Ronald Mayo is the son of legendary coach, “Stub” Mayo. As an All-State halfback, he led East to the 1949 state football championship.
He also won the 120 high hurdles in 14.6 seconds, a state record at the time. Ronald served in the United States Navy and then played
football at Purdue University for one year. He went on to teach and coach football, track and wrestling at the high school level.
Doug McEnulty – Class of 1939
Doug played football, basketball, and won the state championship in the discus while at East. He was a letterman at Wichita University
and played for the Wichita Aero Commandos semi-pro football team. Doug went on to play for George Halas and the Chicago Bears in
1943-44, winning an NFL championship in 1943.
Ira Smith – Class of 1924
Ira played baseball, football and basketball while at East (Wichita High School). He went on to play professional baseball for 15 years, 10
of them in the Redlegs and Cardinals systems. He also managed professional teams in New York, Houston, Sacramento and Birmingham.
He also managed and pitched in the National Baseball Congress games as a member of Boeing Bombers teams. Ira is also a Kansas
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
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Class of 2020 Inductees
Tony Anderson – Class of 1968
Tony had the greatest all-round single football season in East history. In 1967, he was #1 in City League rushing, #1 in City League receiving
and #1 in City League scoring with 93 points. He was a unanimous All-City and All-State football selection. Tony was also a sprinter on the
1967 East state championship track team.
Jim Barger – 1958-1967
Coach Barger ranks in the top five of the winningest football coaches in City League history. While at East, Coach Barger’s teams won four
City League championships in 1958, 1959, 1961 and 1967.
Marcie Borchard – Class of 1983
Marcie became the first All-City softball player in East history in 1982, after the first five years of City League softball having no East players
on the All-City teams. A hard-hitting outfielder, she led the way for future East softball players.
Jerry Gardner – Class of 1958
Jerry was a leading scorer in basketball at East in the 1950’s, averaging 21.5 points his senior year. He led East to a third place state
championship finish in 1958. He was also a state champion in the long jump. Jerry is currently the fifty-third leading scorer in KU basketball
history, scoring 1,030 points from 1960-62.
Jake Spitz – Class of 2013
Jake is a four-time state swimming champion, a sixteen-time City League swimming champion and an All-American in the 100 butterfly.
Jake also was captain of the East state champion swim team.
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Class of 2019 Inductees
Arthur Brown – Class of 2008
As a sophomore and junior, Arthur was a consensus First team Class 6A All-State selection and as a senior, he was named to the Second
Eleven All-State team. At K-State, he won the 2012 Big 12 Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Arthur also spent four seasons in the
NFL.
Bryce Brown – Class of 2009
Bryce played running back for East from 2005 to 2008. With over 6,000 yards rushing, he is the best back in the history of the Wichita City
League. As a four-time All-City back and numerous All-State awards, Bryce went on to play in the NFL.
Cheryl Dickerson – Class of 1982
Sharing the title of East’s first two-time All-City girls’ basketball player in the same years of 1981 and 1982 with East Hall of Fame inductee
Kym Carter, Cheryl led her team to an overall record of 41 wins and 3 losses and a third place finish in the state championship in 1982.
Cheryl went on to play basketball at Barton County Community College and University of Dayton.
J.D. Edmiston – 1955-1980
Coach Edmiston was one of several great track and field coaches that East has been fortunate enough to have. He had many state
champions throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s while at East. The J.D. Edmiston Track and Field Scholarship Fund was established after
Coach Edmiston passed away in 2008.
Greg Esaw – Class of 1968
After playing his last game as an Ace over 50 years ago, Greg is still East’s best single season quarterback with 1,211 yards on 80 of 163
attempts and 13 touchdowns. Named All-City and Second team All-State, he led East to an undefeated City League title. Greg also played
baseball at East and went on to play baseball in college.
Ken Thiessen – 2003-2018
Mr. Thiessen began his career as a teacher in the Wichita Public Schools In 1981. He started working at East in 1992 as an assistant principal
and named principal in 2003. He served in that capacity until retiring in 2018. He helped co-found the East High Hall of Fame in 2004,
served on the Kansas High School Activities Association Board of Directors, and was the President of the Executive Board In 2014. During
his tenure as principal, he was very supportive of all extra-curricular activities and promoted the rich traditions that the school is known
for; a few of these are awarding Spirit Sticks, attempting to control the Hecklers, and jumping into the pool after swimming championships.
East is the home of the Blue Aces and the acquisition of the biplane that hangs in the gym foyer was also a project led under Mr. Thiessen’s
leadership.
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Class of 2018 Inductees
Mike Anderson – 1981-2007
Mike Anderson started the boys’ soccer program at East in 1981, along with taking over the girls’ program in 1989, a year after it started.
He coached until 2007 before passing away from cancer. Coach Anderson is considered one of the pioneers of high school soccer in
Wichita. He led the boys’ program to 3 regional titles and the girls’ program to 5 regional titles along with a 3rd place state finish in 1998.
In his 26 years at East, he coached hundreds of soccer players and also encouraged academic success. Although stern in his actions as a
coach, he cared for all of his players as if they were his own.
Michael Draut – 1999-2016
Michael is a former athlete and coach of East High cross country and track. While an athlete at East from 1975-1978, he was a 3 year letter
winner in both track and cross country. Michael became an assistant coach at East in 1999. He was the head coach from 2003 to 2016. He
coached numerous all-state athletes during his tenure. Coach Draut’s boys’ teams were consistently competitive in championship meets
and in 2010 placed as high as 4th in the state. Coach Draut’s girls’ teams were consistently some of the best in the area during his
tenure. This included breaking a drought of city championships since 1988 in 2016.
Monica (Spencer) Downs – Class of 1984
Monica was the first star volleyball player in the City League for East. While at East from 1981 to 1984, she lettered 2 years in volleyball
and 3 years in both basketball and softball. She was a part of multiple City League championships in volleyball and basketball as well as a
number of state appearances in volleyball, basketball and softball. She was selected All-City twice each in volleyball, basketball and
softball, as well as being selected All-State twice in volleyball and once in basketball. She led East to a 2nd place finish in the 1983 state
volleyball championships and is still considered one of the top 3 setters in City League history. After graduation, Monica went on to earn
NJCAA conference honors in both volleyball and basketball, and earned Big Eight post-season honors in volleyball while at the University
of Kansas.
David Waldie – Class of 1967
David lettered 2 years in tennis while at East from 1965 to 1967, along with a City League championship in 1966. While volleyball was not
played while David was at East, he went on to a great volleyball coaching career at Friends University. He coached at Friends University
for 10 years winning 3 KCAC championships and 2 district championships. His 1985 team went to the NAIA Championship tournament. He
is in the Friends Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Class of 2017 Inductees
Bobbie Givens – 1988-2009
For over 20 years as a contributor to East Athletics and East High School as a whole, Bobbie has done everything that needed to be done
to help the sports department with all sports. Whether it was selling tickets, supervision, or working concessions, Bobbie has been a
friend and supporter of all athletes and coaches at East.
Andrea Rhoads – Class of 2000
As a softball pitcher at East from 1997 to 2000, Andrea is considered one of the most dominant pitchers in the state of Kansas. She was a
four-time All-City first team softball pitcher. Known for great control and the ability to put the softball where she wanted, made her one
of the most feared pitchers ever to play in the Wichita City League. Andrea was a 4-year letterwinner in softball, basketball and volleyball.
Bill Scherich – 1986-1997
As head baseball coach at West from 1967 to 1970 and then at East from 1986 to 1997, Coach Scherich won over 203 games while losing
108, with eight trips to the state championship. He won two Kansas state championships, had four 2nd or 3rd place state championship
finishes, and four City League championships. He was also named Wichita City League baseball coach of the year in 1988 and 1989.
Tama Salter – Class of 1991
The Wichita Eagle named Tama the best 100 meter freestyle lady swimmer in Wichita City League history, winning Kansas state
championships in the 100 freestyle in 1989 and 1990, and in the 200 freestyle in 1989. She also broke six City League records during her
high school career. Tama went on to swim four years for Texas Christian University.
Ev Wessel – 1968-1974
Coach Wessel was head boys’ basketball coach from 1968-74. He had 65 wins and 65 losses. Coach Wessel’s team also won the state
basketball championship in 1972 and was runner-up in 1973. Coach Wessel also is known for hiring Lafayette Norwood for his first
coaching job at a time that was difficult in our country’s history.
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Class of 2016 Inductees
Kirk Allen – Class of 1984
Kirk Allen was an All-City linebacker and member of two footbAll-State championships in 1982 and 1983. His three-year Wichita East
record was 32 wins and only 4 losses. Kirk was a driving force for the Aces success. After Wichita East, he went to Wichita State to continue
his football career and became an All-MVC football player in 1986 while playing for Coach Ron Chismar.
Terry Benton – Class of 1968
Terry Benton was an All-State basketball player as a Wichita East senior. At Wichita State, he was the MVC rebounding champion in two
of his three varsity seasons. His 16.8 rebounding average in 1970-71 remains the best in Shocker history. He scored 1,003 points and shot
50 percent from the field for his career. Terry was named first team All-Missouri Valley Conference in 1971 and 1972 and was inducted
into the Shocker Hall of Fame.
Berry Dunham – Class of 1925
Berry Dunham led the 1925 Wichita High School basketball team (now Wichita East) to the national interscholastic crown in Chicago,
drubbing a team from El Reno, Oklahoma, in the title game, 27-6. That Wichita High team produced center, and Shocker Hall of Fame
member, Ross McBurney and guard Berry Dunham, who anchored powerful Wichita University teams of 1927-28 under Shocker Hall of
Fame Coach, Gene Johnson. Berry also won three AAU National Basketball Championships playing for Henrys in 1930, 1931 and 1932.
Charles Horner – Class of 1965
Charles Horner is one of Wichita East’s greatest swimmers of all time in any category and without a doubt the greatest 200 freestyle
swimmer Wichita East has ever produced. He is also one of the best swimmers in Kansas history. Horner was only the second swimmer in
the history of Kansas high school state championship swimming competition to win three consecutive swimming state championships in
1963, 1964 and 1965.
Reo Nichols – Class of 1977
Reo Nichols is one of Wichita East High School’s best wrestlers of all-time and without a doubt, Wichita East’s greatest wrestler at 171 lbs.
As a sophomore he placed 3rd at state. With determination and hard work Reo went on to win back-to-back Kansas High School wrestling
state champion in 1976 and 1977.
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Class of 2014 Inductees
Wes Anderson – Class of 1984
As one of the best running backs ever to play at Wichita East, Wes Anderson is in the top 30 of all-time top rusher in the City League and
was All-City in 1983. He led the City League in rushing his senior year with 1,208 yards while leading his team to the state football
championship in 6A while playing for head football coach and Wichita East Hall of Fame inductee, Chuck Porter.
Allen Daniels – Class of 1944
Coach Daniels was an undefeated wrestler at Wichita East in both his junior and senior years winning the state wrestling championship in
1944 and 1945. Only an injury kept Coach Daniels from winning another wrestling state championship his sophomore year. Coach Daniels
was also a successful basketball and track coach at Mead Junior High School in USD 259 for 28 years. At age 87, at the time of this 2015
induction, Coach Daniels is still active and follows City League sports.
Jamie Knorr – Class of 1967
Jamie Knorr is considered one of the top Wichita East swimmers of all-time. At a time when City League swimming was best in the entire
state of Kansas, Knorr is without a doubt, the greatest Greater Wichita City League 200 individual medley swimmer of all-time. Jamie won
five Kansas swimming state champion titles in the mid 1960’s.
John Lewallen – Class of 1990
John Lewallen was the best baseball DH at Wichita East in City League history. John hit at a career .518 pace and was a four time All-City
selection in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1990. His City League team record his four years at Wichita East was 54 wins and 13 losses, winning
.76% of their games. John led Wichita East to Greater Wichita City League championships in both 1988 and 1989.
Chuck Porter – 1980-1983
Coach Porter has been involved in some of the most storied athletic programs in Kansas and has been involved in multiple state
championships as a head coach and assistant coach. Coach Porter won two state football championships at Wichita East in 1982 and 1983.
Coaching in several other activities, he had tremendous success in golf, capturing numerous regional and league titles and making several
state appearances. Honors include Kansas Coach of the Year (Football) 5 times, Shrine Bowl Assistant & Head Coach, City League Coach
of the Year. He was inducted into Buhler Athletic Hall of Fame in 2010 and KSHSAA Hall of Fame in 2014.
Dennis Schumacher – Class of 1982
Dennis Schumacher is still one of only 60 players to score 800 points in a City League career and was All-City in 1982. Dennis had the
privilege of playing for his father, Wichita East head coach, Dick Schumacher. At Friends University, Dennis was the Outstanding Offensive
Player in the 1984-85 and 1985-86 seasons and Most Valuable Player in the 1985-86 season. He was twice named to the KCAC All-
Conference team and became the all-time leading scorer at Friends University with 1,553 points. He was inducted into the Friends
University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2009.
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Class of 2013 Inductees
Bob Conn – Class of 1952
Dr. Bob Conn was class valedictorian and the 1952 City of Wichita High School Athlete of the Year. At Wichita East, he was an All-American
in football and All-State in basketball and baseball. He attended KU where he played football and baseball and became a medical doctor
specializing in pathology and microbiology. Dr. Conn passed away in 2011.
Taj Gray – Class of 2002
As of his Wichita East Hall of Fame induction, Taj Gray is #13 on the all-time City League basketball scoring list and led Wichita East to the
2002 state championship. He was also named Kansas High School Player of the Year after averaging 20.9 points and 15.5 rebounds per
game during his senior season. Taj was an All-American at Redlands Community College and All-Big 12 at Oklahoma. He played pro
basketball in Europe from 2006 to 2010.
Larry Hyde – Class of 1959
At Wichita East, Dr. Larry Hyde set a national high school record three times in swimming in the 100 yard butterfly and won four state
championships. In 1960, he just missed the Olympic team and instead went to University of Minnesota on a full swim scholarship and
finished among the top 10 nationally three times. He became a medical doctor specializing as an OB-GYN. Dr. Hyde passed away in 1997.
Marcus Walker – Class of 1967
Marcus Walker could fly on the track. Marcus is considered the City League’s greatest hurdler, specializing in the 110 hurdles, winning
two state championships in 1966 and 1967.
Heidi Wimmer – Class of 1984
Heidi Wimmer was an All-City basketball player winning nearly 40 games her junior and senior year. After Wichita East, Heidi went to
Friends University where she was named All-American and was part of the All-KCAC First team and NAIA All-District 10 team. Heidi is also
an inductee in the Friends University Athletic Hall of Fame and the Wichita Biddy Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Class of 2012 Inductees
Coach Ron Allen – 1994-2012
Ron Allen was the Wichita East High School head basketball Coach from 1994 to 2012. Coach Allen’s teams won two state basketball
championships in 2002 and 2005. His 301-146 record makes him the second winningest City League basketball coach in history. In 2011,
Coach Allen was inducted into the Wichita Biddy Basketball Hall of Fame and looks forward to his future induction into the Wichita Sports
Hall of Fame and the Wichita Southeast Sports Hall of Fame.
Kristina Kastor Curfman – Class of 2000
Kristina Kastor Curfman is one of Wichita East High School’s greatest all-round athletes in school history the best female soccer players to
ever take the field for Wichita East. Kristina is second on the Wichita City League’s all-time goals scoring list, which makes her one of the
greatest soccer players in Greater Wichita Athletic League history.
Cory Lukens – Class of 1999
Cory Lukens was one of Wichita East High School’s greatest female swimmers of all-time. The 200 freestyle is where she made her mark
as the best 200 freestyle female swimmer in Wichita City League history. She won two state swimming championships in two events in
1998.
Archie San Romani, Jr. – Class of 1959
Archie San Romani, Jr. won three straight Kansas high school state track championships in the mile and led his Wichita East Track team to
three team state track championships. He also won a Kansas high school state championship in cross country in 1958. While competing
at University of Oregon, he ran on a world record four mile relay team and also had a career best mile time of 3:57.6, breaking that magical
four minute mile barrier. He also competed in two Olympic trials.
Mohamed Sharif (known as Kelly Pete while at Wichita East) – Class of 1962
Mohamed Sharif and his basketball team won the Kansas high school basketbAll-State championship in 1962. He was also named the MVP
of that team. Mohamed went on to become a great basketball player at Wichita State University scoring over 1,100 points and leading
the team to the final four in 1964. While at WSU, Mohamed played for former Wichita East Basketball Coach and Naismith Basketball Hall
of Famer, Ralph Miller, and Wichita East Sports Hall of Famer, Gary Thompson. In 2007, Mohamed was inducted into the Shocker Hall of
Fame.
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Class of 2011 Inductees
Bob Carroll – Class of 1966
Bob Carroll won five state championships in the sport of gymnastics, including two in the pommel horse, two in the rings and one on
parallel bars.
Lafayette Norwood – Class of 1952
Coach Lafayette Norwood was on the 1951 Wichita East basketball championship team and long-time coach of basketball and golf at both
the high school and college level. Coach Norwood has been inducted into seven different Halls of Fame.
Dick Schumacher – 1974-1984
Coach Dick Schumacher was head boys’ basketball coach from 1974-84. With 115 wins and 99 losses, he is the 11
th
all-time winningest
coach in City League history. Schu, as his friends call him, was also the athletic director at Wichita East from 1996 to 2005.
Cy Sickles – 1956-1968
Coach Cy Sickles was head boys’ basketball coach from 1956-68. His 221 wins and 56 losses still ranks him as the 5
th
all-time winningest
City League basketball coach in history. He also ranks 5
th
all-time in winning percentage in the City League as a boys’ basketball coach.
Fritz Snodgrass – 1943-1956
Coach Fritz Snodgrass was athletic director from 1943-56 and was one of the greatest track coaches in the history of Kansas track and
field winning nine state championships as head track coach.
Gary Thompson – Class of 1950
Coach Gary Thompson played basketball for Ralph Miller at Wichita East High and was a part of the 1948 state championship runner-up
team. He went on to be a player, assistant coach, and head basketball coach at Wichita State University taking the 1964 Shockers
basketball team to the final four.
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Class of 2010 Inductees
Don Bowin – 1974-1987
Coach Don Bowin was the head girls’ basketball coach from 1974-87. With 170 wins and 94 losses, he is the fourth all-time winningest
City League girls’ basketball coach.
Kym Carter – 1982
Kym Carter is the one of the most dominate female athlete in City League history. She was All-State in basketball, held the national high
school high jump record at 6’ 2”, was a 1992 USA Olympian, and was the American champion in the heptathlon and pentathlon.
Dick Casidy – 1957
Dick Casidy was multiple All-Ark Valley in baseball and basketball. He was a team leader in HR’s and RBI’s in 1956 and 1957 on teams that
won two state baseball championships. He won two NBC Baseball National Championships with Wichita Dreamliners and Wichita Service
Autoglass. Dick was inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988.
Mike Hollimon – 1966
Mike Hollimon is only one of four boys to ever be named 1
st
team All-City three times in basketball. The other three players are Darnell
Valentine, Aubrey Sherrod and Rashad Washington. He scored over 1,000 points at Wichita East and is the 5
th
leading scorer of all time
for the Aces.
Steve Sell – 1966 (1975-2002)
Steve Sell was a member of six state championship teams. He was the Wichita East High track and cross country coach from 1975-2002.
He won six track & field City League titles and one cross country City League title. He coached Wichita East High to its only girls’ cross
country City League championship in school history in 1988. His team won the 1996 boys’ track & field state championship. He coached
Olympian Kym Carter and current Wichita East High Hall of Famer Brad Speer.
Randy Smith – 1971
Randy Smith had multiple titles in distance running at the state track championships while at Wichita East. At Wichita State University, he
was a 14 time MVC track champion. He was also a Charter Inductee in Shocker Hall of Fame in 1980.
Chris Wimmer – 1989
While playing baseball at Wichita East, Chris Wimmer hit .533 and stole 28 bases his senior year. He was a two-time All-American at
Wichita State University and a member of the 1992 USA Olympic Baseball Team. Chris was inducted into the Shocker Hall of Fame.
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Class of 2009 Inductees
Allan Frame – Class of 1952
Allan Frame was a Kansas Cross Country Champion. He had Eight Big Seven titles in track and cross at the University of Kansas. He is also
a member of the University of Kansas Hall of Fame.
Adrian Griffin – Class of 1992
Adrian Griffin was a two-year All-State basketball player. He is number 11 on the all-time City League scoring list. He also had a multiple
year NBA career.
Stub Mayo – 1940-1952
Stub Mayo has the seventh most career victories in City League history. His record was 92-21-4.
Richard Quick – Class of 1957
Richard Quick was a high School All-American swimmer and a one-time National record holder. As a swimming coach at the NCAA Division
1 level: 12 NCAA team titles, 6 time NCAA coach of the year, 3 time USA World Championship Team Coach, 6 time USA Olympic swimming
coach.
Brad Speer – Class of 1984
Brad Speer was the greatest high jumper in Kansas High School history at 7’4 ½”.
Johnny Stevens – Class of 1960
Johnny Stevens was a Kansas High School Golf Champion, a two-time Missouri Valley Conference Golf Champion, and a member of the
Shocker Hall of Fame.
Jim Waskiewicz – Class of 1962
Jim Waskiewicz was All-State Football, two-time state discuss champion, and heavyweight wrestling state champion in 1962. He was also
an All-American in football at Wichita State University as well as a member of the Shocker Hall of Fame. He played in the NFL 4+ years.
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Class of 2008 Inductees
Bob Hanson – Class of 1962
The state’s best sprinter of his generation, Bob Hanson won the state 100-yard dash, 220-yard dash, and the 180-yard hurdles as a junior
and senior. He’s tied for 11
th
on Kansas’ all-time individual gold medals list for a career, and that doesn’t count three relay wins. Hanson
ran 9.6 in the 100, 21.0 in the 220 and 47.1 in the 440, winning the 440 at the 1962 Golden West Invitational in Los Angeles. He also
averaged 8.7 yards per carry on the football team. After high school, Hanson ran track at KU, where he was a co-holder of the American
60-yard low hurdles record at 6.7 seconds. He was also a conference champ in the low hurdles and part of KU’s mile relay championship
team. Hanson teamed with Nestor Weigand to form Weigand Omega Management Co. in 1976.
Arthur McAfee, Jr. – Class of 1946
Arthur McAfee, Jr., former Wichita East High School and Wichita State University player, coached basketball 40 years and retired in 2000
ranked among the nation’s top 18 small-college coaches with 514 victories. He coached for 35 years at Morehouse College in Atlanta,
Georgia, between 1989 and 1992; his teams were 90-30, reaching the NCAA Division II Final Four in 1990. In 1999, he was third vice
president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) and in line to become president in 2001-02, but retired before reaching
that office. Ninety-five percent of his players received their degrees.
Ross McBurney – Class of 1925
Ross McBurney was a star 6’3” center on the 1925 Wichita High (now Wichita East) team which won the National High School
championship in Chicago, Illinois, in 1925. He then led Wichita University to third place in the National AAU tourney in 1929 and later was
a key figure on Wichita Henry’s teams in 1930-31 that won national AAU titles en route to a record three crowns in a row in 1930-32. He
was named as center on the National AAU first team. He played for Wichita University from 1926-29 and was the first Wichita University
player to be named to an All-America team. He became an insurance agent in Wichita and Halstead.
Ron Neugent – Class of 1978
Ron Neugent competed with the Wichita Swim Club while attending Wichita East High School, where he competed nationally. After high
school, Neugent had an All-American season at SMU in 1979 competing in the 1650 yard freestyle. He spent the next year training for the
1980 Olympics. In 1979, he won a gold medal in the 1500-meter freestyle at the World University Games, but America boycotted the
Olympics in Moscow because of political differences after Neugent had finished third in the Olympic trials in the 1500 freestyle. After
transferring to Kansas University in 1980, he set an American record in the 1500-meter short-course freestyle and was an All-American in
1983. Neugent trained again for the 1984 Olympics, but didn’t qualify. He is currently an orthodontist in Wichita.
Clint Normore – Class of 1984
A tough, unrelenting two-sport star, Clint Normore was an All-City and All-State point guard as a senior in 1984, helping the Blue Aces to
a third place finish in Class 6A. Normore was also an All-State safety in football and quarterbacked two undefeated 6A state championship
teams while at Wichita East. Normore played two seasons of basketball and on of football at Wichita State University before transferring
to Kansas University in 1987. At KU, he was an honorable mention All-Big Eight safety in 1987, and his playing career ended in the 1988
NCAA basketball championship game. He scored 7 points, which was a career high. After a career in law enforcement, he currently is
director of intramural sports at Oklahoma City University.
Jaime Thompson – Class of 1963
In his junior year, Jaime Thompson turned in a definitive performance by hitting all nine of his field goal attempts and all 10 of his free
throws. That helped propel Wichita State University to a 100-94 victory over Michigan, which was ranked No. 2 and the time. He stood
only 6’3” and was not swift afoot, but his quick release and his deadly accuracy made him one of the most feared Shockers. He was a key
to the success of the 1964-65 WSU team which won the Missouri Valley title, beat Oklahoma State in the Midwest Regional title game,
and became the only Shocker squad to reach the Final Four. Thompson scored 36 points in the NCAA semifinal loss to UCLA. He is still the
Shockers’ free throw accuracy leader at 85.3 percent. He was equally adept on the golf course as on the basketball court. He was runner-
up in the Kansas Amateur golf tournament in 1964 and finished second twice in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.
Marc Waldie – Class of 1973
Marc Waldie reaped many honors as a mainstay on the Ohio State men’s volleyball team in the 1970s and 1980s, culminating with an
Olympic gold medal in the 1984 Games. He was an outstanding middle blocker who was named to the all-tournament team in the NCAA
playoffs in 1975-76-77. He was also named to the Ohio State University Sports Hall of Fame and was honored with a spot on the National
Volleyball All-Era team which covered the period from 1978 to 2002. Several times he was named captain of the U.S. National team. He
helped lead the Buckeyes to a four-year record of 89 victories and only 18 losses. He was the 1976 Ohio State University Player of the Year
and three-time All-American.
1925 Wichita High Basketball Team
Eight young basketball players put Wichita on the basketball map in 1925 by capturing the national interscholastic crown in Chicago,
drubbing a team from El Reno, Okla., in the title game, 27-6. That Wichita team produced center Ross McBurney and guard Berry Dunham,
who anchored powerful Wichita U. teams of 1927-28 and led the Wichita Henrys to a record three straight national AAU championships
(1930-31-32). Other members of the Wichita High team were Cy Crosette, Howard Fullington, Tom Churchill, Paul Fowler, Jack Barrington
and George McCormick. Churchill became a driving force on Oklahoma University’s undefeated 1928 team and an All-American for OU in
1929.
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Class of 2005 Inductees
Jeff Ferrell – Class of 1954
Jeff Farrell won three state swimming titles swimming for his coach, Bob Timmons. Farrell then swam for the University of Oklahoma
where he earned All-American honors. But it was at the 1960 Olympic games in Rome, where Farrell shined. As a swimmer on the 400
medley and the 800 freestyle relay teams, Farrell won gold medals in both races while setting world records in both races. Ferrell is an
inductee in the International Swimming Hall of Fame, Kansas Sports Hall of Fame and Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
Marilynn Smith – Class of 1947
While a student at Wichita East, there were no girls’ sports. That didn’t stop Marilynn Smith from becoming a champion golfer. She won
three Kansas Amateur golf titles in 1946, 1947 and 1948 and the national collegiate crown in 1949 playing for Kansas University. A pioneer
of women’s golf who signed articles of incorporation that created the Ladies Professional Golf Association at the U.S. Open at Wichita’s
Rolling Hills Country Club in 1950. She won two majors (1963-64 Titleholders) and 22 titles on the LPGA Tour and served as LPGA president
three years. She has been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, Kansas Golf Hall of Fame, Texas Golf Hall of Fame, Kansas Sports Hall
of Fame, LPGA Teachers Hall of Fame and Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
Bob Timmons – 1956-1964
As the head track coach and swimming coach for Wichita East High School, Bob Timmons touched many lives. His most famous Wichita
East High School athlete was the mile world record holder, Jim Ryun. In swimming, Coach Timmons coached Olympic swimming gold
medal winner in the 1960 Rome games, Jeff Farrell. Coach Timmons left Wichita East and coached track and cross-country at Kansas
University, winning many Big 8 championships and coaching many All-Americans. Coach Timmons has been inducted into the US Track
Hall of Fame, Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, KU Hall of Fame and Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
1946 Football Team
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Class of 2004 Inductees
Cleo Littleton – Class of 1951
Littleton was named third-team All-American in his senior year but was all-Missouri Valley all four years that he played. He set the school
career scoring record at 2,164 points. He also set career records for free throws made (642) and scoring average (19.0). The former Wichita
East High School star led the 1953-54 Shockers to a berth in the National Invitation Tournament for the first time. An iron man, Littleton
played in 184 consecutive games without a miss from his sophomore season in high school to his senior season at WSU. He was drafted
by the Fort Wayne Pistons of the NBA. His No. 13 is one of five that have been retired by WSU. Cleo is an inductee in the Shocker Hall of
Fame, Wichita Sports Hall of Fame and Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.
Ralph Miller – 1948-1951
In the 1950s and early ‘60s, Wichita State opponents dreaded the raucous crowds and the yellow glow of The Roundhouse. What they
feared more was the constant full-court, zone pressure defense of Coach Miller’s Shockers, who scored many of their points by forcing
foes into turnovers and shooting layups. Miller used zone pressure to fashion a career in which he won 674 games and championships in
three conferences. An all-around athlete at Chanute High and the University of Kansas, Miller began his coaching career at Wichita Wichita
East High in 1948, winning 63 games and one state title in three years. Then he went to Wichita University and put together a 220-133
record in 14 seasons. He also coached at Iowa University and Oregon State, retiring as the sixth winningest coach in NCAA history. He was
the National Basketball Coach of the Year in 1981 and 1982, took nine teams to NCAA tournaments and five to the NIT. Miller was inducted
into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988, College Basketball Hall of Fame, Kansas Sports Hall of Fame and the Wichita Sports Hall
of Fame.
Jim Ryun – Class of 1965
Jim Ryun had a finishing kick that often left the world’s best middle distance giants of his day in his dust. In June of 1964 he became the
first high school runner to break four minutes in the mile, posting a 3:59.0 in the Compton Relays. In the 1965 Compton Relays, Ryun
finished third at 3:56.8, only four-tenths of a second behind former world record holder Peter Snell of New Zealand. Then Ryun hit his
stride. He broke the world record in the mile twice, running 3:51.3 in 1966 and breaking his own record in 1967 at 3:51.1. He was named
Sportsman of the Year in 1966 by Sports Illustrated and won the AAU’s Sullivan Award as the best amateur athlete. He also held world
records in the 1500 at 3:33.1, the half mile at 1:48.3 and anchored the KU sprint medley relay team to a 3:15.2 world record. He was a
member of three U.S. Olympic teams, 1964, 1968 and 1972. He is a member of the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, Kansas Sports
Hall of Fame, KU Hall of Fame and Wichita Sports Hall of Fame. Ryun became a professional photographer, then ran successfully for a seat
in the U.S. Congress representing northeast Kansas.
Linwood Sexton – Class of 1944
Linwood Sexton was a gifted black football player who broke the color barrier at Wichita University as a running back in the 1940s. He
was a three-sport star at Wichita East High and a three-time All-Missouri Valley running back at WU (1945-47). His 1,995 career rushing
yards were fourth all-time and 2,260 all-purpose yards were ninth at WSU. His No. 66 jersey was retired during his senior season. He is a
member of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Shocker Hall of Fame and Wichita Sports Hall of Fame. He was presented the 1977 Alumni
Achievement Award by the WSU Alumni Association and several scholarships have been endowed in his name. He is a past member of
the WSU Endowment Association and the Board of Trustees as well as the Kansas Board of Regents.
Daryl Spencer – Class of 1946
Daryl Spencer was that rare shortstop who could hit with power and he wielded his power for a decade in the National League and for
several more years in Japan. Spencer struggled to make the starting lineup in his days at Wichita East High and on other amateur teams.
But he never gave up and finally landed on a Class D professional team in Pauls Valley, Okla. That is where he suddenly began to hit home
runs. The New York Giants bought his contract in 1951 and Spencer spent six years with the National League club in New York and San
Francisco. His best season was 1958 when he hit 17 homers and drove in 74 runs for San Francisco. He later played for the Cardinals,
Dodgers and Reds and hit a total of 105 home runs and had 428 RBI during his Major League career. Then he went to Japan and became
one of that nation’s top sluggers and made the all-star team twice. He also coached in Japan. Spencer is an inductee in the Kansas Sports
Hall of Fame, Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame, NBC Hall of Fame and Wichita Sports Hall of Fame.
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