Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

Discoverer Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet

Celebrating the Past, Present and Future of Columbus Discoverer Athletics

What: Columbus Discoverers Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
When: Thursday, September 5th, 2024
Time: Doors open at 5:30, program and dinner begin at 6:30 pm
Where: Ag Park, 822 15th St, Columbus, NE 68601
 

We will be honoring a new set of inductees into the Columbus Discoverer Athletic Hall of Fame. All past inductees will be honored! We are excited to celebrate all of the athletic achievements that have been accomplished while attending Columbus High. We are proud of your success and want to celebrate YOU! Fight... Fight.. For... O... Columbus! Go Maroon and White!

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2024 Inductees:

Meritorious
Steve Anderson
Bill Moore

Coach
Bob Hopp
Jim Rich

Athletes
Mark Bellum, Class of 1982
Tim Carpenter, Class of 1993
Jason Johnson, Class of 1995
Kerry Neumann, Class of 1989
Jason Parolek, Class of 1990
Jena Schwalenberg, Class of 2009
Jay Sherer, Class of 2006
Marty Sipple, Class of 1984
Troy Watchorn, Class of 1996

Teams
1989 Boys Basketball State Runner Up
2005 Girls Cross Country State Runner Up
1974 Football Team 9-1 Record, undefeated regular season
1992 Boys Tennis State Champions

These funds will offer opportunities for: scholarships for current and graduating students;  teacher, staff and student recognitions; innovation and enrichment grants for students, teachers and staff; after school programs; support for staff positions not currently in the school budget; and alternative educational opportunities including online learning for students.

Donors will be recognized on the HOF structure located at the high school. Gifts may be spread over several years in equal installments and billed accordingly. Questions may be directed to HOF Chairman Roger Brown, or Foundation Executive Director Nicole Anderson at 402-563-7000 ext. 12847.

The Discoverer Athletic Hall of Fame (HOF) is an organization fitting under the umbrella of the Columbus Public Schools (CPS) Foundation. In an effort to keep the HOF active, we are accepting tax deductible 501(c)3 gifts. Giving levels are as follows: