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 3, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30, program and dinner begin at 6:30 pm
Where: Prime 10 Event Center
 

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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2026 Inductees:

Discoverer Award
Discoverer Sports Booster Founding Members: Doug Williams, Tom Hunt, Prent Roth, Larry & Susie Kobus, Marv Zoucha, Chuck Francis, Bill Ingold and Jerry Brockmeier
Steve Heiser
Dave McNair

Coach
Andrea Smejkal

Athletes
Dick Goc
Jon Cole
Stuart Bullington
Linda Svoboda
Tara Went
Austin Carmichael

Teams
1976 Girls Golf
1976 Wrestling
1982 Boys Swimming
1996 Boys Basketball

Golden Era Award
Arnold Oehrich
Roy Houdersheldt
Llewellyn Watke
Ward Diedrich
George "Nick" Rambour
Herman Person

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: