Congratulations Hall of Fame Inductees! #HawkenHOF
Hawken School congratulates the Class of 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees: Eric D. Hamilton '82, Jerry Holtrey, Alyssa Kiel '05, O.J. McDuffie '88, Melanie Valerio '87, and Cliff Walton.
These athletes and coaches – like those who will join them in years to come – represent the best of the best: Student-Athletes, Coaches, and Contributors who have significantly impacted Hawken’s athletic programs and demonstrated the highest standards of character, leadership, sportsmanship and Fair Play.
Click here to learn more about the Class of 2014 Inductees and their induction ceremony on Saturday, October 11.
Congratulatory notes may be sent via Facebook or Twitter using #HawkenHOF.
Honorees will also be recognized during half-time on October 10th football game against Independence.
Eric D. Hamilton '82 - Football, Basketball, Track
Three-sport varsity Old Board Award winner and Hawken Lifer, Eric Hamilton broke records and won state championships before going onto a four-year football scholarship and two NCAA Championships with Penn State.
Jerry Holtrey - Boys and Girls Swimming Coach, 1969-2014
A member of the Ohio High School Swimming Coaches Association Hall of Fame, the American Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame, and the Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame who has coached the Hawken girls and boys swim teams to 26 state titles, Jerry Holtrey steadfastly trained and supported scores of Hawken champions during his 45-year Hawken career.
Alyssa Kiel '05 - Swimming
An Olympic trial qualifier and US National Champion, Alyssa Kiel has garnered more state championships than any other Ohio high school swimmer and as a 500 meter freestyler, held the nation’s ninth fastest time and still holds the Hawken School, Holtrey Pool, and Ohio high school record.
O.J. McDuffie '88 - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track
After dominating in four sports during the three athletic seasons each year, and setting numerous and still-unbroken records throughout his Hawken career, O.J. McDuffie went on to play football at Penn State and was a leading wide receiver with the Miami Dolphins for eight seasons.
Melanie Valerio '87 - Swimming
A 1996 Olympic gold medalist, Melanie Valerio was a two-time state champion in the 200 free, held numerous school and state records, and earned an impressive 15 NCAA All-American honors swimming for Virginia.
Cliff Walton - Football and Wrestling Coach, 1978-Present
The long-time beloved football and wrestling coach at Hawken and the namesake of Walton Stadium, Cliff Walton has amassed over 200 Hawken football wins and continues to inspire truly exemplary sportsmanship and results both on and off the field.
Melanie Valerio '87 - Swimming
A 1996 Olympic gold medalist, Melanie Valerio was a two-time state champion in the 200 free, held numerous school and state records, and earned an impressive 15 NCAA All-American honors swimming for Virginia.
Cliff Walton - Football and Wrestling Coach, 1978-Present
The long-time beloved football and wrestling coach at Hawken and the namesake of Walton Stadium, Cliff Walton has amassed over 200 Hawken football wins and continues to inspire truly exemplary sportsmanship and results both on and off the field.
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Birchwood School of Hawken, 4400 West 140th Street, Cleveland, OH 44135
Upper School, PO Box 8002 (12465 County Line Rd), Gates Mills, OH 44040
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Gries Center, 10823 Magnolia Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
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