Banquet - Thank You "FALL" Club Members

None of the festivities of The Awards Banquet would have been possible without all of you who joined "The FALL" this year to support Oregon State Wrestling:        

Jim Zalesky, Kevin Roberts & Troy Steiner

Akers, Bob & Janice

Allen, Bob & Charlene

Babb, Bert & Shirley

Ball, Chancy & Mary Bliven

Bashor, Doug & Marilyn

Beattie, Ray & Terri

Benson, Rolly & Carol

Bielenberg, Larry & Vicki   

Bielenberg, Chris & Mitch

Bledsoe, Ken & Kay

Brown, Ron & Vi

Burkum, Phil & Lauren

Buzzard, Bob & Pat

Buzzard, Scott & Kim

Carroll, Don

Cate, Ray & Charlene

Clock, Mike & Pat

Crawford, Todd & Diana family

Crenshaw, Russ                              

Troy Steiner listens to JIm Zalesky's introduction of the team

Crone, Dick & Elaine

Davis, Murrit & Lorry Juteau

DeAngelis, Jack & Elizabeth

Delgado, Joe & Maria family

Delgado, Joe & Pily family

Delgado, Juan & Phyllis family

Denison, Michael

Dougharity, Mick & Karyn family

Dustin, John & Bonnie

Dyar, Tom & Nancy

Elder, Diane & Alan Cronemiller

Elder, Gary, Gail Gutzler & Ila Elder

Engdahl, Brenda

Fielder, Crystal, Rhonda & family

Finley, Ron

Fletcher, Ed & Judy

Frey, Phil

Fuller, Dennis

Garcia, Mary

Gardner, Janet & Mark

Gardner, Reynold & Jennifer family

Gardner, Travis

Geister, Ron

Gerding, Ben & Sue                            

Coach Steiner relates a story from the season

Graybill, Jim

Hale, Jim & DeeDee family

Hathaway, John & Alaina family

Henrickson, Randy & Jennifer

Henrickson, Ron & Linda

Hilton, Frank & Alan Coogan

Hodge, Gary & Andi

Horn, John

Horton, Howard

Hoskins, Don & Julie

Iwasaki, Jana & Brett Waner

Iwasaki, Ron & Linda

Jackson, David

Johnson, Roger & Marilyn

Jones, Spike & Carolyn

Kauffman, Len & Sheri

Kowalewski, John

Kroll, Trent

Kuhns, Don & Sandy

Lander, Steve & Heidi

Lane, Jerry

Langenberg, Don

Lanteri, Michael & Denisa family

Lara, Jay & Dee family

Larson, Pete

Latham, Steve & Karen

McFarland, Joe

Mahoney, Gerry                                   

Senior Nick Schlager

March, Lee & Stephanie

Marquart, Steve,

Meeks, Mike & Lisa

Morehead, Marty & Susie

Morris, Roy & Shelly family

Munkenbeck, Frances

Newton, Bob & Pat

Nibblett, Dan & Bonnie

Noteboom, Ken

Ogdahl, Wally

Palmer, Darin & Lisa family

Peressini, Dan & Kristie

Peressini, Anthony

Pfennigs, Bobby

Phillips, Tom & Jan family

Piha, Lou & Eleanor

Place, Ken

Plourd,Pat

Rakevich, Rick & Shawnie

Ritchey, Nadine

Russo, Hannah

Rutherford, Adam & Pamela family

Sanders, Brenda & Mark family

Sather, Ron & Maureen family

Scharer, Craig

Schlager, Phil & Kristin family

Schnee, Mike

Sexton, Curt

Shaw, KC & Mary,

Shawhan, David & Gail

Smith, Jeff & Ginny

Smith, Doug & Chris                             

Senior Toney Chay

Sprague, Lee & Terri

Thomas, Michael & Andi family

Thorsen, Melinda

Tindall, Doug & Jana

Tobin, Ken & Andrea

Tomasovic, Bob & Denise

Tovey, Doug & Melinda family

Waddell, Brian

Watterson, Ty & Meagon

Weisbrodt, Dick

Wells, Joe & Cindia

Westford, Gary & Maureen McGlynn

Wilson, John & Pam

Winterbotham, Jerry

Wood, Konnie & William family

Wood, Garren & Rebecca family

Wood, Janet

Woods, Steve & Betty

Ziebart, Doug & Mary

Zweygardt, Tobe & Janet

Thank you, one and all!

Even though the season is over, there are still things ahead on the calendar. Don't forget the big fundraiser for the NWRTC, the Dale Thomas Golf Classic, on Friday, June 19. The deadline to register is this coming Friday, May 1! Contact Coach Troy Steiner if you'd still like to sign up.

Some of the squad will be traveling to Las Vegas, NV, to participate in the USA National Open Championships, May 5-9. To find the schedule and other information, check here.

Now, I am way behind on my gardening, so you won't hear as much from me for a while! Happy summer, see you in the fall!

Again, a big thank you to FALL Board member Michael Denison for sharing all of these photos from the banquet!!

Go Beavs!!

Season Wrap-Up and Banquet

It's been quite a ride, but the 2014-15 College Wrestling season is over.

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This past week in particular has hit highs and lows. The week began with former Coach Joe Wells' funeral service. If anyone would like to read Coach Wells' obituary, it was in the paper here. If you'd still like to leave a message for the family, you can do so at the funeral home's website.

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A few days later we heard of another former wrestling coach in a battle with life and death consequences. Ron Finley, former Beaver wrestler and former Duck Wrestling Head Coach, was featured in this article in The Oregonian, as he battles both cancer  and the powers that be to bring back wrestling at the U of O. Hang in there, Coach!

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Pac-12 Champions - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 trophies

 At the end of the week, we had the grand finale, the Awards Banquet. A happy group of fans, wrestlers, staff, and family met at The Club in Reser Stadium for dinner (and dessert - very popular by the length of the line and the fact that I think I got the last piece of pie) and a program to present the awards. A few lucky people went home with some great door prizes and Silent Auction items, too.

The first awards presented were by "The FALL". 

Alumnus Volunteer of the Year Award went to Bob Tomasovic for his work on the Wrestling Endowment Fund board. Thank you,  Bob! 

FALL Club Member Volunteer of the Year Award went to Jennifer Gardner. Wife of Board member Reynold Gardner, Jennifer has been there all season long, and even before the season began, always helping us out. Thank you, Jennifer!

The following Awards were presented by the Coaches:

"Coaches Appreciation" - Nate Keeve

Nate Keeve - Winner of Coaches Appreciation award

"Booster of the Year" - Adam Rutherford of Reno, NV

"Highest GPA" - Aaron David, 3.77 for Winter term. 

It was also pointed out that for Fall term, Ronnie Bresser led the way with a 4.0

Joe Wells "Team Impact" - Ronnie Bresser picked up this award, which was renamed this year in honor of Coach Wells

Chad Flack "Most Improved" - Alex Elder & Seth Thomas shared this award

Len Kauffman/Larry Bielenberg "Most Pins" - Jack Hathaway with 12 falls. 

Seth Thomas was right behind Jack with 11 and Ronnie Bresser was close with 9

Bill Brickey "Most Dedicated" - Alex Elder

Senior Alex Elder

Dale Thomas "Hustle" - Joe Latham, the "Hustle" award is a combination of academic and athletic statistics

Robin Reed "Outstanding Wrestler" - Taylor Meeks

"Hardest Worker" - Joey Palmer

"Leadership" - Taylor Meeks

Since the award trophies were actually stolen from the porch in town where they were delivered, the awards were announced, rather than handed out. The Albany police have found a few of them in a park. Hopefully the rest will turn up soon. If anysone sees them, please help them find their way back to the Wrestling Office, thank you! Then they will be delivered to the wrestlers.

Senior Pat Rollins

 Once the awards were completed, it was the Seniors' turn. Alex Elder, Brian Engdahl, Joe Latham, Taylor Meeks, Kurtis Ramsay, Pat Rollins and Nick Schlager all had their turn at the microphone. Toney Chay joined them as his season was ended by a neck injury and he will most likely be graduated and gone before the next banquet. Zac Cardwell will also be graduating this June after 4 years, but declined an invitation to speak. A big thank you to all of them for their years of effort and dedication to the sport of wrestling and their studies!

After an enthusiastic look to the future by Head Coach Jim Zalesky

Head Coach Jim Zalesky

and a season recap video, the seniors took to the stage for one last quick presentation. They had some gag gifts for a few of their teammates. They had everyone leaving with a smile on their face and great memories of the year.

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As listed in the program, special thanks go to those who made donations to help cover the cost of the banquet:

NCAA Champion level donors ($100+):

Rolly & Carol Benson

Gary Elder

Dr WH & Sharon MacFarlane

Phil & Kristin Schlager
Craig Scharer

Mike & Andi Thomas

NCAA All American donors ($50+):

Chancy Ball & Mary Bliven

Len  Kauffman

Jo Overton

Bob & Pat Newton

Brenda & Erik Engdahl

Tobe & Janet Zweygardt

Pac-12 Champion donors ($25+):

Diane Elder

David Jackson

Howard Horton

Dennis Fuller

Doug & Monique Parazoo

Also thank you to the Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis, OR for providing the lovely potted plants that decorated our tables and stage. And thanks to Ron Iwasaki for arranging this donation. The flowers add a festive touch to the room!

Flowers from Davis Family Farm decorated the tables

Go Beavs!

First and last photos on this post were courtesy of Craig Scharer. All those in between are courtesy of Michael Denison. Thank you, Craig & Michael!!

Wrestling Awards Banquet Coming April 25

The annual Wrestling Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 25, in The Club at Reser Stadium, sponsored by "The FALL" Fan Club.

Not only do we celebrate awards, this is also the seniors chance to say good-bye. Seniors Alex Elder, Brian Engdahl, Joe Latham, Taylor Meeks, Kurtis Ramsay, Patrick Rollins and Nick Schlager will get their turn at the microphone.  

All are welcome, admission is $28 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12. To get a copy of the letter of invitation and the reservation form, check here. 

Fill out the reservation form, page 2 of the document, and mail it and your check to "The FALL" Treasurer, Brandon Perkins, 4724 Whitman Circle NE, Salem, OR 97305. Deadline for reservations is Saturday, April 18.

We have a lot of accomplishments to celebrate, including the latest - Head Coach Jim Zalesky's fourth Pac-12 Coach of the Year Award! Congratulations, Coach!! You can read more about it here.

Hope to see you at the banquet!

Go Beavs!