Hilander Hall of Fame 2025

2024 Inductees

Meet our inaugural class of inductees, selected through Hilander Democracy. These legends exemplify excellence in athletics, academics, and community service, chosen by the community they inspired.

Josh Cracraft

Hilander valedictorian turned Harvard graduate whose brilliance inspired excellence

Darcy Wishard

Visionary librarian who transformed Huntington's library into a modern learning hub preparing students for high school success

ACADEMICS

Michelle Mury

Hilander javelin champion and volleyball coach who brought home Kelso's first state trophy

Kiana Davis

Three-time Hilander track & field record holder and two-time Olympic trials competitor

ATHLETICS

TEAM/GROUP

1995 Baseball Team

Legendary Hilander state champions who brought the crown home to Kelso

1984 Track & Field Team

Historic Hilander track & field team that set the gold standard for excellence

Tommy Lloyd

Hilander point guard turned Arizona Basketball Head Coach and National Coach of the Year

Jake Stewart

Hilander distance running champion building Gonzaga's national powerhouse, extending his father's legendary legacy

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

Rick Ames

40-year educator who transformed Kelso's running culture

Carl Wingate

Notre Dame graduate who made Latin come alive for decades of Hilanders

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Hilander Hall of Fame 2025

Legacy Inductees

Honoring our legacy inductees - Kelso icons whose Hall of Fame achievements paved the way. Each helped forge Kelso's tradition of excellence and inspired generations of Hilanders.

GERRY AUSTIN

Hilander quarterback legend who led UW in the 1944 Rose Bowl

MONTE CUMMINGS

Beloved Hilander basketball coach who shaped generations, Washington Coaches Hall of Fame inductee

RICK DAVIS

Three-decade DECA advisor who developed state winners, state officers and a national president

LEROY FALING

Transformative Hilander athletic director who shaped generations of excellence

BOB FREUND

Hilander wrestling legend who forged 20 state champions across three decades

TOM D. HALL

Hilander band visionary who led international triumph, Washington Music Educators Hall of Fame inductee

PAT HYMES

Hilander head football coach who led nine playoff runs, Washington Coaches Hall of Fame inductee

OTTO KOFLER

Hilander football innovator who ascended to PAC-10 coaching excellence

ED LAULAINEN

Legendary Hilander football coach with 182 wins, state championship, and youth program founder

GERRY MALELLA

Six-time NAIA champion Hilander who transformed Kelso swimming

MIKE MCMAHON

Hilander softball architect of 330 wins and three state championships

HOWARD MEHARG

Hilander choral pioneer who founded Community Choir, Washington Music Educators Hall of Fame inductee

JIM SCHALL

Hilander wrestling founder who produced seven state champions and launched UW program

JASON SCHMIDT

Hilander pitcher turned MLB All-Star and San Francisco Giants legend

JOE STEWART

Hilander cross country icon with 339 wins who launched 57 collegiate careers

ED WALSTEAD

Twenty-time All-American swimmer who built Kelso's aquatics dynasty