Contact Information

Pat Marsman - Athletic Director
(616) 994-5030

Nomination Process

You, as a community member, are entitled to nominate a past West Ottawa athlete, coach (retired or still coaching), or a community member (at large) you feel is deserving of this honor.

Nomination Criteria

The nominee must, during and/or following his/her career, have exemplified the pride and spirit that is West Ottawa athletics.

If an athlete, he/she must be a West Ottawa graduate and have been out of school for eight (8) years.

If a coach, he/she must have coached or is presently coaching for West Ottawa.

If an at-large nominee, the person must have made significant contributions to the West Ottawa athletic program.

Nomination Submission

If you wish to make a nomination, please fill out the nomination form and send to:

West Ottawa Athletic Department
Hall of Fame Selection Committee
3685 Butternut Drive
Holland, MI 49424

West Ottawa Athletics Hall of Fame

2009 Athletic Inductees

 

 Hall of Fame Kathy Vis-Gross - 2009

Kathy Vis-Gross

 

  • Class of 1996
  • Participated in Basketball, Volleylball, Track & Field
  • Earned All-Conference Honors in Basketball, Volleyball, Track & Field
  • Earned All-Region Honors - Volleyball - 1995, 1996
  • Earned All-State Honors - Volleyball - 1996
  • Conference Champion - Track & Field - 800 Meter Relay
  • Conference Champion Teams - Basketball - 1996,    Volleyball 1995, 1996
  • Establilshed Many Team Records - Volleyball                                         Including  Kills, Aces, Block Kills.
  • Sports Illustrated  "Fab 50" - 1996
  • Earned 7 Varsity Letters
  • Division 1 Volleyball Scholarship - University of Georgia
  • NCAA Division II All-American 1st Team Grand Valley State University   (First  Ever in GVSU History)           

 

Hall of Fame Rob Hunter - 2009

Robert Hunter

 

  • Class of 1979
  • Participated in Football, Basketball, Track & Field
  • Earned All-Conference Honors in Football, Basketball, Track & Field
  • 1st Team All-Area:  Football & Basketball
  • Leading Scorer - Football
  • Conference Champion - Track & Field
  • Regional Qualifier - Track & Field
  • State Qualifier - Track & Field - 3 Years
  • State Place Finisher - Track & Field - Discus - 1977 
  • Earned 9 Varsity Letters
  • Full Ride Division 1 - Football - Eastern Michigan University  

 

Hall of Fame Todd Sprick - 2009

Todd Sprick

 

  • Class of 1986
  • Participated in Football, Basketball, Baseball
  • Earned All-Conference Honors In All Three Sports Senior Year
  • All-Area:  Football, Basketball, Baseball  (Junior & Senior Years)
  • All-State Honors:  Football - 1986
  • 1st Conference Football Championship-1985
  • Conference Champions - Baseball - 1986
  • Male Athlete Of The Year - 1986
  • All Time Chiaverini Football Team
  • Earned 7 Varsity Letters
  • Division 1 Football Scholarship - Western Michigan University

 

Hall of Fame - Jane

Jane Meyers

 

  • Coach
  • Swimming & Diving - Boys' & Girls'
  • 34 Years Coaching at  West Ottawa
  • Head Coach/Assistant Coach - 20 Years
  • Coached Many Conference & Regional Champions
  • 13 State Qualifiers - 6 State Finalists
  • 1 State Champion & 5 All-Americans
  • MHSAA Diving Coach Of The Year - 2004
  • Diving: 2 Time State Champion - 3 Time High School  All-American
  • 2 time Big Ten Conference Champion
  • 3 Time Collegiate All-American
  • 1976 Olymic Trials
  • Charter Member Michigan State University Hall of Fame - Diving

 

  

    

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