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Atascadero Highschool Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding athletes who have left an indelible mark on our sports legacy. We are dedicated to preserving the rich history of our high school's athletic triumphs.

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2024 Honorees

Garry Brill-Brill is best known as the guy who got the Greyhounds on the radio. In 1979 he won the rights to broadcast Greyhound football games on KIQO (104.5), which he owned. After selling the station and the games going off the air, he was the one who got them back on by finding announcers and sponsors for the broadcast. Thanks to him, the Greyhounds have been on the air for the last 37 years.
Alyssa Palma(Class of 2011)-During her AHS career, Palma earned eight letters: four in basketball, one in volleyball, and three in track. She was also the 2012 Cuesta College women’s basketball MVP and finished her career with two full-ride scholarships to Adams State and CSU East Bay.
Dan McNamara(Class of 1976)-McNamara earned five letters during his time at AHS, two in football and three in track and field. He was also All-Leage and All-CIF safety in football and broke records for his high jump. He was also inducted into the Fresno State Hall of Fame in 2009. Since 1983, he has coached track and field and cross country, including Olympic athletes. 
Devin Barber(Class of 2011)-Barber earned five letters during his time at AHS, including four in tennis and one in basketball. He was the #1 singles player, team captain, and MVP in tennis in three of his four years and co-MVP the other. He was also the CIF regional champion in doubles with his twin brother. He was also a four-year letterman at Cal Poly and continued on to coach on the professional tour. 
Jacob Norlock(Class of 2008)-At AHS, Norlock earned six letters, two in football, two in basketball, and two in track. He also earned Atascadero Male Athlete of the Year in 2007-08. He went on to play football at Cal Lutheran University as a linebacker. 
Jeff Ballinger(Class of 1978)-Ballinger earned six letters while at AHS, two in football and four in track and field. He was the AHS Male Athlete of the Year in 1978. In his senior year, he was named the football league’s Offensive Player of the Year. He also set the school record for rushing yards in a game, with 280 yards. It’s still AHS’s second-highest single-game total. He went on to teach track at the high school level.
Kara Ferrel(Class of 1996)-During her time at AHS, Ferrel earned six letters. Four in softball and two in volleyball. In 1995, she was All-League and Scholar Athlete in volleyball. She was the MVP for Cuesta softball and set the school’s batting average record with 0.433. She finished out her softball career at Mesa State College and has coached 21 different seasons of softball and golf at AHS.
2024 Hall Of Fame

2023 Honorees
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​Athletic Inductees

  • Reynani (Rodrigues) Chappel – Class of 1993

  • Travis Jones – Class of 2005

  • Nick Kaiser – Class of 1988

  • ​Carolyn (Jones) McGaughey – Class of 1999​

  • Jason McEwen – Class of 1989​

Community Supporters

  • Pat Kieselhorst

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Coach

  • ​Trent Lunceford

2022 Honorees

​Athletic Inductees

  • Soti Brazel – Class of 1986

  • Brian Cooper – Class of 1983

  • Sabrina Degnan – Class of 2015

  • Ryan Hawkins – Class of 1993

  • Jeff Hood – Class of 2000

  • Jessie Hufstetler – Class of 2012

  • Daniel Miranda – Class of 1996

  • Kate Roy-Lane – Class of 1994

  • ​Rocky Spurgeon – Class of 1977
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Athletic Department Employee

  • Charlene Suggs Ables

2021 Honorees
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​Athletic Inductees

  • Dwain Davis

  • Haylee Donaghe

  • Hannah Donaghe

  • ​Craig Hueter​

  • Brian Litten

  • Roy McDaniel​​

Community Supporters

  • Jesse Baro

  • Steve Ojeda

Coach

  • ​Chris Ferree

2019 Honorees

 

 

​Athletic Inductees

  • Stacy Babcock McAlister – Class of 1992

  • Cameron Blount – Class of 1995

  • Ryan Bugg – Class of 2003

  • Darcie Davis – Class of 1999

  • Larry Forsman – Class of 1966

  • Ryan McGaughey – Class of 1994

  • Jeff Spiller – Class of 1996 ​

Community Supporters

  • Lou and Dina Coppo

Coach

  • ​James L. Stecher

2018 Honorees

​Athletic Inductees

  • Kevin Doherty – Class of 1994

  • Brittni Frace – Class of 2016

  • Chelsea Johnson-Hardee – Class of 2002

  • Bruce Kelly – Class of 1994

  • Nate Janowicz – Class of 1996

  • Dan Loney – Class of 1996

  • Andrew McCrory – Class of 1995 

  • Shawna Robinson – Class of 1997

  • Amy Smith – Class of 2000​

Community Supporters

  • Bob Spurr

Coach

  • ​Jerry Tanimoto

2017 Honorees

​Athletic Inductees

  • Hector Henneberger, Class of 1963

  • Mark Jensen, Class of 1966

  • Ron Atteberry, Class of 1981

  • Jeff Huff, Class of 1985

  • Jasch Janowicz, Class of 1994

  • Kendra Penhallegon, Class of 1996

  • Aaron Davidson, Class of 1997 ​

Community Supporters

  • Ned Thompson, Class of 1970

Coach

  • ​Jerry Tamelier

2016 Honorees

​Athletic Inductees

  • Rich Goodrich, Class of 1950

  • Kevin Robinson, Class of 1984

  • Steve Sligh, Class of 1984

  • Steve Hurst, Class of 1989

  • Thomas Aiello, Class of 1989

  • Justin Fischer, Class of 1992

  • Julie Nelson-Davis, Class of 1993

  • Trish Oswald, Class of 1989

  • Jane Douglas, Class of 1993

Community Supporters

  • Kim Spinks, School Contributor

  • Doug Filipponi, Community Supporter​

2015  Honorees

​Athletic Inductees

  • Gloria Popour

  • Lisa Millar

  • Dave Hurst

  • Robert Degnan

  • Tanya Wolf-Degnan

  • Kathy Branham

  • Roger Tambellini​

Community Supporters

  • Jud Porter — Atascadero News

  • Jack Porter — Atascadero News

  • Jim Porter — Atascadero News​

2014 Honorees

​Athletic Inductees

  • Debby Sligh-Wulff, Class of 1986

  • Brent Holden, Class of 1987

  • Ed Mitchell, Class of 1987

  • Mike Marques, Class of 1975

Community Supporters

  • Gene Elsdon

  • Jerry Dean

  • Al DeRose

2013 Honorees

  • Adrian Cooks

  • Aleta Sandri

  • Bill Spomer

  • Darin Brebes

  • Don Idler

  • Grant Skinner

  • Nancy McKrell

  • Mike Molina

  • Anissa Wilhelm

2012 Honorees

  • Scotty Griffin

  • Roosevelt Cooks

  • Gifford Bland

  • John Hurst

  • Jani Kuhnle

  • Tommy Lawrence

  • Jim Mastin

  • Donny Peters

  • Les Rios

  • Hal Simons

2011 Honorees

  • Mark Anderson

  • Rene Brill

  • Jerry Clay

  • Joey Davis

  • Brad Haskell

  • Guido Lombardi

  • Gary Mattice

  • Joe McKusick

2010 Honorees

  • Bob Best

  • Jerry Bishop

  • Randy Blankenship

  • Joe Ernst

  • David Hamilton

  • Craig Ivie

  • Michala Jarmin

  • Jerry (Randy) McDaniel

  • Steve Miller

  • Rolfe Nelson

  • Dan Pry

  • Bronc Pryor

  • Ralph Sachs

  • George Molina

2009 Honorees

  • Greg Baxter

  • Bobby Brandon

  • Joel Clay

  • Wayne Cooper

  • Jim Greenman

  • Sean Knoph

  • Kenny McMurray

  • Cindy Morris

  • Greg Mueller

  • Tara Thompson

2008 Honorees

  • Carlos Adams

  • Donn Clickard

  • Lorry Estrada

  • Jeanna Giessinger

  • Joe Lortie

  • Scott McClain

  • Steve McFall

  • Blaise Smith

  • Chet Smith

  • Jim Tomasini

  • Kim Toney

  • Larry Welsh

  • Wayne Handshy

2007 Honorees

  • Sherrie Atteberry

  • Ruth “Teach” Doser

  • Chuck Estrada

  • R.H. “Bud” Ewing

  • Ardel Johnston

  • Tom Keffury

  • Collie Kidwell

  • Rich Martinez

  • Daryl & Lynndell Sligh

  • Don Tucker

  • Art Wilmore

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Board Members

Sean Knoph-Director
Sam DeRose
Vic Cooper
Jim Stecher
Lou Coppo
Dave Hurst
 
Projects

Sponsors

Thank you to all of our sponsors! 

Presenting Sponsors

Chalk Mountain Golf Course

Atascadero Union 76

Jack & Kim DeLore

Atascadero Lighthouse

Fatte's Pizza

Idler's Home

Movement For Life

Paso Robles Chevrolet

Sligh Cabinets

Wick's Roofing

Wild Fields Brewhouse

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