Johnston and MacDonald to be inducted into UPEI Sports Hall of Fame
The UPEI Sports Hall of Fame committee is pleased to announce that it will induct UPEI basketball star Jennifer Moore (née Johnston), and UPEI's football defensive star Hubert 'Socky' MacDonald on Thursday, October 11, during the UPEI Sport Legacy Dinner.
Johnston played basketball at UPEI for five years and is one of only three female basketball Panthers to be named an AUS MVP, others include Paula Edwards and Janet Nichols. Johnston was a three-time AUS all-star, and in 1998-99, was named a second-team CIS All-Canadian. She played a key role in the Panthers winning the AUS championship in 1997-98.
MacDonald was a football standout, playing five years for the Panthers and winning awards for each of those years. In 1975-76, he was named Rookie of the Year, followed by being named all-conference defensive back for the next three consecutive years. In 1979-80, he finished his football career at UPEI and was recognized as the University's Male Athlete of the Year.
The 2012 UPEI Sports Hall of Fame induction will form part of the annual Sports Legacy Dinner where Academic All-Canadians from the last varsity season and named award winners are also celebrated. The dinner takes place on Thursday, October 11, in the W.A. Murphy Student Centre's McMillan Hall. Tickets for this year's celebration are available for purchase by the general public for $75 each by contacting UPEI Athletics and Recreation at (902) 566-0432. A tax receipt will be issued for the non-meal portion, and all proceeds from the event will go towards the Panther Endowment Fund.
The UPEI Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 2001 to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the athletic programs at the University of Prince Edward Island, St. Dunstan's University, or Prince of Wales College. Each year, individual athletes, teams, and builders are inducted to honour their contributions towards the University's athletic success or community leadership. Those who have been inducted to date are:
Curtis Robinson, Glen Miller, Tracy McGee, Dick Tingley, Dr. William 'Bill' Stanish, Janet Rogers, UPEI Men's Basketball 1985-1986, Dr. Frank Garrity, Dr. Kathie McNally, Richard Little, 1983 UPEI Men's Soccer Panthers, Brian Chandler, Dave Shellington, Libby O'Brien (Baldwin), Mike Lyriotokis, 1952 SDU Rugby Team, Debbie White-Lamont, Ed Hilton, Gil Collins, Wilfred MacDonald, 1943-46 Prince of Wales College Hockey Line, 1964-65 SDU Hockey Team, Dave 'Hermie' MacNeill, Glenn Smiley, Tracy MacEachern, 1988-89 Women's Basketball Team, A.J. MacAdam, Alan Spink, Dr. Vincent Grant, Jim Foley, Mike Kelly, 1946-47 Hockey Team (Maritime Champions), Jack Reardon, Mac Beck, Paula Edwards (Kovinksy), and Peter Gordon.
Anyone with an interest in UPEI, SDU, or PWC athletics is invited to submit nominations. To do so, please contact UPEI Athletics & Recreation's website at gopanthersgo.ca.
