Shelton State Reveals Inaugural Class Of Athletics Hall Of Fame

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Shelton State Community College on Monday officially announced the inaugural class of its Athletic Hall of Fame.

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The college says the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. in the Martin Campus Atrium. Click here to learn more about tickets.

“The history of athletics at Shelton State is a giant story that has been waiting for a long time to be told,” Shelton State Athletics Director Cara Crosslin. “We’ve had countless athletes move forward to next-level play. Their talent and the support they received from our coaches and from the community are more than noteworthy. This event is allowing us to acknowledge a small part of this story and pave the way for the yearly celebrations to come.”

Shelton State said honorees were nominated from three categories and are at least five years removed from enrollment or employment at the school. The categories for nominees were athletes, coaches, and contributors.

• Steve King, former SSCC softball coach
• Susan Thomas Saylor, former SSCC softball coach
• Mark Cornelius, former SSCC men’s basketball coach
• Jimmy Collins, former SSCC golf coach
• Jack Kubiszyn, former baseball coach
• Leo Sumner, former SSCC president credited with establishing SSCC Athletics
• Christa Sanford, former SSCC cheer coach
• Bruce Bizzoco, former SSCC fencing coach
• Drew Linn, SSCC athletic contributor
• 1999 National Championship Golf Team

“I am truly stunned, but so grateful to be included alongside these prestigious honorees,” former cheer coach Christa Sanford said. She is currently in her seventh year as The University of Alabama’s Assistant Spirit Coordinator and Co-ed Cheer Coach. “My parents joked that I couldn’t make a career out of cheer. As it turns out, cheerleading has formed the building blocks for my life. I’ve been blessed to have great support from my family, my extraordinary mentor, and the various administrators I’ve worked with over time.”

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