Dick Vermeil joins Napa Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame

Almost 200 guests attended the 2012 Napa Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony and dinner Sept. 15 at the Napa Marriott. Kevin Luckey, Napa Valley College's Dean of Physical Education and Athletics, opened the program and introduced NVC's new President Dr. Ron Kraft. Ira C. Smith was master of ceremonies and introduced the inductees.

The late Mary Georgiana “Georgie” Lyon, one of the pioneers of the physical education and athletic programs at Napa Valley College, was represented by her nephew John, from San Diego. Others honored included Ken Tronstad, the college’s outstanding athlete in 1954;  Howard Jamison, Men’s Tennis coach from 1974-1980 and a driving force in developing tennis in the Napa Valley;  Dick Vermeil, Calistoga native who played and coached at Napa College before a long career which included taking two different NFL teams to the Super Bowl; Stephen Dodd, NVC football standout 1974-75; Dennis Fechter, outstanding three sport athlete 1976-78, and Robert Maglione, head softball coach at NVC from 1981-1995.

The event also celebrated Napa Valley College's 70th anniversary.