1994 Hall of Fame Class
| Faith Trotta | Beth Saxton | James Hartley | George Granger |
Faith K. Trotta (1968-1990)
Faith K. Trotta was the first full-time female member of ths Physical Education and Athletics Department. Faith was the first coach of the Women's Softball Team (1973-1978), coached the Women's Basketball Team (1974) and was assistant coach for the Swim Team (1975). She worked to create opportunities for the women at Alfred State College and started the Women's Intramural Program in 1969. She was always working to develop new and enjoyable courses and teaching techniques. In 1968 she was selected "Teacher of the Year" for the School of Liberal Studies. Faith was one of the original founders of the Alfred State College Fitness Center. She is remembered for her deep concern and compassion for students and her warm and outgoing personality -- a true educator. Faith Trotta's career at Alfred spanned twenty-two years (1968-1990).
Beth Saxton (1983-1985)
Beth Saxton was a student at SUNY Alfred from 1983-85. She excelled as a student as well as an athlete. In 1983, Beth was named 2nd team All American in Cross Country. She led the national field at the two mile in the '83 Nationals. In Track and Field, Beth holds numerous school records. She also holds the Region III Indoor and Outdoor 1500 meter record. In Outdoor Track she was named 2nd Team All American at 5,000 meters. Beth was a Paul B. Orvis Award winner for the School of Business Technologies. She continued her undergraduate education at Ithaca College. Beth Saxton is a student athlete that Alfred State is honored to have represent us. She is one of the finest distance runners ever to attend the school.
James T. Hartley
Following graduation from Alfred in 1934, James T. Hartley returned to Pennsylvania to pursue a career in agriculture. In addition to operating the family dairy farm, he began a poultry raising business. James was a successful cattle dealer in both Pennsylvania and New York and was also an avid fisherman and hunter.
He played football, baseball and basketball in high school and college, despite a childhood bout with polio that left him with some physical deformity.
George H. Granger (1968-1987)
George Granger served as the Rifle Coach at Alfred State College from 1968-1987. This assignment was in addition to his full-time job at the college as a professor in the School of Agriculture. His teams were National Champions five times and undefeated in Region III. They finished second or third in national competition thirteen times. Mr. Granger volunteered his time to help student athletes. Most years the team was composed of over seventy men and women some of which learned how to shoot a rifle under his guidance. In addition, George served as the NJCAA postal meet coordinator for fifteen years.
George Granger's quiet, yet untiring dedication and commitment to the Intercollegiate Athletic program is greatly appreciated. he will always be remembered at Alfred for his sincere interest and dedication to the student.