1997 Hall of Fame Class

Raymond Wilcox Jr. (1987-1989)

The third leading scorer in Alfred State men's basketball history with 1270 points. Ray Wilcox Jr. averaged 28.6 points per game in his second year at ASC, ranking him fifth nationally in scoring. He made 65 percent of his shots from the field, was named Athlete of the Year in both of his seasons at ASC, and was also named team Most Valuable Player.

A member of the All-Region III Team, Wilcox was twice named to the All-Penn York Conference Team. He received both the Freshman and Senior Athlete of the year Award. A terrific scorer, Ray gave one hundred percent at all times, and always tried to be the best that he could be. He earned a full athletic scholarship to Kutztown University, and is emplyed as a Youth Counselor Supervisor by the State of New York.

Janet R. Kisner (1988-1990)

The first female four-sport National Junior College Athletic Association All-Region athlete at Alfred State, Janet Kisner earned All-Region honors in all four sports she played at ASC-basketball, softball, volleyball, and track and field. The all-time leading scorer in women's basketball with 817 points, Kisner qualified for the NJCAA Outdoor Track Championships in the 800 meter run in the spring of 1989. She was the leading hitter on the 1989 volleyball team, leading them to the Region Final Four, and led the 1990 softball team in hitting with a .489 batting average.

Janet received both the Freshman and Senior Female Athlete of the Year Awards, and graduated from ASC in 1990 with a degree in Liberal Arts. She will be remembered as much for her smile and unselfish demeanor as well as for being one of the finest athletes ever to compete at ASC.

Quentin T. Howe (1986-1987)

A member of the 1986 Alfred State track team that placed third at the National Junior College Athletic Association Championships, Quentin Howe earned All-American honors in both cross country and track and field. He holds the ASC record for the 1500 meter run, and was a member of the school record holding 4 x 800 meter relay team.

After graduating from ASC in 1987 with a degree in Liberal Arts and Science (Math and Science), Howe transferred to Maryland, where he was named All-Atlantic Coast Conference in cross country, and graduated from Villanova, where he was named All-Big East in track and field. He advanced to the semi-finals in the 1500 meter run at the 1992 Olympic Trials, just missing the finals.

Besides being a superior athlete, Quentin was an inspiration to his teammates and his friends. He died in a tragic accident on the Colorado River in 1995.

Stephen L. Babcock (1967-1995)

The 1980 Region III Wrestling Coach of the Decade, Steve Babcock is a member of two coaching Halls of Fame: the National Junior College Athletic Association Wrestling Hall of Fame, into which he was inducted in 1985, and the Region III Wrestling Hall of Fame, which he entered in 1991. A five-time Region III Coach of the Year, his career record of 217 victories, 52 defeats and eight ties ranks him as one of the most winning wrestling coaches in the NJCAA.

Steve joined the faculty as an instructor in Health and Physical Education and head wrestling, cross country and tennis coach in 1967. During his 29 years at ASC he founded the modern day Alfred Intramural Program with the "President's Trophy," developed and implemented the first Health and Physical Education Majors Transfer Program, and founded the Alfred Summer Sports Festival Program. He was chair of various Region III sports committees, and served as President of the Penn-York Conference, babcock also served as Director of Athletics from 1987 through 1995.

Babcock and his wife Marie have three children, Kristine Elizabeth, Jeffrey John, and Kimberly Marie.