2000 Hall of Fame Class
| Edmond Harris | Kathy Jo Counts | Timothy Burkhart | Michael Andrikut |
Edmond L. Harris (1993-1995)
Ed attended Alfred State College from 1993-1995. He was one of the outstanding basketball players in the College's history. Ed led Alfred State to the Division II Region Championship and then to a berth in the NJCAA Division II Tournament in 1994 and 1995. During his two years at the NJCAA Tournament Alfred State finished 5th and 8th respectively.
During his illustrious career Ed received numerous awards. He scored 980 points and currently ranks eighth on the Alfred State men's basketball list for total points. In 1994 and 1995, Ed was named to the Division II All-Region Basketball Team. In 1995, he was also chosen as the Region III, Divsion II Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Ed was named to the All-Tournament Team of the Elite Eight both years that Alfred State competed in the Nationals. He was named to the All-Tournament Team in every tournament in which he competed. Ed was the Alfred State Senior Male Athlete of the Year in 1995 and was also chosen as the Team MVP both years.
Ed earned a degree in Individual Studies and on leaving Alfred State, Ed attended the University of North Alabama and Teikyo Post University. He resides in Cheektowaga, NY with his son Jarren and works with youth in a home setting.
Kathy Jo Counts (1983-1985)
Kathy was a student at Alfred State College from 1983-1985 and competed on the women's basketball and the outdoor track and field teams. She was the Alfred State Senior Female Athlete of the Year in 1985.
In basketball, she received numerous honors including being named to the Penn-York and All-Region Teams. Kathy was known for her defensive abilities and on the Alfred State women's basketball list is currently ranked fourth in blocked shots and fifth in single season rebounds.
As a member of the women's track and field team she placed third in the javelin at the 1985 Region III Championship. Kathy currently holds the Alfred State record in the javelin with a distance of 118'3".
After graduating from Alfred State, Kathy attended and played basketball at SUNY Fredonia. She stayed at Fredonia serving as an Assistant Basketball Coach for six years. Kathy now teaches and coaches at Kane Area High School in Kane, Pennsylvania.
Timothy Burkhart (1983-1985)
Tim was a student at Alfred State College from 1983 -1985. As a member of the men's basketball team he was known for his prolific scoring ability. As a freshman, despite only playing during the second semester, Tim was named Honorable Mention All-Region (this was before divisions). Tim averaged 17.8 points per game and 6.8 rebounds per game hitting 52% from the field.
As a senior, Tim earned the honor of being named to First Team Penn-York and Second Team All-Region. In his second year, he averaged 19.5 points per game and 10.2 rebounds per game. During his career at Alfred State, Tim broke a 17 year old record, shooting 82.8% from the foul line. Presently he ranks second in this category.
Tim's greatest accomplishment was off the court. Tim has dyslexia. Through tremendous hard work he overcame this disability and obtained his degree. Tim then attended and played basketball at Buffalo State and Alfred University.
After college, Tim played with the Washington Generals and was the player coach his last eight years. He now resides in Grandy, North Carolina where he is a golf pro.
Michael G. Andrikut (1993-1995)
Mike attended Alfred State College from 1993-1995 and graduated with a degree in Building Construction. He was an outstanding two sport athlete competing in wrestling and track and field. Mike was well-liked by his teammates and was always known for his cheerful attitude.
In 1995, Mike placed third in the heavyweight division of the Region III Wrestling Tournament. At NJCAA National tournament he placed seventh and earned All-American honors.
In track and field, Mike was a two-time Region III Champion in the discus. He presently holds the discus record for Region III at 158'6" and the Alfred State record at 173'4". In 1995, he placed fifth in the discus in Nationals (before there were divisions). During his two years at Alfred State, Mike helped lead the track and field team to two Region III Championships and a 20th place finish in 1995.
Mike is a correctional officer in Middletown, NY, has played semi-pro football and also runs 10K races.