1999 Hall of Fame Class

Joseph K. Yaris (1973-1975)

Joe Yaris was a student at Alfred State College from 1973-1975. He was a member of the Men's Basketball Team and became one of the greatest rebounders in school history. In 1975 at the regional playoff game, he grabbed 28 rebounds in one game to help Alfred defeat Erie Community College. This still stands as the school record for rebounds in a single game. In addition, Joe holds the college records for most rebounds per game with a 15.3 average and 460 rebounds in a single season.

In 20 games Joe had double-doubles, scoring over 10 points and grabbing over 10 rebounds in a game. Joe averaged 19.1 points per game in his second year. In 1975 Joe was named the Senior Male Athlete of the Year and was also the MVP of the basketball team.

After graduating with an AAS degree in design and drafting he received a full scholarship for basketball at Keene State in New Hampshire.

Dawn Eid Renfrew (1980-1981)

Dawn is a 1981 graduate of Alfred State College and competed in Cross Country and Track and Field. She was an outstanding distance runner finishing 33rd at the 1980 NJCA National Cross-Country meet in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho (before there were divisions in cross-country).

In the spring of 1981 Dawn reached her true potential as she became a two-time All-American in Outdoor Track and Field. At the NJCAA national meet in San Angelo, Texas, she placed fifth in the 5,000m (18:26.12) and was a member of the 4 X 800m relay that took fourth (9:27.49). The women's team finished 20th in the nation that year. (Again, this was before there were any divisions in this sport). Her times in the 3,000m, 5,000m and 4 X 800 relay still rank her second in all three events in Alfred State's all-time top ten list.

Dawn was named the cross-country MVP in 1980 and she received the Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award in 1981. She was always known for her desire to improve as an athlete and the ability to run well at the big meets. On leaving Alfred State, Dawn received a Cross-Country/Track Scholarship to Lock Haven University.

Sheila McCann (1982-1984)

Sheila McCann competed on the Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field Teams. In 1984 in Outdoor Track and Field, she set Alfred State College records in the shot put (41'3") and discus (133'6") which still stand today. For 15 years she held the Region III record in the shot put. Sheila was named All-Region for two years in the shot put and discus to help the Alfred State women to a 12th place team finish.

In the NJCAA Indoor Track and Field national meet Sheila placed seventh in the shot put held at the University of Illinois. She was known for her desire to do well at the big meets. Sheila transferred to Grambling University after her two years at Alfred State.

Barb Nelson Lorow (1984-1986)

As a student at Alfred State, Barb Lorow excelled on and off the court/field. She competed in Women's Basketball and Outdoor Track and Field and was named NJCAA Academic All-American. Barb was a member of Sigma Tau Epsilon Honor Society and received the Alfred State College's Female Scholar Athlete of the Year Award for 1986. She was also the recipient of the prestigious Paul B. Orvis Award for the School of Allied Health Technology.

Barb currently ranks fifth in ASC history in single season scoring 410 points and is also fifth in all-time scoring with 674 points. Her scoring prowess was complemented by her ability to pass the ball as she is currently fourth on the all-time assist ranking. In her second year, Barb was named first-team All Penn York and second team All-Region (before the NJCAA had divisions in Women's Basketball). She also was chosen as the MVP of the team in 1986.

In Track and Field Barb competed on the 4 X 100 relay and the 100m hurdles. In the list of ASC records she is ranked seventh and ninth respectively for these events.