Ammann-Brinkmoeller Athletics Hall of Fame
2017 Recipients
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Carolyn Hortemiller Dieckman ‘70
Carolyn played volleyball and softball at ICA and volleyball in adult leagues for many years. She coached volleyball for several years and was instrumental in the critical formation years when ICA’s high school athletic program was just beginning. Carolyn has been an enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer in the Oldenburg/Batesville area for many years. |
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Elizabeth Schrimpf ‘04
Elizabeth was the first OA student to swim at the Indiana state meet. She qualified to swim backstroke there in all 4 years. She went on to swim in college at Boston University on an athletic scholarship. While an OA student, she was also a key figure in the creation of the “Adopt A Sis” program begun in 2002 which pairs OA students with Sisters of St Francis and continues today. |
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Kendra Wessling Weisbrod ‘09
Kendra received 11 varsity letters (4 soccer, 3 basketball, 4 softball) and went on to play soccer for 4 years at Thomas More College. In high school she was named IN soccer Coaches All Academic Player (2 yrs), and Top Team player & All District – 2nd team. In college she helped TMC win the PAC conference championship 2 years in a row and was named to the PAC Academic Honor Roll all 4 years. |
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Lucas Nare ‘11
Lucas ran track and played basketball. Lucas became the first male student to win a sectional track event when he placed first in the 100m dash in 2010 and again in 2011. He ran track at Thomas More College and became the first track and field athlete from ICA/OA to compete in the NCAA National Championship track and field tournament. He was the PAC champion in the 200m in 2013 and the 100m, 200m, and 4 by 100m in 2014. |
The Oldenburg Academy Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize outstanding contributions by student-athletes, coaches, administrators and other supporters of OA athletics.
Criteria for induction includes:
I. A nominee must have made a strong representation of OA Athletics on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community, upholding the highest degree of sportsmanship and OA values.
II. An OA athlete who later made significant contributions as a college player, coach, or administrator.
III. Candidates are not eligible until five (5) years following the completion of his/her athletic career at OA. The award may be voted posthumously.
The award will be presented at a home basketball game in December. Each nominee's photo and induction is framed and permanently displayed in the OA Athletics Hall of Fame.
Criteria for induction includes:
I. A nominee must have made a strong representation of OA Athletics on the playing field, in the classroom and in the community, upholding the highest degree of sportsmanship and OA values.
II. An OA athlete who later made significant contributions as a college player, coach, or administrator.
III. Candidates are not eligible until five (5) years following the completion of his/her athletic career at OA. The award may be voted posthumously.
The award will be presented at a home basketball game in December. Each nominee's photo and induction is framed and permanently displayed in the OA Athletics Hall of Fame.
