2022 Hall of fame
Schedule of Events
Fri. SEPTEMBER 23
Hall of Fame Induction
7 p.m. // Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
Shawnee State Athletics will host the 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at 7 p.m.
The 2022 Hall of Fame Class includes:
• Sarah Biehl; Women’s Cross Country & Track 2012-2016
• Dirk Hollar; Men’s Cross Country 2002-2005
• Ali Zieverink; Women’s Basketball 2012-2016
• Chris Moore; Ralph Kavanaugh Home Team Award
Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online. Tickets include entry into the Hall of Fame Induction and 1 drink tickets and appetizers at the Hall of Fame Social following.
8:30 p.m. // Hall of Fame Social // The Portsmouth Brewery
Sat. September 24
Shawnee State Homecoming Tailgate & Carnival
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. // Shawnee Turf
Join us for our annual Tailgate and enjoy good food, refreshments, games and a good time. A Reunion Years Tent, Alumni Spirit Shop open, Bear Club Hospitality Tent, entertainment, inflatables, face painting, and games for all ages will be on hand and SSU Beer Garden for those of age. Mingle with alumni, faculty, friends and students while cheering on your SSU Bears!
Sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Homecoming Parade
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. // Campus
SSU students, family, alumni, and the Portsmouth Community join us for our annual Homecoming Parade! Watch floats, student organizations, clubs, student-athletes, Shawn E. Bear, Baxter the Plastics’ Robot, and much more march through campus.
Homecoming Soccer Game + hall of fame introductions
1:00 p.m. Men’s Game // Shawnee Turf
During halftime of the Men’s game, the SSU Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be introduced.
3:00 p.m. Women’s Game // Shawnee Turf
Alumni Social
7 p.m. - 12 a.m. // Port City Pub
Attention all SSU Alumni & Friends: Join the Alumni Association at Port City Pub for food, refreshments, and mingling. During the event, Athletics will announce the SSU Hall of Fame Class of 2023 Inductees.
Sponsored by the Alumni Association.
Hall of Fame Nominations
Shawnee State is accepting nominations for the next Hall of Fame Class. The 2023 Class will be announced at the Alumni Social on Saturday, September 24 as part of Homecoming Alumni, Family & Community Weekend.
Click below to nominate a standout student-athlete or coach.