2008 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Five lacrosse legends from Seattle, the Eastside, Kitsap County and Spokane have been selected for 2008 induction into the Washington State Lacrosse Hall of Fame.
Tony Olney of Seattle, Susan Haviland of Carnation, Vernon A. Smith of Maple Valley, Rob Hawley of Poulsbo and Samuel “Trip” Goodall of Spokane were tapped by the Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse to be enshrined October 4 at the 2008 Induction Ceremonies for the state’s lacrosse hall.
Olney, 44, was selected for his role in founding two Seattle-area high school teams and the club at Washington State University. Haviland, 41, and Smith, 58, were pioneers of lacrosse on the Eastside and throughout the state, creating opportunities in their communities for high school boys and girls to play the sport and Hawley, 45, joins the hall after leading successful teams at The Lakeside School and later expanding the sport in Kitsap County. Goodall, 53, will be enshrined for his role in bringing lacrosse to Bainbridge Island and Spokane. All five played collegiately and have applied their experience and knowledge to build interest in lacrosse in the State of Washington.
“Tony Olney, Sue Haviland, Vern Smith, Rob Hawley and Trip Goodall have played pivotal roles supporting, growing and nurturing lacrosse in the State of Washington,” said Gail Loveland, Executive Board President of the Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse. “Their character, through the game of lacrosse, is exceptional. Each member of the Class of 2008 is a role model to lacrosse players, fans and supporters of every age in Washington state.”
The Class of 2008 will be enshrined at the Hall’s Induction Ceremonies at the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle. The class was nominated for induction by their peers and chosen by a selection committee from the Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse.
The ceremonies get underway at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4. Tickets are $60 and are available beginning Aug. 30 at http://uslax-wa.org/08hofame.html