Grand Rapids Reporter

Tickets are now available for the Ferris State University Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, August 27, on the university’s campus. The event is presented by Granger Construction.

This year marks the 14th class of inductees to the Hall of Fame. The 2025 class includes former student-athletes and coaches from nine different sports programs: Chad Billins (Hockey), Karla (Fairbanks) Griffin (Volleyball), Rachel (Folcik) McClure (Women’s Basketball), Dan Hutcheson (Wrestling), Justin Keenan (Men’s Basketball), Alan Morin (Men’s Golf), Tina Muir (Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country), Jeff Pierce (Football Athlete & Coach), Rex Schuberg (Men’s Track & Field), and Justin Zimmer (Football).

The banquet will be held at Jim Wink Arena in the Ewigleben Sports Complex. Activities begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m., and the induction ceremony at approximately 7 p.m. An optional tour of the Center for Athletics Performance starts at 4 p.m.

Tickets cost $50 per person and can be purchased online while supplies last at https://2025-ferris-state-athletic-hall-of-fame-celebration.eventfarm.com/app/pages/46b91794-8e2e-4a9d-9d2e-6441727e406e. For more information, contact Cedric Frierson, Coordinator of Revenue Generation & Advancement, via email at CedricFrierson@ferris.edu.

A selection committee made up of faculty, staff, alumni, and community members chose this year’s ten inductees from a large pool of nominees. The new members will join a group that currently consists of 115 previous individual inductees and one team.

"We're extremly thrilled to announce this year's class of inductees, which is a truly exceptional group," said FSU Athletics Director Steve Brockelbank. "This class includes many of the school's all-time greats and is an outstanding group that has achieved at the highest level. They are very deserving of the recognition and we look forward to honoring these talented individuals this fall."

The Hall of Fame event will take place one day before Ferris State's football home opener against Pittsburg State on Thursday, August 28.

Established in 2000 with its Charter Class, the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes student-athletes and coaches who have excelled in their sport or made significant contributions to athletics as honorary members. Nominees must have left Ferris State University for at least ten years before consideration; they must have earned a varsity letter and shown exemplary athletic performance. Additional criteria include meritorious service to Ferris State Athletics after graduation or notable contributions to its program as well as demonstrated good citizenship and professional conduct reflecting positively on themselves and Ferris State University.