INDIANAPOLIS -- The Department of Athletics and the Greyhound Club are pleased to announce the 2011 University of Indianapolis Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Class. This year's Hall of Fame ceremony and events will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12. The inductees will be introduced at halftime of the men's basketball game vs. Kentucky Wesleyan. The game begins at 3:15 p.m. with a dinner and induction ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on campus at the Schwitzer Student Center UIndy Hall. The ceremony will feature the official Hall of Fame inductions as well as brief remarks by the inductees. Dinner tickets are $25 per person and $10 for children (12 and under). Reservations can be made by contacting the Athletic Development office (mdonovan@uindy.edu) or calling (317) 788-3359.

This year's inductees are:

Susie Kuntz was an outstanding two-sport athlete at Indiana Central now University of Indianapolis from 1983-87. She starred on both the volleyball and softball team where she was a two-time MVP in both sports. She was also a two time all-conference performer in volleyball and a one time all-conference performer in softball. Susie received the Kelso M. Reid Mental Attitude Award in 1984 and the Walter Brenneman Memorial Sportsmanship Award in 1985-86. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education in 1987. After graduation, she went on to teach second grade at Central Elementary in Beech Grove where she was nominated for the Shining Star Award for excellence in teaching given by WTHR-TV and The Associated Group.

Ralph Reiff graduated from the University of Indianapolis, then Indiana Central, in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree. After his time at the University of Indianapolis, he earned his Masters of Education Administration from Miami of Ohio in 1981. While at UIndy, Ralph lettered in football all four years and was the athletic trainer for men's basketball. During his time as a Greyhound student-athlete he held the record for most points for a kicker and the longest field goal made. Reiff started his athletic training profession as an intern for the Indiana Pacers from 1978-80. He became an Associate Professor/Head Athletic Trainer for Butler University in 1981 and held that position until 1999. He was the Manager of Athletic Care for the Atlanta Committee for the 1996 Olympic Games. He was awarded the “Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer” by the National Athletic Trainers Association and was inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame . Reiff is currently the Director at St. Vincent Sports Performance of Indianapolis.

Terry Wetherald was a standout player and coach at University of Indianapolis, then Indiana Central College. As a student-athlete Terry lettered in football in 1958 and 1959. He started his coaching career as a student-assistant football coach for the Greyhounds for two years and then became an assistant coach in 1962. After his time at Indiana Central, Terry went to coach at North Vernon High School, later called Jennings County High School from 1963-69. While there he was the assistant football coach for five years and head coach for one, assistant track coach for four years and head coach for two, and started the wrestling program where he was head coach for five years. After his tenure at North Vernon, Wetherald went on to Pike High School and became the head wrestling coach and assistant football coach from 1969-70. In 1970, he went back to his alma mater to coach the Greyhounds in football, tennis and wrestling.  He served the football team as an assistant coach for 13 years with the 1975 team qualifying for the D-III playoffs. During his six years as the tennis coach, Wetherald guided the Hounds to a 1979 GLVC Championship and was named the “Coach of the Year”. Terry was a valuable coach for both football and tennis, but he is best known for his 31 years as the wrestling head coach. Over three decades he mentored 19 All-Americans, many national qualifiers, and compiled a record of 225-118-4. Outside of coaching, Terry served as assistant commissioner and commissioner for wrestling in the White River State Games and was on the executive committee for the Indianapolis/Scarborough Peace Games, high school football official for 25 years, and has worked chain crew for the Indianapolis Colts since 1984. Terry has garnered many awards which include: Greyhound Club Wrestling “Coach of the Year” in 1982 and 1993, Regional Wrestling “Coach of the Year” two times , Conference Coach of the Year four times , and is a member of the Indiana Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame.

The 1996-97 Men's Basketball Team is considered one of the finest basketball teams in school history.  Coached by Royce Waltman, the team finished with a 23-5 record and completed the season with a 16-4 conference record and was GLVC Champion.  Coach Waltman was GLVC “Coach of the Year”, Tyrone Barksdale was GLVC “Player of the Year” and Matt Britton was GLVC “Newcomer of the Year”. They held the first NCAA Division II #1 ranking in school history and were the last of the Division II unbeaten teams.

The 1972 Men's Cross Country Team is of the university's most prominent cross country teams. The team had a dual meet record of 4-0 and had first-place finishes at the Hokum Karum, DePauw Medley and Greenville Invitational. The team was also the Indiana Collegiate Conference champions.

UIndy Athletics would also like to recognize the Greyhound Club's 2010-2011 “I” Person of the Year, Bob Garner. Garner graduated from University of Indianapolis, then Indiana Central, in 1972. During his time at Indiana Central he served as a student athletic trainer under the direction of Hall of Fame Inductee Terry Wetherald. Garner was the trainer of the North Squad (Coached by John Ralston and Joe Paterno) at the 1971 Hula Bowl in Hawaii. He also spent a partial season as athletic trainer for the Dallas Chaparrells of the old American Basketball Association. Garner is a Certified Respiratory Therapist and Cardio Pulmonary Technologist. He developed a surgical smoke filtering system for which he received a patent. The filter was certified by OSHA for its ability to protect surgical personnel. Garner also developed the first disposable control syringe for the injection of dye into coronary arteries during cardiac catheterization procedures. The syringe was awarded the “Best Use of Plastics Medical” in 1986 by Plastic World Magazine.

Announcements will be made in the inductees' honor at halftime of the men's basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 12. Hope you can join us in this great evening!