The Solano Community College Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration will be held at the SCC Fairfield campus on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The event will celebrate SCC Athletics, Past and Present. Solano College athletics began in 1947. The Athletics Department embraces four pillars of success for its student-athletes: academic excellence; good citizenship; commitment to community service; and athletic excellence.  A new class of Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized, as well as the 2011 SCC Baseball team.

2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

As student-athletes at Solano, each of the following individuals epitomized the Athletics Department’s four pillars of success by excelling on the court or field and in the classroom.
• Denisha Lundy (Women’s Basketball) 2013
• Taylor Hamilton (Women’s Basketball) 2012 & 2013
• Samantha Dean (Volleyball) 2009 & 2010
• Allyson Taynton (Volleyball) 2009 & 2010
• Victor Romero (Baseball) 2010 & 2011
• Trevor Matern (Baseball) 2010 & 2011
• Sherry Clark (Softball) 2005 & 2006
• Jessica Kerr (Softball) 2006
• Mike Morris (Men’s Basketball) 1990

In addition, it will be a special evening as the college will induct Superintendent-President, Dr. Celia Esposito-Noy for her commitment to student success and her vision and leadership of Solano’s athletic program which has been instrumental in shaping the department’s current and future.  Celia has served as Superintendent-President since 2016 and she will retire this June.

Special Team Recognition

The BVC Championship 2011 SCC Baseball team will be recognized at the Hall of Fame Celebration. This team achieved an overall record of 29-12, and advanced to the CCCAA Super regionals. They finished the year ranked No. 3 in Northern California.

Event Details

The Hall of Fame Celebration will take place in the SCC Performing Arts Center on Saturday May 18 starting at 5:30 pm. Tickets are $50. Just click on the ticket/donation box to purchase tickets via the Solano Community College Educational Foundation.

A Fun Cocktail Party! The Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration will start with a fun cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres by Merchant & Main of Vacaville.  Following the cocktail hour, the program began in the Performing Arts Center.  Click here for the 2023 HOF and other event photos!

The Program. The following is the evening program.

• 5:30 PM: Reception – Appetizer and Cocktail Hour ( Merchant and Main Grill and Bar)
• 6:45 PM: Seating Begins
• 7:00 PM: Convocation by Jesse Branch
• 7:05-7:15 PM: Student-Athlete and Team of the Year Award presented by Erik Visser
• 7:15-8:45 PM: Hall of Fame Inductees Ceremony hosted by MCs John Nagle and Matt Borchert
• 8:45-9:00 PM: Recognition of Distinguished Team (2011 Baseball)

For more information contact Athletics Director Erik Visser at erik.visser@solano.edu or Assistant Athletics Director Alison Aubert at alison.aubert@solano.edu.

Consider a Donation to Athletics!

Net proceeds from the event will support SCC Athletics.  Consider making an addition donation when you purchase your tickets.  For more information, contact Erik Visser, Athletic Director at erik.visser@solano.edu.