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Lebanon Valley College Inducts Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025

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Lebanon Valley College inducted its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 in a ceremony held on Friday, October 10. A record eight individuals were honored, including Zach Bleiler '11 and Jimmie Pogue '80, who received the Inaugural Courage Award. The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 includes notable alumni from various sports teams, showcasing the college's dedication to excellence in athletics.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 features eight inductees from different sports teams, highlighting the college's commitment to athletic excellence.
  • Zach Bleiler '11 was a standout athlete in both football and track & field, earning numerous awards and honours during his time at LVC.
  • Jimmie Pogue '80 received the Inaugural Courage Award, which will be named the Jimmie Pogue Award in his honour, recognizing athletes who face adversity with courage.
  • Pogue was a successful businessman and community leader, earning his MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and working as a Vice President at Prudential Insurance.
  • Pogue continued to compete in golf despite being diagnosed with ALS in 2013.
  • Jimmie Pogue and his wife, Loree Duyum Pogue '83, have a strong family legacy, with their three daughters following in their parents' footsteps in terms of education and career.
  • Bleiler is currently an assistant coach at Milton Hershey High School, where he coaches the linemen and helps with the track & field program.
  • He also works as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Hershey Entertainment and Resorts and lives in Palmyra, Pennsylvania with his wife and one-year-old son.

Statistics:

  • 8 individuals were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
  • Zach Bleiler '11 earned 3 All-MAC honors in football.
  • Bleiler threw 28 points at the Middle Atlantic Conference Championships, contributing to LVC's 85 team points.
  • Jimmie Pogue '80 had a 44-year marriage to his wife, Loree Duyum Pogue '83.
  • Pogue and his wife have three successful daughters.
  • Bleiler married his best friend, Jennifer Sciulli, in 2022.

Sources:

  • Lebanon Valley College Athletics
  • Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
  • Hershey Entertainment and Resorts

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