Bio

Since joining the Olivet faculty as Biology Professor in 1950, he has been known as the “Number One Fan” of Comet men’s and women’s athletic teams. In 1973, he received an “O” letter jacket for his strong support of Comet teams. His unique yell, “Fight Fiercely,” can be heard wherever Olivet athletes take the floor or field.

He has coached the Comet tennis team, and is currently serving as Olivet faculty representative to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association and to the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Distinguished in many fields, he is an active lay speaker in churches, a Danforth Associate, recipient of two Olivet College Presidential Citations, skillful teacher, devoted parent, and the world’s greatest authority on the Central Johnny Darter.

Olivet is proud to honor him for his significant and lasting contributions not only to Comet athletics, but to many other facets of campus life.