ALTOONA, Pa. – The Penn State Altoona Athletics Advisory Council announced its first Hall of Fame class on Wednesday, naming five individuals and one team as its inaugural group of inductees.

Selected to the Penn State Altoona Athletics Hall of Fame were Fredina M. Ingold (Athletics Administrator, 1977-2014), Jillian Klinar (Women's Basketball, 2000-02), Tyler Franklin (Men's Basketball, 2003-07), Tim Wassell (Men's Soccer, 2004-05; Women's Soccer Coach, 2007-09), the 1995-96 Women's Volleyball Team, and Dr. Richard Miller (Men's Basketball, 1966-68). Ingold and Miller enter the Hall of Fame as Distinguished Achievement Inductees.

"The Athletics Advisory Council is proud to announce our first Hall of Fame class. I congratulate the inductees on their accomplishments as student-athletes and in their time since leaving Penn State Altoona. This class will set the standard for future inductees," stated Tom Koehle, chair of the Penn State Altoona Athletics Advisory Council. "This induction will hopefully be a starting point to a celebration of the rich history of Penn State Altoona Athletics, dating back to the college's founding in 1939 as the Altoona Undergraduate Center. Our inductees are delighted at their recognition, and we look forward to our alumni, community, and campus celebrating with us."

The Penn State Altoona Athletics Advisory Council, which began accepting nominations to its newly-created Hall of Fame last February, considered many criteria in its inductee selection process. Membership as a regular inductee is open to individuals and teams who have, by their participation as undergraduate student-athletes in the Penn State Altoona Intercollegiate Athletics program, performed at a high level of athletic excellence. Special inductees may earn membership through their involvement and/or accomplishments in athletics or athletically-related areas after attending Penn State Altoona, and/or by their example, character, and life accomplishments that set standards of excellence worthy of induction.

"The inaugural class of the Penn State Altoona Athletics Hall of Fame is a prime example of the impact that members of the Athletics community make on campus to this program and beyond. From a team and individuals that had exceptional years or athletic careers, to a player that went on to make his love of his sport into a career, to an individual who has left her mark by building the Athletics program we know today, to a professional who has become a world leader in medical research, this class represents all that we aspire to be as an Athletics department," said Penn State Altoona Director of Athletics Brent Baird. "With this class, we set a standard and provide examples to our current student-athletes that making an impact can happen in so many ways on campus and in the world beyond. We are so proud to call each of these inductees alumni of our Athletic family."

The Penn State Altoona Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony for its inaugural class is currently scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2021 in the Adler Athletic Complex. Ticket and sponsorship information will be available soon at www.psaltoonalions.com, on Penn State Altoona Athletics' social media platforms, and by contacting Tom Koehle at tjk181@psu.edu.

For more information on the Penn State Altoona Athletics Advisory Council and Hall of Fame, visit the Hall of Fame website.

Penn State Altoona Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2021

Fredina M. Ingold – Athletics Administrator, 1977-2014

Distinguished Achievement Inductee

During a 37-year career with Penn State Altoona, Ingold made a lasting impact on the campus' Intercollegiate Athletics program. As Director of Athletics, she navigated the program through difficult times in the early 1990s, when the campus eliminated sports altogether. From that point, Ingold's leadership resuscitated Intercollegiate Athletics at Penn State Altoona, transitioning it from junior college status to NCAA Division III membership. Her effects on the program are still felt today in many ways, including her championing of the Adler Athletic Complex Expansion and Renovation Project and creating new and enhanced opportunities for student-athlete participation.

• First female inducted into the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame (1990)
• Member of first women's volleyball and basketball teams at Penn State Altoona
• In 2002, received the Robert J. Scannell Roll of Honor Award for serving the Penn State Commonwealth Education System Athletic, Intramural, and Recreation Programs with distinction
• Coached women's varsity basketball and tennis, men's club golf and volleyball, and the men's and women's swim teams
• Appointed Director of Intercollegiate Athletics in 1986; served as Director of Student Marketing and Enrollment from 1994-99
• Ushered the transition from junior college status to NCAA Division III Membership after the campus' elimination of Athletics from 1991-93
• Total number of sports offered was expanded to 16 at one point; oversaw improvement and construction of athletic facilities; took on membership in the NCAA, AMCC, and ECAC
• Recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education in 2007 for excellence in complying with Title IX, ranking third out of 450 NCAA Division III schools over an eight-year period for increased opportunities in athletics for women
• Created the Fredina M. Ingold Intercollegiate Athletics Enhancement Endowment, the first of its kind at Penn State Altoona in support of Intercollegiate Athletics
• Was named the Under Armour Athletic Director of the Year for NCAA Division III Central Region in 2009
• Was recognized as the ECAC Jostens Female Administrator of the Year in 2013; was awarded the ECAC's James Lynah Distinguished Achievement Award in 2015
• Served in the following groups during her career: NCAA Division III Management Council, NCAA Olympic Committee, NCAA Sportsmanship and Ethical Conduct Committee, NCAA Convention Planning Subcommittee, and the NCAA Academic Issues Subcommittee
• President of the ECAC Board of Directors and served in numerous other roles on that board
• Since retirement, serves on the Penn State Altoona Advisory Board and the Intercollegiate Athletics Council
• Played a key role in advocating for the recent Adler Athletic Complex Expansion and Renovation Project

Jillian Klinar – Women's Basketball, 2000-02

Klinar was a standout for the Penn State Altoona women's basketball program in her two-year career, during which she was a member of the 2000-01 and 2001-02 squads that won both of the program's AMCC titles. 19 years after the end of her collegiate playing career, she statistically still ranks as one of the best players in program history.

• Career Records (at the time of nomination)

-1st in Points Per Game (16.4)

-5th in Field Goal Percentage (.446)

-6th in Free Throws Made (248)

-2nd in Free Throws Attempted (386)

-3rd in Offensive Rebounds (165)

-1st in Offensive Rebounds Per Game (3.3)

-3rd in Rebounding Average (7.2)

-10th in Defensive Rebounds Per Game (3.9)

-7th in Steals (121)

-1st in Steals Per Game (2.4)

• Single Season Records (at the time of nomination)

-4th and 9th in Points (437, 2001-02; 385, 2000-01)

-1st and 9th in Points Per Game (18.2, 2001-02; 14.8, 2000-01)

-5th and 8th in Field Goals (149, 2001-02; 134, 2000-01)

-6th in Field Goal Attempts (348, 2001-02)

-5th in Field Goal Percentage (.469, 2000-01)

-1st and 4th in Free Throws Made (136, 2001-02; 112, 2000-01)

-2nd and 3rd in Free Throws Attempted (202, 2001-02; 184, 2000-01)

-3rd and 4th in Offensive Rebounds (85, 2000-01; 80, 2001-02)

-3rd and 4th in Offensive Rebounds Per Game (3.3, 2001-02; 3.3, 2000-01)

-8th in Rebounds (199, 2001-02)

-10th in Rebounds Per Game (8.3, 2001-02)

-3rd in Steals (72, 2000-01)

-3rd in Steals Per Game (2.8, 2000-01)

• Single Game Records (at the time of nomination)

-2nd and 7th in Points (30, 29)

-1st and 6th in Field Goals Made (13, 11)

-3rd in Field Goals Attempted (24)

-1st and 10th in Field Goal Percentage (.909, .786)

-8th (twice) in Free Throws Made (12, 12)

-3rd (twice) and 6th in Free Throws Attempted (15, 15)

-1st (twice) in Free Throw Percentage (9-for-9, 9-for-9)

-3rd in Rebounds (18)

• 2001-02 season

-First Team All-AMCC

-Twice named the AMCC Player of the Week

-Member of team that won the AMCC Championship

-Scored a Gettysburg Tournament record 48 points over the span of two games; named the Tournament MVP

• 2000-01 season

-AMCC Newcomer of the Year

-First Team All-AMCC

-Twice named the AMCC Player of the Week

-Member of team that won the AMCC Championship

Tyler Franklin – Men's Basketball, 2003-07

A four-year member of the Penn State Altoona men's basketball program, Franklin ranks among the top players in Lions history in the team's record books, including holding the title of all-time leading scorer with 1,533 points. He took All-AMCC honors three times, including being a two-time first team selection.

• Career Records (at the time of nomination)

-1st in Points (1,533)

-2nd in Points per Game (17.4)

-1st in Field Goals Made (590)

-1st in Field Goals Attempted (1,150)

-7th in Field Goal Percentage (.513)

-4th in Three-Point Field Goals Made (145)

-4th in Three-Point Field Goal Attempts (379)

-6th in Three-Point Percentage (.383)

-7th in Free Throws Made (208)

-7th in Free Throws Attempted (275)

-6th in Defensive Rebounds (342)

-5th in Assists (200)

-8th in Steals (104)

-6th in Games Started (72)

-2nd in Total Minutes Played (2,877)

-3rd in Minutes Per Game (32.7)

• Single Season Records (at the time of nomination)

-4th in Points (468, 2005-06)

-4th in Points Per Game (18.7, 2005-06)

-6th in Points Per Game (18.2, 2006-07)

-3rd in Field Goals Made (184, 2005-06)

-10th in Field Goal Percentage (.537, 2004-05)

-6th in Three-Point Field Goal Percentage (.431, 2005-06)

-6th in Minutes Played (849, 2005-06)

-2nd in Minutes Per Game (37.2, 2004-05)

-9th in Minutes Per Game (34.0, 2005-06)

• Single Game Records (at the time of nomination)

-1st in Points (41, 2/1/2005 vs. Frostburg State)

-T-1st in Field Goals Made (16, 2/1/2005 vs. Frostburg State)

-5th in Field Goals Attempted (26, 2/1/2005 vs. Frostburg State)

• Notable Performances

-December 14, 2006: Scored a game-high 29 points and added eight rebounds and three assists in helping Penn State Altoona defeat No. 18 Lincoln University. It was the Penn State Altoona men's basketball program's first win over a ranked opponent.

-February 10, 2006: Scored his 1,000th career point vs. Lake Erie College

• All-AMCC Honors

-First Team: 2005-06, 2006-07

-Second Team: 2004-05

Tim Wassell – Men's Soccer, 2004-05; Women's Soccer Head Coach, 2007-09

Wassell made significant impacts on Penn State Altoona's soccer programs as both a player and a coach. As a two-year goalkeeper for the men's soccer team, he earned All-AMCC and All-Region honors in each of his seasons and was named Penn State Altoona's Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2005. After graduation, Wassell returned to Penn State Altoona to coach the women's soccer team for three seasons, including guiding the Lady Lions to their first AMCC title in 2008, during which the team went undefeated until a 1-0 loss in the NCAA Tournament. Wassell currently serves as the Penn State women's soccer program's recruiting coordinator and assistant coach.

Men's Soccer Playing Records and Recognitions:

• Career Records (at the time of nomination)

-3rd in Save Percentage (.813)

-4th in Saves Per Game (3.14)

-1st in Goals Against Average (0.73)

-5th in Wins (11)

-2nd in Saves (135)

-1st in Shutouts (19)

• Single Season Records (at the time of nomination)

-9th in Saves (69, 2005)

-10th in Saves (66, 2004)

-5th in Save Percentage (.815, 2004)

-6th in Save Percentage (.812, 2005)

-2nd in Goals Against Average (0.69, 2004)

-3rd in Goals Against Average (0.76, 2005)

-T-6th in Wins (8, 2004)

-1st in Ties (3, 2004)

-1st in Shutouts (10, 2004)

-2nd in Shutouts (9, 2005)

-T-1st in Games Played (22, 2004)

• Awards and Accomplishments

-Posted a 641-minute shutout streak in 2004, which, at the time, ranked in the top 15 in NCAA Division III history

-First team All-AMCC Goalkeeper (2004, 2005)

-NSCAA Mid-Atlantic All-Region Team selection (2004, 2005)

-Chosen as Penn State Altoona's Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2005)

-Voted as the AMCC Men's Soccer Preseason Player of the Year (2005)

-Led the AMCC in save percentage (2004, 2005)

-Earned a place on the AMCC Academic All-Conference team (2004, 2005)

Women's Soccer Coaching Accomplishments:

            -Career record: 48-11-5

            -Coached team to its first AMCC title and NCAA Division III Tournament appearance (2008)

            -Led team to undefeated regular season in 2008; lost 1-0 to Otterbein in NCAA Tournament

            -NSCAA Great Lakes Region Coach of the Year (2008)

            -AMCC Coach of the Year (2007, 2008)

            -Team recorded 39 shutouts in 64 games

            -Coached 18 All-AMCC honorees and three NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region selections

1995-96 Women's Volleyball Team

The Penn State Altoona women's volleyball team achieved several significant accomplishments during the 1995-96 season. Coached by Olana "Tick" Hedrick-Sheaffer in her 20th season, and assisted by Andy Hoover and Andrew Scherzinger, the team won three different conference championships, recorded a .941 overall winning percentage, and saw its head coach recognized for her performance while reaching a milestone in career victories.

• Key Accomplishments

-Team won three different championships: the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association championship, Western Pennsylvania Conference championship, and the Penn State Commonwealth Campus championship

-Team compiled a 32-2 overall record

-Hedrick-Sheaffer won her eighth career PCAA Coach of the Year award, and she won her 350th career match in a straight-sets victory over Garrett Community College

• Team members included:

-Angela Birk, Amy Flick, Jen Tiffany, Heather Eckels, Michelle Conrad, Jessica Imler, Christine Giovelli, Becky Myers, Bobbi Jo Seymore, Kristen Gau, Maureen McErlean, and Stacy Fichtner

-Head coach: Olana "Tick" Hedrick-Sheaffer (20th season)

-Assistant coaches: Andy Hoover, Andrew Scherzinger

Dr. Richard Miller – Men's Basketball, 1966-68

Distinguished Achievement Inductee

Miller was a two-year member of the Penn State Altoona men's basketball team, including helping to lead the Lions to the Commonwealth Campus championship in the 1967-68 season. After earning a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and Ph.D. from Penn State, Miller has gone on to a distinguished 43-year career in the field of microbiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.

• Originally a standout three-sport athlete from Northern Bedford, earning nine letters
• Averaged 10 points per game as a freshman and 15 points per game as a sophomore at Penn State Altoona
• Member of the 1967-68 Commonwealth Campus championship team
• Earned a BS in Microbiology from Penn State in 1970, MS in Microbiology in 1972, and Ph.D. in Microbiology in 1975. Completed post-doctoral research in bacterial pathogenesis at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland from 1975-77
• Started a distinguished 43-year career in 1977 in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, serving 11 years as acting chairman and then vice chairman of the department
• Educated more than 6,000 medical students and 3,000 dental students in infectious disease microbiology
• Numerous "best teacher" awards, as well as "Outstanding Educator" and "Distinguished Educator" awards from the Dean of the School of Medicine
• His research and findings have been an integral part of the foundational knowledge of a new respiratory infectious disease, referred to as Legionnaires' disease pneumonia, which was isolated by the CDC in spring 1977
• Currently serves as President and Chief Scientific Officer of Environmental Safety Technologies, Inc., a company he helped to found in 1993