By Jeff Davis
The Haysville Times
On February 9th, during half time of the Colts basketball game, the induction ceremony for the Haysville Campus High School Hall of Fame, Class of 2007 took place. Those named to the CHS Hall of fame for 2007 were Phil Bolin, Jim Hartman, and Steve Clanton.
Mr. Bolin excelled in baseball, basketball, football and track while at Campus from 1961 to 1963. He was a member of the 1962 Regional and State Champion Medley Relay Team and placed first at the Ark Valley League meet in the 440 yard run. In football, Mr. Bolin was named All-City in 1962 and 1963, and was an All-State Fullback in 1963. In addition, he was named All-City in Basketball for 1963. Mr. Bolin’s efforts helped to set the standard of excellence for future athletes at Haysville Campus High School. Bolin’s plaque was presented to him by his friend and current Campus Cross Country coach, Mr. Rick Curless.
Mr. Hartman was an outstanding athlete at Haysville Campus from 1973 to 1977 excelling in baseball, basketball and football. He was a member of the 1977 Ark Valley League and Regional Baseball Championship Team. In 1976, he was named Second Team All-Ark Valley League at Second Base. In 1977, he switched sides of the field and was named First Team All-Ark Valley League Short Stop. The 1976 football season brought more honors, Mr. Hartman was named First Team All-Ark Valley League Defensive Back and Second Team All-State Defensive Back during his senior season. Hartman’s plaque was presented by his mother Mrs. Connie Hartman.
Mr. Clanton was a teacher, coach and, in later years, athletic administrator at Campus for 30 years. His coaching duties over the years included Girls Basketball, Head and Assistant Boys Basketball for 9 years, Assistant Football for 17 years and Head Boys Baseball for 2 years. His efforts as leader of the Girls Basketball team from 1977 to 1984 were most notable as he led the Lady Colts to the State Tournament in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984, with 4th Place finishes in 1982 and 1983. He was named Ark Valley League Girls Coach of the Year in 1982 and his 1983 team accomplished a 20 win season and were Ark Valley Champions. In his overall career with Lady Colt Basketball, he had 105 wins and 50 losses. Clanton’s plaque was presented to him by Mr. Myron Regier, a former colleague and current Campus Principal.
Those who made up the selection committee for the Haysville Campus High School Athletic/Activities Hall of Fame were Mr. Todd Bush, Mr. Ivan Chrisman, Mr. Brett Clark, Mr. Roger Emberson, Mr. Pat Lemons, Mrs. Debbie Opheim, Mr. Kevin McMullin, Mr. Dick Palmer, Dr. Del Rey, and Mr. Mike Rogers.