The concept for the Alma College Athletic Hall of Fame was an outgrowth of a series of three lettermen dinners held at various locations in the late 1960s to rekindle alumni enthusiasm and enlist support for the development of adequate athletic and recreational facilities. The initial Hall of Fame event was staged at the former Olds Plaza Hotel in Lansing on May 25, 1971.
Alma was the first Michigan college or university and one of the first in the nation to establish a Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame's purpose as originally stated was noble:
"It is the intent of the Alma College Hall of Fame to celebrate the past, present and future of Alma College through the recognition of excellence in those who have made significant contributions to the Scots' athletic tradition."
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Lisa Thocher
Hall of Fame Athlete (2000)
Track & Field, Cross Country
Class of 1983
- Participated in track & field and cross country.
- Winner of six varsity letters.
- All-MIAA in track.
- MIAA MVP in track in 1983.
- Two-time 3000 meter champion in 1982 and 1983.
- 1500 meter champion in 1982.
- 5000 meter champion in 1983.
- Alma’s first female National Qualifier.
- NCAA Division III National Qualifier in track in 1982.
- Team MVP in track in 1983.
- All-MIAA in track in 1982.
- MIAA Most Valuable Runner in cross country in 1982.
- Two-time MIAA Champion in cross country in 1981 and 1982.
- Captain of two MIAA Championship teams in 1981 and 1982.
- Graduated Alma in three years.
- Recipient of Dr. Leroy Block Scholar-Athlete Award in 1983.
