Jodi Borowicz came to the Aquinas College campus from Cheboygan High School in Cheboygan, Michigan. Four years later Jodi had established herself as one of the most dominant softball pitchers in the Midwest Collegiate circles. 

During her four years as a Saint, she broke and re-established nearly every pitching record in AQ softball history. Through the 1990 – 1993 softball seasons, Jodi pitched Aquinas into the elite of small college softball teams throughout the Midwest. As a freshman she led the Saints to an NAIA State Championship and into the NAIA Softball National Championship in Pensacola, Florida.  For the next three years Aquinas was noted as the team with which to be reckoned.  Competing against many of the larger Michigan universities and Michigan NAIA schools, the Saints built not only a reputation but a winning tradition under Coach Mary Takas, also an AQ Hall of Famer.  On the three occasions, Jodi was named to the NAIA All-State team for her achievements.  Coach Takas states "pitching is the most important facet of the game of softball and in the early 90's pitching for the Saints was Jodi Borowicz." Jodi has spent her entire professional life in education as a teacher and a coach. She currently is an educator in the Delton-Kellogg school system.  In reaction to the award Jodi stated: "This Aquinas Hall of Fame honor is special, but even more so because of the co-induction with my catcher, mentor and dear friend Christy Jaklinski-Paganelli.

The basketball career of Brandon Lowe is nearly unparalleled in Aquinas College basketball history.  The former East Kentwood High School All-State honoree was the mainstay of the Saints program during his four year career.   He attained NAIA All-State Honors on four occasions and Academic All-State honors three times.  Brandon was an NAIA All American and earned dual honors in 1998 when he was named 3rd team NAIA All-American (top 30 players in the nation) as well as an Academic All-American. Lowe finished his Aquinas career as the 2nd leading scorer in College history with 2,088 points scored (trailing only Laray Hardy).  He remains high on the all-time AQ basketball list in games played, steals, field goal percentage, and scoring average.   He possessed outstanding quickness and could score from the outside and with slashing drives to the basket. Brandon was the recipient of the Aquinas College Joseph Baker Memorial Award in 1998. His Aquinas College coach, Rick Albro states, "Brandon was a coach's dream.  Not only was he an outstanding basketball player, but a better teammate and individual." Brandon currently resides in the Grand Rapids area and is a regional sales manager for Leon Plastics of Grand Rapids.

Christy (Jaklinski) Paganelli was recruited from Wyoming Rogers High School in 1989 as a hard hitting catcher for a young Aquinas Saints softball team.  During her four years in this role, she became the backbone of the program both offensively and defensively.  In her freshman year she guided the Saints to their "first ever" appearance in the NAIA National World Series in Florida.  The squad earned this trip by winning the NAIA State Championship and the Midwest Regional Title.  She had helped put Aquinas College softball on the map. During her four years as a Saint, Christy established herself as the team's "clean up" hitter leading Aquinas in multiple offensive categories, some of which are still near the top in the AQ record books.  A two time NAIA All-State player, her leadership, defensive abilities and team commitment made her respected and cherished by her teammates. Christy and fellow 2012 AQ Hall of Fame inductee, Jodi Borowicz were labeled "grace and ace" by their teammates.  They competed in over 100 games as AQ teammates forming one of the most celebrated "pitching and catching batteries" in Aquinas history. Christy's professional career allowed her to turn an Aquinas internship with Amway into a 20 year chemist position with the Ada based company. Christy passed away in March of 2011 after a nearly two year courageous battle with melanoma cancer.  It was a battle that exceeded the normal length by nearly one and one/half years. She and her husband Dino Paganelli ’90 are the proud parents of three children Brady, Jake, and Katelyn. The Wyoming Rogers High School community and Christy's Aquinas teammates established "Christy's Cause" which raises money for cancer research and the Aquinas College Scholarship named in her honor.  Softball games are played at both schools annually to raise funds for these causes.

As Aquinas College celebrates its 50th year of varsity cross country competition, it is only fitting that the 1971 cross country team is honored with induction in the Aquinas College Athletic Hall of Fame.  The 1971 team made history by winning the College's first ever NAIA State Cross Country Championship.  This accomplishment allowed the squad to make the College's first ever appearance in the NAIA National Championship held in Missouri where the squad finished 23rd in the nation. The team was coached by John Flaminio who arrived at the Grand Rapids campus in 1969 and immediately began establishing a highly competitive program.  Flaminio, who was a member of two NCAA National Championship squads at Western Michigan, brought his expertise to the "Tommies" and raised the program to national prominence.

The 1971 squad went undefeated in five dual matches and also won six of the seven championships in invitational meet.  The lone defeat was when the squad finished 17th out of 43 teams at the prestigious Notre Dame National Catholic College Invitational.   Aquinas went on to win the NAIA State Cross Country Championship before finishing 23rd at the national meet. The squad was captained by senior Wayne Stefanich.  Other team members were John Carr, John Cassani, Daryl Delabbio, Jerry Gumbleton, Steve Hatton, Phil Hinck, Randy Laga, Pete Lentini, Brian Mckenzie, Ryan Sexton and Tom Sherburn. Hinck garnered NAIA All American honors for his effort. The 1972 squad went on to duplicate the efforts of the 1971 squad before Coach Flaminio left to take the head coaching position at the University of Toledo.  The books were then closed on the "Flaminio era" but a level of excellence had been established which is still present today at Aquinas College.

Tamra Harig arrived on the Aquinas College campus in 1983 and immediately became a mainstay on the volleyball team. Tammy was at the forefront in establishing a competitive and successful Saints program under the tutelage of Coach Sharon Schatz. She was a four-year starter and captained the squad for two years. "[Tammy was] one of the most driven athletes I have ever coached," said Coach Schatz. "She expected no less from her teammates, which made her a great leader an role model both on and off the court." Tammy led the Saints to three NAIA post-season appearances. For her efforts, Tammy was named NAIA All-State team on two occasions and was also on the All-Academic teams. In 1986, she made history by becoming the first Aquinas volleyball player to earn All-American honors. After graduating cum laude from Aquinas with a double major in accounting and business administration, Tammy was hired by the Internal Revenue Service and is celebrating 25 years with the IRS. She has earned several performance awards from the IRS, including the Director's Excellence Award. Currently a senior team coordinator, Tammy examines large multinational corporations while coordinating numerous tax law specialists. She has been a registered CPA in the State of Michigan for more than 20 years. A life-long Westside Grand Rapids resident, Tammy resides in Walker.

Vonda was a mainstay on the Aquinas College volleyball teams during a successful era in the program's history. During her career, the Saints won more than 70% of their matches, won several tournaments and made four appearances in the NAIA State playoffs. A four year starter, Vonda captained the squad for two of those years. She twice won NAIA All-State honors and earned All American honors during her last two seasons. "Vonda was one of the most competitive athletes I ever had the pleasure of coaching," said Sharon Schatz, her Aquinas College coach. Vonda earned varsity letters in basketball and softball during her Aquinas years. She was awarded the Sr. Helen Louise Brogger Award in 1991 as the college's outstanding female senior student-athlete. Following graduation, Vonda coached volleyball at West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids. She now serves as an assistant coach at Coopersville High School and is active in AAU volleyball circles. Professionally, Vonda has been with Social Security Administration in the Grand Rapids area for 20 years. A noted spokesperson and writer, she presents on the nuances of the social security system to local groups, makes media appearances and writes for print publications. Married for 18 years, Vonda, her husband, and three children live in Tallmadge Township.

An outstanding prep player at Chicago's Brother Rice High School, Ray helped lead his team to the Chicago Catholic League Championship in 1970 as well as to the Chicago City League Championship. A versatile performer, who could play "inside or outside," Ray enrolled in Aquinas College in 1970. He lettered all four years and captained the 1974 Aquinas basketball team. After graduation, Ray was hired at Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School to teach and coach basketball. He invigorated a basketball program and led it to several city league and district tourney championships. At the time of Ray's resignation, he was the winningest basketball coach in the team's history. Ray initiated and chaired the annual Grand Rapids Hall of Fame's college basketball tournament, which was comprised of all local college teams. The basketball tournament's Ray McCahill Most Valuable Player Award is named in honor of Ray's vision and dedication to this event and his love of basketball. Ray passed away in 2006 after a courageous and faith filled battle with cancer. Ray and Peaches are parents of five children (Ryan, Molly, Michael, Katelin, and Champ). Peaches resides in East Grand Rapids with her family. Aquinas College recognizes Coach McCahill, not only for his achievements, but also for the many lives that he influenced during his career.

George Barcheski spent a lifetime educating and mentoring young people both in the classroom and on the playing fields. After teaching and coaching stints at Grand Rapids Catholic Central (his alma mater) and Northview High School, he moved to East Grand Rapids High School (EGRHS). Here he spent over three decades as a government teacher and head football coach teaching "Bar's methods for success." In his 30 years of coaching football at EGRHS he compiled a record of 238 wins, 53 losses and three ties. He led East to numerous league championships as well as four state championships(1979, 1983, 1993 and 1995). His coaching record placed him 19th on the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) list for all time victories. His winning percentage of 82 percent earned him 3rd place on the list of highest winning percentages for high school football coaches in the state. Barcheski was voted into the MHSAA Football Coaches Hall of Fame and into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame. Aquinas College recognizes Coach Barcheski, not only for his outstanding achievements in the record books, but also for the many lives he has influenced during his career in education. He currently resides with his wife, Catherine, in Grand Rapids during the summers and in Florida for the winters.

Neil Reilly arrived on the Aquinas College campus in 1984 (graduate of St. Francis High School in Traverse City) and immediately became a mainstay on the track & field team. During his tenure Reilly competed in the throwing events (shot put, discus, javelin, hammer & 35 lb weight) under the tutelage of Coach Ernie Mousseau. He was named team MVP on three occasions for his efforts. However, the highlight of his career was earning NAIA All American honors twice (1986 & 1987) as well as attaining NAIA Academic All-American honors on two occasions. He was the first Aquinas College Track and Field team member to be honored twice in both areas. Reilly is still the school record holder in the 35 pound weight and is in the top five in AQ school records in each of the above events. He graduated in 1988 with a bachelor of science in business administration degree and then completed a major in psychology two years later. Reilly also earned a master's of art degree from Central Michigan University in psychology in 1994. He has been in private psychology practice since 1994.

Coach Reilly has been a member of the Aquinas track coaching staff for 11 years during which time he has helped develop innumerable national qualifiers and ten All Americans in the throwing events. The Saints track squads have attained remarkable success during this period as he has assisted Coach Dave Wood, assistant athletic director.

Reilly lives in Walker, Michigan with his wife Carmen and two sons, Connor and Noah.

Roy White and tennis in West Michigan have been intertwined for decades. White was a star player at Ottawa Hills High School honing his skills on local courts since his childhood. Upon graduation, he played two years at University of Alabama before serving a two-year stint in the military serving his country in Vietnam. He then enrolled at Aquinas College where he became the mainstay of the Aquinas College Tennis Team. White won the NAIA State singles championship in 1970 and was singles runner-up in 1971. He won the NAIA State doubles championship (with Buzz Hall) in 1971. This feat (a singles & doubles championship) was not duplicated at Aquinas for 30 years when it was accomplished by Steve Greene. White served as tennis coach at Aquinas College for five seasons (1972-76) and was named Michigan Tennis Coach of the Year in 1976. In the 1980's, he was the Michigan state tennis champion in the 35 & over division and was twice the Grand Rapids City Racquetball Champion (ranked #4 in the state). Roy served as head professional at the Grand Rapids Racquet Club for seven years and Riverview Racquet Club for eight years before purchasing the Norton Pines Tennis & Fitness Club where he grew the membership from 90 members in 1988 to over 2,000 members when he sold the club in 2005. White served as Racquet Sports Specialist for Prince Corporation from 1995-2007. White has two daughters Erica Beth and Amanda Marie and resides with his wife, Terri, in Spring Lake during the summers and Cape Coral, Florida in the winters.

Tom Zyniewicz, D.O., was one of several outstanding track & field weight-men (shot-put, hammer throw, and 35 pound weight) developed by Aquinas Hall of Fame Track Coach Ernie Mousseau in the 1970’s and 1980’s. A West Catholic High School graduate, he played one year of football at Eastern Michigan before a knee injury cut short his football career. He then enrolled at Aquinas, where he became three time national qualifier who earned NAIA All-American honors in 1984 for his efforts at the national meet. A 1985 alumnus, who majored in both pre-med/biology and business administration, he became the first Aquinas track and field athlete to earn both NAIA All-American status as well as being a NAIA Academic All American (twice honored). He went on to graduate from Michigan State University Medical School in 1989. Upon finishing his internship at Metro Hospital (Grand Rapids) and his residency in Chicago in emergency medicine, he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to work in emergency medicine. He eventually became the assistant director of emergency medicine in the area, the medical director of FEMA/Region 6 and developed the first helicopter rescue company in the Las Vegas area. He also has served in the U.S. Army Reserve (24-year tenure) and was a member of the Las Vegas SWAT Team.

He returned to the West Michigan area with his family to take a position in Muskegon and currently is the executive for emergency physicians to North Ottawa County and Mercy Health Partners. Zyniewicz currently resides in Spring Lake, Michigan with his wife, Tammy, and daughters Tara and Avery. The Zyniewicz’s, however, will be returning to the Las Vegas area where he will assume an executive position with the Las Vegas group providing 24-hour emergency physicians to over 20 hospitals in Nevada, California and Hawaii.