The Lincoln Athletics Hall of Fame Committee has chosen six new members. The new members are:

Dr. Robert Johnson Class of 1922 for Football and his contribution to the sport of tennis (inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2009),

Juan Edney class of 1990 for track & field,

Alondra Woodard class of 1993 for track & field,

Jordean Mathews class of 2009 for track & field, volleyball and sofball,

Sterling Wright class of 1973 for basketball and

Shannon McCants class of 1994 for basketball.

The new members come from era in Lincoln's history that span 100 years which is a testament to the legacy of excellence that is Lincoln. The induction ceremony will take place September 9, 2016 in Manuel Rivero Hall at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $50.00 for the event which inlcudes admission to the football game the next day Saturday at 1:00 pm, where each inductee will be introduced at half-time. Proceeds from the ceremony will go to the athletics program for equipment and upgrades to the facilities. For tickets and more information please contact the athletic department at 484.365.7391 or 7632.