Friends Reunite at Homecoming

Many alumni took the opportunity of Homecoming 2006 to reconnect with their friends and their alma mater. The day was filled with the Wall of Fame induction ceremony, the alumni basketball games, a tour of campus, the varsity basketball games, and the post-game party at the Recovery Room.

Alumni Women’s Basketball Game. L to R Front: Shelly Brueggen ’05, Beth Vacek ’00, Brenda Miller ’03, Becky Arndt ’04, Kara Brandau ’02, Lindsey Klatt ’04. Back: Sandy Christoffel ’01, Amy Olson (current assistant coach), Angie Senoraske ’01, Darcie Vacek ’01, Kim Hendricks ’01, Brianna Kappen ’05, Missy Tricker ’99, Kirsten Monroe ’04, Lisa Saluzzi ’02 , Coach Bobbi Vandenberg.

Alumni Men’s Basketball Game participants included: L to R Front: Bruce Valk ’80, Josh Gates ’01, James Vacek ’96, Hilton Riggins ’00, Matt Schroeder ’99, Brett May ’05, Nate Keller ’98, Corey Harris ’92, Chris Wood ’97. Back: Dave Schoonover ’76, Paul Thomas ’95, Eric Brieske ’92, Barry Valk ’88, Pete Sinks ’95, Dan Riley ’96, Luke Maher ’00, Pat Sullivan ’02, Troy Wagner ’95, Matt Mealy ’99, Sam Hett ’01, Marcus Fulcer ’03, BJ Reber ’05, Jay Benish ’03, Rob Sebion ’05, Aaron Bennet ’05, Scott Koenen ’81.

Viterbo alumni Adrian Boyd ’91 and Luke Maher ’00 had their jerseys retired in honor of their stellar basketball athletic careers. Also pictured are head basketball coach Wayne Wagner (far left) and athletics director Barry Fried (far right).

Soccer player Chris Swenson ’98 smiles at seeing his name on the Wall of Fame.

Luke Maher ’00 addresses the audience at his induction onto the Wall.

Basketball standout Beth Vacek ’00 was joined by her family as she was inducted onto the Wall of Fame.