4th Class

Wall of

Champions

Wall of Champions Program

4th Class Inductees

The purpose of the “Wall of Champions” program is

to honor Salem High School’s top student-athletes,

coaches, administrators and teams who have made

a positive impact on the local community, earned

success on and off the field and who serve as role

models for today’s student-athletes. The “Wall of

Champions” will create an increased awareness

and pride at Salem High School.

Ceremony Agenda

5:00 Social Hour

5:55 National Anthem

6:00 Opening Remarks

6:15 Dinner & Dessert

7:00 Ceremony

Induction

9:00 Closing Remarks

Master of Ceremonies:

Tom Williams

Salem Athletic

Department Staff:

Brian Samulski

Anna Britnell

SALEM ATHLETIC PROJECTS FUND All proceeds from the “Wall of Champions” program will contribute to athletic facility upgrades at Salem

High School. Our facilities have not changed since 1970, but our programming and participation has doubled. Donations can be made at the “EEF” table located in the back of the gym or on our website.

WWW.SALEMATHLETICS.COM

“WALL OF CHAMPIONS’ 5th CLASS The nomination window for the 5th class is now open. You may nominate candidates through our website. This class will be honored in the fall of

2018. Details coming soon!

Lifetime Achievement Award

ABOUT THE AWARD:

In the spring of 2017, the Wall of Champions

Committee determined that the

program was in need of an

additional, honorary award.

This recognition was put in

place for those who have

served Salem High School in a

role other than administrator,

coach, or athlete.

1ST RECIPIENT:

Scott Beaman’s incredible

career in Plymouth-Canton

Community Schools was the driving force behind the

committee’s decision to add this honor.

Scott was hired in September of 1966 and served as a

teacher, summer school administrator and athletic

ticket manager for 50 years before retiring in July of

2017. His passion for others was warm and genuine.

His drive for perfection and attention to detail was

inspiring. We are forever grateful for his dedication

to our students and staff.

We lost Scott on Thursday, August 31st, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. He

was anticipating this event and was looking forward to celebrating with all of you.

The award has been named the “Scott Beaman Lifetime Achievement Award.”

Robert Dasher

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Football

4 years, 3 letters, Co-Captain

All American, Detroit News Blue Chip Squad,

All State—Detroit News, Detroit Free Press,

Associated Press, UPA

All Area, All Metro, All Metro West, All Suburban, All

League, All Observerland, All Area Ypsi, All Associated

News Papers, All Area Associated Press

Wrestling

4 years, 3 letters, Co-Captain

3rd in State - Heavyweight

All Area, All League

Track & Field

4 years, 3 letters, Co-Captain

All State—Discus (6th)

All Area Honors

NEED QUOTE

Full scholarship to The University

of Alabama (Football).

Played on 2 National Champion-

ship Teams (1978, 1979)

Tim Dillon

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Football Earned 2 varsity letters

Co-Captain Senior Year—All State 1st Team,

All League Senior Year—State Champions

Baseball

Earned 2 varsity letters Senior Year—State Champions

Basketball Earned 2 varsity letters

Senior Year—District Champions, Regional Champions

“Tim Dillon was the

consummate three sport athlete

for Plymouth-Salem. He helped

the Rocks win two state

championships in baseball and

football. He was a great

teammate.”

-Tom Willette, former Salem

Baseball Player and Athletic

Director

Tim walked on to Miami

University and earned a

full scholarship. He started

as a senior and earned

team honors as a defensive

back.

Brian Gilles

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Volleyball

Coached from 1975-1998 5 Division Championships 5 League Championships 1 Regional Championship Won 332, Lost 87, Tied 21

Winning: 79.36%

Baseball

Coach from 1976-1983 6 League Championships 2 District Championships 1 Regional Championship 1 Final Four Appearance

Won 137, Lost 61 Winning: 69%

“I’m not sure that you could

find one single person that

played baseball for Brian

Gilles that did not enjoy the

experience and become a

better player.”

-Tom Willette, former Salem

Baseball Player and Athletic

Director

Frederick Locke

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Swim & Dive

1994 Season

50m Free: State Champion,

All-State, All-American

200m Free Relay: State

Champions, All-State, All

American

100 Free: 3rd in State, All-

State

Team—Conference

Champions, placed 6th

overall at State Championships

“Fred Locke as a senior at Plymouth salem had one goal—to be an

MHSAA State Champion in the 50 yard freestyle. Fred never lost sight of

his goal with many challenges throughout the season. Fred trained and

competed knowing that the State Finals was the only race. Fred won the 50

and finished 3rd in the 100.”

- Charles Olson, Fred’s Swim Coach

Jacqueline Merrifield

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Basketball

4 year letter winner

Free Press All Suburban

Team, Captain

All Metro, 1st Team

Detroit News, 1st Team

All State, 2nd Team

Volleyball

4 year letter winner

Soccer

2 year letter winner

“Jacqueline was a talented and tough basketball player that was

always at her best when the team needed her. In all of my years,

she was one of the best competitors I ever coached.”

-Bob Blohm, former Salem Basketball Coach

Attended Hillsdale College on a

basketball and volleyball

scholarship

Jacqueline played in 100 career

basketball games—started 95 total

games and won 80% of them

Kim Miller

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

3 year letter winner (90, 91, 93)

All League 1st Team (90, 91, 93)

Regional Champ (90, 91, 93)

State Champ All Around (90)

State Champ Bars (90)

Member of 1993 State

Championship Team

Nationals 2nd Place All Around (93)

Full ride to Eastern Michigan

“Kim miller made such an impact on her gymnastics team. Not

only did she lead them to an MHSAA State Championship, but she

also established two school scoring records that have never been

broken.” Her passion for gymnastics has never waned, through

college and into the high school coaching ranks at Farmington

(where her teams won three State Championships in a row.)”

-John Cunningham, Canton HS Gymnastics Coach

Kim was the first

freshman at Plymouth

Salem to ever win an

MHSAA State Title.

All Around and Bars

School Record Holder

(current)

Jeff Roth

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Belongs to the following Hall of

Fames: Michigan Golf, Michigan

PGA, University of Arizona

NEED QUOTE

Jeff has won over 70 Professional

Golf Events. Tied 1st for most

Michigan PGA sanctioned

“Majors”

LaTonya Wheeler

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Track & Field

1990

All Conference

1991

Conference Champion (400m,

800m)

All Conference

State Qualifier (400m)

1992

Conference Champion (200m,

400m, 4x2, 4x4)

Regional Champion (400)

State Qualifier (400m, 4x200, 4x400)

State Champion (400m) - All State

1993

Team Captain

Conference Champion, Regional

Champion and State Qualifier (400m,

4x200, 4x400)

State Champion (400m) , 2nd Place

(4x4), 4th Place (4x2) - All State

“Tonya was an extremely hard

worker and led by example.

She was a great competitor

and refused to lose, as evident

in her two state

championships.”

-Jay Blaylock, former Salem

Track & Field Coach

Earned a full scholarship

to Lincoln University, MO

Current school record holder in

the 400m (57.2) and

4x200 Relay (1:44)

1974 Golf Team

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

State Champions

1977 Football Team

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Undefeated, Suburban 8 Champs

Salem: Averaged 21 pts and 268.5 yards/game

Opponents: Averaged 7.3 pts and 185.5 yards / game

9-1 Overall

“The 77’ football team was like men playing against boys. The

talent and cohesiveness they shared led them to be one of the best

football teams in the history of Salem. They were a pleasure to

coach.”

- Bob Brodie, Salem Boys Basketball Coach

Inaugural Class Inductees

Inducted February 6th , 2016

2nd Class Inductees

Inducted October 15th , 2016

3rd Class Inductees

Inducted April 29th , 2017

The Wall of Champions program serves as a fundraising campaign for

facility upgrades specific to the Salem Athletic Department.

Since opening in 1970, our facilities have seen little change and our

programming has near doubled.

In summer of 2017, our Wall of Champions funds assisted the P-CCS

Bond work that was done in the gym to bring the facility back to life.

Upcoming projects include: weight room expansion, coaches locker

room renovations and large scale outdoor projects in partnership with

the district.

If you would like to make a contribution tonight, please visit the EEF

table (credit cards accepted, all donations are tax deductible).

Fundraising Campaign

Thank You Event Sponsors!

Athletic Website: www.SalemAthletics.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/gorocks

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/SalemHSRocks

“It takes an

endless amount

of history to

make even a

little tradition .”

Henry James