Distinguished Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner 2025

Please join us as we celebrate this year's Distinguished Alumni Award and Athletic Hall of Fame Nominees! We are excited to recognize their achievements and excellence in their respective fields. 

This year's nominees are:

2025 Distinguished Alumni Nominees:

• David Wolfe '72 - Outstanding Christian Leadership & Service
• Renae Ryan '79 - Outstanding Achievement in the R.I.S.E. Values
• Laura Bergquist '90 - Outstanding Achievement in the Fine Arts

2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominees:

• Romar Jones '11 (Men's Basketball)
• Heather (Harris) Matthews '07 (Track & Field)
• Jordan Highley '10 (Football)
• 2010 Volleyball Team

This year's event will be at the Ninth Floor Club & Venue in downtown Wichita! Located at 100 N Broadway, Suite 900, it is formally known as the Petroleum Club. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm, and dinner and program will begin at 6:30 pm. Dinner is provided by the Ninth Floor Venue and is included in the $40 ticket. A cash bar will be available.

Please register all guests ahead of the event to ensure a smooth registration process. Tickets can be purchased at the event, but availability will be limited.

Convenient parking for the Ninth Floor Club & Venue is available in the garage located just north of Douglas on the west side of Broadway. You can access the main building via the covered pedestrian bridge on the 3rd floor of the garage. Once inside, simply follow the pathway to the elevators, which will take you directly to the Ninth Floor.

Looking forward to celebrating this year's nominees!