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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