2015 Inductees - Solano Community College

19th
Annual
Athletic
Hall of Fame
Class of 2015
Ebonielove Williams
Women’s Basketball
Thomas Hassey
Track
Arica Henry
Softball
Nadia Cameron Hollomon
Softball
Christina Horner
Volleyball
Rex Pettigrew
Football Coach
Holly Smith
Softball
Alison Aubert
Head Athletic Trainer
Alison Aubert
Head Athletic Trainer
Alison has been the head certified athletic
trainer at Solano Community College since
1993, and has been a college athletic trainer
since 1987. Alison attended Chapman University in Orange California as a division 2
student athlete, and athletic training major.
Alison graduated with honors in Movement
and Exercise Science, and then received her
Masters degree in Sports Medicine. Alison
worked as a graduate assistant at Chapman
University for 3 years, then took a full time
position at Santa Ana College.
Alison has also worked for USA track and field since 1984. She was an athletic trainer for track and field in the Los Angeles (1984) and Atlanta (1996)
Summer Olympic Games, and worked with many notable US and International athletes. Alison was also assigned, as an athletic training site coordinator for the Olympic Trials in 2000 and 2004. Alison was the supervising
athletic trainer for the professional baseball team the Steelheads and Thunderbirds (college summer ball). Although she has experienced athletic
training at all levels, Alison enjoys working with Community College athletes most.
Alison has held several offices within the State, National and Local levels.
She is presently the President of the California Community College Athletic
Trainers Association and serves on the CCCAA Management Council.
Awards2000 California Community College
Athletic Trainer of the Year
2002 California Athletic Trainer of the
Year
2003 Far West District
Athletic Trainer of the Year
2008 Solano College
Adjunct Faculty of the Year
2009 National Athletic Trainer of the Year
Ebonielove Williams
Women’s Basketball
After breaking records at Vallejo Senior High, Ebonielove Williams was recruited into the great basketball program of Solano Community College.
Rough around the edges, Ebonielove arrived on campus knowing she had a
lot to learn. Coach Kim Mitchell took the time to teach, lead, and mold the
skilled basketball player Ebonielove has become. In her first year Ebonielove Williams received the award for Most Improved Player, and was key
in the success of Solano Women’s Basketball team’s championship finish
even though the team took a loss in the Elite 8.
Ebonielove was a star leader starting for the Solano Falcons and averaged
double-doubles in both points and rebounds. She took pride in defending
great opponents and always played with a sense of passion and respect.
Passionate on and off the court, Ebonielove recognizes the many life lessons
taught in intercollegiate sports such as reliability, accountability, and responsibility. During her years at Solano, Ebonielove also managed to be a
star student, earning awards that reflected GPAs of 3.0. Ebonielove could
not only dribble, shoot, rebound, and defend, but she could slam dunk a
classroom test.
Basketball, coupled with the fight of never giving up, has created a life of
achievement for Ebonielove . Without regret she is able to look back and
teach other young star athletes the one thing that was hard for her to grasp,
but now lives by - “Attitude dictates your
Altitude!” GO FALCONS!!!
Highlights:
- 9th All-time leading scorer for a career
with 819 points (7th at time of graduation)
- 4th All-time leading rebounder for a single
season with 381 rebounds
- 2nd All-time leading rebounder for a career with 740 rebounds
-1999 & 2000 All Bay Valley Conference
- 2000 All Tourney at Chaffey and De Anza
Classic
- 2000 MVP of Solano Showdown
Thomas Hassey
Track
Tom Hassey was born in Germany, moved
to Winters, Arizona, then to Fairfield. He
has 2 daughters, Heidi and Crystal, 4
granddaughters and a grandson, L.J.
Tom began running track in the 6th grade,
in Arizona. When his family moved to
Fairfield, he met Kenny Jackson with
whom he later ran in a meet Vanden. Tom
ran track all 4 years while attending Fairfield High. During his Freshman year, Curtis Antoigue coached Tom in the triple
jump. Tom had the speed, but no technique. He began to develop his
technique and with the help of coaches Clyde Carpino and Mike Dailey,
Tom became the first Fairfield High Track Athlete to go to State. Tom
broke all the records and meet records in the Triple Jump, including the
sub-section record.
While at Solano College Tom began lifting weights. In a two year period
of time, he greatly improved from bench pressing 160lbs to 490lbs. He
then had the combination of strength,
the speed and the technique to jump
52’2” – the 3rd best Triple Jump in junior college history. He also long
jumped 24’2”, which was 4” off the
school record.
After Solano College Tom got involved
in professional arm wrestling. He won
the Solano County, Northern California
and the State Championships. Tom
then won the World Arm Wrestling
Championships 3 times and also took
Second Place, left-handed at Petaluma.
Holly Smith
Softball
Holly Smith grew up in Fairfield, CA. She
began playing softball at 7 years old. She
developed a passion and love for the game
that remained with her throughout her softball career and to this day. She contributes
this love she developed to her parents who
were always supportive and kept the game
fun.
After graduating Armijo High School in
1995, she continued her career at Solano
Community College. Even though she only
played one year at SCC, it was one of the most memorable years she ever
had playing softball. Not only was she surrounded by teammates that she
grew up playing with, but she was fortunate to be Coached by Jennae Lambdin, who brought out the most in Holly.
Holly then transferred to Arizona State University on a full scholarship and
was the starting shortstop for three years. While at Arizona State she had
the opportunity to play in the College World Series in 1999. She graduated
in 2000 with a Bachelor in Science in Justice Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in
Communication, and a Minor in Psychology.
After graduating, she continued to be involved in softball by becoming the
Assistant Coach for the University of Oregon’s Softball Team. Upon deciding
to return back home to California, Holly
moved to Santa Cruz where she continued to give back to her community and
help young girls develop their softball
skills and a love for the game.
Holly is currently working as a Registered
Nurse in the Emergency Department at a
Level One Trauma Center. Holly is married and has two young children, Kai, age
9, and Hayden, age 6. She enjoys spending
time with her family and pets, as well as
traveling and camping.
Rex Pettigrew
Football Coach
Rex was a star athlete and student at Hogan
High School in Vallejo playing football and
baseball. After high school he attended Solano
College playing baseball and earning his AS
Degree in Science in 1977. He then went on to
San Jose State, graduating in 1981 with his BS
Degree and teaching credential in Kinesiology
and minoring in Biology.
For the past 35 years Rex has taught physical
education and biology at the high school level
in the Vallejo City Unified School District.
In 1988 to 1998, Rex returned to Solano College and joined Coach Ron Beverly as the Offensive Line Coach for the Football team . During this time, he
assisted the team to 5 division championships and 5 bowl appearances. Under their direction they had two of their players go Pro; numerous players
went on to play D-1 and became teachers and coaches. Through the years,
he has often followed his Solano College athletes, staying in contact and supporting them as they follow their dreams.
Rex has been very involved in his community, serving as a Coach for Babe
Ruth and Little league teams, training and teaching CPR for the Red Cross,
volunteering for the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society
and the Senior Games. He enjoys being outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing, playing guitar, golfing and spending time with his family and friends.
He lives with his wife
Dori and his black Labrador JET. He is most
proud of his children,
( Barbara, Candi, Mike,
Kristin, Scott and
Craig); son-in-laws
(Curt and James) and 5
grandchildren (Josh,
Kelsey, Kyle, Donavaughn and Austin).
Arica Henry
Softball
Arica Henry was the starting pitcher the year of 1995/1996. She lead
her team with to a 36-11 record, in which they took second in the Bay
Valley Conference (BVC), were Regional Champions and finished
fourth in the State Championships. She received 2 All-Tournament selections, an All-State Tournament Honor, and 3 out of 4 winds over the
State Champions Sacramento College. She additionally received the
most Inspirational Coaches’ Award in 1996. An automobile accident
prior to the start of season lead to some struggles overcoming pain,
regaining her strength, and an adjustment to the 3 ft distance of the
mound her sophomore year. Fortunately things came together the second half of the season. Arica went 6-0 in conference games and went 1
-2 in post season play. The losses were a 1-0, a 10 inning game against
Fresno City, and a 3-1 loss to Regional Champion, West Valley. Arica
maintained a cumulative 3.3 GPA while at SCC. She completed her Liberal Arts A.A. in 1997, also receiving the coaches’ award, and an NCAA
Full Athletic Scholarship to Northeast Louisiana University (NLU) in
1997.
- Honor Roll at NLU during the Spring 1998
- Deans’ List at California University of Sacramento (CSUS) 2000-2002
B.S. in May of 2001 majoring in
Psychology
- Acceptance into the graduate
program for School Psychology
in the Fall 2001
- Completed internship in Rio Linda,
Travis Unified, and Fairfield
Suisun
Unified School Districts
2003/2004.
- Employed as a School Psychologist
for FSUSD since 2004.
- PPS credential in May 2005
Nadia Cameron Hollomon
Softball
Nadia Hollomon’s (Cameron) college
softball career began at Solano College, which helped her achieve a fullscholarship to the University of Tennessee. While at Solano, Nadia was
named 1st team All-Conference (1997
& 1998); Golden Glove Award (1997
& 1998); All American (1998); All
Northern California (1998), and the
MVP of the Bay Valley Conference
(1998). In 1998, Nadia batted .441
with a .500 on base percentage. Nadia also received recognition off the
field while at Solano College, making the Academic Dean’s list in 1997
& 1998.
Nadia began her Tennessee (Lady Vols) softball career in 1998, where
she was named All-Tournament team on five separate occasions, was
selected for the Academic All-American team, and helped lead Tennessee softball to their first ever SEC Championship. While at Tennessee,
Nadia obtained her Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Criminal Justice.
Nadia is currently employed as a
Senior Deputy Probation Officer
through Solano County, where she
has been for over fourteen years.
She enjoys spending time with her
husband (Beau), and her children
(Simone, Trae, & Nia). Nadia cites
her father as her biggest softball influence, as he pushed her to become
a great athlete.
Christina Horner
Volleyball
Christina Horner and attended Solano Community College in Fall 2005. She attended
community college not knowing what she
wanted to major in but knowing that she still
wanted to play volleyball; so she enrolled in
general courses and contacted the athletic
department. Christina then received emails
from the volleyball coach (Darla Williams)
who wasn’t really sure who she was but despite that encouraged Christina to attend
open gym nights.
Christina has had the pleasure of playing for Darla Williams in the 2005
and 2008 seasons. During these two seasons Coach Williams has helped
Christina obtain All League in 2005 and MVP in 2008. Christina was also
added to the All Northern California Team in 2008 which is a great honor,
as it is made up of the top twelve girls for that year. During her years at
Solano, Coach Williams has not only encouraged Christina’s athletic abilities but her educational and personal ones as well. With Coach’s support
she has helped Christina obtain two degrees from Solano: one in Psychology and the other in Social Science.
After graduating from Solano Christina transferred to California State University, Sacramento and
graduated with her B.A.
in Psychology with emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Christina
now plans on receiving
her PsyD in a few years
and becoming a Clinical
Psychologists for the
State.