Four alums were inducted into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame during Homecoming. They are Osiris Eldridge, Cathy (Olson) George ’85, Kevin Glenn, and Katie Jean ’13.
Eldridge joined the men’s basketball team in the 2006-2007 season, and was named the MVC Freshman of the Year. He was an All-MVC First-Team selection three times and is fifth on ISU’s scoring list. He has played in the Turkish Basketball Super League since 2010.
Appears InWhile on the volleyball team, George was a four-year letterwinner. She helped the Redbirds win three consecutive MVC conference titles that led to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances. She has been the Michigan State University head volleyball coach since 2005.
Glenn helped the Redbird football team to its first two playoff appearances in school history in 1998 and 1999. A three-time All-MVC selection, he set 25 school records at ISU. He retired this year from the Canadian Football League after 18 seasons.
Jean was a three-time All-MVC selection as a member of the golf team, and medaled twice at the MVC Championships. She was named to the MVC Conference Women’s Golf 25-Year Team. She turned professional upon graduation.