LA MIRADA, Calif. --- Biola University Athletics celebrated its inaugural Hall of Fame Class with a ceremony on Saturday evening in the Talbot East Andrews Banquet Room with over 100 guests in attendance.

The first three esteemed inductees to Biola's Athletics Hall of Fame were:

Wade Kirchmeyer ('85)
Two-time all-American in men's basketball who helped Biola to a 59-3 record over two seasons

Becky (Miller) White ('86)
First ever NAIA all-American in two different sports (volleyball and women's basketball) for four straight years

Todd Worrell ('82)
Pitcher in 11 MLB seasons for the Cardinals and Dodgers and winner of the 1986 NL Rookie of the Year Award

After being welcomed by President Barry H. Corey and former men's basketball player Ron Hafer (Alumni Chaplain), guests enjoyed an elegant dinner, award presentations to each of the inductees by Dave Holmquist (Head Men's Basketball Coach and Athletic Director), and closing remarks by Greg Vaughan (Vice President for Enrollment Management). Afterward, guests had the opportunity to take photos with the inductees on the Talbot East Courtyard.

Video of the event can be viewed on the Biola Athletics video page at http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/biola.portal# by clicking under the "On Demand" tab.

For more information about our esteemed inductees, visit the Hall of Fame website. A photo gallery of the evening can be found by clicking here.