Camas High School Hall of Fame Applications Being Accepted

Six years ago, Marcia Johnson, of the Camas High School Athletics Department, thought it would be a good idea to honor past CHS athletes for their achievements. So, she did just that and organized the Camas High School Hall of Fame. Well, it wasn’t that easy, but through her leadership and a host of volunteers they pulled it off.

The first inductees, in 2008, were the 1937 CHS football team and every two years, the school honors past athletes who have participated in Varsity sports at the school.

“We put on a dinner and an excellent program at the school,” says Johnson. “It takes eight months to prepare and to decide who to induct. We look at scholar athletes and those who have done something extra for the community.”

The school also has a Hall of Honor for non-athletes who have had major contributions to local athletics.

This year’s event will occur on September 29 and the inductees are announced during the half-time at the CHS football game.

“It’s a top notch affair that is sponsored by the Camas Athletics Boosters,” said Johnson.

This year, the school is accepting nominations through April 30^th. Contact Marcia Johnson at 360-833-5760 or email her at Marcia.johnson@camas.wednet.edu for your application.

Some past inductees

Gary Ostenson (1963-65):  Basketball: third highest season point average in 1965; fourth highest season average in 1964;  second career highest average per game;  Football:  3 year starter on defense; league champion sophomore year.  Track:  2 year varsity letter winner.  Received scholarship to University of Washington for basketball.  Currently resides in Vancouver and is a Dentist.

Ed Huston (1965-67):  Basketball: Leading scorer in 1966 and 1967;  second highest points in one game in 1966;  highest single season average in 1967; career highest points; second in field goal percentage;  state leading scorer in 1967; played at University of Puget Sound.  Currently resides in Vancouver and is in real estate. 

Bill Bradley (1977-1980):  Three time State Champion in wrestling.  Attended North Idaho Junior Collge and Northern Montana.  Currently resides in Lake Stevens, WA. 

Tom Wallenborn (1954-56):  Basketball - Second highest single game total in 1956; second highest season average per game in 1955; third highest career average per game;  team leading scorer in 1955 and 1956.

Don Gigler (1936-38):  Football – Known as the scoring machine on the football teams of 1936 and 1937.  Led Papermakers to victory over Vancouver High on Thanksgiving Day in 1937 by scoring 2 touchdowns in the final minutes of the game with a score of 18-14.  Scored a total of 135 points for Camas in 1937.

Bob Shafer (1935):  All around gifted athlete.  Football – Quarterback;  Basketball Team, 1934/35;  Baseball team 1934/35.  Attended University of Washington on a baseball scholarship.  Also participated in golf, tennis and swimming. 

Glenn Hartman (1972-75):  Wrestling:  Finished high school career with a record of 73-3.  Stands among the top 5 of wrestling records “most wins”.  Traveled to Japan on the Washington State Wrestling Team in 1974.  All-American award recipient as an individual and team.  Scholarship to University of Iowa.  Lives in Camas and works with the Camas School District. 

Dennis Huston:  (1956-59):  Basketball:  All league All Star.  Coached at U of Washington, Western Washington, Assistant Coach at U of Wyoming, Stanford and Head Coach at Weber State.  Currently lives in Camas.

Marianne Gerde (1988-1992):  All around athlete in basketball, track, soccer and volleyball.  Basketball:  Averaged double figures on varsity for three years, Greater St. Helens League team for 2 years, selected as the Columbian Newspaper’s “super five” her senior year, selected to “all State West team”.  Track;  Javelin, shot put and discus.  1992 was league and district champion in discus.  Currently lives in Seattle and works for Boeing.

Annie Arndt Sumpter (1974-77):  Tennis:  Won 1977 individual WIAA State Tennis Championship while earning enough points, by herself, to bring home the team trophy as well.    Attended University of Washington and played varsity tennis.  Currently lives in Camas, works with the Camas School District and is a coach for the CHS Women’s tennis team. 

TEAM:  1937 FOOTBALL:  Don Gigler, John Gfeller, Frank McKever, Fred Parsons, Harry Rietze, Emmett Scott, Tom Barker, Waldon Dailey, Hugh Knapp, Marvin Leathlean, Leslie Ludahl, Warren McNett, Clayton Myers, George Repman, Ben Straub, Bob Williams, Cliff Woodman, Albert Craig, DeForrest Hobson, Ray Hobson, Bud Meyers, Tracy Murphy, Jim Newquist, Ray O’Dell, Howard Olson, Omar Rhode, and Harold Robertson.  Coached by Walter Erikson. 

1969 FOOTBALL: SWW AA League Champions

COACH:  CHARLIE HINDS (WRESTLING):  Most wins by a wrestling coach in Camas history.  Coached several athletes to state titles. 

HALL OF HONOR: DOC HARRIS

Video Feature: 2012 Oregon Relays: Camas Takes 9th Overall

This is a video feature on last weekend's Oregon Relays two-day event. It contains footage from both days, including interviews with the Camas athletes and clips from college competition, as well.

Camas Track & Field Team Finishes in Top 10 at Oregon Relays at Hayward Field

By Ernie Geigenmiller

The Camas Track & Field Team finished ninth overall with 56 points as the two-day event at Historic Hayward Field in Eugene, OR wrapped up Saturday.

Freshman Alexa Efraimson wowed crowds with her first place finish in the 1500m run with a time of 4:34.23 just edging out her closest competitors.

“Today I wanted to push myself, but I didn’t want to take a lead until I knew I could win it, or have the potential of winning it,” Efraimson said. “I wanted to be able to present myself as not just a Freshman that’s quick but a runner that’s quick.”

Alexa Efraimson won the 1500m race with a time of 4:34.23.

Freshman Cole Zarcone placed fourth in the Freshman 100m race with a time of 11.78.

In the Triple Jump, Senior Sydney Allen got a fourth place finish at 35 feet, 9.5 inches.

Amber Corbett placed second in the Girl’s Javelin competition at 126 feet, 7.5 inches. She also scored a personal best.

Junior Andrew Kaler scored a personal best in the 1500m with a time of 4:15.09. He raced in the 3000m on Friday.

The Boy’s Sprint Medley team placed fourth, which consisted of Zarcone, Kyle Schrader, Josh Golden and John Doyle.

The CHS team competed against 45 other scoring teams and held their own, but have fared better in years past.

“I am so impressed with so many of these kids,” said Co-Head Coach Alisa Wise. “Two years ago, we won the whole thing, but to be in Top 10 is great. This is a big event and kids usually set PR’s in events like this, but that didn’t happen as much as we expected. In this big atmosphere you want them to be at or near their personal records. We want them to be consistent as we prepare for state championships.”

She attributed Efraimson’s success to her patience, training and overall personal strategy.

“She was extremely focused,” said Wise. “She was prepared.”

This was the school’s sixth time competing at Oregon Relays, which intertwines college and high school athletes at Historic Hayward Field, home to the Track & Field Olympic Trials and numerous historic events at University of Oregon.

The event itself is amazing and gathers some of the best Track & Field athletes from several states and British Columbia. CHS sent 28 of their best athletes, but several weren’t in attendance due to the Prom on April 21.

One observer from Gig Harbor said many eyes are on the Freshman this year from Camas. “Word has gotten around how good they are,” he said.

Some member of the CHS Girl's Track & Field Team.

Cole Zarcone, right, prepares for the Freshman 100m race.

Cole Zarcone finished 4th in the Freshman 100 race.

Alexa Efraimson before she pulled out front. She won the Girl's 1500m race.