DEFIANCE, Ohio – As Defiance College participates in its week-long celebration of the 2011 Homecoming, four former standout student-athletes are nearing induction into DC’s Alumni Varsity ‘D’ Hall of Fame. The 2011 inductees will include Tammy Parker, Walter Turner, Stanley Meinen and Jeff Boulton.

Parker was a three-sport star during her time with the Yellow Jackets, spending time on the volleyball, basketball and softball squads. Parker was heralded as DC’s Co-Female Athlete of the Year as a senior and still holds the school’s all-time records for the most assists in a career, as well as in a single season.

Turner was a four-year letterman for the Purple and Gold on the gridiron, where he earned a pair of All-American honors and was a three-time all-district selection. Turner was named DC’s Most Outstanding Senior Athlete in 1982.

Meinen excelled on the track and football field for Defiance during his four years, serving as the captain of both programs as a senior. Meinen’s time at DC was further highlighted by a pair of all-district and one All-American accolade for his football success, while also becoming the first student-athlete in DC history to clear 6-6 in the high jump.

Boulton was also a four-year letterman in football at Defiance, where he earned all-league and all-district status in each of his final three years, to go with an All-American honor as a senior. Boulton was a two-time team MVP and participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

All four will be recognized during DC’s home football contest with Hanover on Saturday. The game is set to start at 1:30 pm with Homecoming activities taking place on the field before the game and during halftime.

The Homecoming festivities will not be limited to Saturday however, as Defiance College will also host a pep rally and fireworks on Thursday evening beginning at 7:30 pm and dedicate the field house on Friday at 5:00 pm.

A full slate of activities for alumni, student-athletes and fans of DC will be provided throughout the week. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 419-783-2307 or visit the Alumni office by visiting http://alumni.defiance.edu.

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