By Kennedy Vaughn, Social Media Editor
Photo by Mr. Kamman
During the 2015-2016 school year, Vacaville High School decided to create a Hall of Fame to honor those who have had a significant impact on the school. Vaca High inducts new members once every year. They hold a ceremony at a home football game during halftime, and there is also a dinner party in their honor as well. The honorary dinner took place this year on Sunday, November 27 at the Vacaville Opera House. During the dinner, the jazz ensemble played and The first members were inducted during the football season of 2015, and there were eleven total inductees. This year, there were six total inductees at the ceremony. There are three categories a nominee can fall into; alumni, faculty/staff, or friends/helpful people of Vacaville High School. Anyone can nominate someone into the Hall of Fame through the school’s website, and the nominations are reviewed and selected at the beginning of the school year in August. There currently is no physical “hall” where the members are honored because of the school’s construction status, but finding a room or place of honor is one of the first items of business following the reconstruction of our school.
Stu Clary explained, “This year’s inductees are friends, alumni, and previous staff at Vacaville High School. Here is a little bit of information about each member. Dave Nelson: A 1972 graduate of Vaca High and former wrestling coach. He holds a spot in the Solano Community College Athletic Hall of Fame. Our wrestling room is dedicated to him as well. Mark Zunino: A 1981 graduate of Vaca High who is now a well- known fashion designer. He attended Pepperdine University after high school. He has designed clothes for major celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, and Courtney Cox. Bob Biggs: A 1969 graduate of Vaca High and a well known high school athlete. After high school, he attended UC Davis as their quarterback and went on to play professional football in Canada and the World Football League. Karl Sanders: A well-known supporter and volunteer for Vaca High. For over 50 years, Karl has been contributing and volunteering to the school to see it improve. For many years he has been president of the quarterback club, equipment supervisor, coach, advisor, and the biggest Bulldog fan. Dave Sells: A 1964 graduate of Vaca High. During his years in high school, he was a basketball and baseball star. After pitching on Solano Community College’s baseball team, he was signed to the San Francisco Giants, with a two year stint in the army as well. Jody Wara: An educator at Vaca High beginning in 1973. Jody was an economics teacher who had tremendously high expectations for herself and her students. She was a softball coach for Vaca High for many years as well. Her impact on the school and her students is unforgettable.
Stu Clary explained, “This year’s inductees are friends, alumni, and previous staff at Vacaville High School. Here is a little bit of information about each member. Dave Nelson: A 1972 graduate of Vaca High and former wrestling coach. He holds a spot in the Solano Community College Athletic Hall of Fame. Our wrestling room is dedicated to him as well. Mark Zunino: A 1981 graduate of Vaca High who is now a well- known fashion designer. He attended Pepperdine University after high school. He has designed clothes for major celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, and Courtney Cox. Bob Biggs: A 1969 graduate of Vaca High and a well known high school athlete. After high school, he attended UC Davis as their quarterback and went on to play professional football in Canada and the World Football League. Karl Sanders: A well-known supporter and volunteer for Vaca High. For over 50 years, Karl has been contributing and volunteering to the school to see it improve. For many years he has been president of the quarterback club, equipment supervisor, coach, advisor, and the biggest Bulldog fan. Dave Sells: A 1964 graduate of Vaca High. During his years in high school, he was a basketball and baseball star. After pitching on Solano Community College’s baseball team, he was signed to the San Francisco Giants, with a two year stint in the army as well. Jody Wara: An educator at Vaca High beginning in 1973. Jody was an economics teacher who had tremendously high expectations for herself and her students. She was a softball coach for Vaca High for many years as well. Her impact on the school and her students is unforgettable.