Washington State Lacrosse Hall of Fame Class of 2008 The Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse celebrated the 2nd class of Hall of Fame inductees during a induction ceremony in October of 2008.Congratulations to the 2008 HOF class - (Click here to read the full Press Release) Tony Olney of Seattle, Susan Haviland of Carnation and Vernon A. Smith of Maple Valley, Rob Hawley of Poulsbo and Samuel "Trip" Goodall of Spokane, were tapped by the Washington State Chapter of US Lacrosse to be enshrined October 4 at the 2008 Induction Ceremonies for the state's lacrosse hall. Olney, 44, was selected for his role in founding two Seattle-area high school teams and the club at Washington State University. Haviland, 41, and Smith, 58, were pioneers of lacrosse on the Eastside and throughout the state, creating opportunities in their communities for high school boys and girls to play the sport and Hawley, 45, joins the hall after leading successful teams at The Lakeside School and later expanding the sport in Kitsap County. Goodall, 53, will be enshrined for his role in bringing lacrosse to Bainbridge Island and Spokane. All five played collegiately and have applied their experience and knowledge to build interest in lacrosse in the State of Washington. Information on the 2006 Washington State HOF inaugural class. | |||
