(L-R): Melissa Sexton, Hugh Scott, Jr. (representing his parents Hugh & Virginia Scott), and Jim Campbell.

The 2004 OCU Athletic Hall of Fame dinner was observed, on Friday, Nov. 5, and recognized four inductees ? Jim Campbell (1989-90), Melissa Sexton-Rother (1994-97) and Hugh and Virginia Scott (posthumously).

Hugh Scott, Jr. represented his parents who were inducted for meritorious service in their contributions to the OCU athletic department. Hugh, Sr. served as the university?s public relations director in the 1960s, while also taking on the duties as sports information director.

He hosted the Abe Lemons Show on television for several years and also served as the ?Voice of the Chiefs,? doing radio broadcasts of OCU basketball games. In the late 1970s, Scott came up with the idea for the OCU Athletic Hall of Fame and was appointed the first curator of the Hall of Fame by then president Jerald Walker.

Virginia worked at OCU for over 30 years. She started working in the development office, and then moved to the position of Athletic Director?s secretary when Paul Hansen became head basketball coach and Athletic Director.

During her years in the Athletic Department, she provided many services, including typing play-by-play during the men?s and women?s basketball games. She was known for having an extensive knowledge about the student-athletes who attended OCU during her time of service and being a tireless worker in helping all students who came to her for help.

?Hugh and Virginia served this university for many years,? said former OCU athletics director Bud Sahmaunt who introduced and spoke in tribute of the Scotts. ?They were loyal employees, loyal graduates and loyal supporters.?

Sexton-Rother is a three-time All-American who competed on the OCU women?s soccer team in the programs? developing years, from 1994-97. Before this current season, she held the record for most goals and most points in a game, with four and eight, respectively, and she still holds the title for most career goals at OCU.

?The impact that Melissa had on the OCU (women?s) soccer program has been absolutely tremendous,? said OCU soccer coach Brian Harvey, who introduced Sexton-Rother. ?It is deserving that she is the first woman soccer player inducted into the (OCU Athletic) Hall of Fame.?

Campbell is a two-time first-team All-American who competed on the OCU baseball team from 1989-1990. In his two years with the squad, he batted .420 with 38 doubles, 16 home runs and 88 RBIs.

?Jim is the best player I have ever seen play, and it was an honor to be his teammate and have the opportunity to watch him play,? said Ken Jacome who is a longtime friend and Campbell?s high school and college teammate.

?This is a time we can be reflective of the great success we have had over the years in OCU athletics,? said Jim Abbott, OCU athletics director. ?All of our inductees have made significant contributions to our heritage, and it is an honor to pay tribute to all four of them.?