GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) --- Green Bay Athletics is set to induct seven former Phoenix greats to the Athletics Hall of Fame on January 18, 2020. This will be the 21st induction class in the Hall of Fame's history. The announced 2020 class includes women's soccer player Lisa Boeser '96, softball player Katie Stauber (Cooney) '10, men's swimmer Zach Hansen '04, former athletics administrator Marilyn McCarey, men's Nordic skier Santiago Ocariz '10, men's soccer player Joshua Okoampa '06 and women's basketball standout Julie Wojta '12. These seven inductees will be recognized for their athletics achievements, contributions and accomplishments during their successful time at Green Bay.
This year's class of inductees brings membership in the Athletics Hall of Fame to 83 honorees. A complete list of the current Hall of Fame members can be found here. The most recent induction class came in 2018, with JC Banks, Nicole Soulis, Dr. Kim Trader and Ray Willis being inducted.
The class will be forever enshrined on Saturday, January 18, 2020 with the ceremony taking place from 5-8 p.m. in the Phoenix Rooms on the campus of UW-Green Bay. The group will also be recognized at the Friday and Saturday men's and women's basketball games. Tickets for the ceremony can be purchased for $25 for Phoenix Fund members and season ticket holders and $35 for the general public. Tickets will include a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception, cash bar and induction ceremony program.
The reception will open at 5 p.m. and the induction will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Those planning to attend are required to RSVP by contacting Shane Starr at starrs@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2053.The deadline to RSVP is January 11.
Attendees can purchase tickets in advance online here. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door prior to the event.
Biographical sketches on the 2020 inductees can be found below:
Lisa Boeser, Women's Soccer, 1993-96
In her time with the Phoenix, Lisa Boeser finished second all-time in program history in goals and points. Following her sophomore, junior and senior seasons, she led the team in goals scored and total points. As a junior, she claimed second team all-conference and all-tournament team honors. Boeser capped off her career at Green Bay by claiming team MVP and a first-team all-conference recognition in 1996.
Katie Stauber (Cooney), Softball, 2007-10
Stauber, a native of East Moline, Ill., made an immediate impact upon her arrival at Green Bay and earned a spot on the All-Horizon League Newcomer team. She missed the entire 2008 season with a torn ACL and battled through her senior campaign with a partially torn ACL, still amassing endless accomplishments in the circle and at the plate. Her name can be found littered throughout the record books, ranking in the top five in wins, complete games, appearances, saves and strikeouts as a pitcher. At the plate, she was equally impressive and is the program leader in all-time hits while ranking third in RBIs. She was selected to All-Horizon League teams twice in her career, capped off with a first-team nod in 2010.
Zach Hansen, Swimming, 2001-04
As a member of the swimming and diving team, Hansen made waves among the Horizon League and earned six individual championships throughout his career. He broke the program records in the 100 fly and 200 fly, and garnered swimmer of the meet honors at the 2004 Horizon League Championships. Hansen is the only swimmer in history to be crowned the 200 fly individual champion three times.
Marilyn McCarey, Athletics Administrator
Marilyn McCarey worked for the athletics department for nearly 40 years, serving first as the lead secretary and later as the Director of Ticket Sales for almost three decades. McCarey was instrumental in the department's transition to division I athletics and always offered to help in areas outside of her job description, including serving as the cheer advisor for a small stint. McCarey always ensured season tickets holders had a first-class experience and can be credited as a key figure in the success of Green Bay Athletics.
Santiago Ocariz, Nordic Ski, 2007-10
Ocariz, a native of Spooner, Wis., is one of only two All-Americans to grace the roster of the nordic ski team. He qualified for the NCAA Championships in each of his years of competition and led the Phoenix across the finish line in every race. He won four meets in his final season, including the Central Regional Championships. He was also recognized as an academic All-American in 2007. Upon graduation, he continued skiing with the CXC (central development team) and raced in USSA Super Tour events.
Joshua Okoampa, Men's Soccer, 2003-06
In each of his four seasons with the Phoenix, Joshua Okoamapa received Horizon League honors. During his freshman year, he was a member of the Horizon League All-Newcomer team. In his final three seasons, he earned an All-Horizon League First Team recognition and led the Phoenix in goals and points. He also received All-Region honors as a junior and senior. Okoamapa currently sits fifth all-time in program history in career goals and is the last player at Green Bay to be named an All-American (2006). He played professionally overseas upon graduation, but his career was shortened due to injury.
Julie Wojta, Women's Basketball 2008-12
Wojta, a native of Francis Creek, Wis., had one of the most illustrious careers in the decorated history of the women's basketball program. She ranks inside the top 10 in career points, scoring average, field goals made, free throws made, rebounds, assists and double-doubles. In addition to holding numerous single-season program records, Wojta also helped lead the Phoenix to four Horizon League championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances and one trip to the Sweet Sixteen. She was a recipient of the Cecil N. Coleman Medal of Honor, the league's most prestigious award presented annually to a single student-athlete who demonstrates outstanding achievement in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Wojta was also the first player in program history to be drafted into the WNBA and earn AP All-American honors.
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