Hall of Fame | 9/10/2021 1:53:00 PM

GOODWELL, Okla. – The Athletic Department at Oklahoma Panhandle State University is pleased to announce the Athletic Hall of Fame Class. The members of the Hall of Fame class include:
 
Ron Kavanaugh (Baseball)
Roger McKinnon (Golf)
Truman Medders (Track)
Paula Mueggenboug (W.Basketball)
 
In order to honor the Hall of Fame class, the weekend of October 16^th, has been designated as "Hall of Fame Weekend" at OPSU.
 
The induction ceremony will take place on the evening of October 15th (Friday) at 6pm, in the Student Union Ball Room. The event will be live-streamed for those unable to attend. The link is: https://opsuaggies.com/watch/?Live=643&type=Live
 
On the afternoon of October 16th, the Aggie Football team will be hosting Southwestern Assemblies of God (SAGU) of Texas, with a kick-off for 2:00 pm. The members of the 2021 Hall of Fame class (or their representatives) will be officially presented at a halftime ceremony.
 
 
 
Ron Kavanaugh
Baseball (1968-1969)
 
Ron Kavanaugh was on the mound for the Aggies, from 1968 to 1969. He not only was an excellent pitcher, but he was also an tremendous hitter; ranked #2 currently for most career strikeouts at 167. Ranked 1^st in most season strike outs in 1969, with 190. Tied 7^th for fewest career walks given up per inning at .58. Kavanaugh ranked 1^st in lowest career era at 135 ½ IP and ERA at 2.73. Kavanaugh was awarded All-Conference 1^st team for Panhandle State in 1968 and 1969.
 
After graduating from Panhandle State, Kavanaugh was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 11^th round of the 1970 MLB January Draft-Regular Phase. Kavanaugh was a left-handed relief pitcher in the Orioles organization.
 
Kavanaugh returned to education after the stint with the Orioles, to pursue his master's degree in psychology. After receiving his master's, Kavanaugh took a job for the State of New York as a social worker, in the Harlem neighborhood. Enjoying the line of work, Kavanaugh moved into the nonprofit sector, working for a company called Search for Change, for twenty-five years. And, his last 8 years, Kavanaugh was the head director for Search for Change. It is an organization that provides rehabilitative services to individuals with mental health conditions, assist with providing affordable housing, opportunity for gainful employment and, reconnection with loved ones.
 
 
Roger McKinnon
Golf (1970-1972)
 
Roger McKinnon not only was a student-athlete for Panhandle State, on his way to graduated he worked four years as an student-manager for football. Then McKinnon, became the OPSU Men's and Women's Golf coach for sixteen years.
 
In May of 1972, McKinnon won two conference tournaments, which qualified him for the conference tournament by invitation in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The winners of this tournament will receive a bid for the NAIA title in June 6-9^th, in Roswell, New Mexico. McKinnon finishing top in the tournament, received the automatic invitation to the NAIA Golf Championship Tournament. This was McKinnon's senior year at Panhandle State College; and was set to graduate in May.
 
McKinnon had two very interesting events happen in June of 1972. First, Roger was to report to summer camp for the Reserves and his wife was due with their first born. For McKinnon to not make one of the weeks of Reserve training, due to the NAIA Golf Championship, he must obtain permission. Thus, McKinnon asked his coach, university president, NAIA and several others asking to allow him to compete to write letters to the Reserves.
 
The day of the NAIA Golf Championship McKinnon, was able to make the tournament. However, the second event was right around the corner. Roger's wife, Janelle was set to be due with their first child. Of course, with Janelle's blessing, Roger took off to Roswell for the tournament. Roger played well on his first round of 18 holes; and soon caught win that his wife water broke. Roger rushing back to Goodwell, to be there with his family. Roger was able to complete the tournament, return home to his family; graduated from OPSU, reaching top 10 for the NAIA Championship and begun working in his father's business of insurance.
 
 
Truman Medders
Track (1954-1955)
 
Truman Medders is the only Panhandle State intercollegiate athlete to bring a NAIA national championship individual or team to the Goodwell campus. In 1954, Medders won the NAIA 400-meter hurdle championship in a time of 53.4 seconds, which was the fourth-ranked time in the United States in 1954. Medders also earned All-American Status in the 220-yard hurdles with a 3^rd place finish at the NAIA championship meet, held in Abilene, Texas.
 
Medders would go on to a coaching career, as well, bringing the 1959 2A track championship to Woodward High School. Medders also served his country in the Korean War as an Army Airborne Ranger, jump instructor and, coach for the track team at Fort Benning prior to attending Panhandle State.
 
Medders retired after 20 years of being an school counselor, loving every minute with today's youth providing guidance and support. He does continue to assist with PTSD counseling to veterans.
 
Paula Mueggenborg
Women's Basketball (1989-91)
 
Paula Mueggenborg played two seasons for Panhandle State University, 1989-90 and 1990-91; and dominated the conference. Mueggenborg junior year in college averaged double-doubles with: 13.8 points per game and 10.7 rebounds per game. In her senior year, she averaged double-doubles with: 19.9 points per game and 17.1 rebounds per game.
 
In the 56 games Mueggenboug, competed for the Aggies in 56 games, and had a career-record of 777 rebounds (13.9 rpg), and scored 943 points in her career, which is 16.8 ppg. She is a current record holder for rebounds for a season of (477) and in a single game of 34, when the Aggies played NM Highlands. She was one rebound shy of an NAIA game record at the time.
 
Mueegenboug had the opportunity once the playing clock ran out, to coach alongside Coach Jerry Olsen. Coach O led the team with great poise as a role model and vision. Paula, enjoyed the time playing and working alongside Coach O as a undergrad assistant.
 
Mueggenboug is from Kingsfisher, Oklahoma; received her English Education major and HPER minor. She has coached at several high schools after graduating; Dover, Elkhart, Yarborough, Waukmis and Southwest Heights, and now at her Alma Mater Kingfisher high school as she is a counselor/testing coordinator.