Morgan State Varsity “M” Club, Inc. Announces 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Class

BALTIMORE, Maryland – The Morgan State University Varsity "M" Club, Inc., has announced its 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame class of inductees. The distinguished six member class includes Elvis Franks (Footballl), Guy Goodwin (Track & Field), Monica Scott Haynes (Volleyball), Yarharbrough Roberts (Basketball), Jakaria Stewart (Volleyball), and Ethlyn Tate (Track & Field).

The Hall of Fame Committee will also recognize two teams as Team of Distinction Award honorees: the 1975 Morgan men's lacrosse team that recorded one of the greatest collegiate upsets by defeating #1 ranked Washington & Lee University, and was part of the first historically black college or university lacrosse programs in NCAA history; and the 1981 Morgan women's 4 x 220 yard relay track and field team which set two American records in 1980 and 1981.

The Varsity 'M" Club 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018, at 6:00 PM at the Morgan State University Student Center's Calvin and Tina Tyler Ballroom. Banquet tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased online at www.morganstatevarsitymclub.com.

Here's a quick look at Varsity "M" Club, Inc. Athletic Hall of Fame 2018 Class:



Elvis Franks, Football, (1976 – 1979)
A two time All-MEAC performer at defensive end and a 1979 Pittsburgh Courier All-American selection, Franks set and still holds the school records for most tackles in a season (147) and in a career (348).

Guy Goodwin, Track & Field (1980 – 1984)
Goodwin was the NCAA Division II 400m champion and ran the anchor leg for the NCAA Division II champion 4x400m relay team for Morgan. A six time All-American selection, Goodwin helped set eleven school relay team records, three of which still stand today.

Monica Scott Haynes, Volleyball (1995 – 1998)
The MEAC's 1995 MEAC Rookie of the Year, Haynes was a two time All-MEAC first team selection and standout performer for the Lady Bears' volleyball program finishing her career as the all-time leader in career assists (currently in second place) and third all time in career digs (currently in tenth place).

Yarharbrough Roberts, Basketball (1979 – 1983)
Roberts had an outstanding career at Morgan, finishing third on the all-time scoring list with 1,820 points and fifth on the career scoring average list (18.6 ppg). The 1983 Baltimore Sun College All-State team honoree also led the Bears in scoring three consecutive seasons (1980-83) and rebounding for two consecutive seasons (1979-81) while the Bears were not affiliated with an athletic conference.

Jakaria Stewart, Volleyball (1994 – 1997)
A two time All-MEAC first team selection and the 1997 MEAC Tournament Outstanding Performer, Stewart had a record setting career as a Lady Bear finishing her career first on the all-time career digs list (currently second) and second on the all-time career kills list (currently fifth).

Ethlyn Tate, Track & Field (1986 – 1990)
A six time Division I All-American performer for the Bears' track & field program, Tate was a three-time MEAC champion for individual events (100m and 200m races) and ran the anchor leg for the record breaking 4x100m Penn Relay and College Women Championship of America relay teams.

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