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Honorary Captains

The Ashland Arrow Football Alumni Association was initiated by Denny Humrichouser along with Head Coach Scott Valentine in the summer of 2002. By the beginning of the 2002 football season the organization had formed and initiated the honorary captain program for the home games. This program introduced four past AHS players prior to the beginning of each game. Information on their football experience and life successes was placed in each home football game program. These players were also invited to make a small speech at the Thursday night team dinner prior to each home game, which centered on their Arrow football and live experiences…by the end of the 1st year 20 players had been recognized.

On April 24th of 2002 past player and attorney Jack Vanosdall helped incorporate this organization.

At the second annual meeting this mission statement was developed: " To maintain and help nurture the tradition of Arrow Football, The Ashland Arrow Football Alumni Association recognizes past football alumni and staff and promotes the motivation and recognition of today's players." The following officers were elected and have maintained their positions for the past four years: Denny Smalley (67) President, Noel Watson (67) Vice President, Mike Brubaker (66) Treasurer, and Dusty Sloan (95) Secretary. These officers, with the help of Program Director Jon Shoemaker and other members during these past four seasons, have recognized over seventy past players and coaching staff from the last 50 years. Other goals accomplished have been the initiation of a player scholarship program and starting a film library of past Arrows Football games.

All past players, coaches and staff are included in this cost-free organization. The program provides honorary football captains with specially designed shirts and hats that are financed through donations. (Written by Noel Watson)

2002 Honorary
Captains

Dave Wait ’60
Dan Bowersox ‘73
Steve Freelon ‘84
Cory Zwick ‘96
Dave Burns ‘47
Dan Smith ‘79
Steve Mowery ‘86
Kevin Markley ‘92
Carl Strine ‘47
Bill Chandler ’74
Jeff Goodwin ‘84
Andy Harpster ‘92
Denny Edwards ‘62
Jack Vanosdall ‘69
Kevin Cochie ‘89
Phillip Hawk ‘98
Terry Lash ‘56
Paul Dienstberger 70-75 coach
Tim Swaisgood ‘88
Andy Ferguson ‘96
2003 Honorary
Captains

Ron Harris ‘64
Jim Patterson ‘ 75
Todd VanScoy ‘87
Justin Cooke ‘94
Bill Newkirk ‘68
Scott Oxley ‘80
Matt Johnson ‘83
Jack Windsor '94
Mark Humrichouser ‘69
John Humrichouser ‘72
Denny Humrichouser ‘67
Greg Humrichouser ‘99
Jim Minnich ‘64
Mike Mowery ‘74
Matt Underwood ‘86
Sam Rado "88
2004 Honorary
Captains

Lonnie Atchison ‘57
Brian Long ‘79
Jeff Purtell ‘86
Ernie Rice ‘86
Mark Camp ‘65
John Bookmyer ‘83
Chris Schmidt ‘96
Mike Brubaker ‘66
Mark Reep ‘82
Todd Rinehart ‘88
Andy Mills’96
Cliff Hurst ‘48
Denny Smalley ‘67
Dave Yochheim ‘79
Scott Mowery ‘87
Roosevelt Robinson ‘66
Warren Jones ‘71
George Andress ‘71
Craig Scott ‘03

2005 Honorary
Captains

Rod Alexander 60-68-coach
Ed Bush 60-83 coach
Bob Quackenbush 84-93 coach
Dave Gray 78-81 coach
Russ Harpster ‘52
Steve Burns ‘67
Warren Doug Strine ‘68
Mike Wurster ‘97
Scott Eagle ‘83
Mark Eagle ‘87
Steve Hughes ‘72
Roger LaRue ‘67
Mike Humrichouser ‘63
Jack Carmoney ‘64
Jon Shoemaker ‘88
Paul Kehl ‘92
Mike Harpster ‘96
Ryan Funk ‘96
Greg Lattanzi ‘99
Mike Buzzard ‘99
 

2006 Honorary Captains:
Glenn “Jack” Wasen ‘31, Bud Plank ‘36, Robert Semler ‘39, Paul Chorpening ‘39, Phil Kerschner ‘69, Toby Kerschner ‘95, Ken Shakley ‘84, Dave Camp ‘67, Craig Chuhaloff, ‘67, Noel Watson ‘67, Dave Grindle ‘54, Ed Grindle ‘52, Bill Grindle ‘81, Howard Grindle ‘23*, Tom Withers Jr ‘81, and special guests: Arthur Gorsuch, & Brad Harris ‘05.

 

2007 Honorary Capts:
George Valentine AD 1955-68, Ev DeVaul AD 1971-98, Larry Caffro AD 1998-99, Walt Ramage Faculty Mgr 1980-2005, Jim Park ’74, Brad Schlechty ’88, Clell Cox ’97, Trevor Alexander ’99, Greg Gorrell ’63, Bob Beer ’74, Eric Bartley ’90, Tom Crone ’97, Dick Peterson ’58, Ron Bartley ’60, Ryan Sponsler ’93, Tim James ’93, Ryan Wood ’85, Eric Wood ’94, Marc Wood ’96, Matt Wood ’99.

 

2008 Honorary Captains:

Lee Mowry (53), Mike Mowry (75), Zach Mowry (2001), Josh Mowry (2204), Art Mowry (48), Tim Mowry (81), Terry Mowry (86), Shawn Goschinski (93), Marshall Mowry (58), Steve Mowry (86), Scott Mowry (87)
Richard E. Dauch (60), Jim Hunter (60), Steve Vermilya (60), David Winger (60)
 

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