Four Cleveland alumni were selected for induction into the Mel Krause Athletic Hall of Fame in February, 2025 but weather closed schools on that day so their official CHS induction will be on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. That evening the 2025 CHS honorees will be inducted along with the four 2026 CHS distinguished athletes and coaches.
Additionally, the four 2025 athletes, along with EMMA WREN, 2015 graduate, have been announced as the newest PIL Hall of Fame inductees and were honored in the league ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
2025 CHS and PIL Hall of Fame Honorees
EMMA WREN, 2015 graduate, a cross country, swimming and trackathlete, was inducted into the CHS Hall of Fame in 2023. Emma was a multiple PIL champion and All-State runner, earning 13 medals in State competitions.
HOWARD LAO– 2010 graduate, and soccer and track athlete. His accomplishments include multiple hurdle championships and a State meet record.
SAM McINTYRE– 2007 graduate, and football and baseball athlete. His accomplishments include multiple PIL first team selections, a member of both the 5A PIL championship football and baseball teams, and National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete finalist.
JULIE ANN WILLIS– 1975 graduate, and basketball and track athlete. Her accomplishments include PIL basketball first team selection, a player competing in the Portland Metro Softball League since girls could not yet compete in the PIL, and multiple bicycle races, touring and championships.
DANIEL WINN – 2010 graduate, and cross country and track athlete. His accomplishments include PIL 5K champion, 1500m and 3000m PILchampion and two time State champion. Daniel continues to professionally compete in the Boston Athletic Assn., and is a record holder in four events with the Brooklyn Track Club.
2026CHS Hall of Fame Honorees- Inducted Feb. 6, 2026 @ CHS
TONY FAIR – 1984 graduate, and football, basketball, baseball athlete. His accomplishments include multiple PIL first team selections, holder of multiple records in basketball and baseball, PSU baseball record holder, and semi-pro baseball player.
KENDRA GARDNER – coach and Athletic Director (1995-2003/2006-2016). Coach of five teams, four of which won PIL team championships. Project manager for the Ed Warren Fitness Center, the largest strength conditioning facility in the State. Recognized by the PIL for implementing the CrossFit model at CHS and in the District.
ANDY McINTYRE – 2009 graduate, and football and baseball athlete. His accomplishments include multiple PIL first team selections, three time 5APIL championship football and baseball teams, and member of University of Oregon PAC 10 football championship team.
JEFF ZERBA – Varsity wrestling coach (1990- 2023). Coached 21 PILchampionship teams, 134 PIL champion wrestlers, 9 State champions and 61 State placers. Formed first girls wrestling team in PIL, which placed 4th in State. Honored with multiple national awards for personal and coaching achievements.All our alumni and friends and family of these eight illustrious Hall of
Fame inductees are invited to their induction in the CHS gym on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The Varsity boys’ basketball team will play Grant at 5:30 p.m. and the induction ceremony will begin immediately after that game, about 6:45 p.m. The Varsity girls’ team will play its game vs. Grant following the induction.
Admission to these games for the alumni is free, and we encourage our community’s support.