SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL DONS ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME presented by YE OLE GANG
For decades, Santa Barbara High has produced countless outstanding athletes who have represented the Dons in both success, sportsmanship and tradition. From football to basketball from baseball to track, and every other sport, SBHS has also sent an incredible number of athletes on to the professional ranks and to represent our nation on the world stage. Few high schools have enjoyed an equal athletics success.
It is fitting that an athletics department so rich in history, tradition and success features a Hall of Fame to honor outstanding achievement.
The official SBHS Athletics Dons Hall of Fame, presented by Ye Ole Gang, recognizes individual athletes, teams, and coaches who have excelled on the playing fields, courts, courses and tracks.
Established in 1974 by a group of former Dons celebrating everything special that is SBHS athletics, the Ye Ole Gang had honored each year Dons worthy of Hall of Fame status. Now, the official SBHS Dons Athletics Hall of Fame continues the tradition in an official way.
The 2025 SBHS Dons Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place at a dinner and reception on Thursday, November 9 at the Santa Barbara Club.
SBHS Dons Atheletic Hall of Fame
2025 Committee
John Becchio, SBUSD
Todd Heil, SBHS Athletic Director
David Bolton, Hall of Fame Chair
Alan Acosta
Mark Alvarado
Marcos Alvaro
Minda Bittle
Billy Brace
Sam Cuellar
Charlie Figueroa
Heidi Jensen
Sally Martynuk
Poncho Renteria
2025 Dons Hall of Fame Inductees
1954 Boys CIF Champion Golf Team
Al Geiberger Class of 1955
Robert Del Campo Class of 1955
1960 CIF Champion Football Team
Karch Kiraly Volleyball Class of 1978
John Hanley Volleyballl Class of 1978
1978 Boys CIF Champion Volleyball Team
Mike Falberg Tennis Class of 1980
Mark Basham Tennis Class of 1981
Lisa & Kelly Strand Class of 1981
Chris Sanchez Class of 1990
SBHS Dons Athletics Hall of Fame Members
Victor Bartolome
Randall Cunningham
Eldon Ford
Gary Hart
Manuel "Lito" Garcia
Payne Green
Amahl Thomas
George Begg Sr.
Clarence Bishop
Gene "Punky" Bowman
Alex Bravo
Russ Carr
Sam Cathcart
CC Christiansen
Bill Crow
Sam Cunningham
Santos Escobar
Elmo Ferrari
Holly Ford
Don Ford
Jason Gamble
Lola Trenwith Georgi
John Gilbert
Marv Goux
Gordy Gray
Jimmy Howerton
Jeff Jameson
Vaune Kadlubek
Alison Hardey
Cindy Lea Arbelbide
Faha Banks
Kristen Knapp
Pete Kwiatkowski
Betsy Lester
Bob Looney
Dick Martin
Eddie Mathews
Linnea Mendoza
Del Mora
Jim Murphy
Joby Nunez
Peteo'garro
Bill Oakley Sr.
Jesse Orozco
John Osborn
Sal Padilla
Sebastian Pinero
Rudy Ramirez
Stephanie Rempe
Pancho Renteria
Bud Revis
The Rickard Brothers
Cal Rossi
Al Ruiz
Ryan Spilborghs
Peter & Gerd Jordano
Rino Filippin
Rodger Schmandt
Ron Shelton
Doug Spence
Frank Swain
Chuck Sylvester
Janelle Thompson
Joe De La Torre
Jack Trigueiro
Frank Van Schaick
Nan Verkaik
Fred Warrecker
Diane Wootton
Neil Wright
Howie Yeager
Donnie Yee
Ernie Zampese
Peter Zucco
Mike Moropoulos
Jim Anderson
Bob Kallman
George Batzianis
Cindy Schmandt
Jamaal Wilkes
Rudy Ybarra
Hall of Fame Ceremony Video and Photo Gallery
The inaugural Induction Ceremony for the SBHS Athletics Dons Hall of Fame presented by Ye Ole Gang was held during the 2016-17 school year. It was a memorable evening for all of those in attendance as a solid list of Dons were officially inducted into the Hall of Fame. Please click the button to see video from the evening.