Athletic Hall of Fame 1990 Inductees

Prudence "Prudy" J. Boan, 1969

In 1965 received the “Teenage Athlete of the Year Award” for the Kansas City area. Received an athletic scholarship to study at Baker in 1965. At Baker, earned athletic letters for participation in volleyball, basketball, softball and other intramural activities. Was selected the Baker Woman Athlete of the Year in 1968. From 1965 to 1977 was active in Woman’s Fast Pitch Softball and International Basketball competition. Chosen “MVP” in the 1970 and 1972 K.C. Metro Softball Tournaments and in the 1972 and 1973 Jayhawk Classic Basketball Tournaments. Head girls volleyball coach at Shawnee Mission West High School since 1975. Teams have won seven sub-state championships and a second-place finish at the Kansas State High School Championships. Served as softball coach for four years resulting in two sub-state championships and was the assistant girls basketball coach for six years. Earned a Master of Science degree in physical education and health, Central Missouri State University in 1969. Has earned a number of local, regional and national awards, including: Outstanding Young Educator Award, Baldwin City School District (1971); Professional Disabled Woman of the Year Award for Overland Park (1985); Baker Alumni Citation (1986); Excellence in Teaching Award Nominee, Greater Kansas City Area (1987); National Volleyball Coaching Award by Scholastic Coach magazine (1987); Inspiration Award by the National Association for Sports and Recreation (1988); Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Award, Kansas City Area (1989); Region V Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Award (1990); and National Finalist for Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Award (1990).

Harold E. "Bud" Elliot, 1953

Born December 24, 1931, in Drexel, Mo. Graduated from Baker University in 1953. Lettered in basketball and track. Was a member of Baker’s Conference Champion Relay Team. Began coaching in 1953 at Turon (Kan.) High School. Continued at Genesco and Mulvane, before coaching at Kansas City’s Turner High School. In 1964, began collegiate coaching career. Through the years has served as head football coach at Southwestern College, Washburn University, Kansas State Teachers College/Emporia, The University of Texas/Arlington and Northwest Missouri State University. Composite college football record 121-102-6. Southland Conference “Coach of the Year” 1981. Runner-up for Texas Sportswriter’s “Coach of the Year” 1981. Dallas Sports Association Award of Merit 1979. GPAC “Coach of the Year” 1972. NAIA Area III “Coach of the year” 1968 and 1972. NAIA District 10 “Coach of the Year” 1964, 1967, 1968, 1972. Conference Championship – SLC 1981. Conference Championship – GPAC 1972 (Boot Hill Bowl) and 1973. Conference Championship – KCAC 1964, 1967, 1968. NCAA Division II National Play-offs 1989. In track, chairman of the NAIA Games Committee 1968 and 1969. Has been on clinic staffs in eight states. Active as a speaker for athletic, civic organizations and other public events. Included in 1964 edition of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young Men in America. Kansas delegate to the National Prayer Breakfast, Washington, D.C., by invitation from the President of the United States in 1971. Active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Baker University citation for distinguished service in 1974. Sertoma Service to Mankind Award, Arlington, Texas in 1980. Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, American Football Coaches Association, Missouri Coaches Association, Maryville Host Lions Club, Elks Club.

Dr. V. Rodney Enos, 1950

Was born september 28, 1928, in Hope, Kan. Attended high school at St. Marys (Kan.). Earned 12 varsity letters in athletics. Received an A.B. In physical education from Baker University in 1950. Earned 11 varsity letters: football (2), basketball (4), track (3), and baseball (2). Was all-conference honorable mention in basketball as a senior. Was historian and president of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Served as secretary of the B Club; treasurer and secretary of the BU Athletic Association; and treasurer in his freshman, sophomore, and senior years. Was elected Popularity King as a senior. Earned an M.S in 1958 from Kansas State University and an ED.D in 1964 from Washington State University. Coached for eight years at the high school level in Kansas. Coached two years at the community college level as head football and wrestling coach and assistant track coach. 1961 football team was ranked third nationally. Served from 1962 to 1964 at Washington State University as defensive coordinator (two years) and head track coach (one year). Track team finished sixth in the NCAA championships. Was head football coach at Whitworth College from 1965-1968. Also served as wrestling coach and assistant track coach. Served as personal scout for the San Francisco 49ers, as a game scout for Washington State and served as president of the Northwest Association of Community and Junior Colleges. In community college administration: served as dean, assistant to the district president, and campus president of three institutions for a total of nine years. Married to Beverly McKee Enos, ‘52.