This year’s induction class includes Monique Bosley-Brooks, a track-and-field school record holder in the 100-meter dash; Denauld Brown ‘98, one of the most feared linemen in Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) history who went on to win a championship with the Frankfurt Galaxy of the World Football League; Steven Fitch ‘00, former PSAC baseball player of the year who was drafted by the Cleveland Indians; Lock Jennings ’93, the second-leading scorer in men’s basketball history; Bob Muschlitz ‘65, who started every football game during his KU career and Angie Rideout ’00, a two-sport standout in volleyball and track, who holds the KU record in solo blocks.

The six new inductees increase the membership to 161 since the Hall of Fame was formed in 1977.  The KU Hall of Fame Banquet will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room of the McFarland Student Union, on the Kutztown University Campus at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.  Reservations for the banquet can be made at the KU Athletic Advancement Office for $25 per person.  For information, call (610) 683-4755 or e-mail ogeka@kutztown.edu.

The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the school’s Homecoming Weekend.  In addition to Friday’s induction banquet, the Hall of Famers will be introduced at halftime of the Golden Bears’ football game against East Stroudsburg on Saturday, Oct. 17.  Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m.

MONIQUE BOSLEY-BROOKS (TRACK AND FIELD)

Monique Bosley-Brooks competed in women’s track and field from 1981 to 1983. One of the most decorated track and field athletes in KU history, Bosley holds the school record in the 100-meter dash (12.24 seconds), 26 years after setting. Bosley made an immediate impact during her freshman year being named all-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. She was the PSAC Champion and record holder in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. Bosley also qualified for the AIAW Division III Championships in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. After taking a year off in 1982, Bosley returned to the track in her junior year and was named to the all-East Region in the 200-meter dash and all-PSAC team in the 100 and 200-meter dashes. In addition, Bosley anchored the 4 x 100-meter relay to a second place finish and the 4 x 400-meter relay team to a third place finish at the PSAC Championships. Bosley graduated from Temple University with a degree in early childhood and elementary education. She received her master’s degree in Administration from Temple University. Bosley is married with three children. She currently works as a Small Learning Community Coordinator within the Philadelphia School District and The Philadelphia Academies Inc.

DENAULD BROWN (FOOTBALL)

Denauld Brown was a member of the football team from 1994 to 1997. Brown was an American Football Coaches Association All-American defensive tackle at Kutztown. He was awarded the Dennis Roth Academic Scholarship and the Presidential Award for Academic Progress, and graduated in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. He earned his master’s in public administration from Kutztown in 2001. Brown signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins. He also was selected 18th in the NFL Europe draft by the Frankfurt Galaxy, and played defensive tackle for Frankfurt’s 1999 World Bowl champion team. He returned to the United States in 1999 as a free agent defensive tackle with the Seattle Seahawks. He served as defensive line coach at Blinn College, of Brenham, Texas, which won the 2006 junior college national championship when it defeated Pearl River Community College, 19-6, in the JuCo national championship game. It capped a 12-0 season for Blinn, the nation’s top-ranked junior college. Brown coached at Blinn under the Buccaneers’ head coach and defensive coordinator, Brad Franchione, the son of Texas A&M head coach Dennis Franchione. Brown joined the Blinn staff shortly after completing his fourth season as a defensive line coach in NFL Europe. He coached the Barcelona Dragons in Spain in 2003, the Scottish Claymores in Scotland in 2004 and the Hamburg Sea Devils in Germany in both 2005 and 2006. He had begun coaching at his alma mater, Kutztown (Pa.) University, where he was a graduate assistant coach from 1999 to 2001. He was a graduate assistant at the University of Connecticut from 2001 to 2003. Brown was an all-state, All-Southeast Pennsylvania defensive lineman at Henderson High School in West Chester, Pa. He and his wife, Anne, live near the Columbia campus, with their daughter Neah, who was born in December 2006.

STEVEN FITCH (BASEBALL)

Steven Fitch was a member of the baseball team from 1997-2000. He holds the Kutztown career records in games appeared (75), career wins (tied with 29), and complete games (19). Fitch is also third all-time in saves. Following his senior year, Fitch, the team captain, was named PSAC Player of the Year, first team all-region, KU Senior Male Athlete of the Year and team MVP. As a junior, Fitch was a first team all-PSAC selection and he helped KU win the PSAC East Division and the PSAC title. He was second team all-region. During his freshman year, he was named the KU Rookie of the Year and selected to the all-PSAC second team after setting a season record for saves with seven. KU won the PSAC East Division. Fitch was drafted in the 34^th round by the Cleveland Indians in 2000. He spent time in the Indians and Pirates organization. Fitch earned his degree in Education. Fitch is married to Shannon and the couple has two daughters.

LOCK JENNINGS (MEN’S BASKETBALL)

Lock Jennings was a member of the men’s basketball team from 1989-1993. A four-year starter, Jennings graduated from Kutztown as its all-time leading scorer. He is currently second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,682 points and 628 field goals. He has the third-highest career free-throw shooting percentage in school history (83.0). Jennings also ranks in the KU Top 10 in career assists (254), steals (158) and free throws (281). Jennings was the PSAC East Freshman of the Year. Following his sophomore and senior seasons, Jennings was selected to the first team all-PSAC East. He was a second team all-PSAC selection following his junior year. A team captain and team MVP, Jennings was named a Division II pre-season All-American. Jennings, currently living in Boca Raton, Fla., received his degree in secondary education and social science in 1993. He currently owns Jennings Enterprises Inc., a relocation advertising firm, and Smart Financial Solutions, a financial services company.

ROBERT MUSCHLITZ (FOOTBALL)

Robert Muschlitz was a member of the football team from 1961-64. Nicknamed “Bethlehem Bobby”, Muschlitz played every game of his collegiate career as a fullback and a halfback. Muschlitz was named MVP of the Homecoming football game as a freshman. He was the team MVP following his sophomore, junior and senior years. One of the “Touchdown Twins” during his time at KU, Muschlitz led the team in rushing from 1962-64. He was selected as the starting fullback in the Gem Bowl, a small-college all-star game for players from Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York. In addition to playing football, Muschlitz, was a member of the “Statesmen”, the KSC Dance Band, Resident Men’s Association and the Freshman Customs Committee. Muschlitz served as the head football coach at Solanco and was an assistant coach at Franklin & Marshall College, which won a fourth consecutive Middle Atlantic Conference Southern Division Championship. Following his graduation from Kutztown, Muschlitz taught special education classes at Solanco High School and he developed an intergenerational program for “at risk” students. His “Generations Together” program was highly regarded and was awarded the Pennsylvania state “Service Learning Award” for the Solanco School District. He won the Employee of the Year Award from the Solanco School District for the 1997-98 school year. Muschlitz, who received his degree in elementary education and special education, is married with two children. He earned his masters degree from Temple U in 1977. He is a retired educator and coach. He currently works for Eschbach Bus service where he drives for high school sports teams and school-sponsored field trips. 

ANGIE RIDEOUT (VOLLEYBALL & TRACK)

A two-sport standout, Rideout was a member of the volleyball team from 1996-1999 and the track and field team from 1997-98. Rideout finished her career as the all-time leader in kills (1,016) and blocks (477). Her 241 solo blocks is still a school standard. She is presently fourth all-time in kills and second in blocks. Rideout was a two-time all-PSAC East selection. During her junior year, Rideout led Kutztown to the PSAC Final Four for the first time since 1984. Following her sophomore year, Rideout was named second-team all-PSAC East after leading the conference in blocks per game (1.18). Rideout set school records in total blocks (176) and solo blocks (101), which still stand. She tied the school record for blocks in a game with 14 and was named to the second team all-PSAC. On the track, Rideout helped KU win the PSAC outdoor title (1997) while claiming the PSAC Championship in the triple jump and placed second in the high jump. During the year, Rideout tied the school record in the indoor high jump. She was third in the high and triple jumps at the ECAC Championships. The following year, Rideout was fifth in the triple jump at the PSAC Championships. She also placed in three events at the ECAC meet (third in pentathlon, second in high jump and fourth in triple jump). Rideout is currently working as a Senior Manager for Client Services at Best Vendors Management. Rideout earned her bachelor of science degree in telecommunication from Kutztown in 2000.

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