Pioneers Welcome Three New Hall of Fame Members

Platteville, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Intercollegiate Athletic Department inducted three new members, Tammie (Corley) Fick, John Schmidt and Dr. Michael Viney, into the Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday morning at the Markee Pioneer Student Center.

These inductees were chosen for outstanding athletic performance as students and extensive contributions to UW-Platteville athletics.

As a member of the Pioneer women's track and field team, Fick captured 26 school records between 1994 and 1995.  The Shullsburg, Wis. native, was a four-year letter winner and co-captain in 1994-95. Fick was an NCAA Division III all-American in the 100 meter dash in 1995 and was a three-time national championship participant, and was named to the U.S. Track and Field Coaches Association All-Academic Team in 1995. She was highly recognized in the WWIAC and earned the UW-Platteville Woman of the Year Award for the 1994-95 academic year.

Schmidt entered the Hall of Fame for his outstanding achievements in men's track and field in the high jump. Schmidt was a four-year letter winner and co-captain for UW-Platteville for the 1995 and 1996 teams. A multiple qualifier for NCAA Division III Championships, Schmidt was a two-time all-American finishing third at the NCAA Division III indoor championships in 1996 and eighth at the outdoor championships. Schmidt was named WSUC high jump champion in 1994 and 1995. He still co-holds the school record of six-feet nine-and three-quarters inches with Mike Gratz and Ace McCarty.

Viney twice served as interim athletic director and directly oversaw Pioneer athletic programs as Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. He was a member of the management team that assisted in the construction of the stadium renovation, new outdoor track, fitness center, baseball field, softball field, new gym floor and bleachers. Viney aided in the growth of staff and increased funding for the athletic department. He also served as the master of ceremonies for the Athletic Honors Banquet for 15 years.

Written by: Eileen McGuine, UW-Platteville University Information and Communications